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Welcome to a world of woodland charm and cozy creativity! I am delighted to share my free Crochet Deer Hat pattern, perfect for beginners and crafted to fit all sizes.
Whether you’re a crochet novice or an experienced enthusiast, this pattern is designed with simplicity in mind, allowing you to create a whimsical deer-inspired hat with ease.
So, gather your yarn and hooks, and let’s embark on a crochet adventure that will bring enchantment and comfort to all!
Also, before you go, be sure to check out my many other free crochet hat patterns!
Skill Level
Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form. Simple repeats in rounds.
Materials
- G/4 mm crochet hook
- H/5 mm crochet hook
- I/5.5 mm crochet hooks
- Worsted weight yarn in black, white, green, brown, tan and cream
- Poly fil
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
15 dc= 4″ and 10 rows= 4″
To check your gauge, make a gauge swatch by crocheting the first five rounds of the hat. Then, measure your swatch across the middle. If it measures close to 4.5 inches, your gauge matches mine.
If your swatch is larger than 4.5 inches, your gauge is looser than mine. Try using a smaller crochet hook.
If your swatch is smaller than 4.5 inches, your gauge is tighter than mine. Try using a larger crochet hook.
Crochet Deer Hat 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 |
Pattern Notes
- This pattern starts with a magic circle (also known as a magic ring or adjustable ring). If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial.
- Leave a long yarn tail for weaving in when you make your magic circle.
- The beginning of each round starts with a chain. This chain does not count as your first stitch.
- At the end of each round, you’ll join your yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round.
- Hat is worked from the top down.
- If needed, you can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the last row.
Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
- hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- rem = remaining
Crochet Stitches
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops.
Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog)
- Insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up another loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
0-3 Months Size Deer Hat Crochet Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: tan
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, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off(48 stitches)
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
3-6 Months Size Deer Hat Crochet Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: tan
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, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (52 stitches)
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
6-12 Months Size Deer Hat Crochet Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: tan
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, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (56 stitches)
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Toddler Size Deer Hat Crochet Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: tan
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, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (60 stitches)
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Child Size Deer Hat Crochet Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: tan
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, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (64 stitches)
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Adult Size Deer Hat Crochet Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: tan
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, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (68 stitches)
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Snout
G/4 mm crochet hook for sizes 0-3 Months – 6-12 Months
H/5 mm crochet hook for sizes Toddler – Adult
Yarn: cream
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc inc in same st, dc inc in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, dc inc in next 5 sts, dc in next 6 sts, dc inc in rem 2 sts, join and fasten off (32 stitches)
Nose
G/4 mm crochet hook for sizes 0-3 Months – 6-12 Months
H/5 mm crochet hook for sizes Toddler – Adult
Yarn: brown
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in same st, dc inc 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
Make 2
G/4 mm crochet hook for sizes 0-3 Months – 6-12 Months
H/5 mm crochet hook for sizes Toddler – Adult
Yarn: cream
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, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 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
Eyes
Make 2
G/4 mm crochet hook for sizes 0-3 Months – 6-12 Months
H/5 mm crochet hook for sizes Toddler – Adult
Start with black yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 hdc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc inc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Join green yarn
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in 9 sts, TURN
Join white yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, hdc, dc, dc, (dc-ch 1-dc), dc, dc, hdc, sc, fasten off
Use a tapestry needle and white yarn to add the “eye sparkle” to the corners of the eyes. I simply threaded the yarn back and forth 2-3 times.
Sew eyes onto eye patches and sew eye patches onto hat, centered to the sides and above the snout. See pictures for reference.
Ears
Outer Ear
Make 2
G/4 mm crochet hook for sizes 0-3 Months – 6-12 Months
H/5 mm crochet hook for sizes Toddler – Adult
Yarn: tan
Row 1: Ch 3, sc in each ch, turn (2 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc inc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc inc in first st, sc in 2 sts, sc inc in last st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc inc in first st, sc in 4 sts, sc inc 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
Make 2
G/4 mm crochet hook for sizes 0-3 Months – 6-12 Months
H/5 mm crochet hook for sizes Toddler – Adult
Yarn: cream
Row 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, turn (2 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc inc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc inc in first st, sc in 2 sts, sc inc in last st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc inc in first st, sc in 4 sts, sc inc 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.
Antlers
H/5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: brown
Main Piece
Make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 4 hdc, join (4 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc inc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Rnds 3- 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Stop here for 0-3 months – 6-12 months sizes.
Rnds 12 & 13: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Larger Side Piece
Make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 4 hdc, join (4 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc inc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Rnds 3- 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Smaller Side Piece
Make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 4 hdc, join (4 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc inc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Rnds 3- 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (8 stitches)
Stuff each side piece with poly fil. Sew one larger and one smaller side piece onto the main pieces. Then, stuff the main piece with poly fil.
Sew the antlers onto the hat two rounds down from the middle. See pictures for reference.
