Felted Pillbox Hat by Maija Solanterä

Felted Pillbox Hat

Crochet
October 2026
yarn held together
Super Bulky
+ Super Bulky
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in Crochet single crochet (sc) in the round
12.0 mm
140 - 252 yards (128 - 230 m)
54 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm / 21¼ (22) 22¾ (23½) 24½ in
US
English Finnish
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Includes video tutorials and patterns in english and finnish.

This hat is the perfect project whether you’re a beginner or simply want to create something lovely in practically no time at all. This three-hour project is a showstopper that will elevate your outfit, wherever you go.

Difficulty: Beginner

Techniques:
Magic ring
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
The edge
sl st = slip stitch

Size: 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm / 21¼ (22) 22¾ (23½) 24½ in

Check the finished measurements when choosing your size. If you fall between sizes, choose the larger one.

Measurements before felting:
Head circumference, measured outside (crown): 65 (67) 69.5 (72) 74.5 cm / 25½ (26½) 27¼ (28¼) 29¼ in
Diameter: 20.5 (21.5) 22 (23) 24 cm / 8 (8½) 8¾ (9) 9½ in
Side height: 8 (9) 9 (10) 10 cm / 3 (3½) 3½ (4) 4 in

Finished measurements:
Head circumference, measured inside: 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm / 21¼ (22) 22¾ (23½) 24½ in
Diameter: 17 (18) 18.5 (19) 20 cm / 6¾ (7) 7¼ (7½) 7¾ in
Side height: 6.5 (7) 7 (8) 8 cm / 2½ (2¾) 2¾ (3) 3 in

Yarn: Novita Hygge Chunky 100 g / ca. 140 m (3.5 oz / approx. 153 yds), held double OR Viking Garn Hobbygarn 100 g / 140 m (3.5 oz / approx. 153 yds), held double

Note: Use a yarn that is suitable for felting. Superwash or other non-feltable yarns will not work for this pattern.

Yarn amount: 140 (150) 160 (170) 180 g / 196 (210) 224 (238) 252 m
5 (5¼) 5¾ (6) 6¼ oz / 214 (230) 245 (260) 276 yds

Hook and other supplies:
12 mm hook (US size P/Q), or adjust to your own tension
Scissors
Yarn needle
Measuring tape

Stitch pattern: Crochet single crochet (sc) in the round.

Gauge before felting: 8 sts x 8 rows = 10 cm (4 in)

Gauge after felting: 11 sts x 11 rows = 10 cm (4 in)

Construction: The hat is crocheted from the top down. First you crochet the crown of the hat, then the side.