If you're a longtime Sailor Moon fan, you can bring a little moon-powered magic to your winter wardrobe with this Sailor Moon-inspired crochet beanie!
Channel your inner Sailor Moon with this fun Sailor Moon crochet beanie! Inspired by Sailor Moon's instantly recognizable hairstyle, this cozy hat features the character's signature blond buns and long pigtails, turning a simple crochet beanie into a wearable tribute to everyone's favorite magical girl.
Whether you're looking for a fun accessory for a Sailor Moon casual cosplay, heading to a convention, putting together a Halloween costume, or simply want to show off your love for the series, this free crochet pattern is a fun project to make.
Slip it on, and you'll be ready to unleash a little Moon Prism Power wherever you go!
What You Need / Materials
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- Worsted (weight #4) yarn in the following colors:
- Yellow (try using Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow)
- Red (try using Bernat Super Value in Cherry Red)
- White (try using Red Heart Super Saver in White)
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Yarns Substitutions
- Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic; 333 m / 364 yds per 198 g / 6.98 oz)
- Bernat Super Value (100% acrylic; 402 m / 440 yds per 197 g / 6.95 oz)
- KnitPicks Brava Worsted (100% acrylic; 200 m / 218 yds per 100 g / 3.5 oz)
- Hobbii Amigo XL (100% acrylic; 109 yd / 100 m per 50 g / 1.75 oz skein)
Beanie Sizing
- Head Circumference:
- Toddler: 40cm / 16"
- Child: 45cm / 18"
- Tween: 50cm / 20"
- Adult Small: 55cm / 22"
- Adult: 57.5cm / 23"
- Adult Large: 60cm / 24"
Level of Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing yarn colors, and basic sewing skills.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- rsc - reverse single crochet (aka. crab stitch) - is always worked on the right side and in the opposite direction than usual – attach yarn as required, 1 ch, * insert hook into the next st on the right if you are right-handed (left st for lefties), YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through both loops on hook; repeat from * across.
- BLO - back loops only
- FLO - front loops only
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
- Learn how to seamlessly change color in crochet mid-row or round to create clean color transitions.
- Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
- Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
- Use the ultimate finish to neatly close up your amigurumi pieces.
- The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
- Gauge: 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4") = 16 hdc in BLO stitches x 10 rows
- The crochet pattern is written in the following sizes: Toddler (Child, Tween, Adult Small, Adult, Adult Large). For E.g. "Ch 33 (41, 43, 45, 47, 49)" means Ch 33 for a Toddler, Ch 41 for a Child, Ch 43 for a Tween, Ch 45 for an Adult Small, Ch 47 for an Adult, Ch 49 for an Adult Large.
Crochet Beanie Pattern
Hat
Using a 5.0 mm crochet hook and yellow yarn...
Ch 33 (41, 43, 45, 47, 49)
Row 1: Slst into the second st from the hook, then slst the next 4 sts, then hdc in each st until the end [Total: 32 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts]
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc BLO until the last 5 sts, then slst BLO in the remaining 5 sts [Total: 32 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts]
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 5 slst BLO, then hdc BLO in each st until the end [Total: 32 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts]
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you make it wide enough to go around the recipient's head:
Toddler: 40 rows (40cm / 16")
Child: 46 rows (45cm / 18")
Tween: 50 rows (50cm / 20")
Adult Small: 56 rows (55cm / 22")
Adult: 58 rows (57.5cm / 23")
Adult Large: 60 rows (60cm / 24")
Cut and fasten off. Leave a long tail to whip stitch the edge of the beanie together and close up the top.
Buns
Using a 5.0 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Cut and fasten off.
Change to white yarn...
Round 5a: Rsc FLO in each st around (24 sts)
Cut and fasten off.
Change to yellow yarn and continue working from the BLO of row 4...
Round 5b: [3 Sc BLO, sc BLO inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6-11: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Round 12: [3 Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 13: [2 Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (18 sts)
Stuff the buns with polyester stuffing as you decrease.
Round 14: [Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 15: Sc dec in each st around (6 sts)
Cut and fasten off, closing off the ball/bun, and weave in the ends. Leave a long tail and thread it to the bottom of the bun to attach it to the beanie.
Pigtails
Ch 121
Row 1: Sc in the second st from the hook, then 4 sc, 5 hdc, 110 dc (120 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 110 dc, 5 hdc, 3 sc, sc dec (119 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc dec, 2 sc, 5 hdc, 110 dc (118 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, 110 dc, 5 hdc, 3 sc, 3 sc down the sides of the first 3 rows (117 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, turn, sc into the second st from the hook, then 6 sc, 5 hdc, 110 sc (122 sts)
Cut and fasten off, leaving a tail to sew onto the beanie.
Assembly
Use the ends of the buns and pigtails and sew them to your crochet beanie.
The Story Behind the Stitches
This Sailor Moon crochet beanie came about during a particularly snowy Vancouver winter. We had just moved into our new home in time for Christmas 2021, and for once, we had a proper white Christmas! Snow isn't exactly something we get to enjoy for very long in Vancouver, so we were completely unprepared for it.
My husband has been a long-time Sailor Moon fan and had been trying to introduce our girls to the anime. I had already crocheted the Sailor Scouts as anime dolls, but I wanted to make something that was a little more fun and interactive. Something that allowed the girls to wear and use for pretend play, and that's how the Sailor Moon beanie was born!
I originally made this beanie for my daughter, but she wore it once and decided it wasn't really her thing. Thankfully, her sister seemed to like it more, so the hat found a new owner. The pigtails are my favorite part. Not just for the looks, but I was thinking it could double as a scarf for a little extra warmth!
I love crochet projects that are both practical and a little bit silly, and this one definitely falls into that category. It's warm enough for a chilly winter day, but also makes a fun accessory for a Sailor Moon cosplay, anime convention, Halloween costume, or just showing off your love for the series.
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Cosplay Accessory: Complete a Sailor Moon cosplay with a hat that recreates her instantly recognizable hairstyle.
- Halloween Costume: Use the beanie as a centerpiece of an easy Sailor Moon costume without having to style a wig.
- Anime Convention: Wear it to an anime convention for a fun and instantly recognizable accessory.
- Pretend Play: Let kids transform into their favorite anime character and create their own Sailor Moon adventures.
- Warm Costume: Keep your ears warm while still looking like you're ready to fight evil by moonlight!
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