Crochet Adorable Elsa-Inspired Braided Hat Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in light blue and blonde
• 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Small pom-pom maker
• Optional: Snowflake appliqué

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)

Instructions

Hat Base

1. With light blue yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Rnd 1: ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), 10 sc into ring. Join with sl st to the first sc. (10 sts)
3. Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
4. Rnd 3: ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
5. Continue increasing in this manner, adding 10 pairs of increments each round until the diameter reaches about 7 inches.
6. Work even rounds in sc until the hat measures about 7-8 inches tall from the center top.

Ear Flaps

1. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 10 sts, turn.
2. Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
3. Fasten off and repeat on the opposite side of the hat.

Braids

1. Cut 24 strands of blonde yarn about 30 inches long each.
2. Divide into two groups of 12 strands.
3. Fold each group in half and attach to the bottom of each ear flap with a lark's head knot.
4. Braid each side and secure the ends with a piece of yarn wrapped around multiple times and tied off securely.
5. Trim ends evenly to create tassels.

Pom-Pom

1. Using light blue yarn, create a pom-pom with the small pom-pom maker.
2. Sew securely to the top of the hat.

Snowflake Appliqué

1. Use your preferred method to create or attach a snowflake appliqué.

All done! Enjoy your whimsical Frozen-inspired hat!