Easy Crochet Deer Hat Pattern
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Welcome to the enchanting world of crochet! Today, I’m delighted to introduce my free Crochet Deer Hat Pattern, a delightful and beginner-friendly project that offers sizes for everyone, from adorable babies to stylish adults.
If you’ve been searching for a charming and unique crochet beanie pattern to add to your collection of easy crochet patterns, look no further.
This pattern is not only free but also versatile and perfect for both novices and experienced crocheters.
With its adorable deer design, this crochet beanie pattern is a fantastic choice for adding a touch of woodland whimsy to your winter wardrobe.
Whether you’re crafting a special gift, preparing for a winter adventure, or simply want to showcase your crochet skills, my Crochet Deer Hat Pattern is an ideal choice.
Join me on this creative journey as I guide you through each step to create your very own deer-themed crochet beanie.
Let’s get started on a project that’s as fun to make as it is to wear!
Crochet Deer Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form. Simple repeats in rounds.
Project Materials
- I/5.5 mm crochet hook (hat)
- G/4 mm crochet hook (0-3 Months – 6-12 Months sizes)
- H/5 mm crochet hook (toddler – adult sizes)
- Worsted weight yarn in black, white, green, brown, tan and cream
- Poly fil
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
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 |
Crochet Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
15 stitches = 4″ and 10 rows = 4″
To check your gauge, crochet the first five rounds of the hat. 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.
Important Notes
- This crochet deer hat pattern starts with a magic circle.
- 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.
Related Patterns
If you like this crochet Deer Hat pattern, you should check out my Turkey Hat, Dinosaur Hat, and Owl Hat patterns.
Terms & Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- rem = remaining
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Crochet Deer Hat Pattern Instructions
0-3 Months Size Deer Hat
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, 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)
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
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, 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)
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
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, 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)
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
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, 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)
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
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, 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)
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
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, 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)
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, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 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)
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, 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
- 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, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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, 2 hdc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, 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, 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
- 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, 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.
Antlers
- H/5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: brown
Main Section
Make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 4 hdc, join (4 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 hdc 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, 2 hdc 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, 2 hdc 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.
