Babies 1st Hat – Simple Crochet Bear Hat Pattern

Last Updated on January 22, 2023 by Cyprianne Nolan

This adorable crochet baby hat pattern is perfect for crochet newbies, photo props and shower gifts.

Snuggle your little bundle in this soft and fuzzy teddy bear hat. Thick, lofty, and super warm, this adorably plush earflap hat is as cuddly as a real teddy bear.  

Because it uses simple stitches and an extra bulky yarn, it’s extraordinarily quick to whip up. An average crocheter can actually make this hat in a little over an hour!  

It makes a wonderful baby gift for that brand-new boy OR girl. It’s a delightful photo prop, costume, or even an everyday hat that’ll keep those peach-fuzzy heads toasty warm.

Who Can Make This?

This adorable hat is perfect for beginner crocheters. It is made using thick yarn and a big hook so you can make it very quickly without taking too much time.

The result is so cute you won’t be able to resist making it especially if you are new mom. This is when I learned to crochet when I was 7 months pregnant with Christian (now 14) and I have never stopped!

If you are just starting to crochet a strongly recommend the yarns below.

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Designers Notes

💕 Crochet baby bear hat pattern is Skill Level is Beginner
💕 Skills Needed half double crochet, single crochet
💕 Sizes Newborn to Three Years
💕 Made with super bulky yarn (can easily sub two strands of worsted weight)
💕 All sizes written individually
💕 Unisex crochet hat pattern
💕 Written in Standard American terms

Recommended yarns

If you are just starting to crochet these would be some great yarns to start with and make the hat look just as cute! Remember to get the correct sizing you need a SUPER BULKY YARN

The BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY is great for babies because it is super soft and washes up great.

LIONS BRAND WOOL EASE THICK N QUICK is a great choice as well. It will keep your baby really warm but could be a tiny bit itchy.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Crochet Bear Hat

How to personalize

Because of the simple design of this pattern it is perfect for personalizing. Try making the ears in a different colour, adding stripes by changing colours at every round or adding a flower or bows to the ears for a little girl.

Favourite sports team colours or different colour ties. Give it a go you will love it!

Skill Level

Beginner

Abbreviations

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

st – stitch

sts – stitches

rpt – repeat

Gauge

Main part of hat

4” X 4” = 6 hdc x 5 rows

Materials Needed

• 11.5 mm hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers
• 250 g – 6 Super Bulky yarn – I used Lion’s Brand Homespun Thick and Quick

Finished Measurements

0-3 Months  14” x 5”

3-6 Months  15” x 5 3/4”

6-12 Months 16” x 6 ½”

12 Months – 3 Years 18” x 7 ½”

BRAIDED 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 yarn 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.

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0-3 Months

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 11.5 mm hook, ch 2

Rnd 1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (10)

Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (20)

Rnds 4-6: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (20)

Slip stitch in next st, ch 1

Do not fasten off, continue working earflap below.

Earflaps

Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1 sc next 2 sts (3) ch 1 turn

Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (3) ch 1 turn

Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn

Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.

With right side of hat facing you, count 8 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.

Repeat Rows 1-5 above. 

Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat including ear flaps.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Do not join 

Ch 2

Row 1: Work 5 sc into 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 turn

Row 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, ch 1 turn

Row 3: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide. Attach ties to earflaps.

3-6 Months

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 11.5 mm hook, ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)

Rnd 2: 1 Sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st and each st around (11)

Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (22)

Rnds 4-7: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (22)

Slip stitch in next st, ch 1

Do not fasten off continue working earflap below.

Earflaps

Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 2 sts (3) ch 1 turn

Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (3) ch 1 turn

Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn

Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.

With right side of hat facing you, count 9 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.

Repeat Rows 1-5 above. 

Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat including ear flaps.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Do not join 

Ch 2

Row 1: Work 5 sc into 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 turn

Row 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, ch 1 turn

Row 3: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.

Attach ties to earflaps.

6-12 Months

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 11.5 mm hook, ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)

Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (24)

Rnds 4-8: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (24)

Slip stitch in next st, ch 1

Do not fasten off, continue working earflap below.

Earflaps

Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 3 sts (4) ch 1 turn

Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (4) ch 1 turn

Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 3 sts (3) ch 1 turn

Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn

Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.

With right side of hat facing you, count 10 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.

Repeat Rows 1-6 above. 

Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat including ear flaps.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Do not join 

Ch 2

Row 1: Work 6 hdc into 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 turn

Row 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, ch 1 turn

Row 3: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.

Attach ties to earflaps.

12 Months – 3 Years

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 11.5 mm hook, ch 2

Rnd 1: 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook (7)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st,next and each st around (14)

Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (28)

Rnds 4-9: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (28)

Slip stitch in next st, ch 1

Do not fasten off, continue working earflap below.

Earflaps

Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 3 sts (4) ch 1 turn

Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (4) ch 1 turn

Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 3 sts (3) ch 1 turn

Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn

Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.

With right side of hat facing you, count 11 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.

Repeat Rows 1-6 above. 

Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat including ear flaps.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Do not join 

Ch 2

Row 1: Work 6 hdc into 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 turn

Row 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, ch 1 turn

Row 3: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.

Attach ties to earflaps.

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