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Sorting Hat Pattern

Sorting Hat Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Sorting Hat Pattern

This pattern creates a crocheted Sorting Hat inspired by classic wizarding lore, complete with a pointed crown and a floppy, characterful brim. The design uses increases, front-loop shaping, and a few textured stitch changes to capture the hat's personality. Optional felt and fiberfill are included in finishing instructions for a firmer brim and shaped eyes.

Sorting Hat Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Worked in unjoined spirals with a Size N hook, the pattern builds from a small magic ring to a wide brim. Detailed finishing notes explain how to create the hat's expression and support the brim.

Why You'll Love This Sorting Hat Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a piece of storytelling to life through crochet. I enjoy the shaping techniques that create the hat's unique, grumpy expression and sculpted brim. The project rewards attention to detail with a very characterful finished piece that is fun to display or wear. I also love that you can easily customize the brim stiffness and texture with felt and stuffing to get the exact look you want.

Sorting Hat Pattern step 1 - construction progress Sorting Hat Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Sorting Hat Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Sorting Hat Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with yarn choices to change the hat's look; try chenille for a plush, textured finish or double-stranded worsted for a sturdier shape.

To make a larger or smaller hat I change the number of increase rounds, continuing to add 3 sts per round until I reach the desired diameter before following the brim instructions.

I often stiffen the brim by adding felt inside and stitching it with matching thread to keep the wavy edge crisp and wearable.

For a floppy, more characterful hat I skip the felt and add subtle stuffing to the crown to give it a squashed, lived-in appearance.

I like to add embroidered details or tiny patches on the brim for a personalized Sorting Hat that looks aged and well-used.

Try lined fabric on the inside of the brim for a comfortable, finished look if you plan to wear the hat for long periods.

You can change the brim depth by working more or fewer rounds before the widening increases; adjust the counts proportionally for consistent shaping.

Want a mini keychain version? Use a much lighter yarn and smaller hook, reduce the rounds, and shorten the brim for a pocket-friendly charm.

I sometimes insert a small wire into the top seam to create a posable peak that can be bent and shaped for display.

For themed variations try different colors or add small crocheted accessories like a tiny broom or scarf to match different houses or characters.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the locking stitch marker makes round tracking difficult; use a locking marker and move it to the loop on your hook at the end of each round to stay organized. ✗ Closing the adjustable ring too tight or too loose can distort the starting rounds; pull the tail gently to close the ring but leave enough space to work the first stitches comfortably. ✗ Forgetting to work in the FLO when instructed will alter the brim texture and fit; switch to front loops only exactly where the pattern indicates to maintain shape. ✗ Overstuffing or under-stuffing the top of the hat will change its profile; add polyester fiberfill sparingly to support the crown without bulking the finished shape.

Sorting Hat Pattern

Make your own iconic Sorting Hat with this detailed crochet pattern. You will work in spirals to shape the tall, crinkled crown and a wavy brim that captures the hat's character. The pattern uses simple increases and textured stitch changes to create the signature look. Clear instructions and finishing tips make this a fun project to gift or display.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Sorting Hat Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Brown yarn (chenille or double stranded worsted)
  • 02
    Brown felt (optional, for brim stiffening and internal support)
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill (optional, for supporting the top of the crown)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size N crochet hook
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Needle and thread (optional)
  • 04
    Locking stitch marker
  • 05
    Pins for holding felt in place

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— Pattern :

Info :

Adjustable ring - Make a ring, insert hook into front of ring and pull up loop through to front of ring, chain one stitch, sc into ring as directed in pattern, pull tail gently to close ring

Infos :

Numbers in () indicate number of stitches at the end of that round. Pattern is worked in unjoined spirals. Use a locking stitch marker to keep track of rounds. At the end of each round, move marker to loop on your hook.

Round 1 :

Starting at top of hat with N hook, make an adjustable ring, ch 1, sc 3 into ring. Pull closed (3 sts)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc into each st (6 sts)

Round 3-5 :

Sc in each st.

Round 6 :

2 Sc in next st, sc in each st around (7 sts)

Round 7 :

Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts (8 sts)

Round 8 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts), rep from * around (10 sts)

Round 9 :

*(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts), rep from * around (12 sts)

Round 10 :

*(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (18 sts)

Round 11-12 :

Sc in each st.

Round 13 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts), rep from * around (20 sts)

Round 14 :

Sc in each st.

Round 15 :

*(Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts), rep from * around (22 sts)

Round 16 :

Sc in each st.

Round 17 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts), rep from * around (24 sts)

Round 18 :

Sc in next 8 sts, 2 trc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, 2 trc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts (32 sts)

Round 19 :

Sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog 4 times, sc in next 4 sts (24 sts)

Round 20 :

*(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts), rep from * around (27 sts)

Round 21 :

*(Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (30 sts)

Round 22 :

Sc in each st.

Round 23 :

Sc in next 14 sts, 2 hdc in next 10 sts, sc in next 6 sts (40 sts)

Round 24 :

Sc in next 14 sts, hdc in next 20 sts, sc in next 6 sts (40 sts)

Round 25 :

Sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog 10 times, sc in next 6 sts (30 sts)

Round 26 :

*(Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (33 sts)

Round 27 :

*(Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts), rep from * around (36 sts)

Round 28 :

*(2 Sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts), rep from * around (39 sts)

Round 29 :

*(Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (42 sts)

Round 30 :

Sc in each st.

Info :

* To make a larger hat, continue increasing by 3 sts per round until the hat reaches the size you want. Continue on as instructed below, adjusting stitch counts for each row.

Round 31 :

Working in FLO of each st, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts), rep from * around (48)

Round 32 :

Working in both loops of each st, *(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts), rep from * around (54 sts)

Round 33 :

*(Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st), rep from * around (60 sts)

Round 34 :

*(2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts), rep from * around (66 sts)

Round 35 :

*(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts), rep from * around (72 sts)

Round 36 :

*(Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st), rep from * around (78 sts)

Round 37 :

*(2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts), rep from * around (84 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Thread a yarn needle with a long strand of the brown yarn you are using and knot the end before stitching.
  • Push the mouth made in Rnds 23-25 to the inside and weave the yarn from the bottom of the hat up through the mouth to secure it to the inside.
  • Stitch both sides of the mouth so it stays to the inside of the hat, then bring the yarn up between the eyes created in Rnds 18-19 and pull tightly to create a grumpy expression.
  • For a stiffer brim, overlap rounded strips of brown felt over the inside of the brim, pin into place, trim edges to line up with the crocheted edge, and stitch felt into place with brown thread.
  • If the hat is floppy on top, insert polyester fiberfill into the crown and stitch a felt circle just underneath the eyes for internal support, ensuring the felt is not placed too low.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a locking stitch marker to keep track of rounds, moving the marker to the loop on your hook at the end of each round.
  • 💡This pattern is worked in unjoined spirals, so do not join rounds with slip stitches unless you intentionally want a seam.
  • 💡Numbers in parentheses indicate the stitch count at the end of each round; count regularly to ensure correct shaping.
  • 💡When applying felt to the brim, pin and trim carefully before stitching to make the felt edge match the crocheted brim.

This Sorting Hat Pattern captures the classic crinkled crown and expressive brim in crochet, perfect for costumes or display. Customize the brim stiffness with felt or keep it floppy for a relaxed look. Make one for a Harry Potter party or as a whimsical handmade gift. 🧙‍♂️🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished hat size will vary with yarn and tension, but following the pattern with double stranded worsted or chenille and a Size N hook will produce an adult-sized Sorting Hat-like brim and crown.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but changing yarn weight and hook size will alter the hat's size and drape; adjust stitch counts or rounds and consider adding felt for brim support.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, hdc, and trc is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, yarn choice, and finishing details.