Fun holiday-inspired hats made with my free Versatile Earflap Hat Pattern are  some of my favorite crochet projects. With a bit of yarn and a little time, you can make something that will spread holiday cheer and get tons of compliments. This week I’m sharing this cute Lucky Leprechaun Hat. To make one of your own, simply download the Versatile Earflap Hat Pattern here and follow the instructions for changing colors below.
0-3 Months
- Work rounds 1 through 7 in green
- Switch to black for rounds 8 through 10
- Switch back to green for round 11, both earflaps and both edgings
3-6 Months
- Work rounds 1 through 8 in green
- Switch to black for rounds 9 through 11
- Switch back to green for round 12, both earflaps and both edgings
6-12 Months
- Work rounds 1 through 9 in green
- Switch to black for rounds 10 through 12
- Switch back to green for round 13, both earflaps and both edgings
Toddler
- Work rounds 1 through 10 in green
- Switch to black for rounds 11 through 14
- Switch back to green for round 15, both earflaps and both edgings
Child
- Work rounds 1 through 13 in green
- Switch to black for rounds 14 through 17
- Switch back to green for round 18, both earflaps and both edgings
Teen/Adult
- Work rounds 1 through 15 in green
- Switch to black for rounds 16 through 19
- Switch back to green for round 20, both earflaps and both edgings
Belt Buckle
0-3 Months, 3-6 Months & 6-12 Months
- With yellow or gold, ch 19. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in last 3 ch. Sew the beginning and end of the buckle together and sew it to the hat.
Toddler, Child & Teen/Adult
- With yellow or gold, ch 23. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in last 4 ch. Sew the beginning and end of the buckle together and sew it to the hat.
If you like this hat and want to try more St. Patrick’s day variations, check out my Rainbow Hat, Shamrock Hat and Irish Colorblock Hat. Thanks for stopping by and have fun crocheting!
