Midwesterner's Crocheted Slouchie Beanie

Stubborn winters tend to plague the midwest...keep warm no matter what the weather is doing with this Midwesterner's Crocheted Slouchie Beanie.  Great for freezing winters and cool springs, this hat is a must-have fashion accessory for girls of all ages.  Make one in your favorite color or match it to your favorite scarf so you always have something to wear if it decides to randomly snow in the middle of May!  Always stylish, this slouchy beanie is sure to look great on anyone.

Materials:

• 10.00mm Crochet Hook
• 200g Super Bulky Yarn {14ply}
• 2x Buttons {3cm x 3cm}
• Scissors
• Tapestry/Wool Needle

Instructions:

Band

1. Taking your super bulky yarn and 10.00mm crochet hook, start of by making a Slip Knot, and then crocheting 7 Chains.
    
2. Row 1 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the third chain from your hook. Then crochet 1 Single Crochet into every chain across. You should have 8 single crochets now.
    
3. Row 2 - 43 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into every stitch all across, but only through the front loop. {Note: You can either add or take away a couple of extra rows depending on your head's circumference.}
    
4. To create the band, make sure that the ends of the band overlap by 1 inch, before joining it together with your tapestry needle.
    
5. Now, taking your buttons, sew them onto your band where you just overlapped it, making sure to space them out evenly.
    
6. Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Beanie's Body

1. Round 1 Taking your 10.00mm crochet hook and super bulky yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 3 Chains. Crochet 9 Double Crochets into the first chain you made. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 10 double crochets now.
    
2. Round 2 Chain 2, then crochet a Double Crochet into the same stitch. Crochet 2 Double Crochets into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 2. You should have 20 double crochets now.
    
3. Round 3 Chain 2, then crochet a Double Crochet into the same stitch. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet. Then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 2. You should have 30 double crochets now.
    
4. Round 4 Chain 2, then crochet a Double Crochet into the same stitch. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 2 stitches. Then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 2. You should have 40 double crochets now.
    
5. Round 5 Chain 2, then crochet a Double Crochet into the same stitch. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 3 stitches. Then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 2. You should have 50 double crochets now.
    
6. Round 6 - 9 Chain 2. Crochet 1Double Crochets into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 2.
    
7. Once you've completed all the rounds, take your tapestry needle and join the beanie's body to the band. {Note: The beanie's body will be wider than the band, as the band needs to be a snug fit around your head. So be sure to slowly and evenly sew them together.}
    
8. Fasten off, and weave in ends.