Make a Cozy Bubba Slouchy Baby Beanie — Free Knitting Pattern (Newborn to Child)
Quick and easy to knit, the Bubba Slouchy Beanie is a soft, stylish hat for babies and young children. This pattern works from newborn through child sizes and uses worsted-weight yarn and double-pointed needles. Below you'll find materials, gauge, stitch key and step-by-step rounds for each size so you can knit a relaxed slouchy beanie that fits just right.
The Knitted Bubba Slouchy Beanie is not just any hat—it's your baby’s new best friend for chilly days! Crafted with soft and cozy yarn, this beanie keeps your little one warm while adding a touch of style to their outfit. Its slouchy design gives it a laid-back and relaxed vibe. With its versatility and easy-going charm, the Knitted Bubba Slouchy Beanie is a must-have accessory for your baby’s wardrobe.
Finished Bubba Slouchy Beanie knit in tweed worsted-weight yarn — pattern includes sizes from newborn to child.
Materials and Info
Materials: 100-300yds of worsted weight yarn (I used knitpicks city tweed), size 9 (5.5mm) dpns
Sizes –newborn (13ins), 0-3mth (14ins), 3-6mth (15ins), 6-12mth (16ins), toddler (17ins), child (18ins)
Gauge – 4sts/1in in stockinette st – ~Gauge is very important!~
Stitch Key:
- K – knit
- P – purl
- k2tog – knit 2 together
Bubba Slouchy Pattern
Newborn
Cast on 54sts and join in the round.
Work [k5,p1] around.
Work for a total of 6ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (45sts)
Round 2 – [k4,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (36sts)
Round 4 – [k3,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (27sts)
Round 6 – [k2,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog, p1] around (18sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
0-3MTHS
Cast on 56sts and join in the round.
Work [k7,p1] around.
Work for a total of 7ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k5,p1] around (49sts)
Round 2 – [k6,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k4,p1] around (42sts)
Round 4 – [k5,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (35sts)
Round 6 – [k4,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (28sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (21sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog, p1] around (14sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (7sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
3-6MTHS
Cast on 60sts and join in the round.
Work [k5,p1] around.
Work for a total of 8ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (50sts)
Round 2 – [k4,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (40sts)
Round 4 – [k3,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (30sts)
Round 6 – [k2,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog, p1] around (20sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
6-12MTHS
Cast on 63sts and join in the round.
Work [k6,p1] around.
Work for a total of 9ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k4,p1] around (54sts)
Round 2 – [k5,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (45sts)
Round 4 – [k4,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (36sts)
Round 6 – [k3,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (27sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog, p1] around (18sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
Toddler
Cast on 66sts and join in the round.
Work [k5,p1] around.
Work for a total of 10ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (55sts)
Round 2 – [k4,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (44sts)
Round 4 – [k3,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (33sts)
Round 6 – [k2,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog, p1] around (22sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
Child
Cast on 70sts and join in the round.
Work [k6,p1] around.
Work for a total of 11ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k4,p1] around (60sts)
Round 2 – [k5,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (50sts)
Round 4 – [k4,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (40sts)
Round 6 – [k3,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (30sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog, p1] around (20sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
Knitting tips: Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round and check your gauge before starting. If you prefer a less slouchy look, reduce the total length before beginning decreases. Weave in ends securely for baby wear.