All-Sizes Leprechaun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

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Supplies:
• Yarn4/Medium Worsted Weight Green, yellow, and black
•5mm Crochet Hook
•Tapestry needle
•Scissors
•Tailor’s Measuring Tape

Additional Information:
This is a simple and easy pattern to make a crochet leprechaun hat in all sizes – ranging from preemie to large adult. It’s very important to follow these rules to make sure your hat comes out the correct size:

•Use the recommended hook size (5mm) and recommended yarn size (4/Medium Weight Yarn).
Even though your says 4/Medium Weight, there can still be a slight variance in the yarn’s thickness, making the hat slightly larger or smaller.

•Make a test swatch to make sure your tension matches the tension used in this pattern.
This essentially means you want you want how tight you crochet to match up with how tight I crochet so our hats come out the same size. You can adjust your tightness by slightly tugging on your yarn after each yarn over you make.

•Measure your head to follow the closest hat size AND measure the hat as you’re making it.
If you find that you need more/less rounds based on your measurements, simply add/remove the rounds needed!

BEFORE YOU START, READ THIS:

Your Chain 3 made at the beginning of each round will not count as a double crochet at the start of each round. The Chain 3 simply build height to the new round we make, but doesn’t count as a stitch. That being said, you will crochet into the same stitch our Chain 3 is coming out of starting from Round 2 and on.

Test swatch for gauge:
Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Measure across the circle’s inside loops only. They should measure 2″ across. If your measurement comes out larger, adjust your tension by crocheting tighter. If your measurement comes out smaller, adjust your tension by crocheting looser.

 

How to start the hat:
The hat is started the same way for each size. However, if you need to see how it’s done, here’s some photos to help!
Round 1: Ch 3 (Pic 2). Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook (Pic 3). Dc 9 more times into that same stitch (Pic 4). Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join (Pic 4-6). (10)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Note: Your Chain 3 will not count as a double crochet at the start of each round. The Chain 3 simply build height to the new round we make, but doesn’t count as a stitch. That being said, you will crochet into the same stitch our Chain 3 is coming out of starting in Round 2 and on.

Preemie:

10″ circumference, 3.5″ length

Round 1: Ch 3. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then in the Back Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. In BOTH Loops, Dc in each st all around. SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 5-6: Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then change to Black. SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 7-8: In black, Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then change to Green. In the Front Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 9: In Green, Ch 3. Dc 2 times in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then change to Green. In the Front Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

Preemie Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 11. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 2 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 2 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 2 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 2 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Newborn: (0-3 months)

13″ Circumference, 5.5″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then in the Back Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. In the Back Loop Only, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 6-9: In BOTH Loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 10-12: Change to Black. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 13: Change to Green. In the FLO, repeat *2 Dc in the next st, 1 Dc in the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join (50)
Round 14: In BOTH Loops, repeat *2 Dc in the next st, 1 Dc in the next 4 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join (50)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

Newborn Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 16. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 3 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 3 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 3 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 3 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Baby: (3-6 months)

15.7″ Circumference, 5.5″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then working in the Back Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then working in the BLO, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 3. Working in the BLO, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 7-12: Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 13-15: Change to Black. Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 16: Change to Green. Ch 3. Working in the FLO, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 4 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 17: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 5 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (70)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

3-6 Months Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 20. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 4 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 4 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 4 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 4 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Baby: (6-12 months)

17″ Circumference, 6.5″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then working in the Back Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 3. Working in the BLO, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 7-14: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 15-17: Ch 3. Change to Black. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 18: Ch 3. Working in the FLO, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 4 st* all around (60)
Round 19: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 5 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (70)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

6-12 Months Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 24. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Toddler: (12 months – 3 years)

19.5″ Circumference, 7″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 4 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, Skip the Ch 3, then in the Back Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join (60)
Round 7: Ch 3. Working in the BLO, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 8-14: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 15-17: Change to Black. Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 18: Change to Green. Ch 3. Working in the FLO, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 5 st* all around (70)
Round 19: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 6 st* all around (70)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

Toddler Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 24. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Child: (4-10 Years)

19.5″ Circumference, 8″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 4 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, Skip the Ch 3, then in the Back Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join (60)
Round 7: Ch 3. Working in the BLO, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 8-15: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 16-18: Change to Black. Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 19: Change to Green. Ch 3. Working in the FLO, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 5 st* all around (70)
Round 20: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 6 st* all around (80)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

Child Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 24. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Teen:

20″ Circumference, 8.5″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 3. Dc 2 times in the next 3 st, Dc 1 time in the next 2 st. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 4 st* 9 times. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (62)
Round 7: Ch 3. Working in the BLO, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (62)
Round 8-15: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (62)
Round 16-18: Change to Black. Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (62)
Round 19: Change to Green. Ch 3. Working in the FLO, Dc in the next 8 st. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 5 st* 9 times. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (71)
Round 20: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 6 st* 10 times. Dc in the last st (81)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

Teen Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 24. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Adult Women:

21.5″ Circumference, 8.6″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 4 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 7: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 5 st* 4 times. Dc in the next 36 st. Skip the Ch 3, then working in the Back Loop Only, SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (64)
Round 8: Ch 3. Working in the BLO, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (64)
Round 9-17: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (64)
Round 18-20: Change to Black. Ch 3. Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (64)
Round 21: Change to Green. Ch 3. Working in the FLO, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 7* all around (72)
Round 22: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 8 st* all around (80)
Round 23: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 9 st* all around (88)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

Women Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 24. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.

Adult Men:

22″ Circumference, 8.6″ length

Round 1: Ch 4. Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook. Dc 9 more times into that same stitch. Skip the Chain 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 3. Create 2 Dc into each st. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 2 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 3 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 4 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (60)
Round 7: Ch 3. Repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 5 st* all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (70)
Round 8: Ch 3. Working in the Back Loop Only, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join. (70)
Round 9-18: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join (70)
Round 19-22: Change to Black. Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, Dc in each st all around. Skip the Ch 3, then SlSt in the first Dc of the round to join (70)
Round 23: Change to Green. Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 6 st* all around (80)
Round 24: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 7 st* all around (90)
Round 25: Ch 3. Working in BOTH loops, repeat *2 Dc into the next st, 1 Dc into the next 8 st* all around (100)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the ends into the hat for a few rounds. Bring the yarn to the inside of the hat and tie a firm knot at the base of the hat to secure the yarn. Cut any excess yarn.

Men Buckle:

In yellow

Round 1: Ch 24. We will form a circle by making 1 single crochet into the very first chain we made. Sc 2 more times into that same chain. Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st, Sc 2 times in the next st, Sc in the next 5 st. SlSt 1 time in the next 2 st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the buckle onto the hat and weave in ends.