Cowabunga, Dude! Time to crochet a Ninja Turtle hat! This is a basic crochet hat pattern with felt embellishments for the face and mask. I like the way the classic TMNT faces look. Much more kid friendly in my opinion:) And using felt instead of crochet embellishments gives much more detail to the face, and a closer replica of the cartoon character. So how do you wash this hat? Answer: you don’t. This hats make a good costume for Halloween or for dress up play. If you prefer crochet embellishments see end of post for links to other free TMNT crochet patterns.
Materials:
– Green Worsted Weight Yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Fern Green. I am told Red Heart Soft in Guacamole is a great match as well!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle (a smaller/sharper one works best)
– Felt in character colors (orange, blue, red, or purple), plus white, black and pink/red for eyes and mouth.
– Downloadable free PDF templates
– Black Sharpie
– Hot Glue Gun
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
Basic Hat Pattern:
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 12: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (48 SC)
Size: 6-9 Months
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Size: Child
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Size: Teen/Adult
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Now you will need to download the Mask/Mouth printable and use them as a template to cut your felt. I recommend cutting the paper pieces and tracing them onto the felt first with a black marker. Then cut your felt.
CLICK HERE to Download the Mask/Eyes Printable
CLICK HERE to Download the Mouth Printable
Now for all you followers who aren’t fans of felt, here are some completely crochet TMNT patterns:

Thank very much!!! is very nice this model.
With this hat you make a lot of the little boys very happy. Thanks for designing and sharing the pattern.
Have a pleasant day, Margaret
totally awesome! Love this pattern and have shared!
Fantastic! My 6 week old son wore his first TMNT onesie the other day 🙂 I may have to whip some of these up for us! Daddy loves Donnie, Mommy loves Mikey, and I think Killian would like Leo over Raph, and if nothing else, he has beautiful blue eyes, so Leo's blue will look gorgeous. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
It's absolutely perfectly !
Because of the felt, doesn't the hat have to be hand washed?
What’s an air printer ?
Can you make this available on an HP type printer ?
Thank you for sharing you patterns, when ever I am searching for a pattern it always takes me to your site a your patterns are very easy for me to use, I really appreciate your time an effort you put in to help others your a real blessing to me!
Worked up very quickly and easily! Great gift for my nephew who loves the TMNT’s!!