Lately the only project I’ve been working on are cabbage patch doll hats, LOTS of them, this photo only shows some of the hats I’ve made over the last few weeks. I’m not sure why the hats suddenly became so popular, but it was great timing for me since I needed new shoes and didn’t have the money to buy them!
In crocheting that many hats I finished tweaking my pattern , and have one for each age now. The differences are in bold:
Cabbage Patch Doll Hat
Size 3-6 Month
Hook: Size H crochet hook
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice Soft
Round 1: ch 3, join to form loop, ch 3, 8 dc
Place a “marker yarn” in a different color to keep track of rounds.
Round 2: 2 dc each dc around. (10 sets of 2)
Round 3: *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc*, repeat from * around.
Round 4-7: 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.
Making Pigtails
For the pigtails, cut 50 strands of yarn, 15 inches long. Tie a 10 inch string in the middle of the strands with a double knot. 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.
Attaching Pigtails
Use the top loose string ends to join to the hat between rows 3 and 4. 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!
Cabbage Patch Doll Hat
Size 6-12 Month
Hook: Size H crochet hook
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice Soft
Round 1: ch 3, join to form loop, ch 3, 10 dc
Place a “marker yarn” in a different color to keep track of rounds.
Round 2: 2 dc each dc around. (11 sets of 2)
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.
Making Pigtails
Cut 50 strands of yarn, 15 inches long. Tie a 10 inch string in the middle of the strands with a double knot. 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 and half inches from the first hair tie, let ends hang to become part of the hair.
Attaching Pigtails
Use the top loose string ends to join to the hat between rows 4 and 5. 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!
Cabbage Patch Doll Hat
Size 2T
Hook: Size H crochet hook
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice Soft
Round 1: ch 3, join to form loop, ch 3, 11 dc
Place a “marker yarn” in a different color to keep track of rounds.
Round 2: 2 dc each dc around. (12 sets of 2)
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.
Making Pigtails
Cut 50 strands of yarn, 15 inches long. Tie a 10 inch string in the middle of the strands with a double knot. 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 and half inches from the first hair tie, let ends hang to become part of the hair.
Attaching Pigtails
Use the top loose string ends to join to the hat between rows 4 and 5. 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!
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Frequently Asked Questions
It seems several people have similar questions in the comments, so before commenting please review this FAQ section to see if it has your answer…
IN AN ADULT SIZE, OR ANY LARGER SIZE
You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
A HAT TO BUY
I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
THE YARN
I don’t use wool, I use ONE skein of acrylic Baby Yarn (Vanna’s Choice from joanns.), it is “Size 4” yarn, also known as Worsted Weight yarn. This chart might help: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html.
One skein of yarn is sufficient, I often have a little yarn left over. Unless I’m making a 4T, in which case I have perfectly barely enough to make one hat.
THE HOOK
It seems an H hook is also known as a 5mm.
THE LOOP STITCH
There are many crochet videos on YouTube to learn the loop stitch. Happy Crocheting ♥
A KNITTED VERSION
You 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 :)
TO SHARE THIS PATTERN
This is a free pattern I made for my friend’s daughter, and you are free to share it with whoever would love it! Also, by all means print as many copies as you need to for making hats to donate. Also, feel free to use the pattern to make hats to sell, I hope you make lots of money! Enjoy! :)
Grow Sew Happy 
Granny Squares of Love
/ January 20, 2014Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. Currently, my group is working on hats and blankets to give to first time mothers in need. This will be such a sweet added surprise!
woodlandrealm10
/ January 20, 2014I’m so glad to help! HAPPY Crocheting!! :)
nparksntx
/ October 13, 2014Thanks for the pattern my hat has turned out great so far. In a little confused as to how you attach the pigtails. Did you tie each string to the hat. Did you attach it from the inside of outside of the hat?
woodlandrealm10
/ October 13, 2014I attached the pigtails using the string that holds them together (the string in the middle that tied them together), and I attached them from the inside. hmmm… I used the crochet hook to pull the strings to through to the inside, then tied secure knots on the inside. Hope that helps! :)
Mary Ann Charron
/ March 8, 2015I make quite a few baby blankets of all patterns to go to childrens hospital in Toronto, I use many patterns but my favourite is one large granny square, Just keep repeating row after row the same pattern. This is soooo easy I don’t even have to look at what I am doing. I love it the best to do in the car when my husband & I travel.
Cathy
/ March 26, 2015What kind of wool do you use?
woodlandrealm10
/ April 1, 2015I don’t use wool, I use Vanna’s Choice Baby Yarn, I think it’s just acrylic, and i get it from joanns
Diti
/ May 31, 2015My granddaughter is taking a long time to grow hair. I made one with crocheted curls instead of pigtails…so cute!
woodlandrealm10
/ June 1, 2015That sounds adorable!!! I’m so glad the pattern worked for you :)
Hidayah
/ July 8, 2015These look adorable! My daughter wants one. How would I adjust the size for an adult?
Many thanks!
woodlandrealm10
/ July 8, 2015The only difference between the hats is how many dc (double crochet) you do in the very first round, and also how many rounds “dc in each dc around” down you go after round 5. So you might have to mess around with it a little, but if it was me I’d start with the 2T pattern, do 13 or 14 dc in round one, and add two extra rounds between 5 and 8. Hope that helps! :)
Brenda
/ August 12, 2015These hats are adorable. How many balls of yarn would I need make a 2T hat?
woodlandrealm10
/ August 13, 2015You only need one ball of yarn, happy crocheting! :)
Michelle
/ August 30, 2015I just finished making three of these for my granddaughters…all of them are one (twins from our daughter and the other from our son, born 9 days apart!) These turned out adorable. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern.
woodlandrealm10
/ August 31, 2015I’m so glad the pattern worked for you! Congrats on all your granbabies :D
V
/ October 28, 2015Hello, just found your adorable cabbage patch hat. I’m confused where it says 10 sets of 2 should it be 8 sets of 2 a total of 16 sts …thank you for sharing and setting me straight lol
woodlandrealm10
/ October 28, 2015Hmmm… that’s a good question. I wrote this pattern over two years ago, so I’m not completely sure… i think I did 10 sets though, so you may just have to play around with it to see what works best for you. The nice thing about this beanie is that it’s stretchy, so that gives you some freedom with the pattern :) Good Luck!
Faith
/ October 30, 2015Is it 50 strains per pigtail? Love the pattern. Thank you for sharing.
woodlandrealm10
/ October 30, 2015Yep! 50 PER pigtail, makes em’ nice and thick, you can do less if you think that would be too heavy for a very little baby. Glad you like the pattern! Happy Halloween!! ♥
Pam Toth
/ November 30, 2015do you know if there is an adult size version of this??
woodlandrealm10
/ November 30, 2015just increase the size at the start of the pattern. Or use any beanie pattern, do the loop stitch in the last four rows, and add the pigtails :)
Pam Toth
/ November 30, 2015Great any thoughts to the number of stitches a novice crocheter here:^)))
woodlandrealm10
/ November 30, 2015I would suggest using the beanie pattern from this website, it looks correct:
http://www.crochethooksyou.com/crochet-beanie-for-beginners-adult-sizes-pattern/
then add the loop stitch in the last few rows ;) Good luck!!
Ashley
/ September 6, 2016I’m making the 6-12 month size and it is TINY! My baby doesn’t have a big head and it looks like a yamaka on her. I would suggest adding a few more rounds. I would also like to see pictures of it on an actual child. I’m following it step for step. Am I doing something wrong?
woodlandrealm10
/ September 6, 2016I tend to crochet loose with a large size G hook (4 mm hook), so maybe loosen up your stitches. Also, I used size four yarn for this hat, anything smaller would alter the pattern. For example, I had a friend try to make this hat, she used size three yarn, and crocheted so tightly with such a small hook, the end product was about the height of my finger, perfect for a fairy! :)
woodlandrealm10
/ September 6, 2016And as requested, here is a link to a photo of the hat on a child :)
http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/woodlandrealm10/media/1382954_10153484140210657_1694294805_n_zpskqdynmnu.jpg.html
AstraKitten
/ September 16, 2016Reblogged this on rockymtnkitten.
Maureen
/ September 22, 2016Hello, and thanks for such a cute pattern! Do you slip stitch to join each row, or just continue working in the round with a stitch marker? 😊
woodlandrealm10
/ September 22, 2016I’m so glad you like the pattern :) I prefer to work in the round with a stitch marker, but the pattern would probably be fine either way. Happy Hooking! :D
Valerie oward
/ February 8, 2017About how much yarn should I buy for one hat?
woodlandrealm10
/ February 8, 2017One skein is sufficient, I often have a little yarn left over. Unless I’m making a 2T, in which case I have perfectly barely enough to make one hat. Happy Hooking ♥
Sandy
/ February 10, 2017How do I do loops in front of hat ?
woodlandrealm10
/ February 10, 2017I recommend this video for learning to do the loops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuR0OlDqH0g
scentsbypw
/ February 15, 2017Thank you so much for posting the patterns. These hats are darling.
woodlandrealm10
/ February 15, 2017Thanks!! You are so welcome! ♥
June Caldwell
/ February 17, 2017Is it possible to have a video of the pigtail hats, step by step? Thank you.
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, so I won’t have time to make a video for you, however there are many crochet videos on YouTube. Good Luck and Happy Crocheting :)
wilmamackie
/ February 18, 2017I love these hats but I don’t crochet. Do you by any chance have a knitted version. TIA kind regards Wilma
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 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 :)
anne guirguis
/ February 18, 2017Hi
I would like to buy two of these for a 2 year old girls. I’m in Australia can you tell me the price with delivery please
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
Cora Cox
/ February 19, 2017Im interested in buying one of these, how much are they?
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
Nanske Panske
/ February 20, 2017They are gorgeous !!!! can I please have the permission to translate them into Dutch
I’ll send you the translation if you like so you can put it on your blog and I relink it to my group
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 2017Of Course! This is a free pattern I made for my friend’s daughter, and you are free to share it with whoever would love it! Enjoy! :)
Nanske Panske
/ February 21, 2017thank you
Carol
/ February 20, 2017Can these be made for a 5 and 7 year old .They loved them
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Jayne Hudson
/ February 20, 2017Would it be possible for you to make me one of these please for my granddaughter.shes 7months at the moment and I love like the light coloured one..
woodlandrealm10
/ February 20, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
Jo-Ann
/ February 21, 2017Thank you so much for sharing your pattern! I so appreciate it! My grand daughter is turning 1 year old this weekend, with very little hair…..I plan on making her this hat for her party! It is so cute!!
woodlandrealm10
/ February 21, 2017I’m so glad you like it! It comes together quickly, since it’s only a simple beanie, with a couple rows of loops stitches. The most time consuming part are the pigtails, but so worth it :D
Helen
/ February 22, 2017Could I order from you?
woodlandrealm10
/ February 23, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
Karen Foster
/ February 23, 2017Please, please, please can someone tell me how many balls of wool this pattern takes (for the largest size) I need to make this for my little great niece. Thanks.
woodlandrealm10
/ February 23, 2017I don’t use wool, I use ONE skein of acrylic Baby Yarn (Vanna’s Choice from joanns.). When I’ve made the 4T in the past I barely had enough with one ball of yarn, but it should be enough.
Raquel
/ February 23, 2017I love this! My grandbaby is only 3 months old, thank you so much for posting variable size patterns ❤
woodlandrealm10
/ February 23, 2017You are very welcome!! Glad you like it :)
Elizabeth
/ February 23, 2017Do you know which adjustments would I have to make, so that the hat fits an adult woman?
Thank you in advance
woodlandrealm10
/ February 23, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Susan graham
/ February 25, 2017Love to do this hat but not certain how to do the loops, did them years ago and I remember putting yarn round finger but that’s all please can you hello jog my mind. Thank you
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017There are many crochet videos on YouTube to learn the loop stitch. Happy Crocheting ♥
Kerri-Anne
/ February 25, 2017Hello. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous pattern. I’m in Australia and am curious about the yarn I should use. We have a baby wool here that is 4ply, is that the same as you’ve used? If not could give me an idea about the type of yarn I should buy please. Just confused by the different terminology lol! Also, a size H crochet hook??? Is there a way to convert that to mms? Thank you so much :)
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017I don’t use wool, I use ONE skein of acrylic Baby Yarn (Vanna’s Choice from joanns.), it is “Size 4” yarn, also known as Worsted Weight yarn. This chart might help: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html. Also, after a quick google search it seems an H hook is 5mm. Happy Crocheting ♥
Barbara Brown
/ February 26, 2017Can U make one large enough for a 5 or 6 year old?
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Meg Roberts
/ February 26, 2017i have never done a loop stitch. Could you tell me how. I probably could google it but, decided to ask you. I would love to make one for our great granddaughter that will be born in June.
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017There are many crochet videos on YouTube to learn the loop stitch. Happy Crocheting ♥
Jackie abraham
/ February 27, 2017How much are the cabbage patch hats??
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
Geraldine Rodriguez
/ February 27, 2017I’m looking for a new born size
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet newborn beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and shorter pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Cheryl
/ February 27, 2017I no nothing about crochet but I wld love to hv one of these for my grand daughter is ther a website I can purchase one already made?
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
Dilys fentiman
/ February 27, 2017Cabbage patch how do you do loop st
woodlandrealm10
/ February 27, 2017There are many crochet videos on YouTube to learn the loop stitch. Happy Crocheting ♥
Cathy
/ February 28, 2017I’m gonna try it. Thanks.
woodlandrealm10
/ March 1, 2017I’m so glad! ♥
Jo
/ February 28, 2017I absolutely love these hats…… And so does my grandson. Lol…… X
woodlandrealm10
/ March 1, 2017I’m so glad! ♥
Reina
/ March 1, 2017I think it would be awesome if you made these for ladies going through chemo. I would have worn one of these in a heartbeat. They are adorable.
woodlandrealm10
/ March 1, 2017Great idea! You can print as many copies of it as you need to to get people interested in doing it! 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 :)
Susan
/ March 1, 2017Do you have a pattern for adults?
woodlandrealm10
/ March 2, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Gianna
/ March 2, 2017Are you taking any new orders?
woodlandrealm10
/ March 3, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)
kristy
/ March 3, 2017if, i want to make one for an 8 year old, can i double the amount of crochets?
woodlandrealm10
/ March 3, 2017You can use ANY beanie pattern, simply google “free crochet beanie hat pattern”, then add the front loops and longer pigtails. Hope that helps :)
Teresa Davis
/ March 3, 2017Do you still sell them, and if so for how much?
woodlandrealm10
/ March 3, 2017I don’t make the hats anymore since I’ve got too busy these days, however there are still 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! :)