Cute Crochet Cow Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m super excited to introduce my crochet cow hat pattern! This fun and adorable hat is designed for all sizes, from babies to adults, so everyone in the family can enjoy it.
With its cute cow ears and spots, this hat is perfect for adding a bit of farmyard fun to your wardrobe. Let’s get started and crochet a cow hat that’s sure to bring smiles and moo-ch joy to anyone who wears it! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Cow Hat Pattern
This crochet cow hat is an easy pattern to follow, making it great for beginners. It’s a fantastic way to practice your crochet skills while creating something super cute and unique.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook (hat)
H-8 5 mm crochet hook (face parts) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, white, and tan.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
- Tape measure: Use a measuring tape to find your head circumference.
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Crochet Cow Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Finished Sizes
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Baby | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 6 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 7 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.5 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 8 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches = 4 inches and 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitches
- hdc = half double crochet stitches
- hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
- sc = single crochet stitches
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Crochet Pattern Notes
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- Rounds 1-5 of the hat are the same for all sizes.
- The pattern is worked in the round from the top of the hat down.
- You can make any size hat longer by repeating the last round.
- Unless otherwise stated, the face pieces are the same for all sizes.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1.
Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Cow Hat Pattern Instructions
- I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Use white yarn.
- Rounds 1-5 are the same for all sizes.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Baby Crochet Cow Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Cow Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 8-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Child Crochet Cow Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Adult Crochet Cow Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Face Parts for the Crochet Cow Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Snout Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- tan yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 12, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 8 chs, 4 hdc in last ch, you will finish the round by working in the backside of the chs, hdc in 9 chs, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first 2 sts, hdc 7, 2 hdc in next 4 sts, hdc 7, 2 hdc in last 2 sts, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first 3 sts, hdc 9, 2 hdc in next 6 sts, hdc 9, 2 hdc in last 3 sts, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first 4 sts, hdc 13, 2 hdc in next 8 sts, hdc 13, 2 hdc in last 4 sts, join (58 stitches)
Stop here for the baby size.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first 5 sts, hdc 19, 2 hdc in next 10 sts, hdc 19, 2 hdc in last 5 sts, join (78 stitches)
Sew the snout onto the hat.
Nostrils Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 9 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (9 stitches)
Sew the nostrils to the snout.
Spots Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (18 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sl st, 2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc, sl st, 2 hdc, 2 dc, join (16 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc, dc, 2 hdc, hdc, sl st, 2 sc, sc, 2 dc, dc, 2 sc, sc, sl st, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 dc, dc, join (23 stitches)
Sew the spots onto the hat as seen in the pictures.
Eyes Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Use scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle.
Sew the eyes to the hat.
Horns Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- tan yarn
- make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 sc, join with sl st to the top of the first sc (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 sc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Stop after round 8 for the baby size.
Rnds 3-10: Ch 1, sc in each st, join
Lightly stuff the horns with fiber fill and sew to the top of the hat.
Ears Pattern
Row 1: Ch 5, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (3 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, turn (5 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, turn (8 stitches)
Rows 4-6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, turn (5 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, turn (3 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc3tog (1 stitch)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Sew the ears onto the hat.
Smile Instructions
Use black yarn to sew a smile onto the snout.
Finishing the Crochet Cow Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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