Troll "Poppy" Hat

My husband's co-worker sent me a caricature of Poppy with a note wondering if I could make a hat for her.

Well, of course, as a crocheter, we never say no...lol.  I'm not sure what's up with that thought process that we (crocheters) automatically say yes to any challenge.

So, I spent the weekend making this hat. And, I will admit the hair was the longest process.

Troll "Poppy" Hat

Troll "Poppy" Hat Pattern

Size:  19"-21" head circumference

Materials:
--5.0mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn in light and bright pink, green, blue and black
--tapestry needle for weaving and fraying hair strands

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
St:  stitch
SC:  single crochet
HDC:  half double crochet
DC:  double crochet
TC:  triple crochet
Rep:  repeat
Sk:  skip
MR:  magic ring
FO:  fasten off

Directions:

Note:  Use a stitch marker to keep track of beginning of each new round.   

Hat:
1.  10 HDC into MR. Pull tail to tighten to form circle. (10)

2.  2 HDC into each st around. (20)

3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st.  Rep around. (30)

4.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st.  Rep around.  (40)

5.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 3 st. Rep around. (50)

6.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 4 st. Rep around. (60) *at this point make sure this is the circumference you need for your head; if so continue forward*

7-11.  1 HDC in each st around. (60) *at this point make sure this is your desired length, if so, complete last round; if not, complete more rounds until you have your desired length.*

12.  1 SC st in each st around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Weave ends. (60)

Headband:
1.  With green yarn, ch61.  HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (60)
2.  SC in each st across.  FO and leave a long tail for attaching.  (60)

Flowers (make 3):
1.  With blue yarn, I made a MR and ch4.  3 TC into MR.  Sl st into MR.  Ch4.  3 TC into MR.  Sl st into MR.  Ch4.  3 TC into MR.  Sl st into MR. Pull to tighten/close center.  FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching. 

I attached the headband after I completed maki g the hair. 

Eyes:
1.  With white yarn, 10 HDC to MR. Sl st join and Ch1. (10)

2.  2 HDC in each st around. Sl st join and Ch1. (20)

3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join and FO. Leave a tail for attaching.  (30)

With Pink yarn, rep steps 1 and 2 above. 

With black yarn, rep step 1 above. Weave white yarn into center for pupil. 

Attach the eye pieces together before attaching to the hat. 

For the brows, with black yarn, Ch11.  SC in 2nd ch and across. FO and leave a tail for attaching to top of eye. 

Ears:
You can use any free alien ear pattern to make the ears. It’s been over 3 years since I made this pattern and I honestly don’t remember how I made them. But, Pinterest is a great resource. 

Hair:

I attached lots of strands of yarn around the top of the hat.  I didn’t measure the length of the strands but remember you will need to tie hair in center for a ponytail.  You will leave a small amount of hair for the bangs. 

To achieve the look, I used a hairbrush. It took several hours of brushing for me to achieve the look I wanted. 

Happy Crocheting...

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