Introducing the perfect boho bobble beanie for your kiddos. This bobbled Christmas tree hat is such a fun way to ring in the season and spread holiday cheer. The crochet pattern for youth size is included for free, right here on the Made with a Twist blog!
We got about 12 inches of snow in late October and the Christmas spirit seems to have blown in with those flakes and I’ve been having fun planning for our first Christmas on the homestead. Granted, we’ll be celebrating in a barn and not a home, but we’re enjoying over step of the process of building our new home.
Anyway, once the snow began to fly, I thought, “It’s time for holiday patterns!” and I knew I wanted to create something special for my grandson as he’ll be turning 3 and this might be the first Christmas he remembers.
And, knowing how much he loves my handmade hats, I thought a hat would be the perfect gift for him. So, I created the Oh, Bobble Tree Christmas Beanie just for him…and just for you!
If you enjoyed last year’s Oh, Bobble Tree decor pattern, you’re going to love this wearable interpretation!
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Oh, Bobble Tree Beanie
The pattern shared, below, is for the Youth (ages 5-12) size. Additional sizes, including infant, toddler, child, youth, teen/women, and men’s, are available in the premium pattern.
The free pattern for this item is shared, below. However, I know many of you like to print your patterns or save them, digitally, for later use. So, I’ve created a beautifully formatted, large print, ad-free PDF of this pattern for you to use at your convenience. You can purchase and download the pattern for less than a cup of coffee from either of the button links, below.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Materials
- Red Heart Super Saver, worsted weight #4 yarn (100% acrylic; 364 yds/333 m per 7 oz/198 g skein)
- 1 skein Paddy Green
- 9.00 mm (M/N) Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Latch hook or sewing needle
- embellishments, as desired
- Printable PDF Pattern for the Oh, Bobble Tree Beanie
Gauge
Should measure approx. 2.75″ in diameter and 3.75″ tall after 7 rounds.
Size
Youth (ages 5-12): 19.5-20″ head circumference
Stitch Abbreviations
beg – Beginning
BS – Bobble stitch
CH – Chain
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half-double Crochet
HDC2TOG – Half-double Crochet decrease
RND – round
SC – Single Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
YO – Yarn Over
Special Stitches
Bobble Stitch (BS): A set of 3 unfinished dcs, worked into the same st, and finished all together to form one st.
To make a BS:
YO, insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops (two loops remain on hook),
YO, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops (three loops remain on hook),
YO, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops (four loops remain on hook),
YO, pull through all four loops on the hook.
Note: normally, a bobble stitch will be popped toward the back. Since this piece is worked in the round, our bobble will be popped to the front. (I know it’s unorthodox, but it works!)
Pattern Notes
- Skill Level: Intermediate, US Terminology
- Beginning CH-1 of a round does not count as a stitch.
- To make your bobbles really pop, be sure to work the subsequent SC tightly.
- Stitch counts are shown at the end of each row, in parentheses.
- This pattern is worked with three stands of yarn held together. The easiest way to do this is by using 3 skeins of yarn. For infant – youth sizes, you can use 1 skein and separate it into 3 balls of 120 yards each.
- Work the pattern through for Men’s size. Follow notes in pattern for finishing smaller sizes.
- Join each round with a SLST to beg st of RND.
How to Make This Bobble Christmas Tree Beanie
Create three balls of yarn, 120 yards each.
Holding three strands together work RND 1 into a magic circle or a closed loop made of 4 CH sts.
RND 1: CH 1, SC 4. Join with SLST to beg SC. (4 sts)
RND 2: CH 1, 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1 and each st around. Join with SLST to beg SC. (8 sts)
RND 3 (Bobble Round): CH 1, BS in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next st, BS in next st. Repeat from * until 1 st remains. SC in last st. Join with SLST to beg BS. (4 BS, 4 SC)
RND 4: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next st, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 1 st remains. SC in last st. Join with SLST to beg SC. (12 sts)
RND 5: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 2 sts remain. SC in last 2 sts. Join with SLST to beg SC. (16 sts)
RND 6: Repeat RND 3. (8 BS, 8 SC)
RND 7: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 3 sts remain. SC in last 3 sts. Join with SLST to beg SC. (20 sts)
RND 8: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 4 sts remain. SC in last 4 sts. Join with SLST to beg SC. (24 sts)
RND 9: Repeat RND 3 (12 BS, 12 SC)
RND 10: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 5 sts remain. SC in last 5 sts. Join with SLST to beg SC. (28 sts)
RND 11: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 6 sts remain. SC in last 6 sts. Join with SLST to beg SC. (32 sts)
RND 12: Repeat RND 3. (16 BS, 16 SC)
RND 13: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 7 sts remain. SC in last 7 sts. Join with SLST to beg SC. (36 sts)
RND 14: CH 1, work 2 SC in same st as beg CH-1, *SC in next 8 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * until 8 sts remain. SC in last 8 sts. Join with SLST to beg SC. (40 sts)
RND 15: Repeat RND 3. (20 BS, 20 SC)
RND 16: CH 1, SC in same st as beg CH-1 and each st around. Join with SLST to beg SC. (40 sts)
RND 17: Repeat RND 16. (40 sts)
RND 18: Repeat RND 3. (20 BS, 20 SC)
RND 19: (working in the back loop only) CH1, SC in same st as beg CH-1 and each st around. Join with SLST to beg SC. (40 sts)
RNDs 20 – 22: Repeat RND 19. (40 sts)
Finish off. Tuck ends.
Embellishment Ideas
Some ways you might embellish your design are to
- sew beads on the hat to simulate tree lights and ornaments,
- add battery powered lights to make your hat a spectacular conversation starter,
- add a star to the top of your tree,
- add a faux fur or glittery pom pom to the top of your tree,
- add a battery powered candle to the inside of the hat when you’re not wearing it, to make a fun multipurpose hat/home decor item!
Purchase the Premium Oh, Bobble Tree Beanie Crochet Pattern
Suggested Pricing: a Guide for Crochet Sellers
Permission is given (even encouraged) to sell your handmade products created from this original Made with a Twist pattern. I only ask that you give credit to Pam Grice from Made with a Twist as the designer, when possible, and link back to www.madewithatwist.com and/or @madewithatwist (on social media) when selling and sharing images online.
Suggested Retail Price
If you’re a seller, I know that figuring out pricing can be tough. Below, find a chart with suggested pricing. Feel free to use these as a guide to your own pricing.
*Note
- Marketing to bargain shoppers is not recommended as it isn’t usually profitable.
- Increase value for boutique buyers with luxury yarns, packaging, and/or embellishments for boutique shoppers.
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©2020 Montgomery Grice Enterprises, Inc | Made with a Twist | Pamela Grice This pattern and its associated images are copyright protected. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own.
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