Free Pattern: The Enchanted Unicorn Galaxy Bobble Hat

Introduction

Dive into a world of magic with the Enchanted Unicorn Galaxy Bobble Hat, a whimsical creation that combines celestial motifs with playful unicorn elements. This unique child’s hat features a constellation of bobbles and a mystical unicorn horn, perfect for sparking imagination. Follow this detailed pattern to create a stunning accessory that your child will adore!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Lavender
  • Midnight Blue
  • Stardust Silver
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hat Body

1. Round 1: Create a magic ring with lavender yarn, chain (ch) 1, and work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join. (30 stitches)
6. Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join. (36 stitches)
7. Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join. (42 stitches)
8. Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)
9. Rounds 9-14: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. (48 stitches)
10. Round 15: Switch to midnight blue yarn, ch 1, *bobble in the next stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches*; repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)
11. Rounds 16-18: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. (48 stitches)
12. Round 19: Switch to stardust silver yarn, ch 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, bobble in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)
13. Rounds 20-22: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. (48 stitches)
14. Round 23: Switch back to lavender yarn, ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. (48 stitches)
15. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Unicorn Horn

1. With stardust silver yarn, ch 10 and join to form a ring.
2. Work in continuous rounds, decreasing every 3rd stitch until 3 stitches remain.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the horn.
4. Sew the horn to the top of the hat securely.

Finishing Touches

Add optional star appliques using embroidery thread in contrasting colors to enhance the celestial theme of the hat.