House Stark Game of Thrones inspired hat

House Stark Game of Thrones Inspired Crochet Hat

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern from EasyPatterns by designer Nadia creates a House Stark-inspired hat featuring the iconic direwolf sigil as an appliqué. The pattern offers three size options to accommodate different head measurements: teen size (17.8 cm / 7 inches), medium adult size (20 cm / 8 inches), and large adult size (22 cm / 8.7 inches). The finished hat circumference ranges from 51 cm (20 inches) for teen sizing to 53 cm (21 inches) for adult sizing.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level crochet project uses fundamental crochet stitches to construct the hat structure. The pattern is written in American English crochet terminology. The primary stitch used is double crochet (dc), which forms the foundation of the hat's fabric. Construction begins with a specific number of double crochets as indicated in the pattern instructions, with the gauge measured at 15 double crochets over 10 cm (4 inches) horizontally and 9 rounds over 10 cm (4 inches) vertically.

A key technique employed in this pattern is working with two yarns held together to create a thicker, more substantial fabric. This involves holding two strands of yarn simultaneously while crocheting—one strand pulled from the inside of the yarn ball and the second from the outside. This doubling technique adds texture and warmth to the finished hat.

The House Stark appliqué—the direwolf sigil—is created separately using instructions provided in a supplementary file included with the pattern. Once the main hat body is complete, the appliqué is sewn onto the finished hat using a yarn needle. All yarn ends are hidden and woven in using the same yarn needle for a polished finish.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for 100 grams of yarn in Aran or DK weight. The recommended yarn is Red Heart Soft, which is composed of 55% acrylic and provides 256 yards (234 meters) per 100-gram ball. However, the pattern is flexible and accommodates any yarn of the same yardage and weight specifications.

A 4.5mm crochet hook is required for this project. Additionally, a yarn needle is needed for sewing the appliqué to the hat and weaving in all yarn ends.

Pattern Structure and Finishing

The pattern includes detailed instructions for each size option, with corresponding stitch charts provided on pages 3, 5, and 7 of the PDF for easy reference while crocheting. After completing the crochet work and attaching the appliqué, the hat undergoes a wet blocking process—the finished hat is dampened and laid flat on a horizontal surface to dry, which helps set the stitches and shape.

This intermediate-level project is suitable for crocheters with basic stitch knowledge who are ready to work with multiple yarn strands and incorporate appliqué techniques into their finished pieces.