This cute little crochet monkey hat pattern is the perfect project for a beginner. Keep it plain or add stripes or a sweet little flower to top it off in style. One of the best things about this pattern is you can easily sub in bulky yarn for those really cold months. It will be a wee bit bigger but if you are adding earflaps and ties a little wiggle room is nice to have.
This crochet monkey pattern hat is made using single crochet from the top of the crown to the base of the hat. It’s as easy as that! So if you can single crochet you can totally make this. As you get close to finishing you can decide if you want to keep it as a beanie or add ear flaps and ties which are included in the instructions.
Scroll down for instructions on how to make this crochet monkey hat pattern. I have included multiple sizes for the crochet monkey hat pattern includes: newborn, baby, toddler, child, and adult. This crochet pattern is very flexible and includes instructions for small flower if you want to top it off.
This crochet monkey hat would make a great mommy and me present as well. Make for a baby shower or Christmas gift as a set or for brother and sister in coordinating colours. A classic pattern like this can be used for so many occasions.
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Designers Notes
💕 Skill Level is Beginner
💕 Size Newborn to Adult
💕 Written in Standard American terms
💕 Made with worsted weight yarn
💕 Gauge included so you can sub bulky yarn
Skill Level
Easy
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- slst – slip stitch
- rpt – repeat
Gauge
- Using 6.50 mm hook & #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
- 4” x 4” = 12 sc and 13 rows
Check Your Gauge!
6.50 mm hook and worsted weight yarn 12 sts x 13 rows = 4 inch x 4 inch square in Single Crochet
A gauge swatch is vital for a well-fitting crochet project. It determines stitch tension and measures the number of stitches and rows. Comparing it to the pattern’s gauge ensures the final hat fits as desired. Adjust hook or tension if needed for a perfectly fitting hat.
Materials Needed
- 5.5 mm hook
6.5 mm hook
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Buttons button for centre of flower if desired Sewing thread and needle - 50g – 100g #4 Worsted Weight or #5 Bulky yarn
Small amount of Worsted Weight for contrast colours, if desired
Finished Measurements
| 0 – 6 Months | 15″ x 6″ |
| 6 – 12 Months | 16.5″ x 7″ |
| 1 – 3 Years | 18″ x 8″ |
| 3 – 10 Years | 19.5″ x 9″ |
| Adult | 21″ x 10″ |
Little Extras
FLOWERS
This flower is made in two separate pieces which will be joined together.
Small Crochet Flower
Using 5mm hook ch 4, join with slst
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 5sc in circle, join with slst
Rnd 2: ch2, 2dc, ch2, slst, *(slst, ch2, 2dc, ch2, slst) in next st* rpt from *to* 3 more times. (5 petals)
Medium Crochet Flower
Using 5mm hook ch 4, join with slst
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6sc in circle, join with slst
Rnd 2: *ch3, slst next st* (6 times) = 6, ch 3 spaces
Rnd 3: (slst, hdc, 3dc, hdc, slst) in each ch 3 sp, join last st with slst. (6 petals) Fasten off and weave in ends,
TIES
Cut 18 pieces yarn 30 inches or longer.
Working in the 3 sc stitches at bottom of earflap, hold three strands of yarn and fold in half, (use only two for smaller sizes, if desired). Hold hat with right side facing you. Using hook, draw the folded ends through the stitch from right to wrong side. Pull the loose ends through the folded section and draw the knot up firmly. Repeat for next two stitches.
Braid to last 3 inches. Using a piece of string, about 12 inches long, tie and knot leaving one long end to wrap around braid. Wrap yarn around braid several times and then use tapestry needle to weave end through.
Repeat for other earflap.
0 to 6 Months
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
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)
Rnds 8-17: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (42)
Do not fasten off, continue with earflaps below.
EARFLAPS – Will be worked in rows
Row 1: Slst in next st, ch 1, sc in same space as slst (this counts as first sc), sc next 7 sts, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 2-3: 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 aross, 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, ch1 turn (4)
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (3)
Row 9: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (2)
Row 10: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across (1) Fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 16 sts from right to left and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-8 above.
Change to contrast yarn here if desired. Join yarn with slst at back of hat.
Work sc around entire hat including earflaps making sure to work 3sc in the bottom of each earflap.
CROCHET MONKEY EARS Make 2 Worked in continuous rounds.
Using 5.5 mm hook
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: Slst in 1st and each st around (16) join with slst fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
6 to 12 Months
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
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)
Rnds 9-21: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (48)
Do not fasten off, continue with earflaps below.
EARFLAPS (Make 2)
Row 1: Slst in next st, ch 1, sc in same space as slst (this counts as first sc), sc next 9 sts, ch 1 turn (10)
Row 2-3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (10)
Rows 4-11: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (6)
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 9: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 10: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (3)
Row 11: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (2)
Row 12: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (1) Fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 16 sts and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-12 above.
Change to contrast yarn here if desired. Join yarn with slst at back of hat.
Work sc around entire hat including earflaps making sure to work 3sc in the bottom of each earflap.
CROCHET MONKEY EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Using 5.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (32)
Rnd 4: Slst in 1st and each st around (32) join with slst fasten off and weave in ends
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
1 – 3 Years
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
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)
Rnds 10-21: Sc in 1st and each st around (54)
Do not fasten off, continue with earflaps below.
EARFLAPS – Will be worked in rows
Row 1: Slst in next st, ch 1, sc in same space as slst (this counts as first sc), sc next 11 sts, ch 1 turn (12)
Row 2-3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (12)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (11)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (10)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (8)
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 9: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 10: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 11: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (4)
Row 12: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (3)
Row 13: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (2)
Row 14: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across (1) Fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 16 sts and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-14 above.
Change to contrast yarn here if desired
Work sc around entire hat including earflaps. Be sure to work 3 sc in the bottom of each earflap.
CROCHET MONKEY EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Using 5.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (32)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, *slst in next, sk next st* rpt from *to* join with slst fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
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*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
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)
Rnds 11-26: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (60)
Do not fasten off, continue with earflaps below.
EARFLAPS – Will be worked in rows
Row 1: Slst in next st, ch 1, sc in same space as slst (this counts as first sc), sc next 13 sts, ch 1 turn (14)
Row 2-3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (14)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (13)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (12)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (11)
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (10)
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 9: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (8)
Row 10: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 11: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (6)
Row 12: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 13: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 14: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (3)
Row 15: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (2)
Row 16: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across (1) Fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 18 sts and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-16 above.
Change to contrast yarn here if desired
Work sc around entire hat including earflaps. Be sure to work 3 sc in the bottom of each earflap.
CROCHET MONKEY EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Using 6.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (32)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, *slst in next, sk next st* rpt from *to* join with slst fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
Adult
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
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)
Rnds 12-29: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (66)
Do not fasten off, continue with earflaps below.
EARFLAPS – Will be worked in rows
Row 1: Slst in next st, ch 1, sc in same space as slst (this counts as first sc), sc next 15 sts, ch 1 turn (16)
Row 2-3: Sc in 1st st and each st across, ch 1 turn (16)
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (15)
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (14)
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (13)
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (12)
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (11)
Row 9: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (10)
Row 10: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (9)
Row 11: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch1 turn (8)
Row 12: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (7)
Row 13: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (6)
Row 14: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (5)
Row 15: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (4)
Row 16: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (3)
Row 17: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (2)
Row 18: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (1)
Row 19: Sk 1st st, sc in each st across (1) Fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 20 sts and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-19 above.
Change to contrast yarn here if desired
Work sc around entire hat including earflaps. Be sure to work 3 sc in the bottom of each earflap.
CROCHET MONKEY EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)
Using 6.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1ST st, 2 hdc in next st and each st around (32)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, *slst in next, sk next st* rpt from *to* join with slst fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.