Beginners Crochet Snail Dandelion Hat Free Pattern

If you’re looking for a fun and creative project, this free crochet pattern is sure to make you smile. 

The dandelion hat and snail shell hat are charming, nature-inspired designs that combine whimsy and warmth in one cozy hat. 

Made with basic stitches and simple repeats, this crochet hat pattern is easy to follow and a great project for anyone who enjoys adding playful details to a basic beanie.

The pattern features clever texture and shape work, using the dandelion stitch to form little flower-like shapes and long strands of yarn to create a unique, dimensional look. 

The snail adds an extra touch of personality, making this a truly clever hat design that’s as fun to make as it is to wear.

Each stitch pattern is built on a basic form, so even beginners will find this project approachable. 

From the top of the hat to the finished embellishments, it’s a relaxing and rewarding project to crochet.

This free pattern is perfect for anyone who loves to create something a little different—whether for yourself, a gift, or to share on social media. 

The cozy hat design, paired with the delicate dandelion stitch and the sweet touch of a snail, makes this one of the most fun and unique crochet hat patterns you’ll find.

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Snail Dandelion Hat

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Materials:

• Medium weight (size 4) yarn
• Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (for beanie)
• Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook (for snail and dandelion)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

• hk- hook
• ch – chain
• sc- single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sp – space
• sc2tog- single crochet two together

Size Chart:

Gauge (double crochet):

12 sts × 8 rows = 4″

Note:

Fasten off and weave in ends after the last round on each size.

Special Stitches (back post single crochet):

BPSC stands for Back Post Single Crochet. It’s a crochet stitch variation where instead of inserting your hook under the top two loops as in a regular single crochet, you work around the back post of the stitch from the previous round. This creates a ribbed, textured effect that looks like vertical ridges.

How to Make a BPSC:

1. Insert your hook from back to front, then to back again around the post of the stitch below.
2. Yarn over, pull up a loop (two loops on hook).
3. Yarn over, pull through both loops.

Pattern Instructions

All sizes start with 10 dc in a magic ring.

Baby 0–6 mo (40 sts)

Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (40).

Rounds 5-6: Ch 1, bpsc in each st around, sl st to join (40).

Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (40).

Rounds 8-9: Repeat rounds 5-6.

Round 10: Repeat round 7.

Rounds 11-12: Repeat rounds 5-6.

Round 13: Repeat round 7.

6–12 mo (48 sts)

Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (40).

Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (48).

Rounds 6-7: Ch 1, bpsc in each st around, sl st to join (48).

Round 8: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (48).

Rounds 9-10: Repeat rounds 6-7.

Round 11: Repeat round 8.

Rounds 12-13: Repeat rounds 6-7.

Round 14: Repeat round 8.

Toddler (52 sts)

Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around, sl st to join (40).

Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts repeat around, sl st to join (48).

Round 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts repeat around, sl st to join (52).

Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, bpsc in each st around, sl st to join (52).

Round 9: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (52).

Rounds 10-11: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 12: Repeat round 9.

Rounds 13-14: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 15: Repeat round 9.

Child (56 sts)

Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (40).

Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (48).

Round 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (56).

Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, bpsc in each st around, sl st to join (56).

Round 9: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (56).

Rounds 10-11: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 12: Repeat round 9.

Rounds 13-14: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 15: Repeat round 9.

Rounds 16-17: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 18: Repeat round 9.

Adult (60 sts)

Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (40).

Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (50).

Round 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, repeat around, sl st to join (60).

Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, bpsc in each st around, sl st to join (60).

Round 9: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (60).

Rounds 10-11: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 12: Repeat round 9.

Rounds 13-14: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 15: Repeat round 9.

Rounds 16-17: Repeat rounds 7-8.

Round 18: Repeat round 9.

Snail (with F hook):

Make a magic circle (MC), ch 2, and work 10 dc into the circle. Pull tight to close. (10 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in next 7 sts, ch 2. Working around the post of the last dc made (turn work sideways), dc 3 sts around that post to form the snail shell edge. Ch 3 for the antennae and fasten off.

Weave in the end.
Cut a long piece of yellow yarn and sew the snail onto the hat.
Fasten off on the inside of the hat and weave in ends.

Dandelion (with F hook):

With white yarn, make a magic circle and ch 1.
Sc 4 in circle, pull circle to close (not too tight).
Ch 3, 2 tr in each st around. (8 tr total)
Fasten off and weave in end.

With green yarn, pick up a stitch on the opposite side of the magic circle.
Ch 12 for the stem.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With a tapestry needle, sew the dandelion to the hat by weaving in and out along the green stem.
Use white yarn to secure the top of the dandelion to the hat.
Fasten off on the inside of the hat and weave in all ends.

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