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Stitch Inspired Alien Hat – Free Pattern

November 21, 2018

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Oh goodness, it’s been ages! It’s really quite amazing how quickly life can pass by. So many things have happened since my last post.

I married my fiancé. We bought our first house. We adopted a puppy. And we had our first child. Wow! So many wonderful things in such a short amount of time!

It’s fitting, then, that the pattern I’m going to share today was actually from my first attempt at crochet blogging from way back in my earlier designing days. I had posted a picture of a Stitch hat I had crocheted for a friend. Since then I’ve had a few requests over the years for the pattern but at the time I hadn’t written it down. But finally it was time for me to buckle down and get it down on paper. This last week and a half I’ve done it! I’ve got it down on paper for your crocheting pleasure!

 

Stitch Inspired Alien Hat

Materials
– Worsted Weight Yarn in
  • medium blue
  • light blue
  • dark blue
  • black
  • pink
  • (optional) white
– I/5.5mm hook
– yarn needle
– scissors
 
 
 
 
 
Sizes
-newborn (0-3 months), baby (3-12 months), toddler (1-3 years), child, adult
 
Special Instructions
-weave in ends as you go
-hdc2t (half double crochet two together) yo and insert hook into first st, yo and draw up a loop, insert hook into second st, draw up a loop through st and first loop on hook, yo and draw through all loops on hook.
-sc2t (single crochet two together) insert hook into first st, yo and draw up a loop, insert hook into second st, yo and draw through first st and first loop on hook, yo and draw through remaining loops on hook.
 
Hat
– all sizes, with medium blue yarn
  1. Ch 3, work 8 hdc in third stitch from hook, join to ch 3 with sl st. 8 sts.
  2. Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 2. 16 sts.
  3. Ch 2, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 24 sts.
  4. Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next two sts, work 2 hdc in next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 32 sts.
  5. Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next three sts, work 2 hdc in next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 40 sts. From here proceed to your desired size for further instructions.
 
Newborn
  1. ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 2. 40 sts.
  2. ch 2, work 1 hdc2t, work 1 hdc in next 37 sts, work 2 hdc in last st, join with sl st to ch 2. 40 sts.
  3. Repeat rows 6 and 7 until hat measures ~4.5 inches long, cut yarn but do not fasten off. (This alternating pattern gives the hat a straight seam down the back)
 
-Left ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 8 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next eight sts, from back of hat towards the front.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Right ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 16 sts to the right of back seam, work 1 sc in the next eight sts, from front of hat towards the back.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Trim
  1. Rejoin medium blue yarn to unfastened loop at back of hat, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around to ear flap, *work hdc sts evenly up side of ear flap, work 3 hdc into top right corner of ear flap, work 1 hdc in next two sts, work 3 hdc into left corner of ear flap, work hdc sts evenly down side of ear flap*, work 1 hdc in each st around front of hat, repeat between * * for second ear flap, work 1 hdc in each st around to ch 2, join to ch 2 with sl st. Fasten off.
 
Baby
  1. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next four sts, work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 48 sts.
  2. ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 2. 48 sts.
  3. ch 2, work 1 hdc2t, work 1 hdc in next 45 sts, work 2 hdc in last st, join with sl st to ch 2. 48 sts.
  4. Repeat rows 7 and 8 until hat measures ~5.75 inches long, cut yarn but do not fasten off. (This alternating pattern gives the hat a straight seam down the back)
 
-Left ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 9 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next eight sts, from back of hat towards the front.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Right ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 17 sts to the right of back seam, work 1 sc in the next eight sts, from front of hat towards the back.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Trim
  1. Rejoin medium blue yarn to unfastened loop at back of hat, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around to ear flap, *work hdc sts evenly up side of ear flap, work 3 hdc into top right corner of ear flap, work 1 hdc in next two sts, work 3 hdc into left corner of ear flap, work hdc sts evenly down side of ear flap*, work 1 hdc in each st around front of hat, repeat between * * for second ear flap, work 1 hdc in each st around to ch 2, join to ch 2 with sl st. Fasten off.
 
Toddler
  1. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next four sts, work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 48 sts.
  2. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next five sts, work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 56 sts.
  3. ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 2. 56 sts.
  4. ch 2, work 1 hdc2t, work 1 hdc in next 37 sts, work 2 hdc in last st, join with sl st to ch 2. 56 sts.
  5. Repeat rows 8 and 9 until hat measures ~6.5 inches long, cut yarn but do not fasten off. (This alternating pattern gives the hat a straight seam down the back)
 
-Left ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 12 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next ten sts, from back of hat towards the front. 10 sts. Turn.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next six sts, sc2t. 8 sts. Turn.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 8 sts. Turn.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts. Turn.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Turn.
  6. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Turn.
  7. Ch 1, work 1 sc in next four sts. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Right ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 22 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next ten sts, from front of hat towards the back. 10 sts. Turn.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next six sts, sc2t. 8 sts. Turn.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 8 sts. Turn.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts. Turn.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Turn.
  6. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Turn.
  7. Ch 1, work 1 sc in next four sts. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Trim
  1. Rejoin medium blue yarn to unfastened loop at back of hat, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around to ear flap, *work hdc sts evenly up side of ear flap, work 3 hdc into top right corner of ear flap, work 1 hdc in next two sts, work 3 hdc into left corner of ear flap, work hdc sts evenly down side of ear flap*, work 1 hdc in each st around front of hat, repeat between * * for second ear flap, work 1 hdc in each st around to ch 2, join to ch 2 with sl st. Fasten off.
 
Child 
  1. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next four sts, work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 48 sts.
  2. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next five sts, work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 56 sts.
  3. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next six sts, Work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 64 sts.
  4. ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 2. 64 sts.
  5. ch 2, work 1 hdc2t, work 1 hdc in next 61 sts, work 2 hdc in last st, join with sl st to ch 2. 64 sts.
  6. Repeat rows 9 and 10 until hat measures ~7.5 inches long, cut yarn but do not fasten off. (This alternating pattern gives the hat a straight seam down the back)
 
-Left ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 14 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next ten sts, from back of hat towards the front. 10 sts. Turn.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next six sts, sc2t. 8 sts. Turn.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 8 sts. Turn.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts. Turn.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Turn.
  6. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Turn.
  7. Ch 1, work 1 sc in next four sts. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Right ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 24 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next ten sts, from front of hat towards the back. 10 sts. Turn.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next six sts, sc2t. 8 sts. Turn.
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 8 sts. Turn.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts. Turn.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Turn.
  6. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Turn.
  7. Ch 1, work 1 sc in next four sts. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-trim
  1. Rejoin medium blue yarn to unfastened loop at back of hat, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around to ear flap, *work hdc sts evenly up side of ear flap, work 3 hdc into top right corner of ear flap, work 1 hdc in next two sts, work 3 hdc into left corner of ear flap, work hdc sts evenly down side of ear flap*, work 1 hdc in each st around front of hat, repeat between * * for second ear flap, work 1 hdc in each st around to ch 2, join to ch 2 with sl st. Fasten off.
 
Adult 
  1. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next four sts, work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 48 sts.
  1. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next five sts, work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 56 sts.
  2. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next six sts, Work 2 hdc into next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 64 sts.
  3. ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next seven sts, work 2 hdc in next st,* repeat around, join with sl st to ch 2. 72 sts.
  4. ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 2. 72 sts.
  5. ch 2, work 1 hdc2t, work 1 hdc in next 69 sts, work 2 hdc in last st, join with sl st to ch 2. 72 sts.
  6. Repeat rows 10 and 11 until hat measures ~8.25 inches long, cut yarn but do not fasten off. (This alternating pattern gives the hat a straight seam down the back)
 
-Left ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 15 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next twelve sts, from back of hat towards the front. 12 sts. Turn.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next eight sts, sc2t. 10 sts. Turn
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 10 sts. Turn.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next six sts, sc2t. 8 sts. Turn.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 8 sts. Turn.
  6. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts. Turn.
  7. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Turn.
  8. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Turn.
  9. Ch 1, work 1 sc in next four sts. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-Right ear flap
  1. Join medium blue yarn 27 sts to the left of back seam, work 1 sc in the next twelve sts, from front of hat towards the back. 12 sts. Turn.
  2. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next eight sts, sc2t. 10 sts. Turn
  3. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 10 sts. Turn.
  4. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in the next six sts, sc2t. 8 sts. Turn.
  5. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 8 sts. Turn.
  6. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts. Turn.
  7. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Turn.
  8. Ch 1, sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Turn.
  9. Ch 1, work 1 sc in next four sts. 4 sts. Fasten off.
 
-trim
  1. Rejoin medium blue yarn to unfastened loop at back of hat, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around to ear flap, *work hdc sts evenly up side of ear flap, work 3 hdc into top right corner of ear flap, work 1 hdc in next two sts, work 3 hdc into left corner of ear flap, work hdc sts evenly down side of ear flap*, work 1 hdc in each st around front of hat, repeat between * * for second ear flap, work 1 hdc in each st around to ch 2, join to ch 2 with sl st. Fasten off.
 
Newborn, Baby, and Toddler Nose (make 1) 
  1. With dark blue, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join with sl st to ch 2. 6 sts.
  2. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 1. 12 sts. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
  3. Sew nose to hat as seen in the photos.
 
Child and Adult Nose (make 1)
  1.  With dark blue yarn, ch 3, work 8 hdc in third chain from hook. Join with sl st to ch 3. 8 sts.
  2. Ch 2. Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to ch 2. 16 sts. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
  3. Sew nose to hat as seen in the photos.
 
Newborn, Baby, and Toddler Pupil (make 2) 
  1. With black, ch 3, work 8 hdc into third chain from hook, join with sl st to ch 3. 8 sts. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
  2. Optional. With white yarn, embroider a small spot onto pupil.
 
Child and Adult Pupil (make 2)
  1. With Black yarn, ch 3, work 10 dc in third ch from hook, join with sl st to ch 3. 10 sts. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
  2. Optional. With white yarn, embroider a small spot onto the pupil.
 
Newborn, baby, and Toddler Eyelid (make 2)
  1. With light blue, ch 3, work 10 dc in third chain from hook, join with sl st to ch 3. 10 sts.
  2. Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 2. 20 sts. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
  3. Sew black pupils onto light blue eyelids. Sew eyes to hat as seen in the photos.
 
Child and Adult Eyelid (make 2)
  1. With light blue yarn, ch 3, work 10 dc in third ch from hook, join with sl st to ch 3. 10 sts.
  2. Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st to ch 2. 20 sts.
  3. Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in next st, work 2 hdc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st to ch 2. 30 sts. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
  4. Sew black pupil onto light blue eyelids. Sew eyes to hat as seen in photos.

 
Newborn, Baby, and Toddler Outer Blue Ear (make 2)
  1. With medium blue yarn, ch 4. Starting in second ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across. 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Work 1 sc in the first st, work 2 sc in the next st, work 1 sc in the last st. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Work 2 sc in first st, work 1 sc in the next two sts, work 2 sc in the last st. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  5. – 12. Work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
 
  1. Sc2t, work 1 sc in the next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Work 1 sc in the first st, sc2t, work 1 sc in the last st. 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Work 1 sc in each st across. 3 sts.
  5. Work sc evenly around ear, fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.

Newborn, Baby, and Toddler Pink Inner Ear (make 2)

    1. With baby pink yarn, ch 3. Starting in second ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across. 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
    2. Work 2 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
    3. – 12. Work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
     
  1. sc2t, twice. 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Work 1 sc in each st across. 2 sts.
  3. Work sc evenly around ear, fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
  4. To assemble ears, layer pink inner ear over blue outer ear, making sure both tails are at the bottom of the ear. Use the blue tail to sew the layers together. Fasten off but do not cut or weave in. Use the pink tail to sew the ear to the hat, keeping stitches toward the center of the ear, going about a third of the way up the length of the ear. Fasten off pink tail and weave in ends. Using the remaining length of blue tail, pinch the bottom sides of the ear together and sew a few stitches. Use the photo as a guide. Fasten off the blue tail and weave in ends.
 
Child and Adult Blue Outer Ear (make 2)
  1. With medium blue yarn, ch 4. Starting in second ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across. 3 sts. Ch 1, turn
  2. Work 1 sc in the first st, work 2 sc in the next st, work 1 sc in the last st. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Work 2 sc in first st, work 1 sc in next two sts, work 2 sc in last st. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  5. Work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  6. Work 2 sc in first st, work 1 sc in next four sts, work 2 sc in last st. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  7. – 14. Work 1 sc in each st across. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
 
  1. Sc2t, work 1 sc in the next four sts, sc2t. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Sc2t, work 1 sc in next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  5. Sc2t, work 1 sc in last st. 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  6. Work 1 sc in each st across. 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  7. Work sc evenly around ear, fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
 
Child and Adult Pink Inner Ear (make 2)
  1. With baby pink yarn, ch 3. Starting in second ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across. 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Work 1 sc in each st across. 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Work 2 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  5. Work 2 sc in the first st, work 1 sc in the next two sts, work 2 sc in the last st. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  6. – 12. Work 1 sc in each st across. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
 
  1. Sc2t, work 1 sc in the next two sts, sc2t. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Work 1 sc in each st across. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Sc2t, twice. 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Work 1 sc in each st across. 2 sts.
  5. Work sc evenly around ear, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
  6. To assemble ears, layer pink inner ear over blue outer ear, making sure both tails are at the bottom of the ear. Use the blue tail to sew the layers together. Fasten off but do not cut or weave in. Use the pink tail to sew the ear to the hat, keeping stitches toward the center of the ear, going about a third of the way up the length of the ear. Fasten off pink tail and weave in ends. Using the remaining length of blue tail, pinch the bottom sides of the ear together and sew a few stitches. Use the photo as a guide. Fasten off the blue tail and weave in ends.