How to Crochet Squirtle Hat for Kids
For a Pokémon fan around you, learn how to crochet a detailed Squirtle hat—perfect for cosplay or Halloween. Using step-by-step instructions, it covers the base hat, ear flaps, braided ties, and intricate facial features like eyes and a smile. The project is rich in detail yet beginner-friendly. Follow through with us for more details about this project!
Supplies Used
Yarn:
Main: Aqua or turquoise (Loops & Threads)
Eye Details: Red (Claret/Bordeaux), Black, White
Hooks:
5 mm (Size H) crochet hook
Notions:
Scissors
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Fabric glue (optional for eye placement)
Crochet Squirtle Hat tutorial
Crochet a detailed Squirtle-inspired crochet hat, perfect for Pokémon fans. Using a 5mm crochet hook and carefully selected yarn colors, Maggie guides through each step, from starting with a magic ring to crafting detailed ear flaps and Squirtle’s facial features. She shares helpful tips for managing yarn and finishes with techniques for assembling the hat.
Hat Foundation
The project starts with a magic ring and 11 double crochets. Subsequent rounds increase by adding more stitches progressively: 22, 33, 44, etc., until round 10 ends with 68 stitches. Rounds 11 to 16 are straight double crochet rounds, giving the hat its body and height.
Constructing Ear Flaps
Each ear flap is worked over 12 stitches with alternating rows of single crochet and decrease rows to create a triangular shape. Two flaps are placed symmetrically by folding the hat in half and counting stitch placements.Braided Ties
Braids are added to the ear flaps using 12 strands of yarn per side. The yarn is looped through and tied, then divided into three groups of four strands for braiding. The length is adjustable.
Crocheting Squirtle’s Eyes
Each eye consists of three sections:Red Base: Chained and filled with single crochets
Black Outer: Joined via color change and extended with half-double crochets
White Highlight: Single crochets down the black edge to add Squirtle’s distinct look
Pupil: A small circle made from a magic ring with 7 single crochets
Assembly Tips
The facial features are first glued with fabric glue to ensure placement, then sewn for permanence. A smile and nostrils are added with black yarn using embroidery techniques.
Finishing Touches
A clean border is added around the hat with single crochet stitches. Ends are secured invisibly using a needle trick to avoid knots and visible joins.
