Crochet Snowman Hat Pattern

Looking for a fun and cozy project to keep your little one extra toasty this winter? Look no further than this crochet snowman hat pattern!

Crochet Fuzzy Yarn: The crochet snowman hat pattern uses fuzzy yarn, which can make it a little tricky to see your stitches. Make sure you're comfortable with basic crochet techniques like the half double crochet (HDC).
Child Size: The crochet snowman hat pattern is designed to fit a young child, around 5 years old (like my son!). If you need a larger size, it's easy to adjust — just add an extra round or two with HDC increases. For an adult size, aim for a circumference of 20-21 inches and measure accordingly.
Stitch Visibility: While the fluffy yarn adds a fun texture, it can obscure your stitches. If you’re new to working with fuzzy yarn, keep track of your stitch count and row markers to stay on track!

Round 1: With the 8mm hook and fuzzy yarn, make a mr, ch x1 (does not count as a stitch) and hdc x10 in it. Then pull the yarn tight to close the circle and sl st to the first hdc (10).
Round 2: Ch x1, and then hdc inc in every stitch (20). Then sl st to the first hdc.
Round 3: Ch x1, and then hdc inc, hdc then repeat (30). Then sl st to the first hdc.
Round 4: Ch x1, and then hdc inc, hdc x2 then repeat (40). Then sl st to the first hdc.
Round 5-10: Ch x1, and then hdc in every stitch (40). Then sl st to the first hdc.

Row 1: Ch x1, hdc x6, then ch x1 and turn.
Row 2: Hdc x6 and ch x1 and turn.
Row 3: Dec, hdc x2, dec. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 4: Dec, dec. Then fasten off and weave in any ends.
Skip 14 stitches, rejoin the fuzzy yarn and do the above steps on the other side of the hat.
With the light blue, white, and delft blue yarn, make a slip knot with all 3 yarns and sc the entire edge of the hat. Then fasten off the yarn and weave in the ends.
Make 3 x 24" inch strips of the delft blue, light blue, and white. Then insert them at the bottom of the ear flap where I am pointing.
Divide the yarns into 3 sections - 2 of each color and then braid. Secure with an extra piece of string at the bottom with a knot to keep the braids in place.
Repeat for the other side of the hat.

Round 1: With the black yarn and 4.5mm hook, make a mr and sc x6, then pull the circle tight (6).
Round 2: Sc inc in every stitch (12). Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Make x2.

Round 1: With the black yarn and 4.5mm hook, make a mr and sc x6, then pull the circle tight (6). Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Make x4.

With the orange yarn and 4.5mm hook, ch x6 and in the second ch make a sl st, then in the following stitches make a sc, hdc, dc, tr. Then ch x3 and sl st to the same chain you made the tr from.

Sew the snowman face to the front of the crochet snowman hat, and you are all set!