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Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat – Beginner Level

The Winter Games are here and now I wanted to share my version of an Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat.  The hat that is getting all the attention at the winter games was worn by Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim.  Not only did she win Gold for the USA but she looked great doing it.  She was sporting a really cute Knit hat which used chunky yarn.   The brim was folded over and it had a nice USA patch on it.  I still have not been able to find the exact red USA patch but I’m still working on it.  I wanted to make a crochet version of her hat.

The hat is really easy to make and it is a beginner level project.   I used a weight 5 yarn (Patons Classic Wool Bulky) but you can use any Bulky weight (weight 5) yarn you like.  This is some yarn I had available and I liked the color.  The hat worn by the Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim is a much lighter color.  The color I used is a little darker but of course you can make your hat whichever color you prefer.

This Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat is so easy to make because it is worked as a flat panel.  Once your panel is the desired size then you seam the sides and gather up the top.  It’s so fast and easy you can make it in less than a couple of hours (most people).  The bulky yarn and large crochet hook make quick work of this hat.

Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat

Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat

Yesterday I also uploaded a free YouTube video tutorial on this hat.  In the video I shared some suggestions for different sizes.  Click on the video to watch it now:

Supplies Needed:  (Affiliate Links)

L Size Crochet Hook (8mm)  http://amzn.to/2Ck4x7H

scissors  http://amzn.to/2Buu1lU

Yarn Needle http://amzn.to/2Cmczg6

Approx.  150 yards (or 7 oz) of Bulky Weight (weight 5 yarn)  http://amzn.to/2CnrJ4Q

Measuring Tape

Large Pom Pom Maker:  http://amzn.to/2Esgdeu

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Crochet Apache Tears Hat the easy way

Crochet Apache Tears Hat the easy way.  When I first saw the Apache Tears pattern many years ago I fell in love with it.  My YouTube video tutorial for the Apache Tears pattern has been a viewer favorite.  With so many crochet and knitting projecting it seems I always have tons of half-used yarn skeins.   If you’ve been following my posts of videos for any time you will know how much I hate to waste yarn and God forbid throw away partial skeins.

While looking thru my stash I found some colors that I felt would make a nice colorway.  I choose shades of teal, mint, blue/greens and white.   This pattern looks best when using several colors.  You can make the hat all in a solid color but that doesn’t really seem to do the stitch pattern justice.   With the cold weather soon upon us I wanted to make a hat using that same great Crochet Apache Tears pattern.

 

Crochet Apache Tears Hat

Crochet Hat with Apache Tears Stitch Design

For the Crochet Apache Tears hat you will need 5 colors of medium weight yarn.   I used small amounts and it was probably only a couple ounces of each color. This hat is for a 19-24 inch head circumference since it does stretch.   If you want to make it for a child I suggest using a smaller hook size perhaps a size H (5.0mm) hook.  The rest of the instructions would remain the same.

For those who prefer a video tutorial, I have posted the links to my free YouTube videos on the last page of this post.

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Hat Monday – Crochet Lion Hat courtesy of Lion Brand Yarns

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Crochet Lion Hat from Lion Brand Yarns 

If you follow me on facebook or my YouTube tutorials you know that I love to make different hats.  I especially enjoy making character hats.  This cute little lion hat is available free on LionBrand.com    It is easy to make and works up super fast because it uses chunky yarn.  The pattern uses basic stitches and  is an easy level.  Click Here to get your free written pattern:  Lion Hat      You can find 100’s of free patterns available on the Lion Brand Yarns website.

Just visit LionBrand.com and you will be able to download your copy.  You will need to sign up by registering with your email.

If you are a visual learner please check out the YouTube step-by-step video tutorial I did of this hat.   Following along with your printed pattern will also be a great way to learn to read patterns or improve your pattern reading abilities.  I’m sure your little ones will enjoy this hat.    Happy Crocheting!

 

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