Crochet baby fox hat pattern
This crochet baby fox hat pattern turns a simple baby beanie into an adorable woodland fox with pointed ears and a cozy ribbed brim. It’s a sweet choice for baby photos, handmade gifts, or keeping little ones warm during fall and winter.
Quick answer
This advanced-beginner baby fox hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Front and back post double crochet create the ribbed brim, and the fox ears are crocheted separately and sewn onto the finished hat. The pattern includes preemie, 0–3 month, 3–6 month, and 6–12 month sizes.
Crochet baby fox hat pattern details
Here’s everything you need to know before you start this adorable fox baby hat crochet pattern.
Skill level
Advanced beginner — This pattern uses double crochet, simple increases and decreases, front and back post stitches, color changes, and basic sewing to attach the fox ears.
Materials needed
- H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) in orange, black, and tan
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Size chart
| Size | Fits head circumference | Hat height |
|---|---|---|
| Preemie | 12–13 inches (30.5–33 cm) | 4 inches (10 cm) |
| 0–3 months | 13–14 inches (33–35.5 cm) | 5 inches (12.5 cm) |
| 3–6 months | 14–15 inches (35.5–38 cm) | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| 6–12 months | 15–17 inches (38–43 cm) | 6.25 inches (16 cm) |
See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.
Gauge
16 dc and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
- dc3tog = double crochet 3 stitches together
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
Pattern notes
- The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
- The beginning ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
- Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch.
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) around as directed.
- The final two rounds are worked in alternating FPdc and BPdc to create the ribbed brim.
- The fox ears are worked separately in rows and sewn onto the finished hat.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Magic circle alternative
If you prefer not to use a magic circle, ch 4 and work 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (11 sts)
Free crochet baby fox hat pattern instructions
Preemie size
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Rnds 5–9: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (44 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. (44 sts)
0–3 months size
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Rnds 6–11: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. (48 sts)
3–6 months size
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Rnds 7–13: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (52 sts)
Rnd 14: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. (52 sts)
6–12 months size
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Rnds 8–14: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (56 sts)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Rnd 16: Ch 2, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. (56 sts)
Fox ears
Make 2.
Start with orange yarn.
Row 1: Ch 8, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (6 sts)
Switch to tan yarn.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc2tog 3 times. Turn. (3 sts)
Switch to black yarn.
Row 4: Ch 2, dc3tog. (1 st)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Position the ears evenly on the top of the hat with the black tips pointing upward. Use the photo as a guide for placement. Using the long yarn tails and a yarn needle, sew along the bottom edge of each ear to secure it to the hat. Fasten off and weave in the remaining ends.
Finishing
Make sure both ears are securely attached. Weave in all remaining yarn ends and trim any loose ends.
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— Melissa
