I got an order through etsy for a cabbage patch hat like the first one I made (see the first hat, and learn the loop stich, by clicking here: Cabbage Patch Hat), however when I went to try to follow my own pattern, I had difficulty. First, the hat came out too small, I fixed that by using a head size chart I found at Crochet Geek. Also, I discovered that I hadn’t noted how I bound the pigtails! So here is my much improved pattern!
Cabbage Patch Doll Hat
Hook: Size H crochet hook, my go-to size!
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice Soft, Rust color
Size 6-12 Month
Round 1: ch 3, join to form loop, ch 3, 9 dc, join to ch 3
Round 2: Ch 2, 1 dc in ch spot, 2 dc each dc around. Place a “marker yarn” in a different color to keep track of rounds.
Round 3: *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, repeat from * around.
Round 4: *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, repeat from * around.
Round 5-8: dc in each dc around.
Round 9: sc in each dc around, 1 slip st.
turn the hat inside out, slip st into last sc made, then start loop stitch
Round 10-13: loop stitch in each stitch around.
Round 14: sc in each stitch around.
For the pigtails, cut 50 strands of yarn, 15 inches long. Tie a string in the middle of the strands, use the string ends to join between rows 3 and 4. Use a few of the other strands to secure the pigtail well. Comb pigtail with fingers to straighten it out. Cut a piece of yarn 10 inches long, tie with a double knot three inches from the top of pigtail, let ends hang to become part of the hair. Cut a piece of yarn five inches long, tie with a double knot one inch from the first hair tie, let ends hang to become part of the hair. Trim the pigtail one inch down from the second hair tie. Tie a 12 inch ribbon bow over the mess you made in joining. Repeat for the other side!
Grow Sew Happy 
Rachel
/ January 4, 2014I love this pattern for my granddaughter but I do not know how to make loop stitch
woodlandrealm10
/ January 5, 2014I had to learn the loop stich for this hat too! :) this is the best tutorial that I found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuR0OlDqH0g hope that helps! :D
Myken
/ January 9, 2014What size hook?
woodlandrealm10
/ January 9, 2014I used a size H hook, that seemed to make a rather large hat to me, since I don’t have little babies to try them on anymore I was unsure about it, but my friend said the hat fit good. I think for a slightly smaller hat, I’d go one hook size down from H. Good Luck! :D
Kacie Rose
/ January 11, 2014i used the H hook, and i used worsted weight yarn instead of the soft, and it fits the cabbage patch doll my girls have. so i’m gunna assume it’s too small for a 6-12m old. what size hook should i use since it came out small?
woodlandrealm10
/ January 13, 2014Hmm, well I croched rather loosly, and I am using a soft almost chunky yarn, so.. I’m not sure how to help. I have seen patterns for children’s beanies at a size J hook, maybe try that? or start the pattern with 12 in the first round, and follow the pattern from there? Good Luck :D
Shannon
/ January 18, 2014Thanks so much for sharing this pattern. I knitted it rather than crocheted but I learned the knit loop stitch and your instructions for the hair were perfect. :D
woodlandrealm10
/ January 18, 2014Yay! I’m so glad it was helpful! :)
Maizee123
/ August 15, 2017Shannon, Could you share your knit pattern, as I don’t know how to crochet, but love this hat
wildlandpixie
/ August 15, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free knitted beanie hat pattern”. To add the front loops you can search “knitted loop stitch” on YouTube, then add the pigtails like I say in my pattern. Hope that helps :)
melanie stipe
/ January 15, 2015Hello!
Newly learning how to crochet and I’m confused about one thing here. How do you join the pigtails? It just says to join the ends, but how?
woodlandrealm10
/ January 15, 2015Hello! sorry for the confusion :) So, if we are talking about this part of the pattern: “Tie a string in the middle of the strands, use the string ends to join between rows 3 and 4.” here is what i did…. when you tie the piece of string in the middle of all your 50 strands, you have use the ends of that same string to tie it to the hat. I threaded the string ends between some stiches, (one end in row 3, and one end in row 4) then from the inside of the hat i knotted the two string ends together. In fact just to make sure they are sturdy, i knotted them, weaved the ends through a few stiches, and then knotted them again! …..I hope my long answer doesn’t confuse the issue more… i guess a short answer might be: use the ends of string to tie the pigtail to the hat with a good study knot :D
Deb
/ September 3, 2015How many skeins would i need to make this hat for a 6 month old? Thanks
woodlandrealm10
/ September 3, 2015just one skein :) Happy Crocheting!!
latinqueen27407
/ September 19, 2015Great pattern! I do have a question after each round do I sl and then ch 2? I’m new to this and was a bit confused. Thank you.
woodlandrealm10
/ September 21, 2015We’re crochet in the round for this pattern, so instead of joining at the end of each round, you simply move your marker up, and just keep going. If you need help with markers i suggest this youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Ja_V7rcj4 …it’s a little long, so you can skip to the middle :D
Patty
/ October 28, 2015Thanks for sharing!!!
woodlandrealm10
/ October 30, 2015You are sooooo welcome! ♥
Dara
/ October 30, 2015On row 9 are we supposed to single crochet and slip stitch each dc stitch? Or just single crochet around and then slip stitch at the end?
woodlandrealm10
/ October 30, 2015lets see… on review it’s your second suggestion – single crochet around and then slip stitch at the end. Happy Halloween! ♥
Dara
/ October 30, 2015Thank you! I just finished and it is so cute 😉
woodlandrealm10
/ October 30, 2015I’m so glad the pattern worked for you! :D
Lynn Gilinger Hansberry
/ October 30, 2015When you say “Tie a string in the middle of the strands, use the string ends to join between rows 3 and 4.” what exactly do you mean by the middle? I can’t wait to make this!
woodlandrealm10
/ October 30, 2015For the pigtails you cut 50 strings all the same length, then tie them together in the middle with a different string, use that same tie string to tie the pigtail to the hat. Hope that helps! :D
Dawn
/ November 3, 2015Hi – your one reader said she knitted it rather than croched it – do you have a knitting pattern for the hat ? A friend loves the hat but her mum cannot crochet …
woodlandrealm10
/ November 3, 2015I don’t have a knitting pattern for this, HOWEVER the hat part is a simple basic crochet beanie pattern, then you attach the pigtails. So, if you find any basic knitted beanie pattern, my directions for attaching the pigtails still applies :) Good Luck!
woodlandrealm10
/ November 3, 2015oh! and i forgot to mention that there is a ‘loop stitch’ for knitting also, there are tons of youtube videos to learn how to do it, here is a quick five minute one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssbkMawpE-M
Keira
/ February 14, 2016Hi
Just wondering what weight yarn to use? Thanks :)
woodlandrealm10
/ February 16, 2016Worsted Weight, also known as medium, it’s got a “4” on the package. Hope that helps :)
Melaynie
/ September 10, 2016How much yarn do you need? 😄
woodlandrealm10
/ September 10, 2016Exactly one skein per hat ;)
AstraKitten
/ September 16, 2016Reblogged this on rockymtnkitten.
mindy gunns
/ February 6, 2017How would I adjust this for an older child of ,2-4
woodlandrealm10
/ February 7, 2017You can use the pattern for 2T at this link, and it should still work up to 4T. Good Luck! https://growsewhappy.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/all-sizes-of-cabbage-patch-hat/
Sue
/ February 20, 2017Is anyone making these for us uncreative peps?
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 2017There are MANY people on etsy.com making them. I have noticed the hats this crafter makes are extremely similar to the ones I made: https://www.etsy.com/listing/249240073/crochet-cabbage-patch-wig-brown-cabbage?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Cabbage%20Patch%20Hat&ref=sc_gallery_1&plkey=ecd5a156062767da86db25ae3cdb9189c6a036f5:249240073
Good luck finding a good one! :)
Martha Gadberry
/ February 28, 2017I hope to get people interested in making these for Cancer patients.
woodlandrealm10
/ March 1, 2017Great idea! You can print as many copies of it as you need to, no worries. Also, if people are more comfortable with a beanie pattern they know, you can use any close fitting hat, then add the loops and pigtails :)
Gina
/ March 15, 2017Hi there I am doing this pattern but on the smallest size it states 4-7 dc then 9 where’s row 8 all others are correct please reply
wildlandpixie
/ March 24, 2017I’m not sure, it’s been a few years since I made these hats. If my pattern is not working, you can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Sharon
/ April 9, 2017I don’t get how to make more than one row of the loops.. Help!! lol
wildlandpixie
/ April 10, 2017There are many crochet videos on YouTube to learn the loop stitch. Happy Crocheting ♥
Sharon
/ April 10, 2017I know how to make one row, I need to know how to make a second or third row, thanks!
wildlandpixie
/ August 14, 2017Stack the rest of the rows on top of row one, perhaps try looking on YouTube for videos about “crocheting in the round”.
Patricia Dick
/ August 12, 2017How would I change the pattern for a 4 year old?
wildlandpixie
/ August 14, 2017All my sizes of hats are here at this link:
Valerie
/ September 7, 2017My DIL found this and asked me if I could do it for my baby granddaughter for Christmas. Cannot wait to try it. I’ve also passed this link onto others on Facebook. Thank you for sharing it. It’s so good of you.
Mandi Howard
/ October 8, 2017Can’t seem to get the size right dunno what i’m doing wrong but it’s way to small :(
wildlandpixie
/ October 9, 2017This that might be wrong, you hook size, the yarn size (should be worsted weight), or you are crocheting too tight. I crochet rather loose. You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Susan
/ October 13, 2017Can you possibly tell me how I could make this hat for an adult? My sister is starting chemo in a couple of weeks and she REALLY wants a Cabbage Patch Hat with pigtails! Thank you!!!!!
wildlandpixie
/ October 13, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Elaine Morgan
/ October 25, 2017Not really clear on how the ponytails attach. Would love to see it but all I have found are completed items, not showing how to attach them.
wildlandpixie
/ October 25, 2017The pony tails are simply tied on, using a square knot. The pony tails are lots of strands of yarn, folded in half then tied together once or twice. At the top of the fold you can tie one piece of string, and use that string to tie the whole pony tail to the hat. Then you use ribbon to hide the knot where you tied it on. I found this image on google for a visual: https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pc8nQ1TGL8U/UjjaxFk86eI/AAAAAAAAGUc/u1JDz84EpiE/s1600/Cabbagepatch3.jpg …hope that helps! :)
Diana
/ November 17, 2017I like to have stitch count, helps to make sure I didn’t miss something in a row as I work it.
wildlandpixie
/ November 17, 2017Can anyone help her with a stitch count of the pattern?