Easy Fleece Hat tutorial {free pattern} Monster Mash up

You can use this easy fleece hat tutorial to make several fun (and warm) wearable monsters for your little monster! This Monster Mashup comes with free PDF pattern!

Easy Fleece Hat tutorial (free pattern) – Monster Mash up

step 1 – Cut out easy fleece pattern pieces and pin

You can find instructions on how to assemble the Easy fleece hat pattern here. The fun thing about this hat pack is that you get to “build” your own monster! Take your time and decide on what eyes, horns, mouth (optional) you want your monster fleece hat to have. Make sure that you don’t select too big of an eye for the size of hat you are doing.

step 2 – Begin to assemble the fleece eyes and mouth

We’re going to do some basic and quick applique for the eyes and mouth. First we’re going to assemble the eyes.

Layout the eyes and place the pupils where you want them. Pin – or better yet use some 505 Temporary adhesive.

Then using a zig zag stitch along the edge of the pupil, sew on. Continue to build the eye until it looks like you want it to. Then place the eyes on the right side of one of the hat pieces. Pin.

Pin. Sew on using zig zag stitch along the edge of the fabric of the eyes. Repeat with the mouth.

Please note that for demonstration reasons, I’ve used contrasting thread in this easy fleece hat tutorial – but I recommend you use a thread that matched the pupil color.

step 3 – Sew the monster Horns

Sew each horn together. For the horns a .5 inch seam. For the “hair” use a .25 inch seam. Sew two sides of the horn, leaving the straight side open for turning.

Trim with scissors close to the top point of the horn (this will give it a nice point when turned). Turn horn right side out, pushing the fabric so you will have a nice point at the top of your horn.

Stuff each horn with a little bit of poly fill or fleece scraps, making sure that there is a finger width’s of space at the bottom with no filling.

step 4 – Place the ears/horns/hair and make the monster easy fleece hat.

Place and pin the ears where you would like them to be on the easy fleece hat tutorial (a third of the way down seams to work well). You want the tops of the ears facing in, sitting on the right side of the fabric, you will then place the other half of the easy fleece hat (right side down) on top.

Using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, sew each side of the hat (the long curved side to the point before it dips into a “V”. Be sure to leave the bottom (the brim) open.

Now that you’ve sewn the sides of the fleece hat it’s time to close the top. Fold the hat in half so the seams you just sewed are touching. Pin the “v” on each side closed. Sew one seam along the top of the hat closing the v on both sides. (This will make a rounded top.)

Turn the brim edge under 1 inch (or more/less if you like) pin and sew a zig-zag stitch over the edge of the fabric. Snip any loose threads and turn right side out.

Tada! Your monster hat is finished. You have now completed the easy fleece hat tutorial!

Download the free easy fleece hat pattern below:

You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Click the picture and fill up the form to download the .pdf !

More Winter/Halloween Fleece Hats:

• Halloween Hat Pack – Dragon, Viking, Apple, Pumpkin
• Fleece Bunny Hat
• Fleece Dog Hat
• Basic Hat with Horns
• Basic Hat with Bear Ears
• Fleece Unicorn Hat
• Fleece Frog Hat
• Ladybug Hat
• Monkey Hat
• Fleece Owl Hat

More Fleece Projects!

• Basic Hat (Adult, Child, and Baby)
• Fleece Winter Hat
• Fleece Hat with Ear Flaps
• Bow Ear Warmer Headband
• Fleece Scarf with Pockets
• Fleece Vest Tummies and Tails
• Fleece Vest Monster Legs
• How to Make a No Sew Fleece Tie Blanket
• Fun Facts about Fleece
• All Warm Fleece Hat Sewing Patterns!