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Crochet seal hat pattern

Dive into a fun crochet project with my Crochet Seal Hat Pattern! This adorable hat is perfect for seal lovers and anyone who enjoys cute, cozy winter accessories. With its sweet face and cozy fit, this hat is sure to keep you warm while adding a playful touch to your winter wardrobe.

Crochet Seal Hat Pattern Information

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill Level

Beginner

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials Needed

  • Crochet hook sizes:
    I-9 5.5 mm (hat) or size needed for gauge
    H-8 5 mm (hat parts)
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in white, black, 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. 

Size Chart

Hat SizeCrownCircumferenceHeight
0-3 Months4.5 inches13-14 inches5 inches
3-6 Months5 inches14-15 inches5.5 inches
6-12 Months5.5 inches16-17 inches6.25 inches
Toddler6 inches18-19 inches6.75 inches
Child6.5 inches19-20 inches7 inches
Adult7 inches20-23 inches7.75 inches
Crochet Hat Size Chart

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Gauge

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

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

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.

Crochet Seal Hat Pattern Instructions

0-3 Month Baby Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 6-13: 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 (48 stitches)

3-6 Month Baby Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 7-15: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (52 stitches)

6-12 Month Baby Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 8– 16: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, (56 stitches)

Toddler Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 9– 18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Child Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 10– 19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Adult Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 11– 21: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Face Parts for the Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.

Snout Pattern

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, 2 dc, dc in 14 sts, 2 dc in 3 sts, dc in 13 sts, 2 dc in last st, join and fasten off

Nose Pattern

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, 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 sc around the nose, join and fasten off

Sew the nose to the snout. Use black yarn to stitch the smile and the line connecting the smile to the nose. Then, sew the snout to the hat.

Eyes Pattern

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

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

Switch to blue yarn.

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

Use switch yarn to stitch the eye sparkle on the eyes. Then, sew the eyes to the hat and use black yarn to add the eyebrows.

Whiskers Instructions

Use black yarn to add three whiskers to each side of the nose.

Finishing the Crochet Seal Hat Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa