This crochet fox hat has been much requested and on my to-do list for a long time! After some inspiration from my Repeat Crafter Me Crochet FB Group, I finally put yarn to hook and came up with this cutie! I used my basic hat pattern and added embellishments. Full FREE pattern is below!

Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Terracotta (orange), White, and Black.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two black buttons (about 1/2 inch round)
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
HDC = Half Double Crochet
HDC Decrease = Half Double Crochet Decrease
DC = Double Crochet

Size: 0-3 Months
Starting with orange yarn

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

Change color to white after round 7
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 12: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (48 SC)

Nose Bridge:
Turn hat upside down. You are going to want to locate the 6 stitches in the middle of the hat. Doesn’t need to be perfect because ANY spot could be the middle since we haven’t attached any other features yet.
Attach orange yarn along the last row of orange stitches. chain and make 6 SC in the next 6 spots, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Continue repeating row 3 until nose bridge is long enough to reach the base of hat.
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Sew all side of the nose bridge to the hat.

Nose:
With black yarn…
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 2 DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, 2 DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, and join to first DC. Pull tight and leave long tail to sew onto base of the nose bridge.

Cheek Fluff:
Right Side: Attach yarn over the DC on the edge of the last row of hat.
Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook, HDC decrease over next two, DC decrease over next last two, join with a SC to next DC on edge of hat, chain 5, HDC decrease over first two, DC decrease over last two, join with a SC to next DC row on hat, chain 3, HDC decrease and join to next DC on edge of hat. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Left Side: Starting on the 4th DC row of white from bottom of the hat, attach yarn and chain 3, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in last, join to next DC space on edge, chain 4, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in last, join to next DC space on edge, chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, DC in next two, 2 DC in last, join and fasten off, weave in ends.

Feel free to add more fluff “spikes” if you want it to fill more of the white area on large hats. The pattern above works perfectly for a 0-3 month size hat.

NOTE: After making the cheek fluff, I realized that maybe it should be pointing downwards? If you feel this way, just reverse the right and left side patterns!

Small Ears (0-12 month size hats) Make 2:
Starting with orange yarn…
Chain 9, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease two times, continue to SC around edge of ear…When you get back to the top, attach black yarn, SC + Chain 1 + SC along top to make black tip of ear!

Small Inner Ear (Make 2):
White white yarn…
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (4 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease over next two, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC decrease, and continue to SC around edges of ear.
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew inner ear onto outer ear.

Large Ears (Make 2):
Starting with orange yarn…
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Change to black yarn…
Row 8: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 9: SC decrease two times, chain 1, turn
Row 10: SC decrease and continue to SC around edges of ear making sure to change yarn color at the appropriate spots.

Large Inner Ear (Make 2):
White white yarn…
Chain 9, SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn

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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?! Yep, it’s your favorite square sponge named Bob! My son has been begging me for this hat and since I mastered the technique of crocheting a square hat (thanks to my Robot pattern), I had to get Mr. Squarepants on my hook immediately

Materials:
– Worsted Weight Yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Duckie (yellow), White, and Honey (brown) with a bit of red, black, and turquoise for the eyes, cheeks, mouth, and tie.
– Size H crochet hook
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
DC = Double Crochet

Before you get started I recommend watching this video on how to stitch on eyelashes. Apply this technique when stitching on other face embellishments like the mouth and cheeks. And be kind to yourself! Even I had a couple do-overs

Square Hat Pattern:

Size: 0-3 Months
Chain 24, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 

continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 2-7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

change to white yarn

Round 8: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

change to brown yarn

Round 9-10: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

 

Size: 3-6 Months

Chain 26, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 

continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

Round 2-8: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

change to white yarn

Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

change to brown yarn

Round 10-11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

Size: 6-9 Months

Chain 28, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 

continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (52 DC)

Round 2-9: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)

change to white yarn

Round 10: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)

change to brown yarn

Round 11-12: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below

 

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)

Chain 30, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 

continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (56 DC)

Round 2-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)

change to white yarn

Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)

change to brown yarn

Round 12-13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below

Size: Toddler/Preschooler

starting with yellow yarn

Chain 32, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 

continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (60 DC)

Round 2-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)

change to white yarn

Round 12: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (60 DC)

change to brown yarn

Round 13-14: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (60 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

Size: Child 

Chain 34, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 

continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (64 DC)

Round 2-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)

change to white yarn

Round 13: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (64 DC)

change to brown yarn

Round 14-15: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (64 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

 

Size: Teen/Adult 

Chain 36, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 

continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (68 DC)

Round 2-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)

change to white yarn

Round 14: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (68 DC)

change to brown yarn

Round 15-16: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (68 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

 

Earflaps should be centered over side seams/folds. Start with the place where you fastened off. Count 5 stitches over to the right and attach yarn. Do the same on the other side, using the place where the hat folds as your center marker. SEE pictures from Robot Hat if you are having trouble.

 

Earflaps for 0-3 months – Preschooler
Earflap 1: 

Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease and continue to SC  around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. Cut 6 long strands of the same color brown, pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 12 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.

 

Earflaps for Child – Adult
Earflap 1: 
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease and continue to SC  around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. Cut 6 long strands of the same color brown, pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 12 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.

Eyes (make 2):

starting with black yarn

Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, 

change to turquoise yarn and chain 1

Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12 SC)

change to white yarn and chain 1

Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1

Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)

Round 5: 2 SC, SC, SC, 2 SC, HDC, HDC, 2 DC, DC, DC, 2 DC, DC, DC, 2 DC, DC DC, 2 HDC, SC, SC, join (this gives the eye a little more white on the outer edge)

Fasten off leaving a long tail with white to sew onto hat. Weave in other color ends.

Nose:

with same yellow as hat

Magic ring, chain 1, make 4 SC + 2 HDC + 4 DC + 2 HDC, join, fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.

 

Teeth (make 2):

with white yarn

chain 4, SC in 2nd chain from hook and in other two stitches, chain 1, turn

Row 2-3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn

Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat below mouth.

Tie:

with red yarn

chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and other 3 stitches, chain 1, turn

Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)

Row 3: SC Decrease two times, chain 1, turn (2 SC)

Row 4: 2 SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (4 SC)

Row 5-6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)

Row 7: SC Decrease two times, chain 1, turn (2 SC)

Row 8: SC Decrease one last time, fast off leaving long tail to sew tie onto hat.

 

Now you can begin to stitch on the other elements using your tapestry needle. Stitch on the belt, mouth, cheeks, and eyelashes. I also stitched a border of black around each eye as I was making the eyelashes. Remember to watch the video above or you can watch my video on how to sew on a puppy nose and mouth (below) for more help.

 

 

 

 

He’s ready to go jelly-fishing! (FREE Crochet Jellyfish Pattern HERE)

 

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February 26, 2015

 

 

Spring is around the corner and so is Easter which makes it a perfect time to make this chunky baby chick hat! The super bulky yarn and large crochet hook makes it a quick crochet project.

Materials:
– Chunky or Bulky yarn. I used Loops & Threads Zoomba Super Bulky yarn in Lightening yellow.
– Size I/9. I actually used a size K hook in the one pictured because that is all I could find at the moment the inspiration for this hat hit But I recommend using an I/9 for a tighter stitch and more exact sizes.
– Worsted weight yarn in orange and white.
– Size G hook for the eyes/beak.
– 2 small black buttons
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
TC = Triple Crochet

Note: When beginning your hat, try to leave a long strand hanging from your magic ring. You will use this to create the little looped “feathers” on the top of the hat later on in the tutorial.

Chunky Hat Pattern:


Size: 0-3 Months
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next four, join, ch 1 (36 DC)
Round 5-8: DC in each stitch around (36 DC)
optional: SC or loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

Size: 3-6 Months
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5-9: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
optional: SC or loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

Size: 6-12 Months
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next seven, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Round 6-10: DC around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
optional: SC or loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

Size: Preschooler
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next three, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
Round 6-11: DC around, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
optional: SC or loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

Size: Child
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next three, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, join, ch 2 (55 DC)
Round 7-12: DC around (55 DC)
optional: SC or loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

Size: Teen/Adult
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next three, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next four, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Round 7-13: DC around (60 DC)
optional: SC or loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

 

Eyes (make 2):

With G hook and white worsted weight yarn…

Magic ring, make 6 SC in ring, pull tight and join, chain 1

Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)

Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join (18 SC)

I actually made an extra 2 SC in the last stitch of round 3 just to give the eye a slightly more oval look. Not a big difference but just wanted to throw out that option.

Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.

 

Beak:

With G hook and orange worsted weight yarn…

Chain 4, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in next, continue to SC around all edges making a SC + chain 1 + SC in the 3 corners. Fasten off leaving long tail.

 

Wings (make 2):

With K hook and super bulky yarn

Chain 8, HDC in third chain from hook, DC in next, DC in next, TC in next, skip next stitch and join to last with a slip stitch. Continue to SC around back of wing and other side of chain except when you come to the end of chain, make 2 slip stitches. Fasten off leaving long tail. Sew onto sides of hat.

 

 

When weaving in the end from your magic ring (beginning of the hat), loop it through the top 3 times. Just like you would weave in an end, but leave it in a loose loop instead of pulling it tightly through. THEN after you have made the loops, make sure the loose end is securely woven in and fastened off. This creates the little “feathers” on the top of the baby chicks head.

 

 

Sew embellishments on hat. The eyes should be touching and the top corners of the beak should be sewn over the edge of the eyes.

 

 

The wings only need to be attached at the top. Leave the bottoms flapping out a little.

 

 

Cheep, Peep, Chirp!

 

 

Update 2/28/2015

 

This baby chick can easily be turned into a duckling by crocheting a slightly different beak! Below is the pattern for the duck beak and of course you can always make embellishments bigger by using a larger hook and/or thicker yarn.

 

 

 

Crochet Duck Beak Pattern:

With orange yarn…

Chain 11, starting in 2nd chain from hook, SC Decrease across first two, SC in next 2, 2 SC in next 2, SC in next 2, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn

Row 2: SC in first 2, HDC in next, DC, 2 DC in next two, DC, HDC, SC, SC + chain 1 + SC in last, continue to SC along sides and bottom and join with slip stitch in to first SC.

Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.

Stitch on two nostrils with black yarn.

 

Small part of beak:
With orange yarn…
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, HDC Decrease over next two, SC in last.
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on to hat (under larger part of beak)

 

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June 19, 2015

I love when one crochet pattern suddenly morphs into something else and that is exactly what has happened with my last couple hat patterns! It all started with my Crochet Fox Hat which then turned into a Raccoon Hat and then the Raccoon hat inspired me to make this Panda Bear Hat! I love being able to borrow elements from one pattern and creating something else. What will this hat become next?!

Materials: 
– Worsted weight yarn in Black and White. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two White buttons (about 1 inch wide)
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations: 
Magic Ring Tutorial 
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Basic Hat is worked in all white yarn.

Size: 0-3 Months
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

Round 11: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (44 SC)

 

Size: 3-6 Months

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 12: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (48 SC)

Size: 6-9 Months

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)

Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)

Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

July 11, 2014

You’ve seen the wide-eyed owl and the sleepy owl, but how about a drowsy owl?! Here is a new twist on my popular owl hat pattern! It’s pretty much the same pattern just changing colors when you crochet the eyes and the addition of a night cap which is an optional embellishment of course.

 

You will start by following my owl hat pattern which you can find HERE. Or you can follow any of my hat patterns found on my crocheting page. Just be sure to leave off the embellishments.

Once you have completed the basic hat. You will start on the eyes.

Materials
– Size H crochet hook
– Worsted weight yarn in Black, White, and an accent color (I used Blue)
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Drowsy Owl Eyes: Make 2
Starting with black yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 5 DC in ring. Just before you finish the last DC, change to blue yarn (as you see in the first picture below). Make 5 more DC in magic ring with blue yarn. Join to first DC and fasten off.
Round 2: Attach white yarn and chain 2. Make 2 DC in the first 5 stitches (for a total of 10 white DC). Just before you finish off your last white DC, add blue yarn (just like you did in your magic ring round). Make 2 DC in each of the last stitches in round (for a total of 10 blue DC), join to the first DC and fasten off. (20 DC)
Round 3: Attach white yarn and chain 1. Make 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next stitch until you reach the end of the white from the previous round. Just before you finish your last white SC attach blue yarn and continue around making 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next, until you reach the end of the round, join and fasten off.

Weave in all ends except for one long blue strand and one long white strand. You will use these to sew on your eyes to the hat. It helps to overlap the eyes slightly in the middle.

Chain a strand of black yarn long enough to reach across both eyes. Sew on the chain across the eyes (in the middle) with your tapestry needle.