Frog Hat Crochet Pattern
This adorable crochet frog hat pattern was designed to be fun and quick. This frog hat showcases moss stitch for a nice textured look. The pattern features all sizes Newborn through Adult.
If you’re a sucker for crochet animal hats like I am, be sure and check out this new hat pattern. It calls for a worsted (4) weight yarn.
You’ll find the Handsome Hoppy Frog Hat Crochet Pattern on Ravelry by clicking here.
And if you’re a knitter, be sure to check out my knit frog hat! The knit version came a while back, and is just as cute. You’ll find the Handsome Hoppy Frog Hat Knit Pattern on my blog by clicking here.
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Average Head Circumference:
Materials:
● Yarn: Approximately 65 yards of green worsted or aran (4) weight yarn for smaller sizes, and approx. 120 yards for larger sizes, approx. 20 yards of white worsted or aran (4) weight yarn, and approx. 20 yards of black worsted or aran (4) weight yarn (I used Vanna’s Choice for the green)
● Crochet Hook: Size 6.5 mm (10.5/K) OR whatever size is needed to achieve gauge
● Yarn or Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
9 sts and 10 rows = 2 inches (5 centimeters) in Moss Stitch (Pattern Stitch)
***It is important to check your gauge!***
Abbreviations:
●SC: Single Crochet
●CH: Chain
●SC2tog: Single Crochet the next two (or the designated two) stitches together
●**: Repeat the section in between the two stars
Handsome Hoppy Frog Hat Crochet Pattern
Newborn Pattern
Double Chain 52 using green yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together. Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (52 total sts including one chain from starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (52 total sts not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 4 inches (10.25cm) from the starting edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (42 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (32 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (22 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 4 more times, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (12 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, stitch into first stitch (6 total sts) Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 4 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (8 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 2 more times, Turn Work (9 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 2 more times, Turn Work (12 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 2 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (16 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 2 more times, SC last stitch (19 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
0-3 Month Pattern
Chain 56 using green yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together. Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (56 total sts including one chain from starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (56 total sts not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) from the starting edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (46 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (36 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 4 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch slip stitch into first stitch (26 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 4 more times, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, slip stitch into first stitch (16 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (8 total sts) Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 4 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (8 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 2 more times, Turn Work (9 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 2 more times, Turn Work (12 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 2 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (16 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 2 more times, SC last stitch (19 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
3-6 Month Pattern
Chain 62 using green yarn Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together.
Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (62 total sts including one chain from starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (62 total sts not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 5 inches (12.75cm) from the starting edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 5 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (50 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 5 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (38 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 5 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (26 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 5 more times, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (14 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (7 total sts) Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 4 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (8 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 2 more times, Turn Work (9 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 2 more times, Turn Work (12 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 2 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (16 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 2 more times, SC last stitch (19 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
6-12 Month Pattern
Chain 66 using green yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together. Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (66 total sts including one chain from starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (66 total sts not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 5.25 inches (13.5cm) from the starting edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 5 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (54 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 5 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (42 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 5 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (30 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 5 more times, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch slip stitch into first stitch (18 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (9 total sts) Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 5 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (10 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (12 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (16 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 3 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (21 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 3 more times, SC last stitch (25 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
1-3 Year Pattern
Chain 72 using green yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together. Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (72 total sts including one chain from starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (72 total sts not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 5.75 inches (14.5cm) from the starting edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 6 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (58 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 6 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (44 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 6 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (30 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 6 more times, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (16 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (8 total sts)
Round 6: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (4 total sts) Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 5 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (10 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (12 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (16 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 3 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (21 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 3 more times, SC last stitch (25 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
3-10 Years Pattern
Chain 76 using green yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together. Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (76 total sts including one chain from starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (76 total sts not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 6.25 inches (15.75cm) from the starting edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 6 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (62 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 6 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (48 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 6 more times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (34 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 6 more times, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (20 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (10 total sts)
Round 6: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (5 total sts) Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all ends.
Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 5 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (10 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (12 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (16 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 3 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (21 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 3 more times, SC last stitch (25 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
Pre-teen/Teen Pattern
Chain 80 using green yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together. Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain *Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (80 total sts including one chain from starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (80 total sts
not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 6.5 inches (16.5cm) from the starting
edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 7 more times, slip stitch into first
stitch (64 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 7 more times, slip stitch
into first stitch (48 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 7 more
times, slip stitch into first stitch (32 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 7 more times, slip stitch into first stitch (16 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (8 total sts)
Round 6: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (4 total sts)
Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch
yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all
ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 5 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (10 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (12 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (16 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 3 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (21 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 3 more times, SC last stitch (25 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
Adult
Chain 84 using green yarn
Join in the round by slip stitching first and last chains together. Place Stitch Marker.
Round 1: CH2, Skip first chain and SC into second chain, *CH1, Skip next chain and SC into following chain *Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (84 total sts including one chain from
starting CH2)
Round 2: CH1, SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat to last stitch, CH1, slip stitch into first stitch (84 total sts
not including beginning CH1)
Round 3: CH2, skip first stitch and SC into first CH1 space from previous round, *CH1, skip next stitch and SC into next CH1 space from previous round* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch
Repeat Rounds 2&3 until your piece measures approx. 6.75 inches (17cm) from the starting
edge. End on a repeat of Round 3
Decreases:
Round 1: CH1, *SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces (this will decrease your work by 2 sts), CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 7 more times, SC into next CH1
space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into first stitch
(68 total sts)
Round 2: CH2, *SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 7 more times, SC into
next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, slip stitch into
first stitch (52 total sts)
Round 3: CH1, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, *SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch* Repeat 7 more
times, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch,
slip stitch into first stitch (36 total sts)
Round 4: CH2, SC into next CH1 space, *CH1, skip next stitch, SC2tog through the next 2 CH1 spaces* Repeat 7 more times, CH1, skip next stitch, SC into next CH1 space, CH1, skip next stitch,
SC into next CH1 space, slip stitch into first stitch (20 total sts)
Round 5: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (10 total sts)
Round 6: *SC2tog* Repeat around, slip stitch into first stitch (5 total sts)
Continue to SC2tog until the hole at the top of your hat is closed. Cut yarn with an approx. 7 inch
yarn tail. Use your yarn or tapestry needle to secure the top hole, and secure and weave in all
ends.
Eye Pattern
Create Magic Circle with 5 SC sts in the center using black yarn.
Join in the round by slip stitching into first stitch.
Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch, slip stitch into first stitch (10 total sts not including last slip stitch)
From this point on, you’ll be working in rows instead of rounds
Drop and cut black yarn and pick up white yarn
Row 1: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (12 total sts not
including turning chain)
Row 2: CH1, *2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next two sts* Repeat 3 more times, Turn Work (16 total
sts)
Drop and cut white yarn and pick up green yarn
Row 3: CH1, *SC in first stitch, CH1, skip next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, CH1, skip next stitch*
Repeat 3 more times, SC into turning chain from last row, Turn Work (21 total sts)
Row 4: CH2, *skip next stitch, 2 SC in next CH1 space, CH2, skip next 2 sts, 1 SC in next CH1 space, CH1* Repeat 3 more times, SC last stitch (25 total sts)
Cut and secure yarn and weave in all ends. Repeat eye instructions for second eye. Use your yarn
or tapestry needle to attach the eyes to the very top of your hat. Using a piece of black yarn and
your tapestry needle, embroider on a smiley mouth.
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