How to Crochet a Charming Leprechaun Hat for St. Patrick's Day

Looking to add a touch of whimsy to your St. Patrick's Day ensemble? Why not try crocheting a charming Leprechaun hat! This fun project is perfect for celebrating the luck of the Irish on this special day. With its vibrant greens and classic gold accents, your handmade hat will surely be a festive hit.

Materials Needed

I used a G hook for newborn size. F for Preemie, H, I, and J for larger sizes.

Crochet Instructions for Leprechaun Hat

Leprechaun/St. Pat's Day hat -

Green yarn -

Hat Construction

Round 1: Chain 4. 10 double crochet in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2: Chain 3. 2 double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3: Chain 3. 2 double crochet in first stitch, 1 double crochet in next stitch. *2 double crochet in next stitch, 1 double crochet in next stitch* continue *..* around to beginning. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 4: Chain 3. 2 double crochet in first stitch, 1 double crochet in next 2 stitches. *2 double crochet in next stitch, 1 double crochet in next 2 stitches* continue *..* around to beginning. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 5: Chain 2. Half double crochet in each stitch around back loops only. Slip stitch to beginning.

Rounds 6 thru 10: Chain 3. Double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Change color to brown.

Rounds 11 and 12: Chain 3. Double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Change color back to green.

Round 13: Chain 3. Double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 14: Chain 2. 2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 half double crochet in next stitch. *2 half double crochet in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in next stitch* continue *..* around to beginning. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 15: Chain 3. 2 double crochet in first stitch, 1 double crochet in next 2 stitches. *2 double crochet in next stitch, 1 double crochet in next 2 stitches* continue *..* around to beginning. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 16: Chain 3. 2 double crochet in first stitch, 1 double crochet in next 3 stitches. *2 double crochet in next stitch, 1 double crochet in next 3 stitches* continue *..* around to beginning. Slip stitch to beginning. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Buckle Construction

Buckle - yellow/gold yarn

Chain 18. 1 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. 1 half double crochet in next chain. 4 half double crochet in next chain, 1 half double crochet in next 3 chains.

4 half double crochet in next chain. 1 half double crochet in next 3 chains. 4 half double crochet in next chain. 1 half double crochet in next 3 chains.

4 half double crochet in next chain. 1 half double crochet in next 2 chains. Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

Place ends together to form buckle and sew together. Sew buckle onto hat at the brown rounds.

Customization Ideas

You could make this all black for a top hat. Red and white striped for Dr. Seuss. Pastel colors for Easter.

Black and orange for Halloween. Brown for Thanksgiving.