This doesn't have to be JUST for toddlers, you can make these in a larger scale for yourself! Here's a tutorial for the slouch beanies I made here.

Download the pattern here and here. There are two files for the time being, I'm on my parent's computer, so I can't edit them much or put them in one handy file. Print the two pages out, matching the stars up. You will also need to cut out a rectangle of paper measuring 20cm x 10cm {8" x 4"}. This extra piece of paper is the band.

This fits my kid's head who is a pretty damn good-looking three year old. Yes, his appearance has everything to do with the size of his head ^_^. Instructions under the cut...



I used an old sweater, make sure it stretches pretty well. You can also use old t-shirts!

Cut out the pattern pieces - you will need two of the main {a front and a back} and one of the band.


If you are going to embellish your beanie in any way, do it now. I cut out the little skull and crossbones symbol that was on the sweater and stitched it on like a little patch.


Place the front over the back, right sides together! Stitch and overlock/serge.


Fold the band in half and stitch the short sides together {mine has two lines of stitching because I didn't have enough for one long continuous piece for the band}


Fold the band in half.


Pin it around the raw edge of the beanie so all the raw edges are together, the folded part of the band should point toward the top of the beanie.


Stitch and overlock/serge.


And you're done!


Slouch beanies are worn back a bit from the forehead, with a bit of hair showing at the front. The excess at the back is pulled down. I tuck the end into the bottom folds of the beanie, it comes untucked quickly but it holds its shape.