Materials
Yarns:
Tools:
- 5.00mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Large Pompom Maker 2 ½ “ and 3 ⅜ “
Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel
Stitches Used
U.S. Terminology
Right Handed Instructions
| CH | Chain Stitch |
| Sl St | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| SC2TOG | Single Crochet Two Together (decrease) |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| DC2TOG | Double Crochet Two Together (decrease) |
| DCINC | Double Crochet Two in Same (increase) |
| FPDC | Front Post Double Crochet |
| BLO | Stitches worked in the BACK LOOP only |
Techniques Used
- Braiding is used to create the strands hanging off the ear flaps.
Sizes
Baby: 41-46 cm circumference
Toddler: 46- 51 cm circumference
Child: 51-55 cm circumference
Gauge
10 DC x 5 ROWS = 10 CM x 10 CM
1 DC = 1 cm x 2 cm
Adjust Hook size to meet Gauge.
“Frosting” Section
Use I love this Yarn! Fruit Salad
Baby Size
Chain 22, begin working in 3rd chain from hook.
| Row 1: | 20 dc, ch 2, turn | (20 stitches) |
*Work in the Back Loops ONLY for rest of piece*
| Row 2: | 1 dc2tog, 17 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn. | (20 stitches) |
| Row 3: | 1 dcinc, 17 dc, 1 dc2tog, ch 2, turn. | (20 stitches) |
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for 12 more times.
| Row 28: | 1 dc2tog, 17 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn. | (20 stitches) |
On the 28th row, end with only 1 chain, and fasten off. 28 total rows of DC.
Measurements: 20 DC x 28 Rows = 20 CM x 56 CM
Fold project in half so that row 1 lines up with Row 28. Sl St the pieces together (working in both loops) and turn inside out. Cut a VERY long tail and weave the tail through the DC’s that line the edge of the top opening, pull tight to cinch together and tie off, weave in the end and cut the excess.
Toddler Size
Chain 24, begin working in 3rd chain from hook.
| Row 1: | 22 dc, ch 2, turn | (22 stitches) |
*Work in the Back Loops ONLY for rest of piece*
| Row 2: | 1 dc2tog, 19 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn. | (22 stitches) |
| Row 3: | 1 dcinc, 19 dc, 1 dc2tog, ch 2, turn. | (22 stitches) |
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for 13 more times.
| Row 30: | 1 dc2tog, 19 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn. | (22 stitches) |
On the 30th row, end with only 1 chain, and fasten off. 30 total rows of DC.
Measurements: 22 DC x 30 Rows = 22 CM x 60 CM
Fold project in half so that row 1 lines up with Row 30. Sl St the pieces together (working in both loops) and turn inside out. Cut a VERY long tail and weave the tail through the DC’s that line the edge of the top opening, pull tight to cinch together and tie off, weave in the end and cut the excess.
Child Size
Chain 26, begin working in 3rd chain from hook.
| Row 1: | 24 dc, ch 2, turn | (24 stitches) |
*Work in the Back Loops ONLY for rest of piece*
| Row 2: | 1 dc2tog, 21 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn. | (24 stitches) |
| Row 3: | 1 dcinc, 21 dc, 1 dc2tog, ch 2, turn. | (24 stitches) |
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for 14 more times.
| Row 32: | 1 dc2tog, 21 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn. | (24 stitches) |
On the 32nd row, end with only 1 chain, and fasten off. 32 total rows of DC.
Measurements: 24 DC x 32 Rows = 24 CM x 64 CM
Fold project in half so that row 1 lines up with Row 32. Sl St the pieces together(working in both loops) and turn inside out. Cut a VERY long tail and weave the tail through the DC’s that line the edge of the top opening, pull tight to cinch together and tie off, weave in the end and cut the excess.
“Wrapper” Section
Use I love this Yarn! Orchid
Baby Size
Attach new color (Orchid) to the seam of the uncinched side of the frosting piece.
You will be working into the sides of the rows from the previous section.
| Round 1: | Ch 1, work 1 sc2tog in the first edge of a row, work 2 sc into the next rows edge. repeat this segment 13 more times. (14 total), sl st to join to 1 sc. | (42 stitches) |
| Round 2-5: | Ch 2, * 2 dc, 1fpdc* repeat 13 more times. Sl st into first dc. | (42 stitches) |
Cut yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, but do not weave in the end yet.
Toddler Size
Attach new color (Orchid) to the seam of the uncinched side of the frosting piece.
You will be working into the sides of the rows from the previous section.
| Round 1: | Ch 1, work 1 sc2tog in the first edge of a row, work 2 sc into the next rows edge. repeat this segment 14 more times. (15 total), sl st to join to 1 sc. | (45 stitches) |
| Round 2-5: | Ch 2, * 2 dc, 1fpdc* repeat 14 more times. Sl st into first dc. | (45 stitches) |
Cut yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, but do not weave in the end yet.
Child Size
Attach new color (Orchid) to the seam of the uncinched side of the frosting piece.
You will be working into the sides of the rows from the previous section.
| Round 1: | Ch 1, work 1 sc2tog in the first edge of a row, work 2 sc into the next rows edge. repeat this segment 15 more times. (16 total), sl st to join to 1 sc. | (48 stitches) |
| Round 2-5: | Ch 2, * 2 dc, 1fpdc* repeat 15 more times. Sl st into first dc. | (48 stitches) |
Cut yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, but do not weave in the end yet.
Ear Flaps
Baby Size
Hold your hat so ur seam is closest to you, Count to the left 6 stitches. Attach yarn on the 7th stitch.
Beginning CH 2 does NOT count as a stitch.
| Row 1: | Ch2, 1 dc in same stitch, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (8 stitches) |
| Row 2: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends | (7 stitches) |
| Row 3: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends | (6 stitches) |
| Row 4: | Attach yarn to 1st st of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (5 stitches) |
Hold your hat so your seam is closest to you. Count 15 stitches to your right. Attach Yarn on the 15th stitch. Repeat Rows 1 -4
Toddler Size
Hold your hat so ur seam is closest to you, Count to the left 7 stitches. Attach yarn on the 8th stitch.
| Row 1: | Ch 2, 1 dc in same stitch, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (9 stitches) |
| Row 2: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2,1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (8 stitches) |
| Row 3: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (7 stitches) |
| Row 4: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 fpdc2tog, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc2tog. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (5 stitches) |
Hold your hat so your seam is closest to you. Count 17 stitches to your right. Attach Yarn on the 17th stitch.
Repeat Rows 1-4
Child Size
Hold your hat so ur seam is closest to you, Count to the left 7 stitches. Attach yarn on the 8th stitch.
| Row 1: | Ch 2, 1 dc in same stitch, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (12 stitches) |
| Row 2: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2,1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (11 stitches) |
| Row 3: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (10 stitches) |
| Row 4: | Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends. | (9 stitches) |
Hold your hat so your seam is closest to you. Count 20 stitches to your right. Attach Yarn on the 20th stitch.
Repeat Rows 1-4
Braids
Cut 18 pieces of yarn, in the same color as the “wrapper section”, in the length that matches the size hat you are making.
Baby: 20 inches
Toddler: 22 inches
Child: 24 inches
Section the strands into 6 groups of 3 yarn strands.
Attach 1 group of strands to each end of the ear flap by pulling them half way through the last stitch in Row 4, then attach 1 group of strands in the same way to the muddle stitch. Braid the sections together.
Shell Edging
Using the Fruit Salad yarn
Baby Size
Ch 84, 5 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, slst, * sk 2 ch, 5 dc in same ch, sk 2 ch, slst* repeat til the end of the chain. 14 shells total
Toddler Size
Ch 90, 5 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, slst, * sk 2 ch, 5 dc in same ch, sk 2 ch, slst* repeat til the end of the chain. 15 shells total.
Child Size
Ch 96, 5 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, slst, * sk 2 ch, 5 dc in same ch, sk 2 ch, slst* repeat til the end of the chain. 16 shells total.
Using the whip stitch, attach around your hat to hide where the “frosting” meets the “wrapper”. Each shell is equal to 2 rows of “frosting”.
Pom Pom
Create a pom pom using either a pom pom maker or ur hand. I used the 2 ½ inch pom pom maker from clover for the BABY and TODDLER hats, and the 3 ⅜ inch pom pom maker for the CHILD hat.
Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat to cover the cinched hole.
Thank you for choosing my pattern! Enjoy!
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Thank you for this very sweet FREE pattern. It worked up easily, although in a different yarn than used in pattern.
Thanks for this cute pattern!
I’m wondering…. when working up the frosting, I find my work is going on an angle. I feel this is to why the frosting looks twisted on the photo. The 2 chains are to account for the height only.
Am I correct in thinking both of these thoughts.
Thanks for your assistance with this matter
Hi Lorene!! Yes the chain 2 is for the height only! I will add a note in the pattern about that, Thank you!
The frosting section should indeed be slanted rows and not straight across, this gives the swirl look when it is finished!
Thank you so much for choosing my pattern!!! Let me know if u need any more help
Hi! Thanks sooo much for this super cute pattern! I never made anything like this and it was easy to follow. I did add a row of single crochet before I started the wrapper section to make the transition smoother
I love this pattern! I was just wondering how you attach the shell edging for the frosting?
Took me forever but I finally finished editing a video tutorial, Im sure you have finished your hat by now but if you ever make another, I hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WbczMz74oY
Good post!
Would one skein of the frosting be enough for two hats?
Yes, it will be enough for 2 of the large sizes at least.
This is really cool but I would like to make this for an adult, is there any chance you could make a larger version of this pattern, if not, how should I alter this to fit an adults head?
I could eventually make a larger version, but it wouldn’t be for a while, as I am swamped with Christmas projects lool. Depending on how big the person’s head it, you could just go up a hook size and use the child-size for a small adult.
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