Adorable Crochet Bear Hat Pattern with Earflaps for Beginners
Get ready to create a cozy and adorable accessory with my Crochet Bear Hat Pattern! This hat features cute earflaps and playful braids, making it perfect for keeping warm while adding a touch of bear-like charm to your wardrobe.
Whether you’re crafting for a little one or making a fun hat for yourself, this pattern is easy to follow and fun to make. With its cozy fit and charming design, this bear hat is sure to become a favorite for chilly days. Let’s crochet a hat that’s as warm and cuddly as a bear hug! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Bears are symbols of strength, warmth, and the great outdoors, making them beloved by people of all ages. Whether it’s their powerful presence or their cozy, hibernating nature, bears have a special place in our hearts. This Crochet Bear Hat Pattern captures the essence of these magnificent creatures, making it a fun and heartwarming project.
Whether you’re crafting for a nature lover or simply want to embrace the cozy vibe of bears, this hat is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves these incredible animals.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet hook sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm (hat) or size needed for gauge
H-8 5 mm (eyes, ears, nose, and snout) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in brown, dark brown, black, white, and cream.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Crochet Bear Hat Pattern Information
Looking for a handmade gift that’s both warm and adorable? The Crochet Bear Hat is the perfect choice! Its charming design, complete with earflaps and braids, makes it a standout piece that’s sure to be loved by anyone who receives it.
Whether you’re making it for a birthday, a baby shower, or just because, this bear hat is a thoughtful and cozy gift that shows you care. It’s also a fantastic option for selling at craft fairs, where its unique and cozy design is sure to attract customers looking for something special and handmade.
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Size Chart
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| 0-3 Months | 4.5 inches | 13-14 inches | 5 inches |
| 3-6 Months | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 6-12 Months | 5.5 inches | 16-17 inches | 6.25 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 7.75 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Crochet Pattern Notes
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
- 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 Bear Hat Pattern Instructions
0-3 Month Baby Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 7– 13: Repeat round 6 (48 stitches)
3-6 Month Baby Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)
Rnds 8– 15: Repeat round 7 (52 stitches)
6-12 Month Baby Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
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, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 9– 16: Repeat round 8 (56 stitches)
Toddler Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
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, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 10– 18: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)
Child Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
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)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 11– 19: Repeat round 10 (64 stitches)
Adult Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
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)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Rnds 12– 21: Repeat round 11 (68 stitches)
Earflaps for the Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat. Then, refer to the chart below for placement of the second earflap.
Repeat the instructions for the second earflap. Then single crochet around the entire hat and both earflaps.
| Size | Front of Hat | Back of Hat |
| 0-3 Months | leave 16 stitches in front | leave 12 stitches in back |
| 3-6 Months | leave 16 stitches in front | leave 12 stitches in back |
| 6-12 Months | leave 18 stitches in front | leave 14 stitches in back |
| Toddler | leave 18 stitches in front | leave 14 stitches in back |
| Child | leave 20 stitches in front | leave 16 stitches in back |
| Adult | leave 22 stitches in front | leave 18 stitches in back |
0-3 Months Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 10 sts, turn (10 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
3-6 and 6-12 Months Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Toddler, Child, & Adult Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14, turn (14 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Braids for the Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Cut twelve 30” strands of yarn for each braid.
- Fold the strands in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap.
- Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.
- Divide into three sections and braid.
Face Parts for the Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Eyes Pattern
Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 8 dc, join (8 stitches)
Switch to dark brown yarn.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, join (16 stitches)
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next st*, join (24 stitches)
Use white yarn to add the “eye sparkle”. Sew the eyes to the hat.
Snout Pattern
Use cream yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc, join (10 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (20 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (30 stitches)
Nose Pattern
Use dark brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, join (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 snout. Then, sew the snout to the hat. Use dark brown yarn to make the smile and connect it to the nose.
Ears Pattern
The pattern is the same for the outer and inner ears. Use brown yarn for the outer ear and cream yarn for the inner ear.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 hdc, join (10 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (20 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in same st, hdc in next st*, join (30 stitches)
Stop here for the inner ear.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (30 stitches)
Sew the inner and outer ears together through the single crochet border on the inner ear and the front loops of the outer ear. Then, sew the ears onto the hat.
Finishing the Crochet Bear Hat Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends.
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