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Once Upon a Sparkle Crochet Hat is a textured, cozy crochet beanie featuring a structured ribbed brim and a dimensional puff-stitch body worked in the round. Designed by Marly Bird, this hat balances visual impact with approachable construction, making it a rewarding project for adventurous beginners and beyond.

With multiple sizes from baby through adult, optional finishing details, and supportive video tutorials, this pattern is ideal for gift-making, winter wear, and adding texture to your crochet skill set.

Pattern Details

Craft: Crochet

Construction: Brim worked flat and seamed; body worked in joined rounds

Stitch Focus: Puff stitch clusters

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate

Sizes
Baby
Toddler / Child
Adult Small–Medium
Adult Large–Extra Large

Yarn
Worsted weight yarn in two colors

Hook
I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to meet gauge

Includes

Written instructions for all sizes

Special stitch explanations

Helpful notes and tips

Video tutorial links