Simple Fleece Snow Hat

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All you need is some scraps of fleece, scissors, and a sewing machine. Okay, and about 30 minutes.

First, decide how big you want to make the hat. I made one that is size 2T-3T but my 2 year old was napping when I took the picture, so I put it on my baby (who has a larger head) but it was still big for him. Anyway, you get the idea, right?? (If you want to make it smaller than the dimensions I show, just measure your child around the largest part of their head, use that measurement instead of the one below and add a 1/2 inch on either side for the seam allowance. Then take off 1 1/2-2 inches from the height in my directions.)

The main part of the hat (blue piece) is two pieces cut at 7 inches x 10 inches. The band around the bottom (multi-colored) is two pieces cut at 3 inches x 10 inches. Then cut 7-8 sections at 5 inches x 1 1/2 inches for the pom-pom (multi-colored) at the top.

**NOTE: I allowed enough fabric for 1/2 inch seams, unless otherwise noted.

***Cut the main hat sections and the band sections with the stretch of the fabric pulling across the long way of the fabric. That way, the fabric will stretch a little while your child pulls it over their head.

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Sew the pom-pom pieces together in a stack, across the 1 1/2 inch width, down the middle. Then cut the ends into four thin strips, cutting about 1/4 inch away from the seam. (Click on the picture above or below to see a larger image.) Then you’re going to take some of the pieces on one side to wrap around the middle and tie in a knot on the other side.

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Like this.

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Then, set the pom-pom aside and sew your two main hat sections together at the sides (the 7 inch side). Then do a zig-zag or another straight stitch right next to it, to reinforce your seam. Do the same thing with the band pieces, sewing on the 3 inch end. Then, pin the right side of your band fabric to the wrong side of the main section, like this.

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And then sew it together. Do another zig-zag or straight seam, like previously directed.

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Then, turn the hat inside out and sew a seam across the top, and then reinforce with another seam. Turn right side out and it should look like this.

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Next, we need to shape the top. Fold your hat in half along the top, like this.

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Place a pin at the middle, to mark it. Then open up your hat and fold each end towards the center of the hat, meeting the center pin you just marked, and pin the ends down.

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Then hand stitch in place.

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Then, before cutting your thread, hand stitch your pom-pom in place as well. Lastly, turn under the band a 1/4 inch and tack into place on the hat. Now slide it on the head of your little cutesy-wootsy and you’re done.

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