Crochet Bear Hat

Leyla

2025-02-04 07:36:29

Crochet bear hats are undeniably adorable! These charming accessories combine the coziness of a hat with the cuteness of a bear. Whether you're keeping warm on a chilly day or just want to add a touch of whimsy to your outfit, a crochet bear hat is the perfect choice. The little ears on the top give it that extra touch of charm that will make you smile every time you put it on. Plus, they make a fantastic handmade gift that is sure to bring joy to anyone lucky enough to receive one. So, why not treat yourself or someone special to a cozy and cute crochet bear hat? It's guaranteed to brighten up any day!

Materials

1 skein cafe latte yarn

1 small ball light raspberry yarn

1 small ball buff yarn

12mm Safety eyes

5.5mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Abbreviations (US terms)

inc = Increase

mr = Magic ring

sc = Single crochet

ch = Chain

hdc = Half Double Crochet

blo = Back Loop Only

sl st = Slip Stitch

dc = Double Crochet

tr = Triple Crochet

long tr = Long triple crochet

Notes

Used acrylic yarn, but any type (cotton, chunky, etc.) works; adjust stitch count and rows.

5.5mm hook, rectangle measures 14" x 22", fits adult medium/large.

Adjust size for custom fit.

For kids, chain 25-30 and work 30-35 rows, adjusting for age.

Experiment with colors for different bear types or modify ears for other animals.

Instructions

For this pattern we will mostly be working in rows.

Row 1: Ch x41, turn.

Row 2: In the second chain from the hook, make a hdc. Continue to make hdc for the rest of the row. (40) At the end of the row, ch x1 and turn. (The ch is a turning ch, you will be making these every row but do not work in them!)

Row 3: In blo, hdc for the entire row (40). Ch x1 and turn

Row 4-44: Repeat row 3. (40). Ch x1 and turn.

Use more or less rows depending on the size of the hat you are trying to achieve.

Before fastening off the yarn you want to fold the rectangle in half and then sew it shut.

After the side of the hat has been sewn shut, take the yarn and cinch the top of the hat shut. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Once that is done, flip the hat inside out so now the sewn edges are on the inside of the hat.

Brim:

Figure out what side of the hat you want as the front side. Then insert your yarn onto the edge (preferably insert the yarn either on the side or back of the hat. I generally insert it on the seam) and make a sc. Make enough sc to get you to where you want to place your first bear ear (the side of the hat you want as the front).

Now for the bear ear:

Make a slip stitch in the next stitch. You are going to make the following stitches in the next stitch. Sl st, dc x2, tr, long tr x3, tr, dc x2, and sl st.

A long tr is just like a normal tr but you yarn over 3 times instead of 2 at the beginning and then go through 2 loops like normal as you are getting the loops off your hook (should have to do this 4 times to complete the stitch).

Sl st in the following stitch, then sc x7, then make the second ear just like the one above. Once that is done finish sc the rest of the brim. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Light Brown Inner Ears:

Round 1: With the buff shade of yarn yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6) Slip stitch to the first sc and fasten off the yarn but leave a tail for sewing.

Muzzle:

Round 1: With the buff shade of yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. (6)

Round 2: Make an inc in every stitch. (12). Slip stitch to the first sc and fasten off the yarn but leave a tail for sewing.

Cheeks:

Round 1: With pink yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6) Slip stitch to the first sc and fasten off.

Finishing:

Insert safety eyes below the ears.

With black yarn embroider the mouth by making a T on the muzzle and then sew muzzle onto the hat brim. Make sure to only sew it through the brim and not both the brim and hat. I shaped the circle a bit when sewing it on so it had a slight ovoid appearance.

Sew the light brown ear middles to the inner part of the ears.

Then sew on the cheeks below and slightly left/right of the eyes.

And once all of that is done, the ends are weaved in, your crochet bear hat made from my crochet bear hat pattern is completed! I hope you enjoy your crochet bear beanie as much as I had fun designing the pattern for it!

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2025-02-04 07:36:29

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