Adorable Crochet Deer Hat Pattern for Beginners (Free & Easy)

Ready to crochet something adorable? My Crochet Deer Hat Pattern is perfect for adding a touch of woodland charm to your wardrobe. This cozy hat features cute little antlers and a design that’s easy to follow, making it a great project for crocheters of all levels.

Whether you’re making it for a nature lover or just want to create something warm and stylish, this deer hat is sure to be a hit. Let’s get started on this fun and festive project that’s perfect for chilly days! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Crochet deer hat pattern details

Here’s everything you need to know before you start—skill level, materials, sizing, and gauge—so your deer beanie fits well and the face details land in the right spot.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet deer hat pattern uses basic stitches worked in simple repeats in the round.

Materials needed

I-9 (5.5 mm) size crochet hook — for the hat
H-8 (5 mm) size crochet hook — toddler, child, and adult size face parts
G-6 (4 mm) size crochet hook — 0-3, 3-6, and 6-12 months sizes face parts
Worsted weight yarn (#4) — black, white, green, brown, tan, and cream
Fiber fill — to stuff the antlers
Yarn needle — for weaving in ends neatly
Scissors — to cut your yarn
Stitch markers (optional) — helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts

Finished size

Hat Size	Crown	Head Circumference	Hat Height
0–3 months	4.5 inches (11 cm)	13–14 inches (33-36 cm)	5 inches (13 cm)
3–6 months	5 inches (13 cm)	14–15 inches (36-38 cm)	5.5 inches (14 cm)
6–12 months	5.5 inches (14 cm)	16–17 inches (41-43 cm)	6.25 inches (16 cm)
Toddler	6 inches (15 cm)	18–19 inches (46-48 cm)	6.75 inches (17 cm)
Child	6.5 inches (17 cm)	19–20 inches (48-51 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)
Adult	7 inches (18 cm)	20–23 inches (51-58 cm)	7.75 inches (20 cm)

Crochet deer hat size chart

Need help sizing your crochet animal hat?

Getting the right fit is one of the most important parts of making a crochet hat, especially for animal hats with ears and face details.

If you’re unsure about head circumference, hat height, negative ease, or which size to make, check out my full crochet hat sizing guide. It walks you through the sizing basics step by step and makes it easier to choose the best fit from baby to adult.

You’ll learn:

How to measure head circumference correctly — so you pick the right size
How to choose the right crochet hat size (baby to adult) — using your measurements
How hat height affects fit and comfort — so it doesn’t feel too short or too tall
How much negative ease to use — for a snug, comfy fit
How to adjust a crochet hat pattern — if your hat feels too tight, loose, or short

If your hat feels too tight, too loose, or too short, the sizing guide will help you make simple adjustments with confidence.

Gauge

15 stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

If your swatch has too many stitches, try a larger hook.
If your swatch has too few stitches, try a smaller hook.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
hdc = half 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

Pattern notes

Use an I-9 (5.5 mm) for the hat (or size needed for gauge).
Use an H-8 (5 mm) for the hat parts: toddler – adult sizes.
Use a G-6 (4 mm) for the hat parts: 0-3 Months – 6-12 Months sizes.
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 crochet terms.

Close-up of a handmade crochet deer hat in tan and cream with brown antlers, ears, large eyes, and a round nose on a light background.

Crochet deer hat pattern instructions

Now that you have your materials ready, it’s time to start crocheting! This deer hat pattern is worked from the top down in simple double crochet stitches. Choose your size and follow the round-by-round instructions.

0-3 months size

3-6 months size

6-12 months size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rounds 8–16: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Round 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (56 stitches)

Toddler size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rounds 9–18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Round 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (60 stitches)

Child size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rounds 10–19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Round 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (64 stitches)

Adult size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Rounds 11–22: ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Round 23: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (68 stitches)

Deer snout

Use cream yarn.

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next 5 sts, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in rem 2 sts, join and fasten off (32 stitches)

Deer nose

Use brown yarn.

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in next 4 sts, sc, sl st in next 2 sts, sc, join and fasten off

Sew the nose onto the top of the snout and add the smile. Sew the snout onto the hat. Make sure everything is centered.

Eye patches

Use cream yarn.

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc , sc, hdc, hdc, dc, (dc-ch 1-dc), dc, hdc, hdc, sc in rem 23 sts, join and fasten off

Deer eyes

Start with black yarn.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 hdc, join (6 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Join green yarn.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in 9 sts, turn
Join white yarn.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, hdc, dc, dc, (dc-ch 1-dc), dc, dc, hdc, sc, fasten off

Use white yarn to stitch the eye sparkle to the corners of the eyes. Then, sew the eyes to the eye patches. Finally, sew the eye patches to the hat.

Deer ears

Make 2 each of the inner and outer ears.

Outer ear — use tan yarn
Row 1: Ch 3, sc in each ch, turn (2 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, continue to sc around entire ear

Inner ear — use cream yarn

Row 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, turn (2 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog and fasten off leaving a long tail

Sew the inner ear onto the outer ear through the front loops of the sc border of the outer ear.

Sew the ears onto each side of the hat just above the row where you attached the eyes.

Deer antlers

Main section — make 2
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 4 hdc, join (4 stitches)
Round 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Rounds 3-11: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Stop here for 0-3 months – 6-12 months sizes.
Rounds 12 & 13: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)

Larger side piece — make 2
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 4 hdc, join (4 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Rounds 3-6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)

Smaller side piece — make 2
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 4 hdc, join (4 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Rounds 3-5: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)

Stuff each side piece with fiber fil. Sew one larger and one smaller side piece onto the main pieces. Then, stuff the main piece with fiber fil. Finally, sew the antlers to the hat.

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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