Cute Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern for Beginners
Waddle into winter with my Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern! This fun and cozy hat is perfect for penguin lovers and anyone looking to add a touch of arctic charm to their winter wardrobe. With its cute penguin face and cozy fit, this hat is sure to keep you warm while adding a playful touch to your look.
The pattern is easy to follow, making it a great project for crocheters of all levels. Let’s crochet this adorable penguin hat and bring some frosty fun to your winter days! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Penguins are adored for their charming waddle, adorable appearance, and their ability to thrive in some of the coldest places on Earth. Their playful antics and heartwarming behaviors make them a favorite among animal lovers of all ages.
This Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern captures the endearing qualities of these lovable birds, making it a delightful project for anyone who loves penguins. Whether you’re crafting for a little one who adores animals or just want to embrace the cozy vibe of winter, this hat is sure to be a hit!
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet hook sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm (hat) or size needed for gauge
H-8 5 mm (eyes & beak) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in white, black, orange, and blue.
- 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 Penguin Hat Pattern Information
Looking for a handmade gift that’s both cute and cozy? The Crochet Penguin Hat is a perfect choice! Its charming design 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 holiday, or just because, this penguin hat is a thoughtful and fun gift that shows you care.
It’s also a fantastic option for selling at craft fairs, where its playful design is sure to attract customers looking for something special and handmade. Let’s bring some penguin charm to your winter projects!
Skill Level
Beginner. The pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and simple repeats in rounds.
Gauge
15 stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches
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 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 Penguin Hat Pattern Instructions
0-3 Month Baby Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Start with black yarn.
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)
Switch to white yarn before starting round 11.
Rnds 7– 13: Repeat round 6 (48 stitches)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off(48 stitches)
3-6 Month Baby Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Start with black yarn.
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)
Switch to white yarn before starting round 12.
Rnds 8– 15: Repeat round 7 (52 stitches)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (52 stitches)
6-12 Month Baby Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Start with black yarn.
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)
Switch to white yarn before starting round 13.
Rnds 9– 16: Repeat round 8 (56 stitches)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (56 stitches)
Toddler Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Start with black yarn.
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)
Switch to white yarn before starting round 14.
Rnds 10– 18: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (60 stitches)
Child Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Start with black yarn.
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)
Switch to white yarn before starting round 15.
Rnds 11– 19: Repeat round 10 (64 stitches)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (64 stitches)
Adult Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Start with black yarn.
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)
Switch to white yarn before starting round 17.
Rnds 12– 21: Repeat round 11 (68 stitches)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (68 stitches)
Eye Patches for the Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
0-3 Months Size Eye Patches
Row 1: Ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (7 stitches)
Rows 2- 10: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (7 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 3, hdc2tog (5 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog and then sc around the eye patch
3-6 Months Size Eye Patches
Row 1: Ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (7 stitches)
Rows 2- 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (7 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 3, hdc2tog (5 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog and then sc around the eye patch
6-12 Months Size Eye Patches
Row 1: Ch 10, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (9 stitches)
Rows 2- 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (9 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 5, hdc2tog (7 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 3, hdc2tog (5 stitches)
Row 14: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog and then sc around the eye patch
Toddler Size Eye Patches
Row 1: Ch 10, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, turn (9 stitches)
Rows 2- 12: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (9 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 5, hdc2tog (7 stitches)
Row 14: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 3, hdc2tog (5 stitches)
Row 15: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog and then sc around the eye patch
Child Size Eye Patches
Row 1: Ch 12, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (11 stitches)
Rows 2- 12: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (11 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 7, hdc2tog (9 stitches)
Row 14: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 5, hdc2tog (7 stitches)
Row 15: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 3, hdc2tog (5 stitches)
Row 16: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog and then sc around the eye patch
Adult Size Eye Patches
Row 1: Ch 12, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (11 stitches)
Rows 2- 14: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (11 stitches)
Row 15: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 7, hdc2tog (9 stitches)
Row 16: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 5, hdc2tog (7 stitches)
Row 17: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 3, hdc2tog (5 stitches)
Row 18: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog and then sc around the eye patch
Sew the eye patches to the hat.
Beak for the Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
0-3 and 3-6 Months Size Beak
Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (8 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, and then sc around entire the beak
6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, & Adult Size Beak
Row 1: chain 11, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each rem ch, ch 1, turn [10]
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 6, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, 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 and then sc around entire the beak
Sew beak to the hat.
Penguin Eyes Pattern
Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Switch to blue yarn.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Use white yarn to add “eye sparkle” to the eyes and sew the eyes to the hat. Then, use black yarn to stitch eyebrows above the eyes.
Finishing the Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends.
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