The National Needlearts Association (TNNA) celebrates Make a Hat Day each September 15th as a way to bring the fiber arts community together, spark creativity, and jumpstart the season of making! We love this fun and engaging way to connect and get excited about the cooling temperatures!

How to Participate

It's easy to participate! Start by finding your favorite hat pattern, selecting from the suggestions we've curated below, or reviewing the list provided by TNNA. Let your creativity flow and be inspired by the work of these talented designers! Next, pick yarn that brings you joy! Finally, connect with other makers online by using the hashtags #makeahatday and/or #makeahatday2025 on social media to see all of the beautiful projects being made far and wide! Let folks know what pattern you chose, the yarn you used and if you can tag the designers, they'd love that too!

MFY Pattern Suggestions

We love a good hat! Here are a few of our favorites that would make fantastic Make a Hat Day projects!

💜  Buklet Hat from Urth Yarns

💜  Made For You in Woolstok Hat from Michigan Fine Yarns

💜  Old Rose Hat from Malabrigo

💜  Quick Twisted Hat from Michigan Fine Yarns

💜  Super Twisted Hat from Michigan Fine Yarns

Yarn Suggestions

Hats can be made using a wide variety of fibers, yarn weights and textures. We like natural fibers for their warmth. Wool retains its shape making it a great hat option! Blends that include a touch of nylon will wear well, and it's always a good idea to think about washability so your hat can be worn often and maintained easily!

🧶  Fingering Weight: Koigu KPM and KPPPM, Kelbourne Woolens Camper

🧶  Sport Weight: Malabrigo Arroyo, Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport

🧶  DK Weight: Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino, Malabrigo Dos Tierras 

🧶  Worsted Weight: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok, HiKoo Simpliworsted

🧶  Bulky/Super Bulky Weight: Malabrigo Mecha or Rasta, Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash 

Additional Pattern Suggestions from TNNA

⭐  Sylvan Secret by Creative Pathways (Really Clear Designs)

⭐  Graceful Arrows Hat by Charles Sawyer

⭐  Snazzy by Elvee Dickenson

⭐  Freemont Johnny Hat by Gretchen Mac Designs

⭐  Iralai Toque by Carolyn Lisle

⭐  Broken Trails Hats by Denise Balvanz

⭐  Chattahoochee Hat by Shuyi Wu

⭐  Not-a-Football Hat by Jo Torr

⭐  Weekends at the Cabin Hat

⭐  Coubertin Cloches by Janet Clare, Studio TwentyTwo

⭐  Toph by Wooly Wormhead

⭐  Good Morning Starshine by Sweet Paprika Designs

⭐  Blood Thistle by Faye Kennington

⭐  Forager Hat by Veronica Ory Designs

⭐  Thermal Dynamics Hat by Laura Olsavsky

⭐  Moonflowers Hat by Ambah O'Brien

⭐  Checkered Bucket Hat II by Hila Lifshitz

We would love to see your hats too! If you share on social media, tag us @MichiganFineYarns so we can cheer you on and celebrate your creativity, progress and finished objects!