1 Hour FABULOUS FLEECE HAT - THE EASIEST and BEST Tutorial

I wanted to make a fleece hat (for me not the dog LOL) to match my dog, Julia's coat that I made for her so I went to YouTube for instruction. I watched several good videos and made my first hat. I took something from each video, and developed my own way of making them that really is easy, quick and hassle free. I put my own spin on it and this is what I came up with... a super quick and easy way to make gorgeous, plush, warm hats. Here in Canada we call them tuques. Great for gifts or selling at craft shows. I love all of the color choices so I now own 4! Someone stop me!

STEP #1 NOTE:
***I MADE AN ERROR...you add 1" to your circumference measurement for a 1/2" seam allowance. A 22" measurement will be 23" w/a 1/2" seam allowance. I'm sorry for that.***

UPDATE!!! I am now using a WALKING FOOT and it works out beautifully, especially for the top stitching.

Here is general info for sizing if you are unable to take measurements:

Average Head Sizes
Newborn (6 months and younger)
Circumference: 14 to 17 inches
Crown: 8 to 10 inches
Infant (6 to 12 months)
Circumference: 16 to 19 inches
Crown: 11 to 12 inches
Child (12 months to 3 years)
Circumference: 18 to 20 inches
Crown: 11 to 12 inches
Child (3 years and older)
Circumference: 20 to 22 inches
Crown: 13 to 14 inches
Adult Woman
Circumference: 21 to 23 1/2 inches
Crown: 13 to 15 inches
Adult Man
Circumference: 22 to 24 1/2 inches
Crown: 14 to 16 inches

Tools and Materials I use for this project:

Sewing machine
Large Rotary Cutting Mat
Rotary Cutter
Rotary Ruler
Fabric Scissors
Straight Pins
Soft Measure Tape
Quilt Basting Spray
2 colors of polar fleece fabric @ 1/2 yard
Thread
Paper (such as wrapping paper) to make your pattern

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Thank you for watching and for your support.

Peace

[brendaaustin]

Made about 50 for disaster in Maine and cancer patients and I enjoy the smiles . Thanks Brenda

[bonnieyoung]

Excellent directions! Perfect voice, easy to understand and follow, and the directions were perfect! Thank you!!

[theresarische]

You look good in that hat! You are very thorough in your instructions! Thanks!

[webbsway]

Here it is two years later and I am back with you and your hats . Since I have had several concussions I always have to rewatch your video. But I am still so very grateful for you and your kindness. Thank you so very much. Hugs from Va.

[sallyschilling]

I saw this tutorial several years ago. Love your hint about marking the scissor blade for the fringe length!

[catherinehoban]

Thank you for a great tutorial..you explained every step which made it easy to follow

[ginnyturcotte]

Last fall I made 65 of these to donate to the VA. Your pattern made that possible. Doing this again this year. Than you for your pattern.

[cynthiadeslauriers]

I'm new to sewing/quilting. Watched many, many tutes on fleece hats. I like you incorporated your own twist. Also that you added the different sizes. I am making a lot of these for military families. Again, THANKS !!!

[JyPVazquez]

This hat is SO adorable. I'm going to make this with a matching blanket for my grandson to keep warm in the car. So adorable. Thank you.

[brendaaustin]

I. Made 25 hats for cancer patients last Christmas so this year will be a surprise!!

[dianasengstock]

Thank you Brenda. This has helped me so much. Can't wait to start making hats.

[robinz]

I ordered fleece fabric by mistake, and instead of returning it, I found your tutorial of this super easy fleece cap. This was my first time sewing fleece, your instructions were great! Thanx so much!

[judylitton]

love your fleece fabric hats.thank you for sharing. I am going to sew for Christmas gifts.

[alannamorneau]

This is probably the best tutorial for fleece hats that I have seen. Thank you.

[patriciateeters]

Very nice hat. Looks so warm. And it was easy to do. Thanks for sharing. Great video. Great instructions.

[jaws]

Hi Liz! I made one!! Yay! My grand daughter got upset that her long ponytail was inside the hat, so I did one with elastic, no fringe-this way she could stick her pony tail or messy bun through the hole at the top. Just another idea.

[daydreamerinmo]

I made my first hat and scarf tonight using the hat tutorial here. Turned out so cute. Thanks so much. Super easy fleece hat!

[slkzil]

Just started watching. Right side fleece trick …thank you a 1000 times :)….

[eleonoreloundermon]

Liz you are so sweet, your tutorial is so nice. I am now on my second one for my grands, but had to watch your video few times. Thanks for that.Have some more of this

[beckywenzel]

Love the tip about wrong side of fabric.