Crochet koala hat pattern
Get ready to go ‘down under’ with my crochet koala hat pattern, designed to bring the adorable charm of these iconic marsupials to crafters of all ages, from baby joeys to grown-up koala enthusiasts.
Quick answer
This crochet koala hat pattern is a beginner-friendly hat worked from the top down in the round using worsted weight yarn (#4) and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat. It includes baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes and is finished with separate koala face pieces like the nose, eyes, and ears.
Best for: Beginners
Style: Top-down animal hat with sewn-on koala details
Includes: 4 sizes, written instructions, gauge, and finishing notes
Why you’ll love this pattern
- Cute and classic — the koala design is sweet, simple, and easy to recognize
- Beginner-friendly — the hat uses basic stitches worked in the round
- Sizes for everyone — baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes are included
- Fun to customize — add the face pieces at the end and place them how you like
- Great for gifts — a cute choice for dress-up, photos, and handmade presents
Crochet koala hat pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This crochet koala hat pattern uses basic stitches worked in simple repeats in the round.
Materials needed
- I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook — for the hat
- H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook — toddler-adult size face parts (nose, eyes, and ears)
- G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook — baby size face parts
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — in gray, black, and 2 scraps of white
- Yarn needle — for weaving in ends neatly
- Scissors — to cut your yarn
- Stitch markers (optional) — helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts
Finished size
This koala hat pattern includes four sizes.
- Baby — 14–15 inches (36–38 cm) head circumference, 6 inches tall (15 cm)
- Toddler — 18–19 inches (46–48 cm) head circumference, 7 inches (18 cm) tall
- Child — 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) head circumference, 7.75 inches (20 cm) tall
- Adult — 20–23 inches (51–58 cm) head circumference, 8 inches tall (20 cm)
Need help with sizing? Check out my crochet hat sizing guide to measure head circumference, use negative ease, and adjust crown diameter and hat height for the best fit.
Gauge
15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
If your swatch has too many stitches, try a larger hook.
If your swatch has too few stitches, try a smaller hook.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- Use an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat
- Use an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for the toddler-adult size face parts
- Use a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook for the baby size face parts
- 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
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round
- Unless otherwise stated, the face pieces are the same for all sizes
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms
Quick links
Rounds 1-5
Baby size
Toddler size
Child size
Adult size
Koala nose
Koala eyes
Koala ears
Adding the smile
Finishing
Crochet koala hat pattern instructions
Rounds 1-5 are the same for all sizes.
Rounds 1-5
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Baby size
Rounds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler size
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rounds 8-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Child size
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rounds 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Adult size
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rounds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Koala nose
Use black yarn.
Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (4 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc, turn (6 stitches)
Rows 3-4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog (1 stitch)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Koala eyes
Make 2 using black yarn.
Round 1: Magic ring, 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.
Koala ears
Make 2 using gray yarn.
Baby size:
Row 1: Ch 14, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (12 stitches)
Rows 2-5: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, hdc in 4 sts, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 4 sts, hdc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog (4 stitches)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Toddler-adult sizes:
Row 1: Ch 16, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (14 stitches)
Rows 2-6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (14 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, hdc in 6 sts, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog (4 stitches)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Sew the ears to the hat. Make sure they are an equal distance from the top of the hat.
Adding the smile
Use black yarn to sew a smile onto the hat.
Finishing
Weave in all of your ends using a yarn needle.
Printable PDF pattern
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— Melissa