A New Crochet Hat Design

This is a new project that came about basically by accident.  I was pulling out all the winter gear a few weeks ago and realised that all the winter hats I made my daughter last year are all too small!  So it means with the colder weather, she really needs a new hat (or two).

I decided to make it using the Scheepjes Colour Crafter, because being a premium acrylic it’s perfect for hats for kids.  Plus, the colours are fabulous!  I’ve chosen Eelde (left), Zwolle and Hilversum – all colours which are perfect matches for my daughter’s personality.

I’m using a technique which you’ll discover over the coming months is one of my favourite methods of turning a light weight yarn into something more bulky, and it’s seriously one you need in your crochet toolbox. I’ve even created a little video to illustrate it for you:

So for this hat project, you’ll need two balls of yarn.  Well, one and a half really.  I’ve used three of these balls to make two hats – one in a child’s size, and another for an adult.  This means I’m all sorted for winter too!

I’m going to release the pattern in a few weeks, so in the meantime you can get yourself organised in advance by picking up the yarn from either Wool Warehouse* or Deramores* (globally), or from any of the wonderful Benelux retailers.  Oh, and you’re also going to need a pompom maker*

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