BB-8 Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Roll up this winter with this feisty droid.

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I’ve been a fan of Star Wars my whole life. All thanks to my Dad who has taught me the way in all things Nerdy. I had the lunch box, the toys and best of all the original movies. I fell in love with Han Solo and the love has never died.

My husband, who is ever so slightly older than me, also grew up with Star Wars. He had the action figures and played all the video games inspired my the franchise.

In the 90s, I had a daughter and a new trilogy that kept the fire burning. My daughter was bitten by the Star Wars bug. She even got in trouble to sticking the Darth Maul action figure lightsaber in the VCR and killing the VHS tape of Beauty and the Beast. Now I’m really dating myself.

By the time my son was 9, Disney bought Star Wars and a new trilogy was on the horizon. The anticipation in my family was beyond control.

We all sat together and watched the first trailer the day it was released. Of course BB-8 was immediately on my radar. A new droid was very exciting, so I did the one thing I do the most. I crocheted one into a hat. I starting studying every picture I could find of this little guy and starting working out my pattern. I’d make a hat, hate it, rip it out and make it again.

So this was my first finished BB-8 Hat. He was adorable and both my kids wanted one for the winter. So their wish was granted.

I’m so excited to now share this pattern with you and I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did.

What’s your Star Wars story? Who’s your favorite character? Let me know in the comments below.

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BB-8 Hat Free Crochet Pattern

This pattern is for the following sizes:
⦁ Adult (14 +) circumference = 22 – 23”
⦁ Youth Lg (6-10) circumference = 20 – 21”
⦁ Youth Sm (3-5) circumference = 19 – 20”

SUPPLIES

⦁ Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, White (W)
⦁ Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Orange (O)

⦁ Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Grey (G)

⦁ Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Black (B)

⦁ Crochet Hook, Size G
⦁ Yarn Needle

STITCHES USED

MC – magic circle
Sc – single crochet
St(s) – stitch(es)
Sl st – slip stitch
Color changing - Indicated by parentheses ( )

Note: The piece is worked in rounds. Do not join or turn. The pattern is made by changing colors in specified stitches

Hat

Color used is indicated in the parentheses ( ).

1. (W), SC 6 in magic circle. Use a yarn marker to mark the beginning of each round. (6)

2. (W) Work 2 SC in each stitch around. (12)

3. *(W) Work 2 SC in each around. (24)

4. (W) Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (24)

5. *(W) Work 1 SC in next stitch, and 2 SC in the next stitch. *Repeat 12 times (36)

6. (W) Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (36)

7. *(G), Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, and 2 SC in the next stitch. *Repeat 12 times (48)

8. (G) Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (48)

9. (G) *Work 1 SC in each of the next 3 stitches and 2 SC in the next stitch. *Repeat 12 times. (60)

10. (G) Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (60)

11. (W) *Work 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches and 2 SC in the next stitch. * Repeat 12 times. (72 [For Youth Sm: skip to step 14.]

12. (W) Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (72)

13. Adult size only: (W) *Work 1 SC in each of the next 5 stitches and 2 SC in the next stitch. *Repeat 12 times. (84)

Youth Lg Size: *Work 1 SC in each of the next 11 stitches and 2 SC in the same stitch. *Repeat 6 times. [78]

14. (O) Work 36 [33] [30] SC, (W) 12 SC, (O) 36 [33] [30]. (84 [78] [72])

15. (O) Work 35 [32] [29] SC, (W) 14 SC, (O) 35 [32] [29]. (84 [78] [72])

16-29. (W) Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (84 [78] [72])

30-32. Note: Use patter for specific size.

Adult size only: (W) Work 5 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 6 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 4 SC, (O) 5 SC, (W) 1 SC (O) 5 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 17 SC, (O) 2 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 4 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 5 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 5 SC), (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 3 SC. (84)

Youth Lg: (W) Work 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 6 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 4 SC, (O) 5 SC, (W) 1 SC (O) 5 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 17 SC, (O) 2 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 4 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 5 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 5 SC), (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC. [78]

Youth Sm: (W) Work 1 SC, (O) 6 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 4 SC, (O) 5 SC, (W) 1 SC (O) 5 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 17 SC, (O) 2 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 4 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 5 SC, (W) 2 SC, (O) 1 SC, (W) 1 SC, (O) 4 SC). [72]

33. (G) Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (84 [78] [72])

Slip Stitch in first stitch in round.
Finish off and weave in ends.

BIG EYE

1. With Black, SC 6 in magic circle. (6)

2. SC 2 in each stitch around. (12)

3. SC 2 in each stitch around. (24)

4. SC 1 in each stitch around. (24)

5. Work 1 SC in next stitch, and 2 SC in the next stitch. *Repeat 12 times (36)

6. With Grey, SC 1 in each stitch around. (36)

Slip Stitch in first stitch in round.
Finish off and leave tail to sew to head.

SMALL EYE

1. With Black, SC 6 in magic circle. (6)

2. With Grey, SC 2 in each stitch around. (12)

Slip Stitch in first stitch in round.
Finish off and leave tail to sew to head.

BIG ANTENNA

1. With Black, Chain 9. Slip stitch 9 back down chain.

Finish off and leave tail to sew to head.

SMALL ANTENNA

1. With White, Chain 6. Slip stitch 6 back down chain.

Finish off and leave tail to sew to head.

ASSEMBLY

Sew both eyes and antenna as shown. 

Enjoy and may the force be with you!

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