How to Crochet a Whimsical Hedge Witch Hat (Pattern Review & Mods)

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A woodland‑witch take on the Hedge Witch Hat crochet pattern

The Hedge Witch Hat crochet pattern by Morale Fiber has such a soft, storybook charm that I knew I had to include it as part of my February Hat Round-Up. The pattern is written as a single‑color hat, so I followed that structure and worked the entire body in Red Heart Super Saver Buff. The warm, earthy neutral gives the hat a rustic, woodland feel and lets the shaping really shine.

Where I deviated from the original design was the band. Instead of using ribbon, felt, or a plain crochet strip, I wrapped the hat in a full flower crown band. I used the Delia Flowers Crown pattern by Jenny & Teddy and stitched it in Red Heart Super Saver Frosty Green and Patons Canadiana in Denim Blue . The leaves and blossoms create a soft, whimsical accent that transforms the hat into something that feels enchanted but still wearable.

🧶 What You’ll Need for This Project

Before you dive into the pattern, here are the specific materials I used to achieve this woodland-witch look:

• The Main Hat Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Buff (or your favorite earthy neutral).
• The Flower Crown Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Frosty Green (leaves) and Patons Canadiana in Denim Blue (flowers).
• Crochet Hook: 3.75mm (F) Crochet Hook — I love using Furls for long projects like this.
• The Patterns:
  • The Hedge Witch Hat by Morale Fiber.
  • The Delia Flowers Crown by Jenny & Teddy.
• Notions: Yarn Needle for weaving in ends and Stitch Markers to keep track of those crown rounds.

🌿 Hedge Witch Hat crochet pattern details

• Hat Pattern: Hedge Witch Hat by Morale Fiber
• Flower Crown Band: Delia Flowers Crown by Jenny & Teddy
• Construction: Crown‑down with a structured brim

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My Modifications:

• Sizing adjustment: stopped increasing after Round 19 and skipped ahead to Round 25
• Band substitution: used the Delia Flowers Crown as the band instead of ribbon or felt

🎨 Yarn choices and how they shaped the look

• Red Heart Super Saver Buff (hat body) — A warm, grounded neutral that highlights the stitches and gives the hat its classic witchy silhouette.
• Red Heart Super Saver Frosty Green (leaves) — Soft, mossy green that frames the hat beautifully.
• Patons Canadiana in Denim Blue (flowers) — A gentle, magical pop of color that stays within the woodland palette.

Because the hat is solid Buff and the band is entirely Frosty Green and Denim Blue, the flower crown reads as a true accessory—almost like a removable garland wrapped around the brim.

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🪄 Fit, feel, and shaping

The Hedge Witch Hat crochet pattern creates a slightly slouchy, slightly pointed crown that feels playful and cozy. To get a better fit for my smaller head, I stopped increasing after Round 19 and then jumped to Round 25 to maintain the intended shaping without adding extra width.

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The Buff yarn gives the hat a sturdy, rustic texture, while the flower crown softens the silhouette and adds movement. The brim sits comfortably, and the floral band sits exactly where a traditional hatband would go.

💛 What I loved

• The earthy Buff paired with the Frosty Green + Orchid palette
• How the flower crown band completely transforms the original pattern
• The whimsical, woodland‑witch vibe
• The simple sizing adjustment that made the hat fit perfectly

🔧 What I might tweak next time

• Try a darker neutral for a more autumnal version
• Make additional flower crown bands in different palettes to swap out the look
• Experiment with other crochet bands like leaves, vines, or mushrooms

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🌟 Wrap‑Up: Cozy Magic, Handmade Details, and What’s Next

Finishing this Hedge Witch Hat crochet pattern reminded me how much joy there is in letting a project evolve as you make it. Working the hat in Buff gave me that grounded, woodland‑witch base, and adding the Frosty Green and Orchid flower crown band turned it into something soft, whimsical, and completely my own. I love how a simple shift—like swapping a ribbon for a crochet flower crown—can change the whole personality of a piece.

If you’d like to explore more of my recent makes, you can find them here:

• February Hat Round‑Up – a cozy look at all seven hats I made this month, with links to each pattern and my notes
• My Scrap‑Yarn Cardigan Story – a cozy, improvisational project full of color and texture
• The Crochet Top Hat Dinner Story – a playful look at how one hat became a family moment
• My Heartbeat Hat Tutorial – a beginner‑friendly pattern with step‑by‑step photos

I’m excited to keep sharing these little creative experiments with you as I work through the rest of last month’s hats.

You can also follow along with my daily makes, behind‑the‑scenes progress, and upcoming tutorials:

• Instagram: @realangelwingsit
• Facebook: Angel Wings It
• Pinterest: Angel Wings It
• TikTok: @realangelwingsit

I love sharing the process as much as the finished pieces, and I’m excited to keep building this cozy little hat series with you. What kind of hat should I try next?

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you shop through them—at no extra cost to you. I’m partnered with Amazon, Walmart, and other brands through programs like Collective Voice and Mavely. I only share products I truly love or think you’ll find helpful.