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Easy Fleece Hat Tutorial

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Keep the kid’s ears toasty warm and learn how to make an easy fleece hat with this super Easy Fleece Hat Tutorial! 

No pattern is needed for this super easy fleece hat. Just a fleece and a bit of sewing and you can make these darling hats by the dozen!

Easy Fleece Hat Tutorial

Fleece Hat Tutorial

Nothing better on a cold and windy day than a warm Fleece Hat! (Especially one that you can make in about 10 minutes.)

Check out how quickly and easily you can make a hat for your little one with this Easy Fleece Hat Tutorial!  (Looking for more free patterns? Be sure to check out my free patterns and tutorials page here.)

I tested this adorable cape pattern from Seemingly Smitten.  The cape was a very easy sew and only took about an hour to sew together.

How to make a 10 minute fleece hat

I had some leftover fleece fabric, so I decided to make an easy fleece hat to go with the cape.   

I love the slouchiness of this fleece hat and the adorable little pom-pom at the top.  The perfect winter accessory!

Update!  See the coordinating 5-minute fleece pom-pom scarf here. It’s made with kitty cat fleece and coulnt be any cuter!)

Easy Fleece hat tutorial

Making this sweet little hat ended up being such a piece of cake, I wanted to share this fleece hat tutorial with you today!  This fleece hat is the perfect project for a beginner as there is only one side seam, a single hem, and no edge finishing! (gotta love fleece, lol)

More simple fleece sewing projects you might like:

  • Free Beanie Hat Pattern (4 sizes)
  • Easy Pom Pom Fleece Beanie Hat
  • Easy Fleece Blanket Tutorial
  • Easy Fleece Pom Pom Scarf
  • Fleece Pajamas Bottoms and Screen Printed Tee
  • Comfy Fleece Cardigan (Ikea Hack!)
  • Fleece scarves for boys

How to Make a Fleece Hat:

Easy Fleece hat tutorial

Materials needed for an easy, 10-minute fleece hat:

  • Fleece fabric
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Thread and sewing machine

Fleece Hat Sewing Instructions:

Step 1:  Get your measurements and cut fleece for the hat.

Measure around your model’s head for the width.  (Mine was about 20 inches.)  Add half an inch for the seam allowance.

Next, measure from the top of the head to where you want the hat to fall, as shown in the picture below.  (I wanted my hat to sit below her ears, that was 8 inches.)  Add 2 or 3 inches for the fringe. (I added 3 inches.)  Add 1 more inch for the hem.

(My fabric measurement was 20.5 inches wide by 12 (8 + 3 +1)  inches tall.  She is 4.)

Don’t have a head handy to measure? I have some generic children hat/head measurements listed below. If you know your subject has an above or below average head measurements it would be best to use your measurements instead. (Moms generally know this from well-checks and how their kids heads fit through store-bought t-shirts, lol.)

Age    Head circumference   Top to base of ear 

2 year:         19                            7

3 -5 yr:         20                            7.5

6 to 10 yr:    21                            8

Teen:           22                             8.25

10 minute fleece hat

When cutting the fabric, you want the stretch of the fabric to be going side to side, so the hat will have a little stretch around the head.

Step 2: Assembling the fleece hat.

Line up fleece, right sides together and sew up the side using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Next, Fold the bottom hem under 1 inch and pin in place.

Using a zig zag stitch or another decorative stretch stitch, sew over the edge of the folded hem.  (This can also be sewn by hand.)

how to make an easy fleece hat

Next, cut the top end into an even fringe.  (I cut mine about 2.25 inches long.  I figured I could always cut the strips longer or trim the tips if needed, but this length was perfect.)

how to make an easy fleece hat

Cut a strip of fleece 11 inches long by about .75 inches wide, this is for the tie to gather the top with.

With your hand, gather the top of the hat, right under the fringe as evenly as possible.  Tie securely with the strip of fabric.

how to make an easy fleece hat

Tada!  An adorable fleece hat made in under 15 minutes!

If you make one of these easy fleece hats be sure to come back and share an image to my Facebook Page or tag me on Instagram!

Learn how to make an Easy Fleece Hat with this quick, 10 minute tutorial.

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Easy Fleece Hat Tutorial

Easy Fleece Hat Tutorial
Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Materials

  • Fleece

Tools

  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • basic sewing supplies

Instructions

Step 1:  Get your measurements and cut fleece for the hat.

Measure around your model's head for the width.  (Mine was about 20 inches.)  Add half an inch for the seam allowance.

Next, measure from the top of the head to where you want the hat to fall, as shown in the picture below.  (I wanted my hat to sit below her ears, that was 8 inches.)  Add 2 or 3 inches for the fringe. (I added 3 inches.)  Add 1 more inch for the hem.

When cutting the fabric, you want the stretch of the fabric to be going side to side, so the hat will have a little stretch around the head

Step 2: Assembling the fleece hat.

Line up fleece, right sides together and sew up the side using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Next, Fold the bottom hem under 1 inch and pin in place.

Using a zig zag stitch or another decorative stretch stitch, sew over the edge of the folded hem.  (This can also be sewn by hand.)

Next, cut the top end into an even fringe.  (I cut mine about 2.25 inches long.  I figured I could always cut the strips longer or trim the tips if needed, but this length was perfect.)

Cut a strip of fleece 11 inches long by about .75 inches wide, this is for the tie to gather the top with.

With your hand, gather the top of the hat, right under the fringe as evenly as possible.  Tie securely with the strip of fabric.

Tada!  An adorable fleece hat made in under 15 minutes!

© Jamie Sanders

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  1. SmalltownOntario says

    November 27 at 6:48 am

    Very cute and so is the hat.

    Reply
    • Bert says

      January 18 at 1:52 pm

      So the hat is only one layer of fleece?

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        January 18 at 2:46 pm

        yes, except where you fold the brim over.

        Reply
  2. LUISA MAY says

    November 27 at 3:35 pm

    that is really cute!!!and your daughter is too!!

    Reply
  3. Cindy says

    November 28 at 12:18 am

    I love this sweet little hat, I may make one for myself and my grand daughter! I think she would love it and I know I will. Hugs, Cindy

    Reply
  4. tousled day says

    November 28 at 12:43 am

    This is so easy. My brother would love to get yellow hat. Now I know how to make it. It is going to be great Christmas gift. Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Sarah @ Handmade by Mommie says

    November 28 at 2:49 am

    Thanks for the tutorial! I may have to make one for the baby! 🙂

    I'm your newest follower!

    Sarah @ Handmade by Mommie

    Reply
  6. mamalusco says

    November 28 at 5:54 am

    Love it! Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
  7. modestymatters says

    November 29 at 2:54 pm

    LOVE the hat! Great tutorial! =) Hopped over from Not JUST a Housewife.

    Reply
  8. Seamingly Smitten says

    November 29 at 5:20 pm

    Jamie, I just featured you today! LOVE IT!
    Jenny
    Seamingly Smitten

    Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    November 30 at 2:42 am

    What a cute hat and an adorable model too!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Our Delightful Home says

    November 30 at 1:19 pm

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

    ~Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. OhioMomPatriot says

    November 30 at 1:39 pm

    This is adorable! I am making these as stocking stuffers! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  12. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    November 30 at 6:09 pm

    Such a fun idea! Love how it matches the poncho too – all set for winter now!! 🙂

    I'd love for you to link this up to my link party

    Reply
  13. Stacie Grissom says

    November 30 at 7:40 pm

    So cute! Thanks for sharing! What a great and easy DIY. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Meredith Resnick, M.Ed, MA says

    December 1 at 6:12 pm

    Love this. I pinned it because I must try!

    Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking…

    Reply
  15. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    December 2 at 4:42 am

    So cute–and cute model too!

    Reply
  16. KAT says

    December 2 at 4:57 am

    this tutorial is fabulous ! Thanks for posting this cute hat !

    – KAT –

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    December 2 at 1:26 pm

    This is really cute! I have some extra fleece and this would be great for my son

    Reply
  18. K says

    December 2 at 11:40 pm

    I had some fleece I bought of the remnant rack and I was so excited when I saw this saw this project. I made the cutest little hat for my four year old in about five minutes! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  19. Misty @Creative Itch says

    December 5 at 2:29 pm

    Love the hat!! Thanks for sharing @'Sew Cute Tuesday'…I'll be featuring you tomorrow, so be sure to stop by and grab a 'featured' button!

    Reply
  20. Ladybird Ln says

    December 5 at 3:22 pm

    I think this is such a great idea, and would make a darling Christmas gift! Thanks for showing off! I am going to be showing this off later today! Carlee

    Reply
  21. Mrs. Smith says

    December 9 at 1:30 am

    Hi!!!

    I don't have a sewing machine…wait…I do, but it doesn't *count* 🙂 It's a tiny little $30 machine from Joanne…I use it to sew the waistbands of the tutus I sell. So, I'm thinking it'll be perfect to sew the main seam (when I can get the bobbin threaded again 🙁

    In the meantime, do you think it's something I could stitch by hand?? What sort of needle/thread would I want for fleece? Obviously, I couldn't do a zig-zag by hand but would it look as nice with a straight stitch?

    Lots of questions, I know. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  22. Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says

    December 9 at 3:11 am

    I am sure you could stitch this project by hand in just a few minutes. You don't need anything special, just some all purpose thread and needle. Just do a regular running stitch for the side seam and an overcast stitch for the cuff. This stitch will allow for a little stretching.

    Good luck!
    ~Jamie S.

    Reply
  23. Heather says

    December 9 at 3:59 pm

    Thanks for this! I have a bunch of leftover fleece from larger projects, this will put them to great use!

    Reply
  24. Valerie says

    February 12 at 8:54 pm

    I made this with a pair of matching mittens. Super easy, and my daughter loves it!

    Reply
  25. Sharon Loveless says

    January 7 at 3:30 pm

    Did I miss how wide you cut the fringes? Maybe half inch wide?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 10 at 9:54 am

      half inch is good.

      Reply
  26. Yean says

    October 22 at 4:42 pm

    Where did you purchase the fleece fabric? It is so pretty, the hat and cape you have made! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 23 at 9:22 am

      I’m having a hard time remembering where that came from… Either Joann’s or Hancock fabric (which is now out of business)
      Good luck!

      Reply
  27. Sheila says

    October 31 at 7:06 am

    I love this and your model is sew sweet ?.
    But where can I get the Cape pattern too please?
    People have given me fabulous ideas for gifts.. cape, hat and mittens. . X

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 3 at 3:42 pm

      That cape was a pattern by Seamingly Smitten but does not seem to be available anymore.

      Reply
  28. Amy says

    November 23 at 9:53 am

    I am just wondering how well the hat washes up. Great pattern. I have already made one up. I am just wondering about the tie that holds the fringe together. Is it fairly durable? Worried it will come apart in the wash. Thanks

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 23 at 12:11 pm

      I’ve never washed mine, but I would think the tie would come undone in the wash.

      Reply
  29. Vicki H. says

    February 12 at 9:41 pm

    This is a great little hat! I want to make a few of these to donate to a local charity my church supports. A great project for our sewing club at church too.
    Thanks so much!

    Reply

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