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Waldo Crochet Hat Pattern and Costume

October 16, 2012

Thinking of putting together a handmade Halloween costume this year? How about Waldo from the “Where’s Waldo” books?! If you know how to crochet, this would make a great DIY costume!

First search through your kids closets for a red and white striped shirt and blue jeans. Think about their Christmas clothes and pajamas. You will most likey find a lot of red and white in there.

You will also need Waldo’s glasses. Right now Wendy’s has a 2-pack of Where’s Waldo frames in their kids meals. We currently have 4 pairs! They are in our dress up bin and will be great for play throughout the year. They would also make perfect Harry Potter glasses. So grab them while they are still available in stores!

Now for the hat pattern.

You will need to know how to make a Front Post Half Double Crochet (FPHDC) and a Back Post Half Double Crochet (BPHDC). I have finally made my first video tutorial and will show you how to make the Front and Back Post Half Double Crochet! (next time I promise I won’t use my camera phone and will take the video in better lighting)









Waldo Crochet Hat Pattern
Size: approx. 2 – 4 years… it fits both my 1.5 and 3.5 year old.

Materials:
White and Red yarn (I used Vanna’s Choice brand for both colors)
Size H Hook
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
Sl St = Slip Stitch
HDC = Half Double Crochet
FPHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet
BPHDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet

With white yarn…
Magic Ring, 8 HDC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 HDC in each around, join, chain 1 (16 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1(24 HDC)
Round 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (32 HDC)
Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch,  HDC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 HDC)
Round 6: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (48 HDC)
Round 7: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (56 HDC)
Round 8: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 13, repeat around, join, chain 1 (60 HDC)
Round 9 – 16: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 HDC)

Change color to Red

Round 17 – 23: FPHDC in first stitch, BPHDC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (60)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

To make an extra large pom pom:

Note: Use red yarn, not blue. This tutorial was taken from my Thing 1 and Thing 2 hats which use the same size pom pom.

1. Cut out two cardboard circles that are approx. 4.5″ wide (I traced the lid to a sour cream container). Then cut a smaller circle in the middle of each one that are approx. 1.5″ wide.
2. Lay the two cardboard donuts on top of each other and start wrapping your yarn through the small hole and around your donuts. You will have to use multiple small balls of yarn. Don’t worry about connecting your yarn ends. Just make sure when you start and stop a new strand, the loose end is sticking out the edge of the donut and not in the middle.
3. Cut the edge of the yarn between cardboard donuts.
4. This is what your yarn should look like.
5. Slightly separate the cardboard pieces and tie a piece of yarn TIGHTLY around the middle.
6. Remove the cardboard completely and trim pom pom until all the strands look nice and neat and attach to the top of your hat!

There you have it! Your costume is ready to be worn! And this is one Waldo that won’t be hard to find 🙂

*** You may make and sell products from my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***

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  1. Anonymous says

    October 16, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Thank you so much for posting this video. I have been trying to learn the front/back post half double crochet for several years but could never figure out the written directions. Your video shows it so clearly and shows how simple it really is.

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    holy cuteness!!! I LOOOOOVE IT!!!
    xo
    ash

    Reply
  3. Angeline says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    I wish there would be a Waldo doll crochet pattern!looking for it for a long time…;-)Would de nice as a holiday mascot,to take with us and everywhere we go to make one photo with it for the beginning of our photo-album with the text "Where was Waldo this time",ha,ha…;)

    greats from Holland!
    Angeline
    http://www.mijnplekkie.tk

    Reply
  4. wendy says

    October 16, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Very neat!! One of my son's wore this type of outfit 20yrs ago lol. Gosh I feel old.

    Reply
  5. Nicholl Vincent says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:14 am

    cutest costume ever!!

    Have a great night! Stop by nichollvincent.blogspot.com and say hello! xo

    Reply
  6. Jenni Renee says

    October 17, 2012 at 2:54 am

    when I saw this I just giggled! I did this costume a few years ago for my old sisters. Although they are adults; they are twins so I made one real waldo and then we had a fake. When they walked around people had to try and remember which hat was the real waldo! lol.

    Reply
  7. Sara Blevins says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Very creating! I love the hat. I just finished one star stitch. I will post it soon. Your is to die for. I am sharing your button.

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  8. Sara Blevins says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Very creative!! Sorry for my spellings:-)

    Reply
  9. Kara @ Petals to Picots says

    October 18, 2012 at 2:54 am

    LOL!! I love this!! You are so clever 🙂

    Reply
  10. Coda and... says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Such a creative idea!

    Reply
  11. Katie Wisell says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    How Cute!! I am totally going to do this!

    Reply
  12. Susan @ MadebyMommainPA.Blogspot.Com says

    October 19, 2012 at 12:36 am

    I suck at knitting and crochet but this is ADORABLE!!

    Found you on the Happy hour friday link up!

    MadebyMommainPA

    Reply
  13. Becky Charms says

    October 19, 2012 at 2:24 am

    This is super fun!.. Where's Waldo?

    Reply
  14. Britni @ Hubby Made Me says

    October 20, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    This is adorable! And what a cute little picture too. LOVE this idea! I'm doing an additional post of costume party features next week, and hope you can stop by to link up this weekend so I can feature you! http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-15/

    Reply
  15. Katie B says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Super cute!

    Reply
  16. Christine says

    October 23, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I just LOVE it Sarah!!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
    I can't wait to see what you link up this evening!

    Reply
  17. Christine says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    CONGRATS!!!! You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! Come on over and grab your featured button, you deserve it!
    http://thediydreamer.com/2012/10/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-39/

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  18. Barbara Hiatt says

    October 25, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Love this Sarah! Featuring you tomorrow at Keep Calm and Link Up! Stop by and grab a button! Fabulous job on this costume-thanks for sharing!

    Barbara at Chase the Star
    chasethestar dot net

    Reply
  19. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    October 25, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Genius! Love this!! You are amazing. Thanks so much for linking up at Artsy Corner! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Nat and Holly says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Okay, that is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Haha, I love it so much!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    December 26, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Sorry in advance but do you know how to make this in a small adult hat size?

    Reply
  22. kals says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Great Valentine's day hat?

    Reply
  23. Mandee Nichols says

    January 29, 2013 at 3:19 am

    Does the chain one count as a HDC?

    Reply
  24. Cazlove2004 says

    May 4, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    How can make this for a adult please

    Reply
  25. Nina O'Keeffe says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:39 am

    Hi Thanks for the pattern
    I made this in Blue and yellow, our local hurling teams colours. I made them large for adults just by increasing the hook size and using chunky yarn.
    They are very popular

    Reply
  26. Alicia Brown says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    What a great idea! If I knew how to crochet I would make my husband go as Waldo this year! 🙂

    We featured your costume in a round up of DIY Halloween costumes with tutorials. We would love for you to come check it out!

    http://www.feltwithlovedesigns.com/2013/10/02/links-with-love-diy-halloween-costume-ideas/

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Erika White says

    October 16, 2013 at 6:53 am

    I use the same cardboard technique to make my pom poms. But I did notice that you have solid circles. I made a small cut to the center and a small v in it. This way you can wrap the yarn around without having to go through the center everytime. I love all your patterns and thought that maybe I could give you some help instead of you helping me all the time with what am I going to do now.

    Reply
  28. Lior Shapira says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I am making a Where's Waldo hat for a friend for Purim next month (instead of Where's Waldo he's called here Effo Effi). Thank you from Israel.

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  29. TLCoops says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I am wondering how long it takes to make one of these hats? I am new to crochet, and need to make 4 of these.

    Thanks!
    Also, any tips on how to scale up for an adult size?

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  30. Mayra says

    October 7, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    I just love your waldo hat!! Just wondering if you have the pattern for adults?

    Reply
  31. Jane says

    May 22, 2016 at 6:17 am

    Very cute! I will make one for my boy. Thank you for sharing pattern.

    Reply
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    January 18, 2017 at 5:40 am

    I need to make your Waldo hat as a Miniature Hat to go on a headband, how can I convert the pattern so that I may end up with a miniature Waldo hat.

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