Best Crochet Bear Hat Pattern

This easy Best Crochet Bear Hat Pattern will keep you warm during fall and winter while being super cute! Come make the crochet bear hat with me. It can be adjusted to fit any size head!

The crochet bear hat pattern is a fantastic choice for beginners looking to build their skills while creating something adorable and functional.

This pattern uses only one type of stitch for the base of the hat, making it simple to follow. The flat rectangle method means you won’t have to worry about joining rounds or increasing, or decreasing stitches. This allows you to focus on mastering the basic crochet techniques.

If you enjoy this hat pattern and want to explore similar designs, be sure to check out my crochet polar bear hat pattern for another delightful project that’s just as easy to make!

The crochet bear beanie is also very subtle in design. Unless you’re up close to the wearer, it appears to be a perfectly normal brown crochet beanie

Things to Note:

Yarn Choices: I used acrylic yarn for this free crochet bear hat pattern, but any type of yarn—like cotton or wool.

Sizing Information: Adjust the height or length to fit someone’s head, please do so!

Child Size Adjustments: If you’re making this crochet bear hat pattern for a child, I recommend chaining 25-30 and then following the pattern as normal, but only doing 30-35 rows. Adjust as needed, as it all depends on the child’s age. I have never made this hat for a child, so please keep size in mind; these suggestions may need to change.

🪡 Materials Needed:

• 1 skein of Red Heart Cafe Latte yarn
• Safety eyes (12mm)
• 1 small ball of Red Heart Buff yarn
• And a small amount of black yarn
• 5.5mm hook
• 1 small ball of Red Heart Light Raspberry yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends and sewing pieces together

Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms):

• Triple crochet (tr)
• Long triple crochet (long tr)
• Increase (inc)
• Magic ring (mr)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Chains (ch)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Back loop only (blo)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Double crochet (dc)

Variations:

Try different colors of the hat for different bear types, or change the ears for different animals like my cat hat crochet pattern.

Instructions for Best Crochet Bear Hat Pattern:

Beanie:

Row 1: Ch x41, turn.

Row 2: In the second chain from the hook, make a hdc. Then 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). Then ch x1 and turn.

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

Use more or fewer rows depending on the hat size 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.

Crochet Hat Brim:

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, and make the second ear like the above once that is done finish sc the rest of the brim. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Figure out what side of the hat you want as the front side. Then insert your yarn onto the edge (preferably the side or back of the hat.) 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)

Light brown ear circles and muzzle:

Ear circles:

Round 1: With the buff shade of yarn yarn, make an MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult to make 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.

Crochet Cheeks:

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. 
Once all of that is done, the ends are weaved in, and 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!

Expert Tips:

• Yarn Choice: Choose soft yarn like cotton or acrylic. Avoid scratchy fibers that might irritate sensitive skin.
• Hook Size: Experiment with different hook sizes. A larger hook can create a looser, softer fabric.
• Color Combinations: Use festive colors for holidays or bright, playful shades for everyday wear.
• Sizing Adjustments: Measure the head circumference of the intended wearer and adjust your foundation chain accordingly to ensure a snug fit.

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