Ingredients
- Yarn: RED HEART® Super Saver®, one skein each – 311 White (Color A), 312 Black (Color B), 722 Pretty ‘n Pink (Color C), 319 Cherry Red (Color D), 324 Bright Yellow (Color E), 254 Pumpkin (Color F)
- Crochet hook: Susan Bates® 5.5 mm [US I-9]
- Yarn needle
- Felt: Three 2-inch (5 cm) squares in assorted colors
- Adhesive: Hot glue gun or fabric glue
Instructions
- Make the skull. Use the specified yarn color and follow the pattern’s rounds and stitches to form the top and bottom of the skull. Keep track of each round, and check that the piece is taking shape as intended before moving on.
- Crochet the flowers. Make the carnation, large flower, and small flower using their designated yarn colors and the corresponding round instructions. Lay the flowers out as you finish them so you can check how their sizes and colors work together.
- Crochet the hat base. With black yarn, work the hat base according to the pattern’s specified rounds. Count stitches at the end of each round where the instructions call for it.
- Make the brim. Follow the brim instructions in order, working the stated rounds and any shaping as written.
- Cut the felt details. Cut the assorted felt squares into the shapes needed for the skull and flowers. Arrange each piece on its intended crochet section before attaching it.
- Attach the felt and decorative pieces. Glue and sew the felt details onto the skull and flowers as directed by the design.
- Arrange the skull and flowers. Place the skull and flowers on the hat before securing them. Check that the design looks balanced from the front.
- Finish and inspect. Weave in loose yarn ends with the yarn needle, keeping the needlework on the inside of the hat where possible.
Notes
For a child’s accessory, durability and comfort matter as much as appearance. Inspect the decorations regularly, especially after washing or frequent use.
