About This Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern
This pattern makes a reversible octopus mood hat with a wavy brim and embroidered face details. Youll crochet two hat bases in contrasting colors, then join them with a neat brim edge for a reversible finish. The design includes instructions for happy or grumpy faces and a small ruffle brim for playful movement.
Worked top-down with double crochet rows, this adult-sized hat is made using 8ply/worsted weight yarn. The pattern includes full row-by-row instructions, abbreviations, and joining guidance for a polished reversible result.
Why You'll Love This Reversible Octo Mood Hat Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple hat into a playful, reversible accessory with personality. I enjoy the way the ruffled brim creates motion and charm every time you wear it. The reversible construction means you get two looks in one, which I find incredibly satisfying to design and wear. Stitching on the little faces is my favorite part because a few embroidery stitches completely transform the hats expression.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with color combos for this hat; try pastel pairs for a soft look or bold contrasts for a statement piece.
You can make the hat smaller by removing increase rows between rows 6-8 or by using a smaller hook and lighter-weight yarn.
To make a larger, chunkier hat use bulky yarn and a larger hook and add extra increase rounds for more crown width.
I often add a decorative trim instead of the simple third-colour brim, like picot or shell stitches, for extra flair.
Try embroidering different facial expressions or adding tiny felt accessories like a bow to give each hat personality.
I sometimes use safety eyes instead of embroidered pupils for a glossier look—just be mindful of placement before joining.
For a structured brim, gently block the finished hat or add a lightweight interfacing strip during joining.
I like to experiment with texture by working the ruffle in half double crochet or shell stitches for a different wave effect.
If you want a single-sided hat instead of reversible, omit the second hat base and finish the brim edge with a neat HDC or slip-stitch border.
I also recommend trying variegated yarn for one base and a solid contrasting brim to create unique, eye-catching results every time.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not starting each row with ch2 and treating it as the first stitch; always chain 2 at the start of each row since it counts as your first dc to keep stitch counts correct.
✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining the brims can misalign the faces; place a stitch marker to align both brims so face details match before joining.
✗ Using loose tension creates a floppy, uneven brim; maintain medium to tight tension throughout the project for a neat ruffle and stable brim.
✗ Forgetting to complete face details before joining the hats results in awkward placement; finish eyes and mouth on each hat base first, then align and join the brims.
✗ Over-increasing in the crown makes the hat too large; follow the increase rows exactly and eliminate increase rows between row 6-8 for smaller sizes.
