Twenty years of crochet skills meet the festival glow-up.
A longtime crocheter on r/festivals shared a show-stopping hat and matching top that lean full-on rave: neon yarn, UV-reactive details, a strip of LEDs, pom‑pom “planets,” little mushrooms, and a tiny crocheted alien perched on the brim. The result reads like wearable art — perfect for late-night sets, theme camps, or just flexing at the merch tent.
Why it works: the piece combines classic crochet textures with festival-ready accents (LED tape + highlighter colors) so it holds up under blacklight and in photos. Comments on the post ran the usual gamut — hype, requests to buy or trade patterns, and folks just wanting to know how the heck it was made.
Community reactions (selection):
– “Amazing” — short and loud, from multiple commenters.
– “Would you consider making to sell?” — fans asking about commissions and patterns.
– “Holy Hell that hat!!!” — pure rave energy.
If you want to recreate this look: think sturdy brim construction, secure battery packs for LEDs, and yarn that won’t melt or fray under lights. And if you’re commissioning a maker, be ready to pay fairly — handmade festival gear takes time.
OP: u/CreativePandaC (r/festivals) — original post received 174 upvotes and 17 comments.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1r5kz3x/hi_everyone_ive_been_crocheting_for_about_20/