Every baby needs at least one bear beanie in their hat collection, don’t you think? This highly textured hat is thick and warm– definitely a must for cold weather. One of my favorite things about crocheting with natural fibers and natural fiber blends is the unique feel of the completed piece. This bear beanie is no exception, and the rich textures only add to the comfort. Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
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Difficulty:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
3.25mm (D) hook – Ears, 0-3 months
4mm (G) hook – 0-3 months, 6-12 months
5mm (H) hook – Toddler
100-150 yards #4 worsted weight Lion Brand “Wool-ease” in “Wheat”
yarn needle
scissors
stitch markers (for bear beanie ears)
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet
BPhdc = back post half double crochet
FPhdc = front post half double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
3dc cluster = double crochet 3 together in the same stitch. This makes a small bobble of sorts.
Gauge:
15 BPdc stitches per 4″ for 0-3, and, 6-12 months
Measurements:
0-3 month hat: 6 ¾” wide by 5” tall, excluding ears. Ears should measure 1 ½” tall by 1 ¾“ wide.
6-12 month hat: 8” wide by 6” tall, excluding ears. Ears should measure 1 ¾“ tall by 2” wide.
Toddler hat: 9″ wide by 7″ tall. Ears should measure 2″ wide by 1 3/4″ tall.
Additional Notes:
-ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch
-This pattern uses the Basket Stitch on the top. This means working a lot of post stitches. Please make sure you are comfortable with post stitches before attempting this pattern (or you will drive yourself nuts!).
-Hook sizes are recommendations. Please use whatever hook size you need to obtain gauge.
-It may be possible to make a 3-6 month hat by following the Newborn size hat pattern, and using a 4.5mm hook. I have not personally tested this however.
-It may be possible to make an adult size hat using #5 chunky yarn and a 6.5mm or 7mm hook. This has also not been tested.
Bear Hugs Baby Bear Beanie Pattern (US Terms):
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0-3 Months, use 4mm (G) hook,
Round 1: 12 dc in magic ring, join with sl st to first dc. (12)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 FPdc around first dc from round 1, 2 BPdc around next dc, *2 FPdc around next dc, 2 BPdc around next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (24)
Round 3: ch 1, *2 FPdc around FPdc, FPdc around next FPdc, 2 BPdc around BPdc, BPdc around next BPdc; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (36)
The pattern switches here to create the basket weave pattern. You will switch to front post stitches where you had been doing back post stitches, and vice-versa.
Round 4: ch 1, *2 BPdc around FPdc, BPdc around each of the next 2 FPdc sts, 2 FPdc around BPdc, FPdc around each of the next 2 BPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first BPdc. (48)
Round 5: ch 1, *BPdc around BPdc, BPdc around each of the next 3 BPdc sts, FPdc around FPdc, FPdc around each of the next 3 FPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first BPdc. (48)
The pattern switches here to create the basket weave pattern. You will switch to front post stitches where you had been doing back post stitches, and vice-versa.
Round 6: ch 1, *FPdc around BPdc, FPdc around each of the next 3 BPdc sts, BPdc around FPdc, BPdc around each of the next 3 FPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (48)
Round 7: ch 1, *FPdc around FPdc, FPdc around each of the next 3 FPdc sts, BPdc around BPdc, BPdc around each of the next 3 FPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (48)
Round 8: ch 1, BPdc around each st in the round creating a rib, join with sl st to first BPdc. (48)
Round 9: ch 1, BPsc around each BPdc, join with sl st to first BPsc. (48)
You will now create the bobbled texture on the lower part of the hat. These bobbles are meant to be small, but if you want them more pronounced you can create a 4dc cluster, or 5dc cluster in the designated stitch instead.
Round 10: ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, 3dc cluster in next st *sc in next 2 sts, 3dc cluster in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Repeat rounds 10 and 11, one more time.
Round 14: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (48)
Round 15: ch 1, BPdc around each st, join with sl st to first BPdc. (48)
Round 16: ch 1, BPsc around each st, join with sl st to first BPsc. (48)
Round 17: ch 1, FPhdc around first st, BPhdc around next st *FPhdc around next st, BPhdc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPhdc. (48)
Round 18: ch 1, FPhdc around first FPhdc, hdc in next st *FPhdc around next FPhdc, hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPhdc. (48)
Cut yarn, and weave in ends
0-3 month bear beanie ears,
worked in continuous rounds, using 3.25mm (D) hook,
Make 2:
6 sc in magic ring
2 sc in each st (12)
sc in each st around (12)
2 sc in first st 1 sc in the next *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in the next; repeat from * around (18)
sc in each st around (18)
sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts* end with sc2tog (13)
sl st into next st.
Cut yarn, leaving a 12″ tail for sewing the ears to the hat.Lay hat flat, position ears along the top of the hat where you would like them, and sew them to the hat.
6-12 months, and Toddler Sized Bear Beanie Pattern (US Terms):
6-12 months, use 4mm (G) hook,
Toddler, use 5mm (H) hook,
Round 1: 12 dc in magic ring, join with sl st to first dc. (12)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 FPdc around first dc from round 1, 2 BPdc around next dc, *2 FPdc around next dc, 2 BPdc around next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (24)
Round 3: ch 1, *2 FPdc around FPdc, FPdc around next FPdc, 2 BPdc around BPdc, BPdc around next BPdc; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (36)
The pattern switches here to create the basket weave pattern. You will switch to front post stitches where you had been doing back post stitches, and vice-versa.
Round 4: ch 1, *2 BPdc around FPdc, BPdc around each of the next 2 FPdc sts, 2 FPdc around BPdc, FPdc around each of the next 2 BPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first BPdc. (48)
Round 5: ch 1, *2 BPdc around BPdc, BPdc around each of the next 3 BPdc sts, 2 FPdc around FPdc, FPdc around each of the next 3 FPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first BPdc. (60)
The pattern switches here to create the basket weave pattern. You will switch to front post stitches where you had been doing back post stitches, and vice-versa.
Round 6: ch 1, *FPdc around BPdc, FPdc around each of the next 4 BPdc sts, BPdc around FPdc, BPdc around each of the next 4 FPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (60)
Round 7: ch 1, *FPdc around FPdc, FPdc around each of the next 4 FPdc sts, BPdc around BPdc, BPdc around each of the next 4 FPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (60)
The pattern switches here to create the basket weave pattern. You will switch to front post stitches where you had been doing back post stitches, and vice-versa.
Round 8: ch 1, *BPdc around FPdc, BPdc around each of the next 4 FPdc, FPdc around BPdc, FPdc around each of the next 4 BPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first BPdc. (60)
Round 9: ch 1, *BPdc around BPdc, BPdc around each of the next 4 BPdc sts, FPdc around FPdc, FPdc around each of the next 4 FPdc sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (60)
Round 10: ch 1, BPdc around each st in the round creating a rib, join with sl st to first BPdc. (60)
Round 11: ch 1, BPsc around each BPdc, join wth sl st to first BPsc. (60)
You will now create the bobbled texture on the lower part of the hat. These bobbles are meant to be small, but if you want them more pronounced you can create a 4dc cluster, or 5dc cluster in the designated stitch instead.
Round 12: ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, 3dc cluster in next st *sc in next 2 sts, 3dc cluster in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Round 13: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Repeat rounds 12 and 13 two more times.
Round 18: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (60)
Round 19: ch 1, BPdc around each st, join with sl st to first BPdc. (60)
Round 20: ch 1, BPsc around each st, join with sl st to first BPsc (60)
Round 21: ch 1, FPhdc around first st, BPhdc around next st, *FPhdc around next st, BPhdc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPhdc. (60)
Rounds 22-23: ch 1, FPhdc around first FPhdc, hdc in next st *FPhdc around next FPhdc, hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPhdc. (60)
Cut yarn, and weave in ends.
6-12 month, and Toddler bear beanie ears,
worked in continuous rounds, using 4mm (G) hook,
Make 2:
6 sc in magic ring
2 sc in each st (12)
sc in each st around (12)
2 sc in first st 1 sc in the next *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in the next; repeat from * around (18)
sc in each st around (18)
sc2tog, sc in next 2 st *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts* end with sc2tog (13)
sl st into next stitch.
Cut yarn, leaving a 12″ tail for sewing the ears to the hat. Lay hat flat, position ears along the top of the hat where you would like them, sew them to the hat.
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