Pokemon Pikachu Inspired Hat Free Crochet Pattern
This is a picture of the hat I modeled my hat after. This particular hat was purchased by my daughter for an Anime convention.
He’s a pretty cute little guy, huh? Well, now he can be yours! FREE. This pattern will take you step by step through the process of making a hat that will be the envy of all pokemon lovers, across the land =)
(PLEASE NOTE: This online pattern has multiple pages. You will have to click on each one below to get to the next portion of the pattern. There have been several people telling me they can’t find all of the pattern, this is why. If you want to download a pdf version, you will need to go to our YarnWars Facebook group, join, and then you will be able to download it from the “Files” tab just below the timeline photo. THANKS!)
Terms of Use
Let me first be clear, the beanie portion of this tutorial is one I have been using since I started making hats. It is a very basic beanie pattern that I have seen many others use in their patterns, so I will not claim the beanie as my own. The rest of this pattern was created by me.
If you enjoyed making this and wish to share it with others, please give me credit for this pattern by pointing people to the official pdf file that can be found by visiting us at YarnWars on Facebook.
Hi!, my name is Colleen – I offer several video tutorials on YouTube under the username Crochaysie, so if there are any areas you may be struggling in throughout this pattern, you can follow the link to the video tutorial within the pattern.
Thank you for your interest in my pattern!
Onward!
Supplies Needed:
- I hook 5.5mm & I Tunisian hook for the ear flaps
- Yarn (I used Redheart Super Saver for all but the black yarn. Black yarn I used Caron) Colors: Yellow, Red White & black
- Blunt needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker
- Tape measurer
Stitches & Techniques used w/ Video Tutorials:
- Ch – chain
- Mc – magic Circle or Loop (video available)
- Sc – single crochet (video available)
- Hdc – half double crochet (video available)
- Dc – double crochet (video available)
- Sl – slip stitch
- Inc – increase (work 2 stitches into 1 space)
- Tunisian Stitch – (video available)
- FO – finish off
This hat pattern was made for a 22-23” circumference. There are many hat charts available online, I am including one below that I found that gives you a pretty good idea on sizing, but a simple way to determine your sizing, with your tape measurer, measure around the circumference of the head and divide it by 3.14. (See my measurement pic below). You will create your increases per row, until you reach that determined size. Once you have reached the size you need, you will stop increasing stitches in each row, and then you will start growing your hat toward the ears.
Use the sizing chart below to find your correct measurement & then using the formula above, make those adjustments within the pattern to suit your needs.
I have noted w/in the pattern, areas where you will continue increasing for a larger hat, or taking away rows for smaller hats.
Hopefully this all makes sense =)
Hi wondering if it is UK or US terms please,? Elaine
I’m sorry for my delayed response Elaine. US terms for my projects =)
Are the inc stitches in each row for the beanie a sc or a hdc?
Hi M! The increases are dc.
The downloadable/printable pdf written pattern for this is located in the YarnWars Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars
Please come up with a knitted pattern for the pikachu hat
Hello, I’m so sorry, I do knit, but unfortunately at this time, I only design crochet patterns =(
I would love to create this pattern but it keeps telling me that there is a problem with the page. Can you please send me a pdf. Thank you
Hi Peg, I am sorry you are experiencing difficulties with the website. Unfortunately, when there is a lot of traffic on the site, it can cause time outs and delays. It usually only lasts a few minutes, just a suggestion, all of the Yarn Wars patterns can also be found in pdf format in the group’s Files tab located at http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars. If you continue to experience issues, you can also access the patterns at that location. Thanks so much Peg! Have a wonderful evening!
Your instructions are perfectly clear for someone who already know how to crochet. You don’t need to change a thing, especially since it is free!
Lea Ann, than you for your sweet comment ♥ You made my day ♥
I can’t find the pattern on the Facebook page. Would you please email it to me?
Hi Lola! All of the pdf format of YarnWars patterns can be found in our Facebook group in the group’s Files tab: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars Thanks!
Hi! I would love this pattern, but I am not on Facebook. Could you email it to me please? Thanks!
Could I get a pdf copy of this as well?
Sent =) Anyone else seeing this, the pdf for this pattern can be found in the YarnWars Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars in the group’s Files tab.
Happy New Year!
Hi could you email me the pattern please? 🙂 Lmangrove60@yahoo.com
Sent =)
Hi, could you email me the pattern? Thanks so much! Chris.is.awesome80@gmail.com
Hi Chris, please check your email =) Have a great day!
Hi i also want this pattern to my Mail. ellenaolsen@hotmail.com
Can pay you for this.
Ellen
Sent =) For anyone else looking for a pdf of this pattern, please visit YarnWars on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars . Join the group if you aren’t already a member, click on the Files link and you will find all of the YarnWars pdf patterns =)
Thanks!
can you please email me this pattern for the pikachu hat, I’ve been looking forever for one.
Sent =)
Hi. I seem to only be able to get the pattern for the basic hat and ear flaps. Could you possibly email me the pattern? My email is moragrkam@gmail.com. thank you
Hello! All of YarnWars patterns are available via the Facebook group in the Files tab just below the timeline photo at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars
Thank you for your interest in my pattern!
Hi! Thanks for this amazing pattern.
I am wondering can people sell the finished product from this pattern?
Thanks!
Hello! You are welcome to do whatever you wish with your finished workup =) My terms just ask that if someone asks where they can get the pattern, that you refer them to YarnWars =) Thanks!
Would you email me the pdf pattern my email is lynnhisglory@hotmail.com. thank you.
Sent =) Thanks!
Am I missing some directions for eye..to be larger and for red cheecks? Very confusing to make it larger. It umbrellz-ed out. Was too wide for a larger head. I love the pictures…I have an older teen that needs it for “visits”. Kids. Love anything Pokemon.
Hi Lorraine! I’m sorry this isn’t working out well for you. Did you follow the sizing chart for the crown to make it the size needed? That is a basic hat pattern and if the measurements are correct it could possibly be a tension difference. I know I haven’t included tension for the project.. I tend to stitch a bit tighter. It may work better for you to drop a hook size. In the pattern, just before the eyes, I explain the cheeks and eyes are made the same, just different colors. So you just want to follow the cheek pattern for the eyes If you are still struggling… feel free to contact me via email, yarnwars@gmail.com , I’ll do my best to walk you through these areas more.
I am not able to find the pattern on your FB page and am confused as well. Can you pls send me the updated pattern?
Hi Nora! The Facebook group contains all of the pdf files that you can download and print for my patterns. You can reach the group by clicking on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars
Have a great night! ????
Thank you for sharing your pattern! My son is over the moon excited to have one.
Awwww… so happy to hear Angela! Thanks so much for your kind feedback =)
I am a teacher and have a student that would like to make this hat. We are not allowed to access Facebook at school. Could you please email me the pdf of the pattern to zareiff@childrensguild.org
Thanks!
Absolutely! As soon as I get on my computer today, within the next couple of hours, I will send it off for you. Thanks! ~Colleen
About how long will this hat take to make?
It really depends on the crocheter. This is an older pattern of mine, I’m not sure how long it took me hour wise, but definitely something I did within a day if that helps =) The hat itself is very quick to work up. The pattern all around is a very simple. =)
My son is so excited for me to try to make this hat. Can you please send the pattern to my email?
Thank you. can’t wait to get started.
Hi Tracey! I will go ahead and send you the pattern but for all others seeing this and for future requests for a printable pdf of this pattern, it is available for download in our group Files tab at http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars This is going to be the quickest way for you to get the pdf copy, I unfortunately am not always in the site, I will be more often shortly, but until then, you can follow and work the pattern directly off of the YarnWars website, or again, by going to the Facebook group and downloading it.
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful day!
This pattern looks great – while the hat is lying down. Once it is actually on a head, the “ears” will just flop over, no? Seems you would need to suggest something for helping them stand up, such as thin cardboard you would slide into the finished piece? Not sure what else could work for this, so other ideas would be great. Just an observation…thanks.
Hello! Thanks for your feedback. The ears on this hat were not intended to stand up. The hat was modeled after a store bought hat my daughter got for an anime convention. Floppy ears. If you stuff the ears firmly, possibly also reducing the length, you could probably get them to stand, but again, the ears on this particular pattern were intended to be floppy. =)
Will you send me the pattern by email btw do you have Pinterest? If so follow me and I’m missAwesomeMeow so I will look forward to seeing more of your patterns
Sent =) Have a great day!
Thank you so much for this amazing pattern, I have been making them and selling them to raise money for cancer research, so much fun.
What a wonderful thing you are doing Christine! Thank you so much for your interest in this pattern ❤
Can you email the pattern to wigal33@hotmail.com also?
Done Lori! =)
when making the ears, the black tops start to look like mushrooms once i start with yellow, what would you recommend changing to correct that? I’m using red heart, and i’ve tried going down a hook side and im still getting a weird mushroom looking thing instead of an ear. Thank you!
I’ve got it figured out now, thanks anyway, and thank you for the pattern.
I’m so sorry just seeing this Sarah! I’m so glad you got it figured out. I am having some email issues in getting my alerts to messages. My apologies. Thanks so much for your interest in my pattern =)
Do you have a pattern for any other pokemon?
I’m sorry Nanette, I do not =(
Hi, when making the ears, do you lightly stuff them to many them stand up? Could I get the pattern emailed please? . Thank you
You absolutely can, I left mine floppy =) Sure, I’ll email it to you!
Good day could you please email me the pattern for the yellow Pokeman pikachu hat. I just can’t find the directions and my patience is running thin.. Thanks j thompson
Sure Jayne, but you are on the page of the pattern. Are you not seeing the pattern? There are multiple pages, you have to click on the next page at the bottom where the pattern on each page ends.
It reads to make 2 black eyes, but gives no directions on how to make them. Am I missing something?
Hi Laura, have you gone on to the next pages? There should be a page with the eye directions.
Hi could you please email me the PDF for the Pikachu hat pattern. I want to make one of my first grandbaby who is on the way. Thank you
Sherri, I probably am late for this, let me first let you know that all of the pdf patterns of mine/YarnWars are located on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars, and I know that I am quite late with my reply here, but I’m going to go ahead and mail it off to you now as well.
Have a wonderful evening!
I really like this hat. The pattern is easy to follow. I do have one question though. When you do the ear pieces, did you finsh making them and sew them on the hat or did you attach the yarn somewhere on the hat first and then do the ear pieces?
Thank you!
Another late reply from me… I’m so sorry… I just leave a longer tail at the start of the ears Cindy then use that to attach to the piece.
Please let me know if you have any other questions =) Thank you for your interest in my pattern!
You know what though Cindy, now that I think of it, if you look at my Grinch pattern, you will see where I start the arms right into the body… that would DEFinitely be a GREAT solution! Nice thought on that!!
I really liked how this cute hat turned out. Thank you for your easy to follow pattern.
Awesome Stacy! Thank you for your feedback! =)
I’m not on Facebook either: (
Hi Mary! My apologies for the late reply, I just emailed you the pdf for the Pikachu pattern as you requested =) Have a wonderful evening and thank you for your interest in my pattern! ~Colleen
I really am confused by this pattern. I’ve not been doing crochet for long but I’m yet to find a pattern as difficult as this one. Please could you clarify row one of the hat, as it says magic circle then chain 3 and then 11 stiches in loop, normally it would be 11 stitches in the magic circle so where does the chain 3 come in to it? So confused I’d really appreciate your help as I would love to give this pattern a go.
Hi Katherine! I am so sorry, I’m just seeing your comment & question… I’m also very sorry you are struggling with this. The magic loop is the same as the circle. The Pikachu hat was one of my earlier patterns, so I probably should go in and make a few edits in my wording. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions.
One very quick way is on our Facebook group page, you are welcome to private message me there as well: http://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnwars Thank you for your interest in my pattern! ~Colleen
The chain 3 counts as one dc and then you do 11 dc into the magic circle. You’ll end up with 12.
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