Crochet Teddy Bear Baby Hat Pattern

Crochet materials and tools:

Crochet Hook 4 mm 

Bernat Premium, Yarnspiration – 100% acrylic. 198 grams – 329 meters per skein. Quantity – 45 grams

Crochet teddy bear hat size:

Head circumference: 36-40 cm

Gauge: 14 stitches = 4 inches

Common abbreviations of crochet stitches (US):

ch – chain

SC – single crochet

SC blo – single crochet back loop only

HDC – half double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

Teddy bear baby hat crochet pattern:

Start with a slip knot and do not tighten it. Count the slip knot as the first ch. Leaving the slip knot loose helps create a solid beginning without a visible hole. 

Row 1: Ch 28. 3 HDC in the 2nd ch from hook. HDC in next 25 ch, 3 HDC in the last ch. Continue working on the opposite  side of the foundation chain: HDC in next 25 ch. Join with sl st to the 1st HDC. (56)

Row 2: ch1, HDC into the same st as join, HDC in each st around. (56) Repeat the last row until the hat reaches 13 cm. I crocheted a total of 15 rows, including the first row.

Ribbing:

Ch 5, *SC into the 2nd ch from the hook, SC in the next 2 ch. Insert the hook into the last ch, yarn over and draw up a loop. Insert the hook into the next stitch along the hat’s edge, yarn over and pull through both the stitch and the 2 loops on the hook. Sl st into the next stitch along the hat’s edge, turn. No ch 1 is needed here – start working into the 2nd stitch from the hook. SC blo in the next 3 sts, SC in the last st. Turn. Ch 1. Repeat all steps from *.

Ear:

Using a 25-30 cm tail, tie the corners of the hat to shape bear-like ears.

Ties:

Ties are optional for a newborn hat. Make two separate chains measuring 30-33 cm and sew them 2.5 cm (1 in) back from the central points of the hat. If you’re looking for a nicer-looking cord to substitute the simple chain, please check the video tutorial.

Weave in all ends.