Welcome back, yarn friends! If you are looking for a project that is equal parts cozy, practical, and delightfully whimsical, you are going to love this. Today, we are making an adorable crocheted hat topped with a charming, handmade blueberry accent!
Whether you are crafting a sweet gift for a little one or a playful statement piece for yourself, this pattern combines everyday warmth with a fun fruit motif that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Let’s grab our hooks and dive right in!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in main hat color (approx. 100-150 yards), plus small amounts of deep blue and green yarn for the blueberry topper.
- Crochet Hook: US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) for the hat, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker, and a small amount of polyfill stuffing for the blueberry.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terms
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Inc: Increase (work 2 stitches in the same space)
- Inv dec: Invisible decrease
- Note: The hat is worked from the top down in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Foundation: Using your main hat color, start with a magic ring. Ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
- Round 1 (Increases): Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 2: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (24 sts)
- Round 4-12 (Body): Continue increasing in this pattern per round until the crown reaches your desired diameter, then work 1 sc in each st around for rounds of even height until the hat reaches your desired length just above the ears. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- The Blueberry (Make 1): Using deep blue yarn, start with a magic ring and work 6 sc. Round 1: [2 sc in next st] around (12 sts). Rounds 2-3: Sc in each st around (12 sts). Lightly stuff with polyfill. Round 4: [Inv dec] 6 times (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the top of the hat.
- The Blueberry Leaf (Make 1): Using green yarn, ch 4. Working in the back bumps of the chain, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail, and attach it to the top of the blueberry before sewing the whole assembly securely to the center of the hat crown.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Even Tension: Keep your stitches consistent, especially around the crown increases, to ensure your hat holds its structured shape nicely.
- Secure the Blueberry: When attaching the blueberry and its green leaf to the top of the hat, double-knot your yarn on the inside of the hat so it stays securely in place through washing and wear.
- Custom Sizing: Easily adjust the size of the hat by adding or subtracting rounds of increases at the crown for a wider fit, or working fewer/more even rounds for length.
- Blocking: Give your finished hat a gentle steam block to relax the stitches and give it a polished, professional handmade look.