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.