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I’ve been crocheting a few different mini hat designs over the past few weeks (See my Mini Holiday Hats HERE and my Mini Party Hats HERE) and now I’m adding Mini Winter Hats to the mix! The fun part of this particular design is that they fit the Easy Crochet Bunnies that I posted a few day ago! They are now Snow Bunnies! You could customize these hats to make them holiday themed. Add a heart button for Valentine’s Day, a flower button for Easter or Spring, as shamrock button for St. Patrick’s Day, etc. Follow the written pattern below or watch the video tutorial on my YouTube Channel!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in two colors (one for main hat and one for brim.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Decorative buttons found at Michaels Stores
– Tapestry Needle

Mini Winter Crochet Hat For Bunny:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 5: SC in first 6, chain 3 and skip 3 stitches, SC in next 10, chain 3 and skip 3 stitches, SC in remaining stitches, join, chain 1
Round 6: SC in each stitch around making 3 SC in the chain spaces, join, chain 1
Round 7-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
switch to brim color yarn
Round 11: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 12: FPHDC in first, BPHDC in next, repeat around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends

Mini Winter Crochet Hat:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 5-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
switch to brim color yarn
Round 11: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 12: FPHDC in first, BPHDC in next, repeat around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends
Add pom-pom in brim color to top!
Add a decorative button!

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Chilly weather calls for chunky hats! And boy oh boy, do I have a big cozy hat for you! This crochet hat is only 4 rows long! That is because it’s made with the giant, super bulky, big stitch merino wool from Mama Knows Luxury! This is the same yarn that is used for extreme hand/arm knitting which is the most traditional way to use this yarn. You can see an entire series on this HERE with beautiful photos and video tutorials.

Sarah from Mama Knows Luxury has the biggest and best selection of huge merino wool! I actually got a chance to meet Sarah when I was visiting Toronto for the Our Maker Life Knit and Crochet Meetup (you and read all about that HERE) and flipped through her big book of yarn samples – what a treat that was! Here is Sarah showing me an extreme knit sample!

You can find this yarn RIGHT HERE in the Mama Knows Luxury Etsy Shop. And before I go on, be sure to use THIS LINK and enter the coupon code REPEATCRAFTERME at checkout for 20% off! No end date to that deal!!

Now if you buy this giant yarn, you will also need a giant crochet hook! This 40mm crochet extreme hook is also available HERE in the Mama Knows Luxury Etsy Shop!

Ok so let’s get to this easy-peasy pattern!

First you will want to split your yarn into two. This will give you double the amount! And it will be a bit thinner and easier to crochet with. Follow THIS TUTORIAL from All About Ami on how to split your yarn (really it just pulls apart but you will want to see her beautifully written and photographed blog post on how exactly to do this)

Materials:
– Big Stitch Merino Wool from Mama Knows Luxury. I am using colors Periwinkle and Peacock, and Neutral.

– 40mm Crochet Hook

Extreme Crochet Hat Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 5 SC in ring, do not join, continue to crochet in rounds.
With purple
Skip over chain 1 when starting round 2.
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, 2 SC in next, SC in last 4 (12 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around (12 SC),
Round 5: join in white yarn. in back loops only, Slip Stitch in each stitch around, fasten off and weave in ends.

You can weave in the ends with your fingers!

Make a pom pom!

Loosely wrap yarn strand around hand about 4 times. Slip off hand and tie in the middle with a tight knot. Cut loops and trim!

Go big or go home, right?! Zoe wanted a hat too! And despite the way it looks, it’s not heavy! The stitches are big and loose! For her hat, I used the same pattern as above but stopped increasing after the second round so it only has 10 SC stitch around instead of 12.

It’s basically spring but I know a lot of you are still have heavy winter weather. This chunky bunny crochet hat will keep those heads warm! Made with Bernat Softee Chunky yarn that is soft and makes the hat a quick one to work up. But the best part of all is that the chunky yarn allows for the ears to stand up without any other support on the inside!

And how about those super sweet fabric ears?! Those were made by poking holes in fleece fabric and crocheting around the edges. You can choose ANY color or print of fleece fabric to change up the look of the hat!

I used a Skip Stitch Blade to poke holes around the fleece fabric. You can purchase a skip stitch blade and rotary cutter on slipstitch.com but for a detailed tutorial on how to use the skip stitch blade to cute fabric see THIS POST.

Materials:
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Bernat Softee Chunky yarn in Clay. Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com
– Fleece Fabric (1/2 yard is more than enough!) I purchase the pink polkadots at JoAnn Fabrics.
– Skip Stitch Blade Original #1 <<<< purchase here.
– 45mm Fiskars Rotary Cutter
– Tapestry Needle

Basic Hat:
Note: I made Front Post Single Crochet (FPSC) and Back Post Single Crochet (BPSC) stitches on the bottom of my hat. In hindsight, this wasn’t such a great idea. It causes the rim to be very tight/stiff. I suggest finishing the whole hat in basic DC stitches as written below. If you do like the look of the ribbed band on the bottom edge of the hat, forgo the last 2 rows stitches in each size and finish with 4 rounds of FPSC and BPSC alternating.

Size: 0-3 Months
Magic ring, chain 2, make 10 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next four, join, ch 1 (36 DC)
Round 5-7: DC around (36 DC)
Round 8: SC around (36 SC)
Fasten off weave in ends

Cut it out and use it as your template to cut out a second fabric ear!

Fabric ear should be smaller than crocheted ear.
 

Use your skip stitch blade to cut holes along the edge of your ear. You will want to twist your blade and fabric to go around the curve. It’s ok to pick your blade up mid-cut. Just be sure to line up the blade with the last hole made when you place it back down. Keep in mind that YOU decide which holes to crochet in so if there is an extra hole, it’s typically no big deal.

SC + chain in each hole around the fabric ear.

Stitch the crocheted ear and fabric ear together with a tapestry needle. No need to stuff them! The Bernat Softee Chunky yarn makes these are thick and sturdy!

Sew both ears on the top of the hat!

Front of ears

Follow THIS tutorial to make these easy crochet flowers!

Remember the crochet snow-speckled hat I made last month? Well I thought I would move those cute little snow-specks a bit closer together and create a heart! Pretty much the same pattern with just an adjustment on where you make the color changes. I also decided I think I like the SC stitches on the brim better than the HDC stitches. It gives it a better elasticity. This is a one-size-fits-most pattern and am putting the entire pattern in this post so you don’t have to toggle back to the snow-speckled hat pattern.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in medium purple, orchid (for brim) and white for heart
Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Faux Fur pom-pom (optional) I got them HERE on Amazon
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

NOTE: The pattern works from the bottom up. You will begin with the ribbed brim and then crochet directly onto the brim in rounds.

Heart Hat Pattern:
One-Size-Fits-Most

Starting with Ribbing (Brim of Hat)
With light purple (orchid) yarn
Chain 9, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 2-64: in back loops only, SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn
slip stitch both ends of the ribbing together and SC around the edge of the ribbing with a total stitch count of 64 STITCHES.
Now join in medium purple yarn and chain 1
NOTE: from here on out you will be working in the front center of the single crochet stitches from the previous round (this creates the knit-look aka waistcoat stitch)
Round 2-4: SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 5: SC in first 30 stitches with purple yarn, join in white and make the next SC in white,(carry your purple yarn as you are making the white stitches), SC in remaining stitches in purple, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 6: SC in first 29 stitches, SC in next 3 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 6: SC in first 28 stitches, SC in next 5 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 7: SC in first 27 stitches, SC in next 7 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 8-9: SC in first 26 stitches, SC in next 9 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 10-11: SC in first 26 stitches, SC in next 4 with white, make one SC in purple, SC in the next 4 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 12: SC in first 27 stitches, SC in next 2 with white, SC in next 3 with purple, SC in the next 2 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 13-28: SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail after round 28.

Feel free to also use the graph bellow to help place the heart stitches.

This is what the inside of the hat looks like:

GET THE SNOW-SPECKLED HAT PATTERN HERE

Don’t forget that there is also a KNIT version of this Snow-Speckled Hat! Head HERE to Yarnspirations.com for the free pattern!

Recently I was browsing the Yarnspirations.com website, looking for some cute winter crochet patterns and stumbled upon this adorable Snow-Speckled Hat! Only problem was that it was a knit pattern… and.. well.. I don’t knit (yet!) So I contacted my friends over at Yarnspirations headquarters and asked them if I could come up with a crochet version and they said yes!

With just a slight change in placement of your basic single crochet stitch, you can achieve a knit-look (waistcoast stitch) that creates that these adorable little snow-speckles throughout the hat. You will need to do a little bit of color changing but the pattern is repetitive and has no increases or decreases so there is no need to count stitches on the main body of the hat. I also think the the little “v” snow-speckles look like tiny hearts! So of course I will need to crochet a valentine version as well 🙂

I will do my best to give you a few different sizes (coming soon) but the main pattern is pretty much a one-size-fits-most. You should be able to make the pattern bigger/smaller by adding/subtracting 4 stitches (or multiples of 4) to your starting round. This also means that you will need to subtract rows from the ribbing.

I also created a video tutorial to accompany the written pattern:

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors
Aruba Seas (turquoise)
Blue
White
Shop all the colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Large Pom-Pom Maker (optional)
or grab THESE furry pom-poms

NOTE: The pattern works from the bottom up. We will start with the ribbing and then work in rounds. It must start this way for the snow-speckles to look like they are falling in a “v” shape. If we worked from the top down, they will be upside down… believe me… there was a lot of trial and error on my part LOL!

Crochet Snow-Speckled Hat Pattern:
One-Size-Fits-Most

Starting with Ribbing (Brim of Hat)
With turquoise yarn
Chain 9, HDC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (8 HDC)
Row 2-48: in back loops only, HDC in each stitch, chain 1, turn
slip stitch both ends of the ribbing together and SC around the edge of the ribbing with a total stitch count of 64 STITCHES.
Now join in blue yarn and chain 1
NOTE: from here on out you will be working in the front center of the single crochet stitches from the previous round (this creates the knit-look aka waistcoat stitch)
Round 2-3: with blue yarn, SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 4: SC in first 3 stitches with blue yarn, join in white and make the next SC in white, (carry your yarn as you crochet for this row), 3 SC in blue, SC in next stitch in white, repeating all the way around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 5: with just blue yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
this next round will be just like round 4 but we want to stagger the white speckles so you will start with just one blue stitch and then your next stitch will be white, then go back to the 3 SC in blue, 1 SC in white sequence.
Round 6: SC the first stitch in blue, SC the next stitch in white, *3 SC in blue, SC in white, repeat from * until you reach the end. You will only have 2 blue stitches at the end, join, chain 1
Round 7: with blue yarn, SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Repeat rounds 4-7 a total of 3 more times.
Round 20: with blue yarn, SC each stitch around, join in white yarn, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 21-28: with white yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off leaving long tail after round 28.

with your long tail and tapestry needle, work needle under the front loops of your last round, keep weaving your tapestry needle under the front loops until end of round and pull to cinch top of hat closed. You will need to weave your strand back and forth a few more times once cinched to completely close the hole in the top.

Add large white pom-pom to the top of the hat!

UPDATE: Here is a child size using Red Heart Super Yarn in Light Raspberry and Shocking Pink.

Crochet Snow-Speckled Hat Pattern:
Child Size

Starting with Ribbing (Brim of Hat)
With light pink yarn
Chain 7, HDC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (6 HDC)
Row 2-40: in back loops only, HDC in each stitch, chain 1, turn
slip stitch both ends of the ribbing together and SC around the edge of the ribbing with a total stitch count of 60 STITCHES.
Now join in dark pink yarn and chain 1
NOTE: from here on out you will be working in the front center of the single crochet stitches from the previous round (this creates the knit-look aka waistcoat stitch)
Round 2-3: with dark pink yarn, SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 4: SC in first 3 stitches with dark pink yarn, join in white and make the next SC in white, (carry your yarn as you crochet for this row), 3 SC in dark pink, SC in next stitch in white, repeating all the way around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 5: with just dark pink yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
this next round will be just like round 4 but we want to stagger the white speckles so you will start with just one dark pink stitch and then your next stitch will be white, then go back to the 3 SC in dark pink, 1 SC in white sequence.
Round 6: SC the first stitch in dark pink, SC the next stitch in white, *3 SC in dark pink, SC in white, repeat from * until you reach the end. You will only have 2 dark pink stitches at the end, join, chain 1
Round 7: with dark pink yarn, SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Repeat rounds 4-7 a total of 2 more times.
Round 16: repeat round 4
Round 17-18: with dark pink yarn, SC each stitch around, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 19-26: with white yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off leaving long tail after round 26.

with your long tail and tapestry needle, work needle under the front loops of your last round, keep weaving your tapestry needle under the front loops until end of round and pull to cinch top of hat closed. You will need to weave your strand back and forth a few more times once cinched to completely close the hole in the top.

Add large white pom-pom to the top of the hat!

Below is what the inside of the hat looks like. I had a few requests to see the inside of the hat!

As I mentioned earlier, this hat is a one-size-fits-most! Below is a terrible selfie photo of me wearing the hat and then a much more adorable picture of my daughter Zoe (age 8) wearing the same exact hat! The brim has a ton of stretch and you can even continue rows of the main hat pattern to make it taller if needed.

More sizes and colors coming soon!

Don’t forget that there is also a KNIT version of this Snow-Speckled Hat! Head HERE to Yarnspirations.com for the free pattern!

I hope everyone had a wonderful December and had the chance to get a little more festive this year! My family and I celebrated and wore these Santa Style hats to all of our Christmas and holiday events! You may have seen me post a different version over the past few weeks but I thought I would pop this post on the blog with a few new pictures to close out the month and holiday season. I’m looking forward to a new year of crochet with all of you and really appreciate all of your support over the years. Crocheting brings me so much joy and I love sharing all of my creations with you!

The classic Santa Hat is a must make!
GET THE SANTA HAT PATTERN HERE

I adore Gingerbread themed everything during the holiday season so this hat was perfect for me!
GET THE GINGERBREAD HAT PATTERN HERE

After I made the Gingerbread hat, I had many requests for a Snowman version!
GET THE SNOWMAN HAT HERE

Change colors is easy! Let me walk you through the process with this Candy Cane Striped Hat!
GET THE CANDY CANE (aka ELF) HAT HERE

I also hosted a fun Crochet-Along with my friends at Yarnspirations this month! I showed you step-by-step how to make this adorable Crochet Owl using Bernat Blanket O’Go Yarn! It’s not too late to make one or the whole flock. You can get the free (3-part) pattern HERE on Yarnpsirations.com. Video tutorials are also available!

I also made a few fun accessories for Ollie the O’Go Owl which you can find HERE

I’ve been spending a lot of quality time with the family this past week and my oldest son and I just completed this One Million Dollar Puzzle! This will come easy to those of you who have an eye for color! Complete the puzzle, scan the QR code, and you can win anywhere from 25 cents to 1 million! We won 25 cents You can purchase the puzzle HERE on Amazon.

We also took a trip to Flagstaff, Arizona (it’s only 2 hours from our new house in Phoenix!) and fell in love with the town! I felt like I was in a scene from a Hallmark Movie! Zoe and I popped into this adorable bookshop and although we didn’t find Crochet Cute Critters on the shelves, we did find Sutton Fosters new book “Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life.” Sutton was so sweet to send me a copy herself, but I also recommend downloading the audio version!

Speaking of Crochet Cute Critters, I celebrated a HUGE milestone of book sales this month as well! My publisher notified me earlier this month that Crochet Cute Critters has now sold over 100,000 copies! I am so incredibly proud of this book and your support and love for it has been such a blessing! Thank You! The book now comes in hardcover as well! Get it HERE.

Lastly, I know this project may have slid under the radar with everything else going on, but I created an easy pattern for a Crochet Reindeer and it’s available for free download on Yarnspirations.com! I think it would be fun to crochet all of Santa’s reindeer (just change the nose color!) so it actually might be a good time to get started on this project for next year! You can get the PATTERN HERE.

Thanks for a wonderful 2021 and I will see you all in 2022!

Here is another Santa style hat to add to the mix! This ease stripes make the perfect Candy Cane Crochet Hat! Or switch up the colors and make green/white stripes or green/red stripes for an elf hat. Truly so many ways to customize this design. Be sure to also check out the Gingerbread and Snowman versions I’ve posted previously!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Cherry Red and White (you will need less than one skein each). Shop the colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Large Pom-Pom Maker (optional)
– Tapestry Needle

NOTE: ALL HAT SIZES START THE SAME WAY. You will begin with the long hat tail.  Also, some hats will end up with a white brim and some will end up with a red brim because of the row count and the alternating of colors every two rounds. You can choose to start your pattern with either red or white… so if you are looking at the 3-6 month size pattern (for instance) and decide you don’t want a red brim at the end, choose to start with red instead of white.

NOTE: I’ve found that the “child/teen” size (the one with the 60 stitch count) fits the majority of people! I can wear it. All of my kids can wear it (ages 8, 10, and 12), and I’ve gifted it two adults (male and female) and it fit them perfectly as well!

ONE MORE NOTE: Do not fasten off yarn in-between stripes. You can easily leave your yarn attached and pull it up from previous rows when needed. Picture below is what the inside of your hat should look like when you pull the yarn up.

Beginning of Hat:
With white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 6 DC in ring, pull tight, join, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
change to red
Round 3: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to white
Round 5: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (12 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2
chang to red
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (15 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to white
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (18 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to red
Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (21 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to white
Round 13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (24 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to red
Round 15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (27 DC)
Round 16: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to white
Round 17: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 DC)
Round 18: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to red
Round 19: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 20: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2
change to white
Round 21: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (36 DC)
Round 22: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2 (42)
change red and continue with pattern below, following the size you need.

Size: 3-6 months
Round 23-24: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
change to white
Round 25-26: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
change to red
Round 27-28: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
change to white
Round 29-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
join in red yarn for brim
Round 31: HDC in each stitch around
Round 32-34: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 35: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 6-12 months
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
change to white
Round 25-26: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
change to red
Round 27-28: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
change to white
Round 29-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
join in red yarn for brim
Round 31: HDC in each stitch around
Round 32-34: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 35: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Preschooler
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
change to white
Round 25-26: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC)
change to red
Round 27-28: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC)
change to white
Round 29-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC)
change to red
Round 31-32: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC)
join in white yarn for brim
Round 33: HDC in each stitch around
Round 34-37: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 38: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Child/Teen:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
change to white
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
change to red
Round 27-28: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
change to white
Round 29-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
change to red
Round 31-32: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in whit yarn for brim
Round 34: HDC in each stitch around
Round 35-38: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 39: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
change to white
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2 (66)
change to red
Round 27-28: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
change to white
Round 29-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
change to red
Round 31-32: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
change to white
Round 33-34: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in red yarn for brim
Round 35: HDC in each stitch around
Round 36-39: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 40: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

It’s fun to switch up the colors!!

Don’t forget to add a large pom-pom in either Red or White!

Can’t wait to see all your cute candy cane hats!

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After I posted my Gingerbread version of the Santa Style Hat (SEE IT HERE), I had a few requests for a Snowman Style Santa hat. Ask and you shall receive! I actually think these colors would be perfect for a gnome hat as well. My intention was for the snowman to look like it was wearing a hat with a brim and the red is the scarf. Lots of ways to change up the basic Santa hat pattern and I actually have a few more designs on my hook because of course my whole family needs a holiday hat!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Turqua, Real Teal, White, Red, and Orange. Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 1 inch black buttons (or smaller)
– Tapestry Needle
– Large Pom-Pom Maker (optional)

NOTE: ALL HAT SIZES START THE SAME WAY. You will begin with the long hat tail. IF you want the tail shorter/longer you can decrease/increase the amount of continuous rows. 

NOTE: I’ve found that the “child/teen” size (the one with the 60 stitch count) fits the majority of people! I can wear it. All of my kids can wear it (ages 8, 10, and 12), and I’ve gifted it two adults (male and female) and it fit them perfectly as well!

Beginning of Hat:
With light blue yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 6 DC in ring, pull tight, join, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
Round 3: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 5: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (12 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (15 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (18 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (21 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (24 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (27 DC)
Round 16: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 17: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 DC)
Round 18: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 19: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 20: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 21: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (36 DC)
Round 22: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2 (42)
Continue with pattern below, following the size you need.

NOTE: Change color to Teal for rounds 26 and 27, then white yarn for the remaining double crochet rounds.

Size: 3-6 months
Round 23-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
join in white yarn
Round 31: HDC in each stitch around
Round 32-34: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 35: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 6-12 months
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24-31: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
join in red yarn
Round 32: HDC in each stitch around
Round 33-35: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 36: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Preschooler
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25-32: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC)
join in red yarn
Round 33: HDC in each stitch around
Round 34-37: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 38: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Child/Teen:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26-33: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in red yarn
Round 34: HDC in each stitch around
Round 35-38: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 39: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2 (66)
Round 27-34: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in red yarn
Round 35: HDC in each stitch around
Round 36-39: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 40: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Nose:
with orange yarn
Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, HDC, DC, DC in last, chain 2 and join to the same chain as your last DC, fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch on nose, a little smile with black yarn, and two button eyes to the white portion of the beanie.

Don’t forget to add the large pom-pom to the tail of the hat!

Check out my YouTube Tutorial on how to make easy carrot noses! Great for a variety of Snowman projects:

Stay tuned for a few more Santa Style Hat Designs!!

A fun new twist on the basic Santa hat… A Gingerbread version! I love everything gingerbread themed for the holidays so I needed a hat to really get festive and complete my holiday attire. The hat works up very quickly using double crochet stitches. Bernat Super Value yarn in color Topaz is there absolute perfect gingerbread color so you are definitely going to want to stock up on this yarn. I will post some of my other gingerbread crochet designs using this specific yarn at the bottom of this post.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value in Topaz, Berry Red, and White. Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 1 inch black buttons (or smaller)
– Tapestry Needle
– Large Pom-Pom Maker (optional)
– Fabric or Hot Glue (optional)

NOTE: ALL HAT SIZES START THE SAME WAY. You will begin with the long hat tail. IF you want the tail shorter/longer you can decrease/increase the amount of continuous rows. 

NOTE: I’ve found that the “child/teen” size (the one with the 60 stitch count) fits the majority of people! I can wear it. All of my kids can wear it (ages 8, 10, and 12), and I’ve gifted it two adults (male and female) and it fit them perfectly as well!

Beginning of Hat:
With brown topaz yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 6 DC in ring, pull tight, join, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
Round 3: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 5: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (12 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (15 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (18 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (21 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (24 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (27 DC)
Round 16: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 17: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 DC)
Round 18: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 19: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 20: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 21: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (36 DC)
Round 22: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2 (42)
Continue with pattern below, following the size you need.

Size: 3-6 months
Round 23-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
join in white yarn
Round 31: HDC in each stitch around
Round 32-34: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 35: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 6-12 months
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24-31: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
join in white yarn
Round 32: HDC in each stitch around
Round 33-35: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 36: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Preschooler
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25-32: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC)
join in white yarn
Round 33: HDC in each stitch around
Round 34-37: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 38: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Child/Teen:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26-33: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in white yarn
Round 34: HDC in each stitch around
Round 35-38: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 39: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2 (66)
Round 27-34: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in white yarn
Round 35: HDC in each stitch around
Round 36-39: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 40: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

HERE is Youtube tutorial on HDC in the 3rd loop

Cheeks (make 2):
with red yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch on a smile with a long strand of white yarn and your tapestry needle. I chose to use fabric glue to attach my smile (I wanted it to look seamless) and then I stitched the cheeks over each end of the smile.

Attach the button eyes in-between and slightly about cheeks.

Don’t forget to attached a large white pom-pom to the end of the hat!

More Gingerbread Crochet Projects:

Gingerbread Man

Gingerbread Apron

Gingerbread Tote

Gingerbread Blanket

Gingerbread Head Ornament

Gingerbread Advent Calendar

Bucket hats are back! And although the ones featured in this post are cute for kids, you could make a very neutral hat in adult size and wear it for extra shade as well as a stylish accessory. Add embellishments like crocheted eyes and pincher claws for a crab or a green hat with buggy frog eyes. Lots of ways to adorn this adorable hat!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Tea Leaf, Coral, and Light Periwinkle
Shop Red Heart Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Safety Eyes (optional)

Size: 0-6 Months
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 11: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (66 DC)
Round 12: DC in each stitch around, join and fasten off, weave in ends. (88 DC)
Round 13: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: 6-12 Months
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around. (78 DC)
Round 13-14: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 15: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Toddler
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 8-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around. (84 DC)
Round 13-15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 16: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

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 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 9-12: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 13: 2 DC in first, DC in next, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 14-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 17: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Teen
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 10-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in each first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (96 DC)
Round 15-17: DC in each stitch around, join and fasten off, weave in ends. (96 DC)
Round 18: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: 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 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 11-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in each first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (102 DC)
Round 15-18: DC in each stitch around, join and fasten off, weave in ends. (102 DC)
Round 19: Reverse SC (crab stitch) in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Crab and Frog Eyes:
(Make two of each)
With white
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, (20 SC)
add in red or green yarn
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail. (20 SC)
Add in safety eye
If you want to double up the eyes to make them more sturdy and to hide the safety eye, make a solid color piece using the same pattern (green for frog or red circle for crab) and then stitch the eyeball eye piece and the solid eyes piece together.

NOTE: if you don’t want to use safety eyes start eye pattern using black yarn, switch to a round of white for Round 2 and then Round 3 will remain the same using the main hat color.

Crab Claws:

Big Claw:
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (6 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (8 SC)
Rd 5: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Rd 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around (10 SC)
Rd 7: SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Fasten off and set aside for a moment

Small claw:
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (6 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (8 SC)
Rd 5: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)Do not fasten off.

Now you are going to connect the two claws. Begin to SC where you left off in big claw to begin attaching them. SC all the way around both claws. You should have 18 Single crochets but don’t worry if your stitch count is off. It really doesn’t matter 

Rd 2: SC around (18 SC)
Rd 3: SC decrease in each stitch around
Rd 4-6: SC in each stitch around (9 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.

For more pictures of the Crab Claw please refer to my Crochet Crab Post HERE.

Stitch on a smile using the Surface Slip Stitch and some black yarn.

Make a Whaley Cute Baby Hat!
You can find the Whale Appliqué pattern and video tutorial HERE

Hope you love my bucket hat ideas! You can use the basic pattern to make ANY color bucket hat for any occasion! Here is one I made for Zoe for the 4th of July! (She is wearing Child Size)

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Mini Crochet Party Hats just in time for New Years! I made a few small changes to my Mini Holiday Hat Pattern and was able to easily convert it into party hats! Perfect for a birthday gift topper, keychain, gift card holder, New Years Eve headband topper, and any other festive occasion! I haven’t had a chance to add embellishments but I definitely plan on adding polk-a-dot buttons and even stitching on a little “2021” using a tapestry needle and some embroidery floss. Lots of ways to customize these little cute hats!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in any colors you want! Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Mini Holiday Hats Pattern:
Starting with main hat color (Red for Santa)
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 4 SC in ring, pull tight, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next two, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, sc in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1(14 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 9: 2 SC in first, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 10: 2 SC in first, SC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 1 (22 SC)
Round 11: 2 SC in first, SC in next 10, repeat around, (24 SC)
Join in brim color yarn
Round 12: 3 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom-Pom Ball:
With brim color
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: SC Decrease over first two stitches, SC in next, SC Decrease over next two stitches, SC in last stitch, join
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Stitch pom pom closed with tapestry needle and stitch onto top of hat.

Finished Size = Approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches

I will be sure to update this post when I make a few more hats with some fun embellishments. I had to get you the pattern and idea so you can stitch these up! It will take you less than 30 minutes guaranteed!

You can find the pattern for the Mini Holiday Hats HERE. Also fun and festive and not just for Christmas.

Let me know if you make these Mini Party Hats! Tag me on social media using #RepeatCrafterMe.

Happy New Year! Let’s hope 2021 brings us together with all the family and friends we missed seeing over the past 9 months and most importantly lots of health, happiness, and huge amounts of yarn! I’ll supply the crochet patterns!

Here is a cute and quick holiday project that you can make in less than 30 minutes! These Mini Holiday Hats can be crocheted in many different color combinations and you can even stitch on a little face to create a gingerbread or snowman version. I personally love the candy cane stripes! Use them as ornaments, gift toppers, gift card holders, string them as garland, and they also fit perfectly over Marshmallow Mugs!

Can you believe that this pattern was already on my blog disguised as a Tiny Crochet Elf Hat?! You can see that project HERE. I just tweaked the pattern a bit at the end and will repost the new version below.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Red and White (for Santa) and any other colors you need/want for your other hats! Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Tiny pom-poms (optional) for face embellishments. I used a Hot Glue Gun to attach the faces on the Snowman and Gingerbread Man Hats

Video Tutorial of how to make the Mini Holiday Hats:

Mini Holiday Hats Pattern:
Starting with main hat color (Red for Santa)
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 4 SC in ring, pull tight, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next two, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 8: SC in each stitch around, join chain 1
Round 9: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 11: 2 SC in first, sc in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 12: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1(14 SC)
Round 13: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 14: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 15: 2 SC in first, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 16: 2 SC in first, SC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 1 (22 SC)
Round 17: 2 SC in first, SC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 18: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Change to brim color yarn (White for Santa)
Round 19-21: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom-Pom Ball:
With brim color (White for Santa)
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: SC Decrease over first two stitches, SC in next, SC Decrease over next two stitches, SC in last stitch, join
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Stitch pom pom closed with tapestry needle and stitch onto top of hat.

Fold over the hat “tail” with pompom and with your tapestry needle, stitch it securely to the side of the main hat. Tip: fold the tail over so it covers the seam!

Finished Size = Approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches

Shop the Marshmallow Mugs on Amazon! Great for gift giving! I am giving these to my kids teachers with a gift card attached (or maybe inside).

A Nutcracker Hat and it’s been on my to-do list for many many years. I was finally able to crochet a simple and cute design and give you multiple sizes! Add more (or less) embellishments if you’d like. As always, my patterns are here to give you ideas and guidance. I love seeing where your creativity takes you!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Aran, Oatmeal, Black, White, Cherry Red, Saffron, and Pink. Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 1/2 inch black buttons
– Pet brush or similar
– Tapestry Needle

Size: 0-3 Months:
Starting with black yarn
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 5-6: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 7-11: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 12: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: 3-6 Months
with black yarn
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-7: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 8-12: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 13: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (48 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: 6-9 Months:
with black yarn
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 8-13: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 14: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)
with black yarn
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 9-14: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 15: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (56 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
with black yarn
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 9-15: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 16: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: Child 
with black yarn
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 10-16: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 17: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: Teen/Adult 
with black yarn
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 11-17: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 18: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Here is a video tutorial showing you how to make the Nutcracker Hat (size 3-6 months) and how to add the embellishments!

Cheeks (make 2):
with pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off

Nose:
with darker cream yarn
Chain 11, SC in the second chain from hook and next 5, HDC in next two, DC in last two, fasten off leaving long tail

Mustache:
with black yarn
Chain 13, Slip stitch in second chain from hook, SC in next, HDC, DC + HDC all in next stitch, SC, slip stitch, SC, HDC + DC, HDC, SC, slip stitch. Fasten off leaving long tail

Hair Fringe:
Loop strands of white yarn along either side of hat. Trim and brush to fluff up. Loop 3 strands of white yarn under the mustache for the beard!

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Crochet hats make great gifts and are fun to wear all year round! If you are looking for a trending design and a cute hat pattern, look no further! I designed this Crochet Sloth Hat in six different sizes so you can make one for all ages!

You can find my pattern over at Yarnspirations!
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FREE PATTERN!

I used Bernat Super Value yarn which is a super versatile worsted weight yarn. And do you recognize this color?! It’s Topaz brown and believe it or not this one of my absolute favorites! I run out of this color all the time because I use it so much. It’s perfect for Gingerbread Men, Gingerbread Houses, Moose Hat, Bear Hat, Turkey Hat, UGG Boots, Owls, and MORE!

Shop Bernat Super Value in TOPAZ at Yarnspirations.com

Get the free CROCHET SLOTH HAT pattern HERE

Can’t wait to see your cute sloth hats! Tag #Yarnspirations and #RepeatCrafterMe on social media if you make one!

Baby Leo loves his sloth hat! And it matches his Sloth Blanket! Check it out HERE. (Leo is my friends baby!)

Want to add a little icing to a cupcake hat?! I’ve got a quick little pattern here for you! I debuted this technique this past Saturday in an online Michaels Craft Store Virtual Classroom. If you missed it, don’t worry, you can watch the playback video HERE!

As promised, I am posting the pattern for the icing below. The crochet icing works up in just a few rounds and looks kinda like an octopus when laid flat but when you set it onto of the hat, it looks like icing drippings!

I am using Caron Swirl Cakes for the Crochet Cozy Bobbles Hat and then I created the pom-pom and icing with a deconstructed ball of Caron Chunky Cakes in color Trifle. You can shop Caron Cake Yarn HERE on Michaels.com!

Crocheting Icing Pattern:
Materials:
– Size H Hook (or larger)
– Caron Chunky Cakes (or any bulky or worsted weight yarn would work too)

Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 12 DC in ring, join, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join (24 DC)

Now lets make the drips

chain 6, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch along round 2 and join with slip stitch

chain 5, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch to join, 

chain 4, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 7, DC in 3d chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 5, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 4, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 6, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 4, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 5, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 2, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 5, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

chain 4, DC in 3^rd chain from hook, DC in remaining chains, skip a stitch, slip stitch

Fasten off leaving long tail.

GET THE COZY BOBBLES CROCHET HAT PATTERN HERE

Don’t forget that there is a fun little Caron Cake Off Contest going on! Show us a project you made with Caron Cakes Yarn!. Take a finished photo of your project and head over to Michaels.com to post your photo! HERE is the link to where you need to post your photo.

The Grand Prize is 500 Balls of Yarn! Plus there are 4 runner up prizes of 50 Balls of Yarn!

See all the CARON CAKE OFF CONTEST details HERE

With a ball of Bernat Pop! Yarn, you can make at least two Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Hats! I love this particular color called “POP ART” which has an adorable neon/spring rainbow colo way. No sense in buying multiple skeins of (red, orange, yellow, green, blue) yarn, all the colors you need are right here! I decided to deconstruct the ball before crocheting with it. This means that I separated the colors and crocheted with them as needed so I could get perfect rows of color.

SHOP Bernat Pop! YARN HERE on Yarnspirations.com

I am using the cluster v-stitch for the main part of the hat. This is basically the same pattern as my Messy Bun Hats, except you won’t have a hole at the top and I changed the brim a bit. You can find my Messy Bun Hats HERE.

The cluster v-stitch works up super fast and you can make these hats in no time at all! This hat comes in 3 sizes: Large, Medium, and Small. The Large fits a teen/adult, the medium is for an older child, and the small is a younger child. You can easily adjust the hook size, tension, and even yarn thickness (if you choose a different yarn) to create different sizes if desired.

Hat sizes when laid flat: (not including pom)
Large: 10 inches wide x 9 inches tall
Medium: 8.75 inches wide x 8 inches tall
Small: 7.5 inches wide x 7 inches tall
Doll: 5 inches wide x 4 inches tall

I have made a video tutorial for you explaining the v-stitch and how to make all the increase rows of the medium size hat. I will also walk you through the ribbed edging.

Materials:
– Bernat Pop! Yarn in color POP ART. Shop all colors of Bernat Pop! HERE On Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Fur Pom-Pom (You can purchase HERE on Amazon)

Cluster V-Stitch Hat (SIZE SMALL)
Starting with pink
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 12 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: Cluster V-stitch in each stitch around, join, to first V-stitch (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 3: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to orange
Round 4: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster v-stitch in v-stitch space from previous round, *cluster v-stitch in space between v-stitches from previous round, cluster v-stitch in the next cluster v-stitch from previous round, (skip in-between space) cluster v-stitch in next v-stitch space from previous round, repeat from *, join to first v-stitch (18 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 5: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (18 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Yellow
Round 6-7: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (18 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Blue
Round 8-9: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (18 Cluster V-stitches)
Fasten off and weave in ends
Ribbing:
with gray yarn
Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn. 
Row 2-52: SC in back loops only, chain 1, turn
Make ribbing however long you need so it fits around bottom edge of hat. 

Cluster V-Stitch Hat (SIZE MEDIUM)
Starting with pink
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 12 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: Cluster V-stitch in each stitch around, join, to first V-stitch (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 3: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to orange
Round 4: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster v-stitch in v-stitch space from previous round, *cluster v-stitch in space between v-stitches from previous round, cluster v-stitch in the next cluster v-stitch from previous round, (skip in-between space) cluster v-stitch in next v-stitch space from previous round, repeat from *, join to first v-stitch (18 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 5: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster v-stitch in v-stitch space from previous round and in next 5 spaces, *cluster v-stitch in space between v-stitches from previous round, cluster v-stitch in the next 6 cluster v-stitch from previous round, repeat from *, join to first v-stitch (21 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Yellow
Round 6-7: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (21 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Blue
Round 8-9: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (21 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Gray
Round 10: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (21 Cluster V-stitches)
Fasten off and weave in ends
Ribbing:
with gray yarn
Chain 8, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn. 
Row 2-56: SC in back loops only, chain 1, turn
Make ribbing however long you need so it fits around bottom edge of hat. 

Cluster V-Stitch Hat (SIZE LARGE)
Starting with pink
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 12 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: Cluster V-stitch in each stitch around, join, to first V-stitch (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 3: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, join in color 2 and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to orange
Round 4: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster v-stitch in v-stitch space from previous round, *cluster v-stitch in space between v-stitches from previous round, cluster v-stitch in the next cluster v-stitch from previous round, (skip in-between space) cluster v-stitch in next v-stitch space from previous round, repeat from *, join to first v-stitch (18 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 5: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, join in color 2 and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (18 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Yellow
Round 6:  Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. *Cluster v-stitch in first 3 v-stitch spaces from previous round, cluster v-stitch in space between v-stitches from previous round, repeat from * around, join to first v-stitch (24 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 7: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (24 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Blue
Round 8-9: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (24 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Gray
Round 10-11: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space, and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (24 Cluster V-stitches)
Fasten off and weave in ends
Ribbing:
with gray yarn
Chain 9, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn. 
Row 2-64: SC in back loops only, chain 1, turn
Make ribbing however long you need so it fits around bottom edge of hat. 

NEW!
By special request, I have added a pattern for a matching doll hat! It fits an American Girl Doll (18 inch doll) and probably other dolls/stuffies that are similar size!

American Girl Doll Size:
Starting with pink
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 2
Round 2: Cluster V-stitch in each stitch around, join, to first V-stitch (8 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to orange
Round 3: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (8 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to yellow
Round 4: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster v-stitch in v-stitch space from previous round, *cluster v-stitch in space between v-stitches from previous round, cluster v-stitch in the next cluster v-stitch from previous round, (skip in-between space) cluster v-stitch in next v-stitch space from previous round, repeat from *, join to first v-stitch (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Blue
Round 5: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Change to Gray
Round 6: Slip stitch over so you are working in the first cluster v-stitch space and chain 2. Cluster V-stitch in each v-stitch space from previous round, join to first cluster v-stitch. (12 Cluster V-stitches)
Round 7: (with gray) SC in each stitch around (in the cluster v-sittches and the in-between spaces). (36 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add a Rainbow Applique!! You can find the pattern RIGHT HERE

Add a furry pom-pom! I got these HERE on Amazon.

Make a Griddle Stitch Headband with the same colors! You can find the easy Headband pattern RIGHT HERE on Repeat Crafter Me.

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I have some exciting news! I’ve teamed up with Walmart to bring you two adorable crochet hat kits!

Introducing the Caron Snowy Owl Crochet Hat

and the Caron Dino-Hat!

The owl and dinosaur beanie patterns are available for purchase as complete crochet kits. Each kit includes the pattern, all the yarn required to make the hat, and the needed crochet hook. The kits are perfect for someone looking to make a gift but also for someone who would like to give a crocheter a gift!

These hats are the perfect gift for all occasions and especially during the holiday season! Both hats are made with Caron Simply Soft yarn and I have created easy patterns using simple stitches that are aimed toward the beginner crocheter. Plus they come in a variety of sizes! The Owl hat you can make as small as 0/3 months or for a 10 year old! The Dinosaur hat comes in sizes 2 years- 12 years.

These kits are sold exclusively at Walmart.com. You can shop them HERE and are available for $19.77 each. This is a great deal since you are getting the pattern, yarn, and hook all together!

If you like these kits you will want to check out the other kits available at Walmart.com! They have more options available in the Home Décor, Pet, and Baby & Fashion departments.

Caron Dino-Hat, Crochet kit details:
Brand: Caron
Featured Product: Caron Simply Soft
Product Details:

• 1x Caron Simply Soft Chartreuse
• 1x Caron Simply Soft Pistachio
• 1x Caron Simply Soft Black
• 1x Caron Simply Soft White

Needles: Crochet Hook, “6” 5.00 MM (US H-8)
Yarn Weight: (170G/6 OZ)
Craft: Crochet
Project Level: Easy
Designed By: Sarah Zimmerman from Repeat Crafter Me

SHOP THE OWL KIT HERE

Caron Dino-Hat, Crochet kit details:
Brand: Caron
Featured Product: Caron Simply Soft
Product Details:

• 1x Caron Simply Soft Chartreuse
• 1x Caron Simply Soft Pistachio
• 1x Caron Simply Soft Black
• 1x Caron Simply Soft White

Needles: Crochet Hook, “6” 5.00 MM (US H-8)
Yarn Weight: (170G/6 OZ)
Craft: Crochet
Project Level: Easy
Designed By: Sarah Zimmerman from Repeat Crafter Me

SHOP THE DINO-HAT HERE

Every year I always find myself (and my kids/family/friends) needing and requesting a Santa hat for all the November and December festivities. This year I finally wrote down a quick and easy Santa hat pattern! You could make it in a variety of colors or just stick with classic red. The main part of the hat is made with worsted weight yarn. I used Bernat Super Value but Red Heart Super Saver would be a good choice too. The brim is made with Bernat Softee Chunky which is a bulky yarn and makes a perfectly puffy brim. I also used the HDC in the third loop which gives the brim a nice ribbed/knit look! It’s actually a very simple technique and I will walk you through it in the video below.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value in Berry Red (one skein)
– Bernat Softee Chunky in White (one skein)
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Clover Pom-Pom Maker size Large (optional)

NOTE: ALL HATS START THE SAME WAY. You will begin with the long hat tail. IF you want the tail shorter/longer you can decrease/increase the amount of continuous rows.

NOTE: I’ve found that the “child/teen” size (the one with the 60 stitch count) fits the majority of people! I can wear it. All of my kids can wear it (ages 6, 8, and 10), and I’ve gifted it two adults (male and female) and it fit them perfectly as well!

With red yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 6 DC in ring, pull tight, join, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
Round 3: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (9 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 5: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (12 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (15 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (18 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (21 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (24 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (27 DC)
Round 16: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 17: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 DC)
Round 18: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 19: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 20: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2
Round 21: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (36 DC)
Round 22: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 2 (42)
Continue with pattern below, following the size you need.

Size: 3-6 months
Round 23-30: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
join in white bulky yarn
Round 31: HDC in each stitch around
Round 32-34: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 35: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 6-12 months
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24-31: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
join in white bulky yarn
Round 32: HDC in each stitch around
Round 33-35: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 36: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Preschooler
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25-32: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC)
join in white bulky yarn
Round 33: HDC in each stitch around
Round 34-37: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 38: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Child/Teen:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26-33: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in white bulky yarn
Round 34: HDC in each stitch around
Round 35-38: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 39: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult:
Round 23: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 24: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54)
Round 25: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 26: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 2 (66)
Round 27-34: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
join in white bulky yarn
Round 35: HDC in each stitch around
Round 36-39: HDC in third loop all the way around, join, chain 2
Round 40: Slip stitch in third loop all the way around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Here is the video on how to HDC in the 3rd loop for the brim:

Don’t forget to add a big fluffy white pom-pom to the end!

6 going on 16! Zoe is suddenly giving me these smirky poses for pictures 🙂

I mentioned this above… the Child/Teen size fits most! I have made 5 of these hats in that size and they fit so many! Zoe is wearing it in these pictures but it also fits me perfectly. Below you will see my sons teacher and her husband wearing that size as well!

Prays going out to Valerie and Ed as Ed fights pancreatic cancer. #purplestride

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I thought it was time for another hat pattern! This moose is so cute for kids and adults so I am giving you pattern sizes for all ages! Pair it with a buffalo check (plaid) scarf and you have the perfect Fall/Winter ensemble! It would make an adorable gift this holiday season!

My son Chase is modeling the hat for me this time! I think he’s totally rockin this hat! And look how well the Antlers stay up! Watch my video tutorial below to see how I got them to stay up and not flop over.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in two shades of brown. I suggest Topaz and Taupe (dark brown). or Taupe and Oatmeal (lighter brown antlers). You will need a bit of white for the eyes.
Shop yarn colors HERE on Yarnspritions.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two small black buttons
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing for the antlers
– Tapestry Needle

Hat Pattern:

Size: 0-3 Months
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)do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: 3-6 Months
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: 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)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below 

Size: 6-9 Months
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
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: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

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 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

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 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 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)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Earflaps for 0-3 months – Preschooler
Earflap 1: 
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2: See my PUPPY HAT PATTERN if you need help on where to place the second earflap.
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflaps for Child – Adult
Earflap 1: 
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2:
See my PUPPY HAT PATTERN if you need help on where to place the second earflap.
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends 

With main hat color, attach yarn and SC around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Braided Tails: Cut 6 long strands of the same color yarn you used for the antlers. Pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 18 strands). Knot, braid, and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.

Antlers: Make 4
Chain 17, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 4: SC in first 4 stitches (leave remaining stitches unworked for now), chain 1, turn, SC in 4 stitches, chain 1, turn, SC in 4 stitches, chain 1, turn, SC in 4 stitches and continue to SC down side of first antler pieces until you get back to your main row, SC in 4 stitches of your main row, chain 1, turn
Second and Third Antler: *SC in first 3 stitches (leaving last stitch unworked – its the space between the antlers), chain 1, turn, SC in 3, chain 1, turn, SC in 3, chain 1, turn, SC in 3 and SC down side of second antler piece until you get to the main row. SC in 4 stitches along main row and repeat from * to make the third antler.
When you get back to your main row, SC in last 4 stitches. Fasten off.

Place two antler pieces together and SC edges together. Stuff lightly with poly-fil as you go. Leave end open to stitch onto hat.

Feeling Confused? Don’t worry! I made a video tutorial on how to make the Antler Pieces and sew them onto the hat!

Snout:
Chain 12, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain. Make a total of 3 DC in last stitch. Now working on other side of chain, DC in each stitch and make 3 DC in last stitch. Join to first DC, chain 2.
Round 2: (2 DC in first stitch, DC in next stitch)-do that 4 times, 2 DC in next 3 stitches, (2 DC in first stitch, DC in next stitch)- do that 4 times, 2 DC in last 4 stitches. Join to first DC. (38 DC)
Stitch on two little nostrils with contrasting yarn.

Ears (Make 2):
Chain 6, TC in 3rd chain from hook, DC in next two, SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC around ear making 2 SC in each stitch along the top of ear.Leave long tail to sew onto hat. 

Eyes (Make 2):
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 3 DC + 2 SC + 3 DC + 2 SC all in ring. Pull tight and join to first DC.Leave long tail to sew onto hat.Stitch on the two black buttons before sewing eyes onto hat.

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Earlier this week I posted a cute and fuzzy Crochet Monster Blanket using the new Bernat Pipsqueak Stripes yarn. I had a little bit left over and loved the turquoise part of the color “playdate” so I used it to make a Llama Hat! I only had enough for 0-3month size so yuou may want to stick with the original Bernat Pipsqueak yarn that comes in solid shades (shop all colors HERE). And if Pipsqueak yarn is just too intimidating for you, you can always make this hat in any worsted weight yarn!

Materials:
– Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn (1 skein of the solid color). Shop all colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Caron Simply Soft yarn in White and Black. Shop HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook for the hat
– Size G Crochet Hook for the facial features
– Tapestry Needle

Note: For bigger sizes, you will want to use an H hook for the facial features and I also suggest a bulkier yarn like Bernat Super Value.

Tips for working with Pipsqueak yarn: Keep your stitches loose and run your fingers along the previous stitches to figure out where the next will go. You can actually pretty easily feel for where the tops of each stitch are. You could actually pop your finger through a space under the stitch. So the place where you finger pops through is where you make your next stitch! Easy!

Hat Pattern:

Llama Eye (make 2):
with white yarn
magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first sttich, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 5: SC in first 7 stitches, 2 HDC in next 2, 2 DC in next 6, 2 HDC in next 2, SC in remaining stitches, join, chain 1
Fasten off leaving long tail

Use a strand of black yarn and your tapestry needle to stitch on eyelashes. I always thought THIS tutorial was helpful when trying to stitch on eyelashes. 

Use a strand of black yarn and your tapestry needle to stitch on nose and smile.

Llama Ear (make 2):
starting with white yarn

Chain 5, SC in 2nd ch from hook and along the rest of the chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 4-6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 7: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 8: SC in each stitch across (4 SC)
Row 9: Make two SC decreases
Row 10: Make one SC decrease, 

Now switch to pipsqueak yarn, chain 1 and continue to SC around entire ear, join

Optional: you can slip stitch with pipsqueak yarn along the back side of the ear to make it furry as well. Or you can leave it as is. OR you can make a second ear with just pipsqueak yarn and stitch the two together.

Stitch on all face embellishments by working your tapestry needle under the top of stitches on the edges of your eyes/nose.

It’s been too long since I posted a hat pattern but thought it was time to get back to where my crochet adventures began – with cute character and critter hats! Here is a Hamster Hat! Growing up, we had hamsters and gerbils. Usually in pairs. We named them Mario and Luigi and Bert and Ernie 🙂 With just a few tweaks to my fox hat pattern (see it here), I re-imagined it into a Hamster!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value in Topaz and Natural (less than one skein each) and a bit of baby pink for the nose and black for the eyes and mouth. Shop all colors HERE at Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Hamster Hat Pattern:
Starting with darker brown (topaz) yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch 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 5-7: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Change color to cream
Round 8-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Great News!! The Crochet Minion Hat Pattern is BACK! But let me first explain exactly what happened to my original Minion Hat Pattern. Around the time Minions became popular I created a Minion Hat Pattern and posted it for free on my blog. It quickly become one of my most popular posts! I was happy, you were happy 🙂

Then something happened. I received a cease and desist letter from Universal Studios for the immediate removal of my crochet Minion hat from my blog. Totally understandable. It is a copyrighted image and property of NBC Universal. This was a hard lesson for me but I am so happy that they allowed me the chance to correct my mistake.

Then something else happened. A little less than a year ago, the craft education company Craftsy was acquired by NBC Universal and obtained the licensing for the Despicable Me movie characters. They wanted to buy my Minion Hat Pattern and re-publish it!

This is the absolute best scenario I could think of. I felt so bad that this pattern was just sitting here on my computer and nobody had access to it. Now Craftsy was able to use the pattern and allow crocheters to get their hands on it again!

The Crochet Minion Hat is now being sold as kit! This means not only will you get the printed pattern in sizes Preschool – Adult, you will get the yarn, and video tutorials!

With the Craftsy Crochet Minion Hat Pattern Kit you will receive:

• Printed pattern included with your supplies
• Downloadable PDF pattern
• Getting Gauge: The First Step Toward Stitching Success downloadable eGuide 
• Video tips and tutorial
• 5 skeins of yarn: 1 each Sunshine Yellow, Chocolate, White, Black and Misty Blue.
• Downloadable PDF pattern
• Video tips and tutorial

The Minion Pattern is written by me and this is the same one that appeared previously on my blog with just a few tweaks and updates to make it more clear. The video tutorial was filmed by my friend Tamara Kelly from Moogly Blog!

You can purchase the Crochet Minion Hat Kit HERE 

Thank you for all of your support and patience regarding the Minion Hat! I hope you are as pleased as I am that the pattern is now available again! If you do purchase the kit and make the hat please be sure to tag #RepeatCrafterMe and #Craftsy on social media!

Can’t resist a cute cactus! Especially when it’s in the form of a crochet hat and worn on my daughters head 🙂 All things cactus are very trendy right now. I recently purchased an adorable cactus crochet hook and it inspired me to crochet a cactus hat! The one shown is child size but I’m posting sizing info below so you can adjust and make this had bigger or smaller.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value yarn in Lush Green (main hat), Deep Sea Green (the prickles), Pumpkin (the brim/earflaps), and Magenta (flower). Shop all colors HERE at Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook. Purchase the Cactus Crochet Hook from The Clay Bean Co Facebook Page.
– Tapestry needle

The main part of the hat (the green cactus) is worked in a long strip and then stitched together to created a tube. My strip is 18 inches in length and fits around my 4.5 year old daughters head (with room to grow). The length of your strip will depend on the person you are making it for.  The sizing chart is below!

Hat Sizing (the length of your main hat strip):
Newborn: 12 inches
3-6 Months: 13-14 inches
6-9 Months: 15 inches
9-12 Months: 15.5 inches
12-18 Months: 16 inches
18-24 Months: 17 inches
Preschooler: 17-18 inches
Child: 18-19 inches
Teen: 19-20
Adult: 21-22 inches

You can also make the hat taller or shorter by adding or subtracting a few chains from your starting chain and/or adding rows to the bottom rounds (the orange part).

Cactus Hat Pattern:
With Lush Green Yarn
Chain 36, HDC in 3rd chain from hook and rest of the way down, chain 2, turn
Row 2-36 (or more or less rows to obtain length): HDC in back loops only of each stitch, chain 2, turn. (34 HDC)
Fasten off laving long tail

Sew together edges to make a tube. Work tapestry needle under the tops of the HDC stitches.

Now you are going to want to stitch up top of hat so it cinches together. Continuing with your tapestry needle and long yarn tail, weave needle under top of edge and then pull tight when you get all the way around. Video below should help!

Join green yarn to bottom edge (anywhere), SC evenly along bottom edge all the way around (approx 58 stitches for the child size hat). Number of stitches doesn’t really matter. Just try to stitch around as evenly as possible.

Change to orange yarn, SC in each stitch around for a total of 3 rows, don’t fasten off, start on earflaps as written below.

Earflap Pattern:

Flower pattern:
With pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 in ring, make 6 DC in ring, pull tight, join to first DC, chain 3.

Prickles:
Cut about a 6 inch strand of dark green yarn. Fold in half and pass through any random stitch (prickles should be placed sporadically). Loop ends through and trim!

Happy Cactus Crocheting!

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What?! Only 46 days left until Christmas?! Do not panic, this is plenty of time to still get a few holiday crochet projects on your hook! And this Santa hat is so super easy and quick to work up! Seriously, I spent about an hour on this thanks to the thick and chunky Bernat Blanket yarn and an easy-to-follow pattern from Yarnspirations. You could easily make a set of matching hats for the whole family!! With two big skeins of Bernat Blanket Yarn in Red and White, you could make get many hats! I purchased the Red yarn from the Bernat Blanket Brights line, and the White yarn from the Bernat Baby Blanket line.

This may look like a bobble stitch but it’s actually just a Triple Crochet that pops out once you alternate it with a SC. Love the look!

This Santa Hat is one of many holiday crochet projects you will find in the Yarnspirations new Dear Santa Gift Guide! The Santa hat is included in the pattern for the Santa Snuggle Sack. Click on “View Pattern” for the Dear Santa Crochet Sack and scroll to the end of the pattern PDF where you will see the Hat Pattern listed! Get the free crochet Santa Hat Pattern HERE.

If you are feeling ambitious, make both the crochet sack and the hat! This would be the most comfy set to cozy up with on Christmas Eve.

Be sure to check out all the other fun patterns that would be great gift for kids and adults! View the entire Yarnspirations Dear Santa Gift Guide HERE.

If you missed my cute little crochet Gingerbread Man pattern (that Zoe is holding in the photo above) you can find it HERE. Another quick and easy Christmas pattern for you to add to your to-do list!

This Crochet Monkey Hat was made almost 3.5 years ago!! You see the little baby in the photo below? Yep, that is my sweet Zoe! Just for reference, she is going to be 4 years old this summer 🙂 I’ve been so incredibly anxious to share this pattern with you. The delay was because this project was originally supposed to be part of a crochet kit but unfortunately the kit never was published (you can read more about that HERE). But the good news is that I can now share it right here for free on my blog!

Materials:

• Size H Crochet Hook
• Worsted Weight Yarn in Beige and Dark Brown (about one skein of each). I recommend Bernat Super Value in Taupe or Chocolate for the dark brown and Natural for the beige color. You will also need a small amount of black for the nose and smile. Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com
• 2 black buttons 1/2 – 1” wide
• Tapestry Needle

Stitches Used:
Ch = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Gauge:
4″ across = 14 double crochet stitches
4″ height = 8 rows of double crochets

Hat Pattern:

Note: You will notice I don’t use the magic ring or my usual hat stitch counts because this project was made uniquely for a book that was to be published. Don’t worry, it still turns out the same as my other hats! But if you are familiar with my usual basic hat patterns feel free to follow THIS PATTERN for the hat portion instead.

Newborn:
Starting with brown yarn
Chain 2, 13 DC in second chain from hook, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (26 DC)
Round 3-9: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (39 DC)
After round 9, join using beige yarn, ch 1
Round 10: SC in each stitch around (39 SC)

0-3 Months:
Starting with brown yarn
Chain 2, 13 DC in second chain from hook, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (26 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (39 DC)
Round 4-10: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 12, repeat around, join, ch 2 (42 DC)
After round 10, join using beige yarn, ch 1
Round 11: SC in each stitch around (42 SC)

3-6 Months:
Starting with brown yarn
Chain 2, 13 DC in second chain from hook, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (26 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (39 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 12, repeat around, join, ch 2 (42 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, ch 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (48 DC)
After round 11, join using beige yarn, ch 1
Round 12: SC in each stitch around (48 SC)

6-12 Months:
Starting with brown yarn
Chain 2, 13 DC in second chain from hook, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (26 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (39 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 12, repeat around, join, ch 2 (42 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, ch 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, repeat around, join, ch 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (52 DC)
After round 12, join using beige yarn, ch 1
Round 13: SC in each stitch around (52 SC)

Toddler/Preschooler:
Starting with brown yarn
Chain 2, 13 DC in second chain from hook, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (26 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (39 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 12, repeat around, join, ch 2 (42 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, ch 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Round 7-13: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
After round 13, join using beige yarn, ch 1
Round 13: SC in each stitch around (54 SC)

Child:
Starting with brown yarn
Chain 2, 13 DC in second chain from hook, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (26 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (39 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 12, repeat around, join, ch 2 (42 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, ch 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Round 8-14: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
After round 14, join using beige yarn, ch 1
Round 15: SC in each stitch around (60 SC)

Teen/Adult:
Starting with brown yarn
Chain 2, 13 DC in second chain from hook, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (26 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (39 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 12, repeat around, join, ch 2 (42 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 6, repeat around, join, ch 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 7, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, ch 2 (66 DC)
Round 9-15: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (66 DC)
After round 15, join using beige yarn, ch 1
Round 16: SC in each stitch around (66 SC)

Face applique:
Chain 15, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 12, 2 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn (16 SC)
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (16 SC)
Row 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 14, 2 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 5-6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 7: SC decrease, SC in next 14, SC decrease in last two stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 8: SC in each stitch across (16 SC)
Row 9: SC decrease, SC in next 12, SC decrease in last two stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 10: SC in each stitch across (14 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Insert hook in the 3rd stitch from right hand side of row 10.
Row 11: Chain 1 and SC in next 10 stitches, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 12: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 8, 2 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 13-14: SC in each stitch across (12 SC)
Row 15: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease in last two stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 16: SC in each stitch across (10 SC)
Row 17: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease in last two, chain 1, turn
Row 18: SC in each stitch across, (8 SC) do not turn, continue to SC around the edge of entire face but when you get to the top make 2 SC, 4 HDC and end with 2 more SC. join, fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto front of hat.

TIP: Go up a hook size (or two) to make a bigger face appliqué. Using a thicker yarn or doubling the yarn would make it much larger too.

Using black yarn and your tapestry needle, stitch a on a smile and small circle for the nose. Attach button eyes at this point as well.

Sew face onto hat by weaving tapestry needle in and out under the top of the last crochet stitch made.

Monkey Ears (Make 2):
Starting with beige colored yarn
Chain 2, make 6 HDC in second chain from hook, join to first HDC, ch 1 (6 HDC)
Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join (12 HDC)
Change to dark brown yarn
Round 3: ch 1, make *2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, repeat from * around (18 HDC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, (18 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew ear onto side of hat.

Attach ears 4-5 rows from the bottom of the hat. Lay hat flat and use tapestry needle to sew the ear along the stitches where hat creases.

Weave in any loose ends and you have now completed your Silly Smiling Monkey Hat! He reminds me a bit of Curious George don’t you think?!

Below is a sneak peek at all the free crochet patterns you can expect to see posted on my blog over the next few weeks!

Owl Amigurumi

Crochet Monkey Hat
(Can you believe how little Zoe was in this photo?!)

Skinny Scalloped Scarf

Six Petal Crochet Flower

Fingerless Gloves

Drawstring Bag

Stick around and stay tuned for each pattern and tutorial to be posted in separate blog posts. I will be sure to hyperlink the photo captions above once they are posted!

I have to give credit to my husband for this one! After I made the Cat in the Hat Headband, he said I should make a St. Patrick’s Day version. An hour later this Crochet Leprechaun Hat Headband was hot off my hook! Pretty much the same tutorial as the Cat in the Hat Headband (see it HERE) but I am posting the updated pattern below.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value yarn in Green, Black, and Yellow. Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Headband (I used Goody brand). Target, Dollar Tree, and Walmart, are a few of the many stores that carry headbands. I used THESE ONES.
– Poly-fil fiber stuffing
– Tapestry Needle
– Hot Glue Gun

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
DC = Double Crochet

Leprechaun Hat
Finished hat measures approximately 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide.
Starting with green yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, ch 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, around, join, ch 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: In back loops only, SC around, join, ch 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: Now working in both loops, SC in next 8, SC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 1
Round 6-7: SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (27 SC)
Round 8: SC in next 7, SC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 1.
Round 9-10: SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (24 SC)
Round 11: SC in next 6, SC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 1
change to black yarn
Round 12-16: SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (21 SC)
change to green yarn
Round 17: In front loops only make 2 SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (42 SC)
Round 18-19: Now working in both loops, SC in each around, join, fasten off and weave in ends (42 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends

Hat Buckle:
With yellow yarn
Magic Ring, Chain 1 and make 2 SC, SC + Chain 1 + SC (this makes a corner), 2 SC, SC + Chain 1 + SC, 2 SC, SC + Chain 1 + SC, 2 SC, SC + Chain 1 + SC, join, don’t pull tight so it leaves an opening.
Sew buckle onto hat.

Bottom piece for hat:
With green yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, ch 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, around, join, ch 1 (30 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail

Stuff hat with poly-fil and sew bottom circle piece on.

Crocheting over the headband:
With green yarn, SC over the headband starting at one ends and continue SC until you get to the other end. Use a dab of hot glue on either end to secure yarn and keep it from falling off the headband.

Sew hat onto top of headband!