Explore this adorable free crochet sock monkey hat pattern in 5 sizes. I designed these crochet sock monkey hats with both boys and girls in mind making them beautiful gifts for everyone. This crochet pattern is fun and easy to make just add some unique details and watch as these crochet sock monkey hats take on a personality of their own!
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First introduced to the crochet world back in 2010 Butch and Matilda melted the hearts of many crocheters. Fashioned after the beautiful sock monkey stuffies my mom makes these hats featured curly cues and mohawks.
Now they are being reintroduced here on my crochet blog for all to enjoy! Be sure to PIN your favourite version of my free crochet sock monkey hat pattern to make for you or your favourite person. xo
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Free Crochet Sock Monkey Hat Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner/Easy
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- rpt – repeat
Materials
6.5 mm hook
5.5 mm hook (for mouth)
4.5 mm hook (for hair)
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
50g – 100g 5 Bulky weight yarn
Small amount of contrast yarn if desired for hair and top of head and mouth.
Eyes
GIRL EYES (boys are sewn with tapestry needle use photo as guide)
Newborn through 2 yrs I used worsted (4) weight with 5.5 mm hook
Larger sizes 3 years and up I used bulky (5) weight with 6.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Working in 1st ch, 2 sc, 4 hdc join with sl st and fasten off.
Eyelashes
Using single strand of yarn and tapestry needle, stitch eyelashes using photo as guide.
Hair
Use any yarn but be sure to use hook at least 2 sizes smaller than what is called for. Simply chain until you reach desired length – I made three but make as many as you like.
Leave ends long so that you can tie a bow around them then pull loose ends through to back side of hat and tie in knot. Weave in ends.
MOHAWK – I used Bernat Roving for the hair it is very thick and stands up great. You can also use double strands of yarn for a thicker look.
Use photos below for reference if needed.
Cut 10 pieces of contrast colour yarn at a time, approximately 6 to 7 inches long.
Working across the top of the hat, approximately 3 to 4 stitches across.
Fold yarn pieces in half and hold hat with right side facing you, use hook to draw the folded ends around the stitch pulling from right side under stitch back up through to right side again.
Pull the loose ends through the folded section and draw the knot up firmly. Repeat for entire hat.
Make the Mohawk has large as you like.
Hold hat upside down and trim to desired length and make all ends even.
TIES (Optional) – worked the same as a fringe
Cut 6 – 9 pieces yarn 30 inches or longer.
Working in 3 stitches at bottom of earflap, hold two strands of yarn and fold in half. Hold hat with right side facing you, using hook draw the folded ends through the stitch from right to wrong side. Repeat for next two stitches.
Pull the loose ends through the folded section and draw the knot up firmly. Repeat for next two stitches. Braid and knot at end.
Repeat for other earflap.
0-6 Months – 15” x 6”
Using 6.5 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)
Change to main colour of hat here
Rnds 8-18: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (42)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARFLAPS (Make 2)
Ch 8
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 2: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 6: Sk 1ST st, sc in each st across, (3) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point and work sc in each stitch around including earflaps.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
MOUTH (worked in rounds)
Ch 10
- Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, 3 hdc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), hdc in each st across, hdc in last.
Rnd 2: Hdc in 1st st and each st around
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Using tapestry needle and red (or contrast colour) yarn sew mouth as shown in picture.
- Using tapestry needle sew bottom side of mouth to hat
- Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.
EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: Sl st in 1st and each st around (16) join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.
Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.
6-12 Months 16 ½” x 7
Using 6.5 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)
Change to main colour here
Rnds 9-20: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (48)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARFLAPS (Make 2)
Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 2: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 7: Sk 1ST st, sc in each st across, (3) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point and work sc in each stitch around including earflaps.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
MOUTH (worked in rounds)
Use photos above for reference if needed
Ch 14
- Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, 3 hdc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), hdc in each st across, hdc in last.
Rnd 2: Hdc in 1st st and each st around
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Using tapestry needle and red (or contrast colour) yarn sew mouth as shown in picture.
- Using tapestry needle sew bottom side of mouth to hat
- Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.
EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: Sl st in 1st and each st around (16) join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.
Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.
12 Months – 2 Years 18” x 8”
Using 6.5 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in 1st 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (54)
Change to main colour of hat here
Rnds 10-22: Sc in 1st st and each st around.
EARFLAPS (Make 2)
Ch 10
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 2: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 8: Sk 1ST st, sc in each st across, (3) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point at back of hat sc around entire hat including earflaps.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
MONKEY EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1ST st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1ST st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 4: Sl st in 1st and each st around, join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.
Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.
MOUTH (is worked in rounds)
Use photos above for reference if needed
Ch 16
- Rnd 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, 3 hdc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), hdc in each st across, hdc in last.
Rnd 2: Hdc in 1st st and each st around
Rnd 3-4: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Using tapestry needle and red (or contrast colour) yarn sew mouth as shown in picture.
- Using tapestry needle sew bottom side of mouth to hat
- Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.
3 – 10 Years – 19 ½ x 9”
Using 6.5 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in 1st 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (54)
Rnd 10: 1 sc in 1st 8 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (60)
Change to main colour here
Rnds 11-24: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (60)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARFLAPS (Make 2)
Ch 11
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 2: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 9: Sk 1ST st, sc in each st across, (3) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point at back of hat sc around entire hat including earflaps.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
MONKEY EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1ST st, and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1ST st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 4: Sl st in 1st and each st around, join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.
Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.
MOUTH (worked in rounds)
Use photos above for reference if needed
Ch 18
- Rnd 1: 2 Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, 3 hdc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), hdc in each st across, hdc in last.
Rnd 2: Hdc in 1st st and each st around
Rnd 3-4: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Using tapestry needle and red (or contrast colour) yarn sew mouth as shown in picture.
- Using tapestry needle sew bottom side of mouth to hat
- Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.
Adult 21” x 10”
Using 6.5 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in 1st 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (54)
Rnd 10: 1 sc in 1st 8 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (60)
Rnd 11: 1 sc in 1st 9 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (66)
Change to main colour of hat here
Rnds 12-26: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (66)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARFLAPS (Make 2)
Ch 11
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 2: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 9: Sk 1ST st, sc in each st across, (3) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point at back of hat sc around entire hat including earflaps. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
MONKEY EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1ST st, and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1ST st, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 4: Sl st in 1st and each st around, join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.
Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.
MOUTH (worked in rounds)
Use photos above for reference if needed
Ch 18
- Rnd 1: 2 Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, 3 hdc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), hdc in each st across, hdc in last.
Rnd 2: Hdc in 1st st and each st around
Rnds 3-4: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Using tapestry needle and red (or contrast colour) yarn sew mouth as shown in picture.
- Using tapestry needle sew bottom side of mouth to hat
- Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.
Be sure to let me know in the comments below who you made this crochet sock monkey hat for!
Sock Monkey Hat Pattern
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