Crochet Snowball Bun Hat
The Crochet Snowball Bun Hat is a fun and trendy accessory that adds a touch of whimsy to your winter wardrobe! This adorable hat features a cozy design with a charming snowball-like texture that will keep you warm and stylish during the colder months. Perfect for those days when you want to keep your head and ears cozy while still rocking a cute and playful look, this hat is a must-have for any fashion-forward individual. Whether you're hitting the slopes or just running errands around town, the Crochet Snowball Bun Hat is sure to become your go-to accessory for the season. So go ahead and embrace the winter chill with this delightful hat that will bring a smile to your face every time you wear it!
Hook: H8/5MM
Yarn: Red Heart With Love Metallic in White and Loops & Threads Impeccable in Navy
Gauge: 6 HDC = 2” OR 1 bobble repeat = 1”
Difficulty: Intermediate
Materials: 1 hair elastic, yarn needle
Special Stitches:
Hdc Inc- half double crochet increase, make two hdc in the the next st
Bobble Stitch — yo, insert hook into next st, yo, draw up loop, yo, draw thru two loops, *yo, insert hook into same st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw thru two loops*, repeat** two more times, (5 loops on hook) yo, draw thru all loops. Bobble will poof out behind work.
Fpdc- front post double crochet: double crochet around the front of the post of the indicated stitch, instead of into the “v” on top of the stitch as usual.
Notes:
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch. Always make first stitch of round in same stitch as join & ch 1.
- Do not break yarn in between color changes unless you want to individually weave in all the yarn tails. You may carry yarns along inside, picking up and dropping as necessary.
Color changes: In last three rounds of hat you will be alternating colors every other stitch. Make dc or fpdc as indicated up to final yo, pick up other color and finish stitch. Begin next stitch in new color up to final yo, pick up previous color and finish stitch. Continue in this manner to make stitches in alternating colors.
Hat:
Begin with white
Join yarn to hair elastic, ch 1.
Round 1: Hdc 30 around hair elastic, join with a sl st to the first hdc, ch 1. Keep right side facing.
Round 2: join navy, *hdc, hdc, hdc inc*, repeat ** around, join, ch 1. (40 sts)
Round 3: *hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc inc*, repeat ** around, join, ch 1. (50 sts)
Round 4: *hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc inc*, repeat ** around, join, ch 1, (60 sts)
Round 5: hdc in each st around, join, ch 1. (60 sts)
Round 6: pick up white, Turn work so wrong side is facing, sc in the first st, bobble in the next st, *sc, sc, bobble*, repeat ** around to last st, sc in the last st, join, ch 1, turn. (20 bobbles)
Rounds 7 & 8: pick up navy, sc in each st around, join, ch 1. (60 sts)
Round 9: repeat round 6.
Rounds 10 &11: repeat rounds 7 & 8.
Round 12: repeat round 6.
Rounds 13 & 14: repeat rounds 7 & 8.
Round 15: Repeat round 6, then turn so right side is facing.
Rounds 16 & 17: pick up navy, hdc in each st around, join, ch 1, ch 2 for round 17. (60 sts)
Round 18: pick up white, dc in each st around alternating between navy and white each st, join, ch 2. (60 sts)
Round 19: *pick up white, dc, pick up navy, fpdc*, repeat ** alternating colors around, join, ch 2. (60 sts)
Rounds 20: repeat round 19, do not ch 2 on last round.
Round 21: pick up navy, sl st loosely around rim of hat, join, fo, weave in ends.