Difficulty

This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern and simple shaping is used to create this hat.

Sizes

baby, toddler, child, adult, adult large

Finished Measurements

Centimeters given as: baby (toddler) child (adult) adult large

Hat circumference: 34 (40) 46 (51) 57

Hat height: 27 (32) 35 (39) 43

Inches given as: baby (toddler) child (adult) adult large

Hat circumference: 13 (16) 18 (20) 22

Hat height: 11 (13) 14 (15) 17

Yarn

Main Color (for hat)

You will need the following amounts of a worsted (4) weight yarn given as: baby (toddler) child (adult) adult large

meters: 60 (80) 100 (140) 180

yards: 65 (90) 120 (150) 200

Sample was made using Lion Brand Basic Stitch anti-pilling in the color “Red Heather”. Basic Stitch is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 170 meters (185 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces).

Secondary color (for hat band and pompom)

You will need the following amounts of a worsted (4) weight yarn given as: baby (toddler) child (adult) adult large

meters: 45 (50) 65 (70) 75

yards: 50 (55) 70 (75) 80

Sample was made using Big Twist in the color “Tweed”. Big Twist is a 97% acrylic 3% viscose, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 350 meters (382 yards) per 170 grams (6 ounces).

Hook Size and Notions

  • 5 mm crochet hook

  • 4.5 mm crochet hook

  • Tapestry needle

  • Scissors

  • Polyfil (or another stuffing material)

Techniques Used

Double crochet, single crochet, and puff stitches are used to create this beanie. All techniques are explained in a helpful video tutorial.