When I found out the Mattel Child toy I received for Christmas was the same one that people were customizing, I thought it would be fun to find a little crochet hat pattern to make him a hat. However, outside of a super cute knit Santa hat, I was having a hard time finding a pattern. So, I set to work trying to figure out how to make one work for his odd little head.
I wanted to share it with you so you too could make your own baby Yoda/the Child hat. Please note that this is a hat that has been designed specifically for the Mattel doll. This is a simple beanie that fits snugly around his head. The starting chain method used here is particularly important so that the chain is stretchy enough to slip over the second ear once the first ear is covered. Meeting gauge, like any other hat, is also important for the correct fit.
I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn. I also tested it with some Red Heart Super Saver, and while it did end up fitting, the I Love This Yarn is a little stretchier so the band has a little more give.
This hat measures approximately 8″ wide x 4″ tall.
Materials
- Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn
- 5.5mm crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
12 sc x 17 rows = 4” x 4”
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US terms.
Fsc – foundation single crochet (we will be using this instead of the traditional starting ch)
Ch – chain
Ss – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
St – stitch
Inv dec – invisible decrease
The Pattern
Fsc 49. Join in a round to the beginning of your foundation ch with a ss. Ch 1.
Round 1: Sc in each st around. Ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (49)
Round 2: Repeat round 1. (49)
Round 3: 8 sc. Ch 10 and skip 10 st. Sc in next 14 st. Ch 10 and skip 10 st. Sc 7 and ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (29 sc and 20 ch)
This would be a good time to check the fit of your hat against your baby Yoda. With the seam to the back of the head, slip one ear hole over the first ear, and stretch the band so the other ear hole slips over the second ear. I’ve provided a visual below.
Rounds 4-6: Repeat round 1. (49)
Round 7: Inv dec using the first 2 st of the round. Sc 22. Inv dec. Sc 23 and ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (47)
Round 8: Sc 3. Inv dec. Sc 14. Inv dec. Sc 7. Inv dec. Sc 12. Inv dec. Sc 3 and ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (43)
Round 9: Sc 3. (Inv dec, sc 8) x 4. Ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (39)
Round 10: Sc 3. (Inv dec, sc 4) x 6. Ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (33)
Round 11: Sc 3. (Inv dec, sc 4) x 5. Ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (28)
Round 12: (Sc 5, inv dec) x 4. Ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (24)
Round 13: (Sc 4, inv dec) x 4. Ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (20)
Round 14: (Sc 3, inv dec) x 4. Ss to beginning of round. Ch 1. (16)
Round 15: (Sc 2, inv dec) x 4. Ss to beginning of round. (12)
Cut a long tail and use the needle to weave through the front loop of each st. Pull tail to close up the hole. Sew back and forth across the hole a few times to secure the hold and then weave in all ends.
Your hat is ready for your baby Yoda to wear!
You can add extra details to your hat too–I decided to needle felt my alma mater’s logo onto the front for a sporty beanie, or you could add a little pom pom to the top!
This pattern is available for free. It has not been tested as this is something I wrote up quickly to share with people who may want to make a hat. Feel free to use the finished product as you would like, but please do not sell or redistribute this pattern as your own. Copyright Jessica Schloss.