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Sorting Hat Pattern

Sorting 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 Sorting Hat Pattern

This pattern creates a classic, characterful Sorting Hat with a grumpy expression and floppy brim. You will work in unjoined spirals and use texture shaping to form the hat's distinctive folds. The pattern includes optional finishing tips for a stiffer brim and internal support to shape the top.

Sorting Hat Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for costume accessories, displays, or whimsical gifts, this hat is worked in brown worsted-style yarn. It features clear round-by-round instructions plus finishing guidance for felt lining and shaping.

Why You'll Love This Sorting Hat Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the Sorting Hat's character with simple crochet shaping and clever finishing touches. I enjoy how the texture and stitch placement create the hat's personality without complicated shaping. Making the brim stiffer with felt gives such a professional finish, and I always enjoy seeing the hat take shape as the rounds grow. This pattern is satisfying to complete over a weekend and makes a delightful handmade gift.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn weight and hook size to make different proportions of the hat; bulky yarn creates a chunkier, more dramatic hat while fingering weight makes a dainty version.

I often alter the color from brown to grey or black for a different look, or add variegated yarn for unexpected texture and shading across rounds.

For a firmer brim, I glue or stitch multiple layers of felt together before attaching them to the inside; this gives a very crisp edge that holds its shape on display.

If I want a floppy, well-worn look, I skip the felt and use lighter yarn with no stuffing so the hat slumps more naturally.

I sometimes add embroidery details or a few tiny buttons on the brim for character, or sew in a ribbon inside the base to adjust the fit for different head sizes.

To make a child-sized hat, I decrease the number of increase rounds and check fit frequently, working fewer repeats where the pattern suggests continuing increases by 3 sts per round.

I like to add a small loop at the top of the hat for hanging on a wall or costume hook, which is handy for storage and display.

Try adding wire inside the brim edge to create a shaped brim that you can pose and pin into place for theatrical looks.

I also enjoy making mini keychain versions by substituting thinner yarn and stopping earlier in the round progression to create a tiny Sorting Hat charm.

Lastly, I recommend experimenting with a felt lining color or pattern under the brim for a fun contrast when the hat moves during wear.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the locking stitch marker can cause you to lose track of rounds and miscount increases; place a marker and move it to the loop on your hook at the end of every round. ✗ Not working in unjoined spirals when directed will create visible seams and misaligned stitch placement; follow the instruction to work in spirals and avoid slip stitching between rounds. ✗ Failing to check stitch counts after increase rounds leads to incorrect shaping and a misshapen hat; count stitches at the end of each round and correct errors before proceeding. ✗ Overstuffing or under-supporting the top of the hat will ruin the intended flop and shape; add polyester fiberfill sparingly under the top if floppy and test fit while adjusting the felt circle placement. ✗ Ignoring the front loop only (FLO) instruction for round 31 will change the brim texture and fit; be sure to work in the specified loops to get the correct edge detail.

Sorting Hat Pattern

Make your own whimsical Sorting Hat with this detailed crochet pattern. This pattern guides you through shaping, textured details, and finishing touches like a felt-lined brim. Perfect for fans and crafters who enjoy playful wearable projects. Follow the clear rounds and finishing steps to create a charming, grumpy-looking Sorting Hat for display or costume use.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Sorting Hat Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Brown yarn (chenille or double stranded worsted)
  • 02
    Brown felt (optional, for stiffer brim and internal support)
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill (optional, for top support)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size N crochet hook
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Needle and thread (optional, for stitching felt in place)

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— Hat :

Info :

Adjustable ring - Make a ring, insert hook into front of ring and pull up loop through to front of ring, chain one stitch, sc into ring as directed in pattern, pull tail gently to close ring

Infos :

Numbers in () indicate number of stitches at the end of that round. Pattern is worked in unjoined spirals. Use a locking stitch marker to keep track of rounds. At the end of each round, move marker to loop on your hook.

Round 1 :

Starting at top of hat with N hook, make an adjustable ring, ch 1, sc 3 into ring. Pull closed (3 sts)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc into each st (6 sts)

Round 3-5 :

Sc in each st.

Round 6 :

2 Sc in next st, sc in each st around (7 sts)

Round 7 :

Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts (8 sts)

Round 8 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts), rep from * around (10 sts)

Round 9 :

*(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts), rep from * around (12 sts)

Round 10 :

*(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (18 sts)

Round 11-12 :

Sc in each st.

Round 13 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts), rep from * around (20 sts)

Round 14 :

Sc in each st.

Round 15 :

*(Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts), rep from * around (22 sts)

Round 16 :

Sc in each st.

Round 17 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts), rep from * around (24 sts)

Round 18 :

Sc in next 8 sts, 2 trc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, 2 trc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts (32 sts)

Round 19 :

Sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog 4 times, sc in next 4 sts (24 sts)

Round 20 :

*(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts), rep from * around (27 sts)

Round 21 :

*(Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (30 sts)

Round 22 :

Sc in each st.

Round 23 :

Sc in next 14 sts, 2 hdc in next 10 sts, sc in next 6 sts (40 sts)

Round 24 :

Sc in next 14 sts, hdc in next 20 sts, sc in next 6 sts (40 sts)

Round 25 :

Sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog 10 times, sc in next 6 sts (30 sts)

Round 26 :

*(Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (33 sts)

Round 27 :

*(Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts), rep from * around (36 sts)

Round 28 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts), rep from * around (39 sts)

Round 29 :

*(Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (42 sts)

Round 30 :

Sc in each st.

Info :

* To make a larger hat, continue increasing by 3 sts per round until the hat reaches the size you want. Continue on as instructed below, adjusting stitch counts for each row.

Round 31 :

Working in FLO of each st, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts), rep from * around (48)

Round 32 :

Working in both loops of each st, *(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts), rep from * around (54 sts)

Round 33 :

*(Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (60 sts)

Round 34 :

*(2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts), rep from * around (66 sts)

Round 35 :

*(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts), rep from * around (72 sts)

Round 36 :

*(Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st), rep from * around (78 sts)

Round 37 :

*(2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts), rep from * around (84 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Thread a yarn needle with a long strand of the brown yarn you are using. Knot the end. Push the mouth made in Rnds 23-25 to the inside. Weave the yarn from the bottom of the hat, up through the mouth, securing it to the inside. Stitch both sides of the mouth the same way so that it stays to the inside of the hat, then come up between the eyes created in Rnds 18-19, and back down towards the mouth, pulling tightly so that it makes the center of the eyes tilt downward slightly for the Sorting Hat's grumpy expression. Pull the yarn tightly and knot to the inside of the hat, and weave in end.

Info :

For a stiffer brim, overlap rounded strips of brown felt over the inside of the brim and pin into place. Trim edges to line up with the crocheted edge of the brim. Use brown thread to stitch the felt into place on the edge and inner edge of the brim.

Info :

If your hat is too floppy on top, insert polyester fiberfill. Cut a circle of felt to fit inside just underneath the eyes of the hat. Stitch into place with brown thread. Make sure not to put the felt circle too low or the hat won't fit onto a head.

Assembly Instructions

  • Thread a yarn needle with a long strand of the brown yarn and knot the end before beginning finishing stitches to secure the mouth and eye shaping internally.
  • Push the mouth created in Rnds 23-25 to the inside, then weave yarn from the bottom of the hat up through the mouth and secure it to the inside to create the recessed mouth shape.
  • Stitch both sides of the mouth to the inside of the hat and bring the yarn up between the eyes formed in Rnds 18-19 to tilt the eyes downward; knot and hide the end inside the hat.
  • For a stiffer brim, pin rounded strips of brown felt to the inside brim, trim the felt to match the crocheted edge, and stitch the felt to both the outer and inner edges of the brim with brown thread.
  • If the top is too floppy, insert polyester fiberfill and cut a circle of felt to fit inside just beneath the eyes; stitch the felt circle into place but ensure it is not positioned so low that the hat will not fit on a head.

Important Notes

  • 💡Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of stitches at the end of each round; count often to ensure correct shaping.
  • 💡This pattern is worked in unjoined spirals; do not join with slip stitches between rounds to avoid visible seams.
  • 💡Use a locking stitch marker to mark the start of rounds and move it to the loop on your hook at the end of each round to keep track accurately.
  • 💡When adding felt to the brim, trim carefully and stitch securely to prevent shifting and maintain a neat edge.

Create a magical Sorting Hat that adds character to any costume or display! 🎩 This pattern combines simple increases and textured rounds to build the hat's personality with ease. Follow the finishing tips for a crisp brim and grumpy expression, and enjoy gifting a handmade bit of wizarding charm. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished hat size depends on where you stop increasing; following the pattern to round 37 yields a brimmed hat suitable for adult head sizes with an approximate circumference matching the stitch counts provided.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and drape will change; use a larger hook and bulkier yarn for a chunkier hat or thinner yarn with a smaller hook for a smaller, more detailed version.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses increases, working in unjoined spirals, front loop only (FLO) work, and basic shaping techniques; familiarity with these will help you follow the pattern smoothly.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on finishing details like the felt brim and internal shaping.