Must-Have Crochet Patterns for Kids' Hat and Scarf Sets

When kids have their minds set on going outside to play during the fall and winter seasons, they put little effort into the minute details of snapping or tying their coat collars to secure their hoods. As a result, the hoods on their coats fly off as soon as they begin to run and play. Crocheters who want to prevent the kids in their lives from becoming sick have the effective option of crocheting kids' hat and scarf sets. Some great, free crochet patterns of these hat and scarf sets feature bulky and colorful yarns that are kid-friendly as reviewed below.

Lion Brand Velvetspun Crochet Girl's Hat and Boa/Scarf Set

This must-have, free and easy skill-level crochet pattern features a luscious, garland-like scarf along with a snug, bucket-shaped hat with a flower for girls aged six to eight. Both items are designed with velvet Lion Brand yarn in the lovely colors of Lavender and Carnation. The required materials include two balls of Lavender and two balls of Carnation or your desired color-combinationof Lion Brand Velvetspun yarn; a size K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook; and a large-eyed blunt needle. The finished size of the hat measures 21 inches in circumference and the scarf measures 42 inches in length.

Winter Wear Hat, Scarf, & Mittensby Marilyn Coleman and Gayle Bunn

This intermediate skill level crochet pattern allows you to make custom-sized hat and scarf sets for boys and girls of ages 4-6, 8-10, and 12-14. This set is designed with Red Heart Super Bulky yarn: 2-2 ½ ounces (depending on size) of Hot Red for the hat, 5 ¼ ounces of Gold for the scarf, and 2-3 ounces of Hot Red for the mittens. The finished sizes measures: 5 inches wide by 50 inches long for the scarf and 16-19 ½ inches in circumference for the hat.

Softee Chunky-Child's Hat & Scarf Set (Crochet)

Bernat's free chunky hat and scarf set is designed for boys and girls aged two to six. This easy skill-level pattern requires three balls of Bernat Softee Chunky yarn in the pattern's solid color of New Denim Heather or an Ombre shade and a crochet hook of size K 10.5 (6.5mm). The finished measurements of the scarf are around 6.5 inches wide by 48 inches long and the hat fits the heads of kids aged two to six.

Americana Hat and Scarf

This free crochet pattern allows you to choose between a kids' or adult's hat and scarf set designed in a patriotic color scheme with stars and stripes. The kids' size 6-8 hat measures 20 inches in circumference and the scarf measures 6 ½ by 45 inches. This pattern requires three skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn in the shades of Colonial (blue), Antique (Maroon), and Decco; one ball of Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn in the shade of Fisherman; and a size H-8 or J-10 crochet hook (your choice).

Bev's Marvelous Hat, Mitts, and Scarf for Preschoolers by Beverly A. Qualheim

This basic crochet pattern is for a kid's hat, mitts, and scarf set for ages two to five years. The required materials include a size H crochet hook and 4-ply worsted yarn.

With these kids' hat and scarf set patterns in mind, crocheters are able to help prevent kids from catching colds and flus during the fall and winter months. Unlike the hoods of coats that are prone to flying off if not properly secured, crochet hat and scarf sets provide a snug fit - making them must have accessories.