How To Make "Olaf" inspired Snowman Hat

"Olaf" Inspired Snowman Hat

I've had a few people ask me if I have the pattern I used to make my "Olaf" Snowman hat and unfortunately I don't! BUT I do have this blog space, so I made a quick guide for how I made him!

First - start with whatever standard beanie pattern you love to use to create the base in whatever size hat you want to make! Here's a couple of great freebies on Ravelry:
Charmed By Ewe - HDC Beanie: Newborn to Large Adult
Busy Mom Designs - Basic DC Beanie: Premie to Adult 

Once you have your base beanie portion done, use stitch markers to create ear flaps - I generally use between 15-20 stitches in the front and 8-10 stitches for each ear flap. Measuring the head you're putting it on is helpful but if you don't have that option use your better judgement about placement!

Tooth

Find the middle of the front of the hat and mark off 5-8 stitches (size of tooth will depend on the size of the hat) - attach White to the 1st marked off stitch, sc to the other marker, [turn, ch 1, sc across] x 2-3 (depending on the size of the hat). Fasten off.

Once I have the ear flaps and tooth made, I do 1 round of single crochet all the way around the hat, tooth and ear flaps to give it a finished look.

Braids

With Brown, cut 18 equal lengths approx. 30 inches long. Separate them into 6 groups of 3 strands. Attach 3 groups to the bottom of each ear flap, braid them tightly and fasten them off at the bottom with a knot - make sure they're the same length and trim the ends!

Eyes x 2

NOTE: Repeat each round of instruction until you reach the (#) for each round.
With Black, Chain 2
1- 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook (6)
Fasten off Black and change color to White

2- 2 sc in each st around (12)

3- 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st (18)

Fasten off White and change color to Grey

4- 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 st (24)

Fasten off and attach them to the front of the hat.

Nose

NOTE: Repeat each round of instruction until you reach the (#) for each round.

With Orange, Chain 2

1- 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook (6)

2- sc around (6)

3- 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st (9)

4- sc around (9)

5- 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 st (12)

6-8- sc around (12)

9- sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 st (9)

10- sc around (9)

Fasten off, stuff and attach to the front middle of the hat.

Mouth

With Black, attach to the hat and sc along the front of the hat to create a smile. Use your tapestry needle to give him the cheeky look by sewing 2 strands at the end of each side of his mouth.

Eyebrows

With Brown, attach to the hat above the eyes and do 6-7 sc along to give him 2 eyebrows.

Hair

The hair is worked all in 1 piece with slip stitches onto the hat to secure it in place.
With Brown, attach to the top of the hat and ch 9.
Turn, ch 1, sc across - sl st to attach to the top of the hat.
Chain 15, turn, ch 1, sc back down towards the hat.
Sl st to the next st over on the top of the hat.
Chain 9, turn, ch 1, sc back down towards the hat.
Fasten off and weave the ends in to secure the hair onto the top of the hat.

That should have your "Olaf" inspired Snowman hat complete!

Please feel free to share your completed hats with me on my Facebook page: Forever Stitchin