Easy Crochet Dog Hat Pattern

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Calling all crochet enthusiasts and dog lovers! If you’re excited to combine your passion for dogs with the joy of crochet, I have an exciting pattern for you!

My free Crochet Dog Hat Pattern, specially made for people who want to show off their love for canines.

No matter if you’re new to crochet or an experienced crafter, this pattern is perfect for you.

It comes with clear instructions and helpful tips, so even beginners can create a cute dog-themed hat in no time.

The best part is, you can make these hats uniquely yours by choosing your favorite colors and yarns.

You can go for a realistic look of your beloved small dogs or a more whimsical style – the choice is yours.

Let your imagination soar as you create your dog-themed masterpieces!

Get your crochet hooks ready and dive into this heartwarming project that blends creativity, warmth, and love for our furry friends.

Crochet Dog Hat Pattern Information

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Skill Level

Beginner. This cute crochet dog hat uses basic stitches in basic form. Simple repeats in rounds. 

Project Materials

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Crochet Dog Hat Size Chart

SizeCrownCircumferenceHeight
Toddler6 inches18-19 inches6.75 inches
Child6.5 inches19-20 inches7 inches
Adult7 inches20-23 inches7.75 inches
Crochet Dog Hat Size Chart
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Crochet Gauge

15 stitches = 4″ and 10 rows= 4″

To make a gauge swatch, 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 pattern starts with a magic circle.
  • The beginning of each round starts with a chain. This chain does not count as your first stitch. 
  • After each round, join your yarn to the first double crochet stitch with a slip stitch.
  • Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
  • You are crocheting in the round.
  • Work this hat from the top down.
  • If needed, you can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or leaving out the last row. 

Etsy Shop

This free crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF pattern in my Etsy Shop

Related Patterns

If you like this Dog Hat pattern, you may also like my Owl Hat, Dinosaur Hat and Basic Beanie patterns.

Terms & Abbreviations

  • dc = double crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase
  • 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 Dog Hat Pattern Instructions

Rounds 1-8 are the same for all sizes.

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)

Continue for Toddler Size

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Rnds 10– 18: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)

Continue for Child Size

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)

Continue for Adult Size

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

First Earflap Placement

Begin your first ear flap where you finished the hat.

Second Earflap Placement

earflaps
SizeFront of HatBack of Hat
Toddlerleave 18 stitches in frontleave 14 stitches in back
Childleave 20 stitches in frontleave 16 stitches in back
Adultleave 22 stitches in frontleave 18 stitches in back

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, sc2togsc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 13: sc2tog (1 stitch)

After you make both ear flaps, single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.

Braids

  1. Cut fourteen 30” strands of yarn.
  2. Fold the strands in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap. Use your crochet hook to help.
  3. Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.
  4. Divide the strands into three sections and braid. Repeat for 2nd braid.
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Ears

Outer Ear

Make 2 in Medium brown yarn

Inner Ear

Make 2 in Light brown yarn

G/4 mm crochet hook

Row 1: Ch 10, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in next 7 chs, turn (8 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Rows 3- 6: repeat row 2, turn (8 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 4 sts, hdc2tog (6 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog (4 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog (2 stitches)

Row 10: Ch 2, hdc2tog (1 stitch)

Loosely continue to sc around each ear. 

Use a tapestry needle to sew the inner and outer ears together.

Sew the inner and outer ears together through the single crochet borders.

Work through the back loops on the inner ear and the front loops on the outer ear.

Use a tapestry needle to sew the ears onto the hat.

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Eye Patch

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Use a G/4 mm crochet hook & light brown yarn.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join (9 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (18 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (27 stitches)

Rnd 4: (do not chain) sc, hdc, dc, tc in next 3 sts, dc, hdc, loosely sc in rem 19 sts, join (27 stitches)

Fasten off and use a tapestry needle to sew the eye patch onto the hat.

Eyes

Make 2

G/4 mm crochet hook

Rnd 1: With black yarn, magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with a sl st using the white yarn (9 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, join (18 stitches)

Sew a “twinkle” on the eyes in white yarn and then sew the eyes onto the hat.

Nose

G/4 mm crochet hook

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in rem 4 chs, turn (5 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, turn (3 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (3 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc3tog and continue to sc around entire nose. 

Use a tapestry needle to sew the nose onto the hat.

Smile & Whiskers

Lastly, use a tapestry needle and black yarn to sew a smile and whisker spots onto the dog hat. 

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