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Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern

Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Snug Essential

Everyday comfort with practical charm, designed for both functionality and style through changing seasons.

About This Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern

This pattern creates a reversible octopus-inspired hat with a ruffled brim and embroidered facial expressions. Youll make two hat bases in contrasting colours and join them to form a reversible brim. The design uses basic double crochet shaping and a front-loop ruffle for the octopus skirt effect. The only sewing required is for the embroidered face details.

Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The hat is adult-sized and worked from the top down in separate row rounds for easy shaping. Suitable for makers comfortable with basic crochet and intermediate embroidery for the facial features.

Why You'll Love This Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple crochet shaping with playful personality, letting you create two looks in one hat. I adore how quick the rounds grow and how satisfying it is to see the ruffled brim form when you work in the front loop. I also love that the reversible construction reduces sewing — you only embroider the face — which makes finishing fast and tidy. Making different colour combinations and switching between happy and grumpy faces always makes me smile and keeps me experimenting.

Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern step 1 - construction progress Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this hat by changing the colour combos; try high-contrast pairs for bold mood swings.

I sometimes use a softer pastel and a bright trim to create a subtler reversible look that still reads differently on each side.

I often change the brim accent colour to metallic or neon for a pop of fun at the edge.

I change the facial expression by rotating the pupils and adjusting the mouth embroidery to make dozens of personalities.

I also experiment with yarn weights — using a bulkier yarn and larger hook creates a chunkier, warmer version of this hat.

I sometimes add a small pompom on top on one side only for a quirky asymmetric detail.

I recommend trying variegated yarn for one hat base and a solid for the other to show off different textures when reversed.

I occasionally embroider eyelashes or blushing cheeks to give each mood a unique character and expression.

I like to add a tiny bit of slip-stitch trim instead of HDC for a flatter reversible join if I want a sleeker edge.

I encourage you to mix yarn brands and textures thoughtfully; a cotton blend will drape differently than acrylic, so test placement before finishing.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a stitch marker when joining brims can misalign faces; place a stitch marker to match brim edges and align face details before joining. ✗ Skipping the front loop row for the ruffle will flatten the brim effect; be sure to work row 14 in FLO to create the ruffle base for the brim. ✗ Starting each row incorrectly by not chaining 2 will change your stitch counts; remember each row starts with ch2 which counts as the first dc. ✗ Embroidering eyes after joining hats can be tricky and misaligned; complete and position face details before joining the two hat bases together.

Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern

Make a playful reversible octopus hat that flips between happy and grumpy moods. This adult-sized crochet hat is worked top-down in two contrasting colours and joined to create a reversible brim. Youll love the cute embroidered face options and the quick, satisfying construction that uses simple stitches and minimal sewing.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    8 ply / worsted weight yarn (Australian Marvel 8ply acrylic) - main colours for hats
  • 02
    Colour A: Contrasting colour 1 (approx 100-150g depending on size)
  • 03
    Colour B: Contrasting colour 2 (approx 100-150g depending on size)
  • 04
    Colour C: Third matching colour for brim edge (small amount, 20-30g)
  • 05
    Black yarn for face embroidery (small amount)
  • 06
    White yarn for eye highlights (small amount)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4mm
  • 02
    Darning needle / tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Yarn needle for embroidery detail
  • 06
    Pins for positioning (optional)

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— Hat Base :

Info :

Make x2 in contrasting colours. Sl st into end of each row. Each row starts with ch2 which counts as your first dc stitch.

Round 1 :

Mc dc 12 (12)

Round 2 :

2 dc into each st (24)

Round 3 :

(2 dc into first stitch, 2 dc) x 8 (32)

Round 4 :

(2 dc into first st, 3 dc) x 8 (40)

Round 5 :

(2 dc into first st, 4 dc) x 8 (48)

Round 6 :

(2 dc into first st, 5 dc) x 8 (56)

Round 7 :

(2 dc into first st, 6 dc) x 8 (64)

Round 8 :

(2 dc into first st, 7 dc) x 8 (72)

Round 9 :

dc around (72)

Round 10-13 :

dc around (72)

Round 14 :

working in FLO, 2 x dc in each st (144)

Round 15 :

(2 dc in first st, 1 dc) x 72 (216)

Round 16 :

(2 dc in first st, 7 dc) x 27 (243)

Round 17 :

Sew in tail

— Face Details :

Info :

Make sure to do this before joining the two hat bases together.

Eyes :

mc(dc) x 12 leaving a long tail for stitching on. Contrast colour embroider pupil - double strand stitch twice. Stitch on eyes and embroider mouth - see images for placement.

Info :

Happy face = eye pupils pointing up and smiley mouth. Grumpy face = eye pupils facing down and frowny mouth.

— Joining Hats to Make Reversible :

Step 1 :

Tie the tails from the crown of each hat together with a triple knot, insides touching.

Step 2 :

Place stitch marker to join the brims of each hat making sure face details are in line.

Step 3 :

Using your third chosen colour HDC both brim edges together working through both stitches on each hat base (see photos).

Step 4 :

HDC in each st all the way around, sl st into first hdc and sew in tail.

Info :

Shape the completed hat by shoving that beauty on your head and making sure everything is in line!

Assembly Instructions

  • Tie the tails from the crowns of the two hat bases together with a triple knot, placing the hat insides together so the crowns align.
  • Place a stitch marker at the brim to align the face details, ensuring both hat brims match before joining.
  • Join the brims by working HDC through both stitches of each hat base using the third chosen colour, working evenly around.
  • Finish the joining row by slip stitching into the first HDC, then sew in tails and weave ends to secure.
  • Position and stitch the crocheted eyes onto the hat before joining, then embroider pupils and mouth as shown in the images for correct placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Hat is worked from the top down in separate rows; each row starts with ch2 which counts as the first dc stitch.
  • 💡This pattern is written in US crochet terms; use medium to tight tension for best results.
  • 💡Smaller sizes can be achieved by eliminating increase rows between rows 6-8 to reduce final circumference.
  • 💡Place stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds and to align face details when joining brims.

This reversible Octo Mood Hat is a fun, whimsical accessory that switches moods with a flip of the brim. Try bold contrasting colours or soft pastels to match your style, and enjoy making two hats in one playful design. Have fun creating happy or grumpy faces and sharing your unique combos with friends and family! 🧶😊🌀

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished adult-sized hat measures approximately an average adult head circumference when worked with 8ply/worsted yarn and a 4mm hook; adjust increases between rows 6-8 for smaller sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but the final size and drape will change; use an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn and make a gauge swatch to check fit.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate since it includes shaping, working in the front loop, and embroidery; basic knowledge of double crochet and increases is required.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, colour changes, and embroidery time.