Princess Leia - Crochet Beanie Mini Tutorial

When a dear friend asked if I could create a Princess Leia cap for her baby girl, I jumped at the chance. This hat is adorable, simple, and you can create it during a nap!

First, you will need to crochet a basic beanie in a dark brown hair color. You can use any basic beanie, I used a hdc pattern because I like that stitch.

Next you will cut 36 pieces of yarn cut to one yard. Divide the stack in half - so two sets of 18 pieces. With each set you will create a large braid - 3 sets of 6.

Then gently roll the braid into what kind of looks like a cinnamon roll. Using a yarn needle and another long piece of yarn, sew the bun layers together.

Place the beanie on and decide placement of the braid buns. Sew them on and call it a day!

SOOOOOOOO easy and check out the final results..

Is my friend's baby the *most* adorable Princess Leia ever? You can easily adapt this into any size. I'm considering making myself one for snowboarding season!

Having trouble locating a basic beanie tutorial? Let me know and I'll email you my favorite, or check out Ravelry.

**EDITED 9/6/12
I have received many emails requesting what pattern I use. For a basic HDC crochet beanie, Craftsy has an excellent & FREE one here.

Thank you for the pins and email love for this pattern!