Cute Crochet Mouse Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m excited to share my crochet mouse hat pattern! Designed for all sizes, from baby to adult, this cute hat is perfect for everyone in the family. With its adorable mouse ears and sweet details, it’s a fun and charming addition to any wardrobe. Let’s get started on creating this delightful mouse hat that’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Mouse Hat Pattern
This pattern is 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 tan, brown, pink, black, and white.
- 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 Mouse 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 & 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 Mouse Hat Pattern Instructions
- I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- use tan 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 Mouse Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Mouse 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 Mouse 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 Mouse 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 Mouse Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Ears Pattern
- H8 5 mm crochet hook
- tan yarn
- make 2
Rnd 1: Magic ring, 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)
☞ Stop here for the baby size. Continue to round 4 for the toddler, child, and adult sizes.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Sew the ears to the hat. They WILL stay upright but you need to securely attach them.
Weave your yarn through the stitches on the ears and hat back and forth a few times.
Eyes Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- start with black yarn
- switch to white yarn for round 2
Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Use scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle.
Sew the eyes onto the hat.
Nose Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- pink 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. Make sure the nose is centered.
Bow Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- pink yarn
Ch 14 and join in the round.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in each chain, join (14 stitches)
Rnds 2-8: ch 1, hdc in each st, join (14 stitches)
Fasten off.
Weave yarn back and forth down the middle of the bow and then gently pull the yarn tight. This will “scrunch” up the middle.
Tightly wrap yarn around the middle of the bow and secure the yarn end.
Attach the bow at the bottom of one of the ears.
Smile & Whiskers Instructions
Use black and brown yarn to sew a smile and whiskers onto the hat.
Finishing the Crochet Mouse Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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