Cute Crochet Polar Bear Hat Pattern for Beginners

I’m so excited to share my crochet polar bear hat pattern with you! This cozy and cute hat is designed for all sizes, from baby to adult, so everyone can stay warm in style.

With its adorable polar bear ears and snout, this hat is perfect for adding a touch of Arctic charm to your winter wardrobe. It’s an easy pattern to follow, making it great for beginners. Let’s get started and crochet a polar bear hat that’s sure to bring smiles and warmth to anyone who wears it. The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Crochet Polar Bear 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 black, white, and pink.
• 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 Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear Hat Pattern

Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Toddler Crochet Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear 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 Polar Bear Hat Pattern

The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.

Ears Pattern

• H-8 5 mm crochet hook
• White yarn
• Make 2

Row 1: Ch 8, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (6 stitches)

Rows 2-4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, hdc2tog (3 stitches)

Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the ears to the hat.

Eyes Pattern

• H-8 5 mm crochet hook
• Black yarn
• 2 scraps of white yarn
• Make 2

Rnd 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.

Cheeks Pattern

• H-8 5 mm crochet hook
• Pink yarn
• Make 2

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (9 stitches)

Sew the cheeks to the hat.

Nose Pattern

• H-8 5 mm crochet hook
• Black yarn

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, join with sl st to the top of the first sc (6 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, join (12 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first 2 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, sc in rem 4 sts, join (16 stitches)

Sew the nose to the hat.

Smile Instructions

Use black yarn to sew a smile onto the hat.

Finishing the Crochet Polar Bear Hat Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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