Longstocking Fan Hat

Longstocking Fan Hat with Pom Pom by Bonnie Bay Crochet

What is Being Made

The Longstocking Fan Hat with Pom Pom is a crocheted hat designed to showcase team colors or personal color preferences. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished hat measuring 36 inches long including the pom pom and 20 inches around at the brim with ease included. The design features a decorative pom pom topper and incorporates striped colorwork throughout the construction.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created entirely through crochet, worked in the round from the bottom up. The pattern teaches fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners, including how to work increases to shape the hat crown and how to execute post ribbing for textural detail. The striped colorwork is achieved through strategic color changes during the joining process at the end of each round. The pattern includes complete video tutorials available for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters, making it accessible to all skill levels.

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc) as the primary stitch throughout the hat body
• Chain stitches (ch) for foundational and transitional elements
• Slip stitch (sl st) for joining rounds and color changes
• Post ribbing technique for textural variation

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for 1 skein of each color in worsted weight yarn, requiring approximately 200 yards of each color. The hat shown in the pattern uses Red Heart Supersaver, which is 100% acrylic yarn available in 364 yards per skein (333 meters, 7 ounces or 198 grams). Aran weight yarn is suitable for this project.

Hooks and Notions: A size J/10 (6.00 mm) crochet hook or the size needed to meet gauge is required. Additional notions include a yarn needle for hiding loose strands, a pom pom maker measuring 3 3/8 inches or 85 millimeters, and sharp scissors for finishing.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 11 stitches and 7 rows measuring 4 inches in double crochet. Meeting this gauge ensures the finished hat dimensions of 20 inches around the brim are accurate. The skill level is rated as Easy, making this an ideal project for beginners learning fundamental crochet increases and color work techniques.