Crochet Snail Shell Hat Tutorial

[@sabrajade5342]

Hey one thing that I did instead of starching the hat was stuffing 2 lightweight grocery bags inside the shell. Same idea for stuffing as the Twisted Kraken Hat. I wore my snail shell hat to a music festival this weekend and was turning heads everywhere I got a ton of compliments. I can’t get over how awesome this hat is!!

[@bogartknits7320]

Yeah that works! I'm happy to hear that! 💕🥳

[@CrochetedCoyoteCreations]

I'm absolutely stoked to have found this tutorial. My hubby wanted a whimsical wizard-like hat and he fell in LOVE with this pattern when we were scrolling ideas for this. It's super easy to follow so far 😊 I'm currently cranking one out for him to wear to a fantasy faire that's coming up ❤

[@bogartknits7320]

That's awesome! We are in fact (my hubby and i) druidic pagans and it is actually meant to look like a wizard/witch hat 👍👍I might design other fun witchy hats in the future so I'm glad that you like it! I'd love to see a photo when your done!

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

It is so cool to find something very different for a hat! Thank you! And thank you for the video tutorial as well. Renaissance is big here and this hat would be appreciated. 💖💖💖

[@gabriellaromsics9579]

I am so excited to find this pattern and you...thanks. I found you because someone is using a picture of this hat with a pattern they wrote that makes no sense. So I searched KZbin and found you. I will make many of these and always give you credit.

[@bogartknits7320]

Inreresting I planned to make a written version to go with this video but I haven't gotten around to it yet 🙃 the video took weeks to make and I needed a break when it was done 😅 I hope to start the written pattern next week I'm really happy you found the video useful.

[@bogartknits7320]

The written version is now available for purchase on my ravelry page as a way to support my work. The video tutorial will stay up for free :)

[@faithlauber4469]

this is amazing, i love snails and recently became obsessed with crocheting! will come back to this when my skill is up to par for the project, definitely saving this! Thank you!

[@sunnythewanderinggypsy]

I absolutely love this hat. Thank you for the tutorial. ❤❤❤

[@welditsendit5084]

Made this! love it! thank you for your time!

[@trinity4251]

omg this is so cute!!! this is something my friend would LOVE!!! great work, thank you for sharing the amazing pattern!!!!!

[@sabrajade5342]

I just finished mine! I wish there was a way to attach a photo! Thank you so much for this amazing hat pattern! I’m very excited to wear it and show it off

[@sabrajade5342]

Do you think I could make a kid size by doing my circles with HDC and then the starting chain smaller??? I want to make a matching one for my 5 year old son

[@mskiki0520]

I made this in 2 days. THANK YOJ

[@lindasmith9702]

I've just received (this morning) a delivery from Hobbii Yarns of some ribbon and bulky yarns. I'll be making at least one (possibly 2) of these hats in the near future. Thank you for providing the video tutorial.

[@bogartknits7320]

I look forward to seeing what they look like!

[@lindasmith9702]

@@bogartknits7320 I love the petroleum blue hat but I really wanted a black one. So I got going after work this afternoon and finished the first hat and completely finished the second hat. I made the second hat a little smaller by only doing 14 wedges but it ended up being heavier than the one where I did 15 wedges. Weird.

[@bogartknits7320]

@lindasmith9702 I think I saw them both on Ravelry I love the photos! That is weird that the one ended up heavier 🤔

[@lindasmith9702]

@@bogartknits7320 I submitted the first (petroleum blue) hat for judging into my local agricultural show and won a First Prize in the crochet hat/beanie category. I also put a craft friend on to the pattern and she has crocheted one for her sister who is organising the local National Folk Festival this weekend (she's using the leftover yarn from my first hat). Thank you for such a funky and truly amazing hat pattern. It certainly gets people talking when I show it off.

[@bogartknits7320]

@lindasmith9702 Wow, that's really cool! I love hearing about how folks are enjoying this pattern! Thank you for sharing this 🤩

[@cheleseaboone6554]

Subbed and ready to spend waaaay too much money on bulky yarn so that I can make 12 of these themed for every month of the year!!! XD XD XD

[@bogartknits7320]

Oh that's awesome ha ha ha! Share photos please I would love to see them!!

[@perry6005]

This is gorgeous! Is there a text-only version of the pattern?

[@angelasimaginatrium1120]

Thank you so much! I missed it on ravelry!

[@debrarobertson9345]

it's gorgeous!!

[@JosieStev]

Wow 🤩 😊

[@deniseharris5233]

Love it,

[@IndigoRaven60]

Could you give me any pointers on the starching process please? Things like do you get the top parts soaking wet in the mix, or do you just dab it on? Do you squeeze it out? Inside and outside. How many coats? I love this hat design so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@bogartknits7320]

Hello! I usually stuff the inside of the hat with a plastic bag with whatever rags or small towels to shape it. The plastic bag prevents it from sticking. I had used glue in the past mixed with water to stiffen it, but I've noticed there is a discoloration that shows up with certain yarns so I might try cornstarch next time. I usually spray the starch on with a spray bottle (I got it from the dollar store) once I have the shape that I want it. I have a styrofoam manaquin head to help shape it

[@IndigoRaven60]

That's great! Thank you very much!

[@amandawright635]

Hi!! I adore this pattern and was wondering if there would be a written version at all? Thank you!!

[@bogartknits7320]

I do plan on doing a written version but I haven't gotten around to it yet

[@amandawright635]

@@bogartknits7320 Amazing!! When it's ready I'm so on the queue!! I know they take FOREVER to write, so thanks for the work!!

[@bogartknits7320]

The written version is now available! As a way to support my work I've made a PDF pattern for purchase on my ravelry page (3.00CAD. price will vary depending on where you live). The video version will stay up for free 👍👍

[@angelchild4243]

I'm gearing up to start one of these, (or maybe more), and was wondering if you were joining throughout the project?

[@bogartknits7320]

I think o might be a nit confused, but I guess the circles are being joined throughout the project as you go along. I hope that helps! I'm excited to see what yours looks like!

[@angelchild4243]

I think I was meaning the brim, and the band. @@bogartknits7320

[@laurencarlson7045]

Does anyone have any recommendations for alternating colors to make it look like the shell is striped? Is that possible? (My best friend is a marine biologist who is currently studying snails, and I am just dying to make this for her!!!)

[@bogartknits7320]

@laurencarlson7045 there was someone who shared their project on ravelry and did that, here is the link www.ravelry.com/projects/LilNaia/snail-shell-hat-5 She said she went "through the post instead of around the post"

[@genswhispersasmr7596]

I coudnt find ribbon yarn and used regular heavy baby yarn but its super hard to starch ! Where do you guys get affordable ribbon yarn? Im in canada

[@bogartknits7320]

@@genswhispersasmr7596 you can try hobbii.com or Etsy :)

[@lindahanson2134]

Do you have to stiffen the hat?

[@thesquishydea]

Do you have to use ribbon yarn, or will normal bulky yarn work?

[@bogartknits7320]

Hello! I found the ribbon yarn works the best for this pattern, however many folks have done it with different types of yarn with success. You can check out this link to my ravelry page to see and compare other people's projects and the different yarns that they used :):) www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snail-shell-hat/people

[@Jasminekristensen13]

Is thus an adult only or in the written pattern is there a modified version for kids?

[@bogartknits7320]

Only one size (for adults) at this time. I have done this project with a smaller hook different yarn for kids and it worked okay but I do not have the specs up for that yet

[@ramonabehm39]

Ich habe mal eine Puppenmütze davon gemacht, aber die Umsetzung für Menschen ist mir nicht so gelungen, danke für dein Video 😘

[@kbyers56]

When you start joining the circles, do you pull the yarn from the back through to the front of the circles, or from the front through to the back?

[@bogartknits7320]

From the back through to the front. I hope that helps!

[@storybookweather7008]

you just say hook size 8, does that mean 8.00mm? (hook size L/11) or does that mean Hook size H/8 5.00mm?

[@bogartknits7320]

@@storybookweather7008 8.00mm :)

[@storybookweather7008]

​@@bogartknits7320 I'm using a cotton medium 4 yarn, so for the circles I used a 4.25 hook, and switched to a 6.00 hook for the rest, I'm almost done and I think it's coming out the right size, it's just not full, it's more loose and lacey like a snood kinda, but I like it so far

[@heather41583]

It looks like you are doing yarn under stitches. Does it make a difference in the hat if you do yarn over instead?

[@heather41583]

@@bogartknits7320 it looks like you do it all the way through the pattern. Once I am able to get the right type of yarn I want to make it.

[@natob9329]

I do yarn under for almost all my projects, just out of preference. I only do it for single crochets though, I honestly don't see much of a difference when I yarn under for DCs or TRs.

[@bogartknits7320]

Yes you are right ​@heather41583 I had a blond moment before, sorry about that. It is personal preference. Next time I make a video I will make sure to mention that.

[@bogartknits7320]

The main attribute using yarn under is tighter stitches/ a denser fabric, which is ideal for a hat :)

[@natob9329]

@@bogartknits7320 now that I didn't know, but definitely makes sense as to why my amigurumis have been so sturdy lol

[@kbyers56]

Where can I buy cotton ribbon?

[@bogartknits7320]

Hello! Try Hobbii.com or this link here: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1238997652/yarnart-ribbon-cotton-yarn-neon-bag?click_key=c391be1036697360044b722a705f294471f644d5%3A1238997652&click_sum=245422f0&ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1&sts=1

[@petralau4693]

Thank you!

[@angelasimaginatrium1120]

I don’t see a yardage count. Maybe I’ve overlooked it. Anyone know?

[@angelasimaginatrium1120]

I purchased the printed pattern already but don’t see it there.

[@bogartknits7320]

Hello, thank you so much for bringing that up! It does say it on the ravelry page, but I will make sure to add it to the PDF as well asap. It is approximately 275-325 yards.

[@ronnalc]

I'm sorry, what size Crochet hook is it anybody?

[@bogartknits7320]

Size 8