Cute Crochet Monkey Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m thrilled to introduce my crochet monkey hat pattern! This playful design is perfect for all sizes, from baby to adult. With its adorable monkey ears and cute details, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone in the family.
This pattern is fun and easy to follow, making it a great project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Let’s get started on creating this charming monkey hat that will bring joy and laughter to everyone who wears it! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Monkey Hat Pattern
This easy monkey hat pattern is perfect for beginners. It’s a great project for practicing your crochet skills.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook (hat)
H-8 5 mm crochet hook (face, eyes, ears, nose) - Yarn: worsted weight yarn in brown, tan, black, and white
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch markers: 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 Monkey 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 and 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitches
- hdc = half double crochet stitches
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rem = remaining
Crochet Pattern Notes
- Join in the round with slip st.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The pattern is worked in the round from the top of the hat down.
- You can make your hat longer or shorter by making more or less rounds.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- Rounds 1-5 are the same for all sizes
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 Monkey Hat Pattern Instructions
Use brown yarn.
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 Monkey Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Monkey 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 Monkey 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 Monkey 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 Monkey Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Face Pattern
Use 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)
Stop here for the baby size.
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)
Nose Pattern
Use brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch, you will finish the round by working in the backside of the chs, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in last ch, join (10 stitches)
Fasten off and sew the nose onto the face. Then, sew the face onto the hat.
Eye Patches Pattern
Use tan yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Stop here for the baby size.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Eyes Pattern
Use black yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join and fasten off (9 stitches)
Use scraps of white yarn to add the eye “sparkle”.
Sew the pupils onto the eye patches. Then, sew the eyes onto the hat.
Ears Pattern
Use brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Stop here for the baby size.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Sew the ears onto the hat. The ears should be in line with the eyes.
Smile Instructions
Use a piece of black yarn to sew a smile on the face.
Finishing the Crochet Monkey Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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