All dino‑fans are going to love this Zingy Triceratops Hat, a prehistoric pal that warms your heart as much as your head. I’m absolutely over the moon with how this design turned out, and I’m so excited to share my newest crochet pattern with you – Zingy Dinosaur Hat
Fun to Crochet & Easy to Assemble
With just a few facial features and a handful of textured stitches, this hat is a delight to make. It’s suitable for confident beginners, and you only need to know how to:
- Chain
- Slip stitch
- Single crochet
- Half double crochet
- Double crochet
- Front/back post double crochet
- Make a popcorn stitch
- Work in rows and in the round
- Increase & decrease
- Hand‑sew
All special stitches and techniques are fully explained in the pattern, so you won’t need to search for anything online.
Sizes for Your Whole Ceratopsian Crew
The pattern includes six sizes, from babies to adults, so you can keep your entire herd warm and cozy. You can finish your hat with earflaps and ties or make a simple beanie... use your favorite colors and let your creativity roar.
Yarn Inspiration from Makers
Kudos to my friend Courtney Knorr, who made a stunning version using hand‑dyed yarns from Yarn Baby and Leither Collection. Indie yarns never cease to amaze me... you can create anything with them, even whimsical dinosaur hats.
And how about self‑striping yarns? Yes, please! Check out this fabulous version by testing team member Ashley Smith Jamieson, made with Red Heart Super Saver Retro Stripes. She didn’t change the color order at all... the frill naturally shifted into gorgeous blue and green hues on the back.
And then there’s the sweetest little triceratops made by Melinda Dickie for her grandson. Some days you just feel like a dinosaur, and that’s perfectly okay... especially when you’re this cute.
Can’t Wait to See Your Zingy Dinos
I hope you enjoy making this hat as much as I enjoyed designing it. I can’t wait to see your Zingy Dinosaurs come to life.
Happy crocheting!
