Fleece Beanie Hat- DIY Tutorial

[@LauraBrunelle-ju3yv]

I realize this is an older video, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate this. I am making some of your hats for a child who has cancer who needed a bigger size than a child size hat. I am making a couple styles and am very excited to be able to personalize to his likes. Thank you for all you share.

[@SD-xs3py]

I am teaching my grandson to use the sewing machine. This was perfect. It fits perfectly and he is so proud of himself. Thank you so much for the free pattern and clear instructions.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Wonderful!

[@bjsreg3470]

Your explanation, delivery and videography is the most professional I've come across! Congratulations Vanessa and thank you!

[@vickyls8132]

I agree! No extra bologna!

[@chattingwithu]

@@vickyls8132 She is by far one of the best teachers in my opinion on the internet! I have enjoyed her for years!!

[@quiltybird7944]

I watch many tutorials for various crafts. This one is excellent! Every time I started forming a question on a step, the young lady had the answer in the next breath. I do not like tutorials that are too long and cumbersome. This one was just the right length. Excellent job.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

+Quilty Bird Thank you for your feedback! I have over 300 other tutorials so feel free to check them out and subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any new ones. :)

[@NatureGeek2464]

I often don't have a lot of patience for watching videos of any sort, this one is excellent. She is knowledgeable, personable, and engaging. Great tutorial!

[@1983eville]

I'm a man. I work in an automotive repair shop. I had an absolute blast making one of these. If I can do it, anybody can do it. Thanks!

[@sharonharold695]

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[@NatureGeek2464]

How was the adult sizing for you? I want to make some for the guys for Christmas and was wondering if I need to size up the pattern any.

[@doloresgiles5515]

I made this beanie hat several years ago, it's an easy pattern and the hat turned out to be a hit with me and my coworkers. I'm making some new beanie hats this winter and this is the first on my list. Thanks for your easy tutorial.

[@JanelleOhmstede]

Thanks for this pattern , I have been making these for our homeless veterans center , put I made the hat band wider , doubled the width so it could be rolled up, worked out great

[@alaskanfrogman]

I looked around the web trying to find beanie and fleece hat patterns and tutorials. After watching numerous disappointing efforts with crappy sales pitches to join and to sign up, I was ready to quit when I started watching you with such trepidation and reluctance. Well, imagine my surprise and excitement. Young Lady, you are an excellent demonstrator and furthermore, an excellent teacher. Your presentation was excellent and the steps you showed seemed so smooth and easy to follow. I've seen a lot of different tutorials online for various different things. Yours is one of the best that I've seen, and that is saying a lot. I don't often offer praise for something I've only seen once, but I am making an exception here. Let me ask you this... "Did you have a film crew working with you?" The camera work is fantastic and the editing is perfect for what this video brings to the table. I know... I'm an amateur videographer and know the ins and outs of video production work and editing. Your work seems to be very well scripted, and you knew exactly what to say at the precise and correct moment to fit the video footage. It seems that this is a professionally created and filmed video. Am I wrong? I wonder... because the production work on the film is excellent and illustrates a lot of very correct filmmaking procedures and techniques. I like the way you kept all your edits and transitions minimal and used a lot of sped up footage to move from scene to scene to carry you to the next step in the hatmaking venture. The choice of music was fitting and the sped up footage worked very well as transitions as the project moved along and progressed. Excellent work. And what I really appreciate most, is the use of a good mic system to capture your vocals. Your voice was clear, not muffled or echo'ed like a lot of videos that only use an onboard camera mic. Another thing that I really liked is the use of a tripod during filming. It was very obvious that the camera is not handheld. I hate handheld footage because it's the mark of an amateur filmmaker. The footage is hard to watch and it becomes difficult keeping track of where a video is going when the cameras are handheld. It's only worse for me because I suffer acute vertigo. Handheld camera motion only exasperates the vertigo and I end up walking away and won't finish watching a video with a handheld camera with the use of an onboard microphone to capture vocal audio. The video as a whole, was well thought and very well planned. The entire process was well executed and allowed you to explain and illustrate all the needed steps for making this hat project. Well Done!!! Thank you very much!

[@TheCraftyGirl2000]

I like the "Multicolor Flames Fleece Fabric" . I just love the bright colours!

[@gerriebell2128]

I have learned from so many of your videos over the years. This one is 10 years old and here I am learning from this in 2023!

[@ozarkbees]

I love this pattern, I'm making more hats today. I made one for my sons friend over a year ago, he wears it every single day in the winter and sometimes at night while hes sleeping. He's 30yrs old. I made his with 2 different color fleece fabrics and each side has the brim of the other color. Thank you for sharing it with us all Vanessa!

[@Maudy114]

I love the ombré shag for my son and the butterfly hearts purple for my daughter. For me the vintage quilt! Awesome!!

[@markwilliams1824]

Simply wonderful.. I’ve tried several ways and this has to be one of the best! Thank you 🙏🏼😃🎉

[@BarbaraCall]

I agree with Lisa, I don't normally comment but I have watched a lot of videos lately that were not well done. You did a great job, it was good to listen too. I am very excited that you taught me how to find the ugly side of fleece. I was recently doing applique with fleece and realized there was no way to determine that.

[@constancejohnson3463]

This video is sooo excellent on all levels. Music lighting. Nice voice pace. Good color choice. You are the BEST!!!

[@kittycat01211980]

I have to say that my favorite fleece is the Vintage Patchwork Quilt fleece... I love all the colors and the old world feel to it! I love the beenie!!!

[@marybethconnors4828]

Your video tutorial is excellent. I made several of these hats. I did add 1” of length to the hat for the adult male in my life. I also choose to slip stitch the opening shut because the hat tended to curl up when I use my sewing machine along the edge. I am impressed with your sewing and informational skills. I learned from you how to determine the right side of the fleece from the wrong side, thank you.

[@marthapatterson656]

I love the Rose Bouquet Fleece, but I love all fleece. I have always wanted to make hats but was not able to figure how to. So thank you for this video.

[@river3163]

Ok I've watched about 15 different tutorials and yours yields my favorite result so I'm going to get started in a min. But I always watch tutorials at x2 speed to see if it's something I want to jump into, if it's too advanced, etc and your music snippets at x2 speed were cracking me up. Thank you for an excellent pattern, clear tutorial, and a laugh you never intended to give but that I needed more than you could know. 😊

[@koalasez1200]

I remember when you were first starting....you were so enthusiastic and I knew you would do very well...and here you are! I know this vid is a couple years old, but it makes me smile still. I'm making some fleece hats for homeless teens and had not found much online then I saw this by you. Thank you for posting and especially for the pattern. Great instructions as always. Being from an older generation, I think 'right side to right side' but 'pretty' works just as well. Love your videos!!! PS - your videos are just about the only ones I don't have to hit 'mute' on. Great instructions without a lot of....well, "filler". :)

[@phyllischartier7821]

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[@helenlaboone7558]

You make it look so simple so people willingly will try this project. I appreciate folks like you. My income is limited and this project is affordable. Thank you Soo much.

[@beatrizwilliamson1248]

I made these beanies for my son-in-laws and grandsons last Christmas. They were a huge hit, plus I was requested one for my one year old great-granddaughter, which I’m currently working on.

[@bettydixon6194]

Made this fleece hat, the first one was a lil tight so I made another one just a lil bigger. Love it. Thank you. I love all your videos

[@kipilee]

THANK YOU so much for this adorable pattern, this grandma made four, used sweatshirt fabric and inside a soft fake fur. My sewing machine will need a good cleaning from all the fuzz but they are adorable!

[@lavagal]

You are approachable, friendly, and easy to understand. I'm making eight of these hats for my daughter and her friends at college. A perfect Mom project! Mahalo!

[@jackhenry268]

I just ordered a hat kit, but my favorites ( and I'm going to order after I get hat kit) is the soccer flee e, I think I'll make a draw spring bag for my grandson to take to soccer practice, and the vintage quilt fleece. Probably make a tie blanket and quilt around it. Thanks! Love the video. This will be perfect for when I lose my hair with the next chemo. Almost getting excited to lose it lol, I. Starting to get some really cute hats!

[@Tzippi]

I just made this hat, and it's so simple! I'm going to make quite a few and place them all over town this winter for the homeless.

[@mdooms76]

Thug Poet is the finished size of the hat pretty comfortable...too loose....a bit snug? I'm making for someone with a lot of hair. Wanna be sure it fits.

[@Aixza]

I loved the Dark Tan Red and Black Plaid as well as the black and white dog paws! Thanks for the tip on figuring out which is the right side of fleece. I've been eyeballing all this time!

[@MelanieWatson0220]

So many to choose from! My favorite would have to be the Just Baseballs or the Vintage Patchwork!!!

[@lisaweaver4883]

I do not often comment on videos but I'm going to on this one. This was really fun and easy to listen to. Sometimes I think video tutorials miss the mark of making their tutorial truly workable for every audience. This gal, in my opinion, hit every high note of explanation. She was not condescending and yet the instructions were simple and useful. Loved it. Made the hat, after having watched a number of videos. Going to make more today for my kids and a couple friends. Thank you..... my only advice..... make more videos :)

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Lisa Weaver Thanks for your feedback, Lisa. Hope you are enjoying some of my other videos as well. I have over 300 now. Happy sewing!

[@softwareji]

I also dont often comments but today ill because she just told about website but did not inform about kind of fabrics been used

[@kimgalati2077]

I like all the paw prints and the small leaves pattern. Vanessa, I made my great nephew one of the ear flap hats for Christmas and it turned out great! His daddy works on helicopters for the Army and I found fleece with the Army logo and helicopters. It's his favorite hat. Thanks for the pattern!

[@christinawatson6430]

I love the outer space flying print and the dinosaurs. My son will like them both. The big hearts print will be perfect for my nieces too! I can't wait to make hats for all our little kiddos! Your videos are always great. Thanks for posting this one.

[@carmensavant8213]

My facebook sewing groups all highly recommend your videos for both advanced and beginner sewers. i'm so glad you were referred to me.

[@lisacarroll3601]

Found some fleece I had for a few years and decided to make some hats. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial.

[@carynemount949]

Thanks for not only a great video that gets to the point, but the patterns, too! Whipping some of these together with the pedal to the metal for daughter at college and 3 friends for their school's big game!

[@WhateverHunterLiz]

I really love all the solid color fleece fabrics! But they are all wonderful!

[@kraftykaren2908]

I really liked the black plaid, gonna grt mr some. What a great project not only for me, but to teach to my girls. Thanks Vanessa!

[@AdiarraS]

Hold the press! Awesome awesome awesome tip to tell which is the front and back! Thank you!

[@nancyhomick7276]

Wow! Great video. Thank you Vanessa for a very thorough and easy tutorial. The hats are very cute.

[@mithryanna]

Thank you for providing the pattern. I made myself an animal hat a few months ago without a pattern and the shape was just off. Used your pattern to make a new one and it came out so much cuter!

[@webs4298]

I made this hat today. It came out great and was easy to make. Thanks again for your wonderful patterns and tutorials.

[@QLT812]

I love the Puppy Dog Patchwork 'Fleece, My great-grandson will just jump for joy when he touches it (claiming it) :-)! The store has great fabric and wonderful prices...

[@kathyvalentine1543]

You are such a great teacher! You were born to teach! Thank you

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Click on the link in the description box that says "Get your fleece hat kits here"... on that page scroll down and you'll see my face with the hat on and that is the item to click to buy the solid colors kit. The one to the right of that is for the solid/print combo. The description says the shipping is free on that item. Hope that helps.

[@lizzyanthus1]

I love the Leaping Kitty Cat fleece. Love anything kitties. :) Their kitties are wonderfully whimsicle!

[@sandragambill6722]

I love, love, love your tutorials! You explain everything in detail, yet do not bore us with extra long videos. I have already made 3 of these fleece hats and plan on making several more for gifts. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!

[@jeanroberto5171]

Thank you so much for the patterns and tutorial. I’m planning to use your patterns to make fleece hats to donate either to a shelter or a cancer hospital.

[@urslashelton7744]

I made a ton of the others; I will give this one a try too. Thanks so much for being so crafty.

[@aprilthompson2853]

Thanks for sharing this with us. Just made one and it turned out great and hardly took any time

[@jellyacc]

Songan SW Brown is my favorite, beautiful earth tone colors

[@BonnieReed-np9qu]

I love this hat tutorial. No one has made a free pattern for the messy bun beanie out of fleece. Would love to see this hat made for the messy bun.

[@tanyaowens2413]

The Puppy Dog Patchwork Fleece is my favorite! Thanks for the pattern! Can't wait to try it!

[@carolynhoppe3196]

Very nice tutorial and patterns. I love your idea for adding size for a larger head. I am making one for a child to be a Millie for Halloween coming up. I am going to narrow the width of the band and add to the hat so the border will be narrower. This fits with the pink hat and narrow yellow trim of the Millie hat. We will figure out where to place the pigtail openings. Thank you so much.

[@nikima99]

So glad I found your tutorial! I havent found any winter hats that I like to match my coats, but I have found some fleece fabric. I will make a patterned side/solid side hats to match. Thank you!

[@nancymonio6870]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I have been looking for hats for my two older sons of their favorite football team (Green Bay Packers) and we live in Minnesota. We looked all over our town looking for winter hats. Can not find them any where. When I went to our local fabric store I knew that they have fleece of their football team so I decided to buy some fleece. Then I decided to look on the website and came across your video. Thanks again. Now I will be making hats and scarfs of their team to wear this cold winters in Minnesota.

[@laverneshade4933]

Thanks!!! This is a great project for new sewist, and even better for a non-profit group to share with homeless folks in cold climates....

[@teresafinnerty207]

Thank for this great hat.!! I am planning on making them for the local cancer center where my friend is getting her chemo treatments.

[@natashafletcher7275]

the hat with the flaps is cute. i like the leapord print fleece best.

[@constancejohnson3463]

Thank you soooo much.. i just printed the pattern for adult and child. I cant wait to make these. What size stitch should i use on my machine for fleece

[@reneashbaugh7928]

I love your pattern and the tutorial is great! I added an inch on the band as we like our ears covered!

[@cherylgaffney]

I have two boys, so the boys prints are among my favorites for them... for me, I love the animal prints! :) Thanks for the super fun giveaway, and as always, thanks for the wonderful tutorial, Vanessa. :)

[@sevencatday]

Fantastic tutorial. Perfect speed, terrific explanations and visuals. You have a great voice and manner. Very easy to understand and duplicate (almost LOL).

[@fancynancy2870]

Hi Vanessa: I just finished two of your reversible hats and they came out great. I'm giving them as gifts for Christmas. They were so easy! Thanks.

[@ljacree5764]

Cute hat! I just made two according to your great instructions. The only problem is that the adult size fits a little tight and short - and I have a fairly small head. I plan to adjust the pattern so that the dome pieces are about one inch longer at the base. For the men on my list, I will also have to make the pattern wider.Overall, though, this is a great hat. Thank you for the easy-to-understand tutorial.

[@KyraTheGingerKid]

Thanks for the awesome tip about telling the right and wrong sides of solid fleeces! I never knew that.

[@mrstmb1]

Just seeing this video. I have been looking for a fleece beanie and I believe this is it. Thanks for posting.

[@oliviatramontana8987]

Thia is an awesome tutorial. Your directions are clear and the details you provide have encouraged me to try this myself!

[@Yadziga]

the dog paws are great a also the sw designs Tiargus or Songar are great you are fantastic thanks for sharing

[@gailjernigan2482]

Love your videos and this should be easy to make. Thanks for the FREE pattern. Fabric Diva does have an amazing choice of fleece but my favorite is Bright Pretty Butterfly Fleece Fabric-- so cute for a little girl. I will definitely have to make one for each of my granddaughters! Now I will check out their cotton fabric for a quilt I want to make.

[@jessievnana]

The fabrics are so cute. I love the Big Hearts in pink fleece! Adorable! ( I like the Bright Leopard, too!) You always do such great tutorials!

[@helenwalsh9854]

The Beanie Hat tutorial was great...I have made several. everyone loved them and were impressed that I made them...thank you for making this easy for me...now I need a tutorial for fleece mittens...I have checked out several others..but have not come close to any one that explains the way you do...I want to line the mittens..or if possible reverse...

[@ghostlyjoy3262]

usually not a responder, but i have to leave props to crafty gemini! this was very easy to follow, great for beginners, and very fun! i'll definitely be subscribing for more!

[@SuzanneElizabeth89]

No need to stress how much I love your videos!!!! So simple and creative. Also, I paid a visit to the FabricDiva website and oh boy!!! Do they have lots to choose from. I used to live in Miami but now that I live in Oregon and winter is coming I got lots to play with.Cheers!!!!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Take the print out to a copy shop or change the settings on your printer to print at 110% or more.

[@Renee1318]

Thank-you so much. I have alot of fleece that are not big enough for blankets so I am going to make some of your hats.

[@deedeebeads]

Excellent video love it made mine with cotton fabric. And it worked a tinier but fits great for sleeping at night thank you so much for sharing your beautiful artwork ❤

[@elainelee8374]

Great tip on finding the wrong side of the fleece fabric piece. You are TALENTED indeed! I can get a jump on my Christmas Gifts (Christmas in July)Thank you for sharing!

[@debrapena-franson8443]

Thank you Vanessa for the tutorial and free pattern. Leaping frog yellow was a favorite. I am going to make some of these for my grandchildren!

[@debbiebiggs3060]

Thank you for your videos. They’re always so very clear into the point. I really appreciate that.

[@allergiesrusdb]

I love the Minky Cuddle Bubble fleece as my fave!! However I also love the Big Moon & Pink Star fleece, too! Thanks for the tutorials & giveaways!!

[@jacquelineduru683]

I love your videos, short. sweet and very easy to follow. Love you girl keep up the great work.

[@margieevans5276]

Wow, this would have to be one of the best tutorials I have watched! Such clear instructions, thanks so much for sharing.

[@rebekahsurvance9398]

Super easy and an awesome tutorial!!! I didn't make mine reversible for my son, but was able to figure out how to do it! I just started sewing and I love your tutorials, thank you for sharing!!! :D

[@shelleybrugman4398]

I made this hat a couple times. The first one was too small so I enlarged the pattern by 15%. (I must have a big head, lol). Wow its sooo stinking cute. I made a matching neck warmer to go with. Adorable. Thank you for the tutorial and pttern!!

[@deweyhiller]

Thank you so much for this ! Well lit and explained well! I’ve made 2 so far and just got a bunch of more fleece Your design is nice and rounded at the top vs some other designs I’ve tried

[@beverlybruton2271]

This is my first beanie. I used your adult pattern. Cute hat but I need a 24" hat. It would be helpful if your patterns had measurements. The adult size is really small. Hope this is helpful feedback.

[@Missbehavior79]

My favorite would have to be the Hawaiian Hibiscus flower one. Simple but pretty!

[@randicrawford9165]

Great tutorial, Vanessa! You are great at simply and easily showing how to create these cute hats! Thanks!

[@katieparries6976]

You make the most easy to follow tutorials, love them.Hope you keep making them

[@vickihanna8928]

This is a great tutorial ! Easy to follow and wonderful patterns. I made several of these and they all loved them. Actually had to make more for friends! Thanks

[@thoeckel]

Love, love, love the beenie hat! I ordered the kit from fabricdiva, made that hat and made 2 more today! You're awesome!! Thank you so much for the pattern and directions!

[@lalalafevers]

Tiger stripe & Zebra are my favorite! Aww, the pattern opens to a blank white screen on my iPad. Guess I need to pull out the lap top & see if its the formatting. I really wanna make a TON of these! ♥♥

[@supernova_am]

The bright leopard spot fleece is my favorite. It's definitely a fun print :)

[@reelsonwheels2128]

Thank you. Am about to make a beanie for my grandaughter. Very good video.

[@cindywashington6200]

would you happen to have ideas or pattern for a fleece ponytail beanie ?? Would be awesome..

[@nwkumah]

Great instructor.... easy, easy steps to follow. Love your tutorial.

[@OnlineMarketingGoddess]

Thanks so much. I'm new to sewing and your step by step instructions make this all seem so much easier!

[@frankiclark7046]

Love this video and the instructions, thank you for the free template. Could I ask if the band is meant to be thinner at the front of the hat so, for instance, the back of the band measures 7cm and the front (on the fold measures 6cm) ?

[@treasuredeggs]

cute, cute, cute. thank you for both the tutorial & the links! my daughter came home today wanting beanies & you are my go to gal!