Make baby the cutest ever by following my FREE pattern for this crochet baby bear beanie!
A VIDEO tutorial is also available for extra assistance, if needed!
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EASY & QUICK CROCHET PROJECT
Worked mainly in the round, this crochet baby bear beanie works up really fast as you’ll be using a chunky yarn and a J (6mm) crochet hook.
I opted to use James C.Brett Flutterby Chunky, which is a 100% polyester chenille yarn.
I absolutely love working with this yarn… it’s super soft, the colours are divine and it’s machine washable too – a must when it comes to baby items!
BABY SET
This crochet baby bear beanie is part of a little set, so there’s a sweet baby hoodie (with ears also), the cutest little baby booties and a matching baby blanket.
Apart from the blanket (which is made with a super chunky yarn), all the items within the set are made with the same chenille yarn and would be ideal as last-minute gifts for a new arrival or baby shower.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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CROCHET BABY BEAR BEANIE: A FREE PATTERN
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LEVEL
Basic – (see details of project levels at the Craft Yarn Council).
PATTERN NOTES
- US crochet terms used.
- Instructions are for size newborn. Changes for size 0-3 months and 3-6 months are given inside round () brackets.
- When only one instruction is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
- Beanie is worked in rounds. Earflaps are worked in rows.
- For best results, use the recommended yarn. You can use any other #5 / bulky / chunky / 12 ply yarn for this project, providing you meet the gauge as detailed below.
- From row 2 onwards, you’ll work your half double crochets in the spaces in between each stitch (as opposed to crocheting through the top of each stitch).
- The ch1 at the beginning of each round / row does not count as the first stitch of the next round/ row. Therefore, you should make the first half double crochet of the round / row in the first space, at the base of the ch1.
- A video tutorial is provided with this pattern (newborn size only – see above).
MATERIALS
- Yarn: Category #5 / chunky / bulky / 12 ply yarn. I used approximately 1 ounce (28g) from 1 ball of James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky ,191 yds / 3.5 oz (175m / 100g). Colours featured in the photos: Blue (3); pink (2); lilac (10); beige (28); green 11); yellow (9).
- Crochet Hook: J (6mm) (easy on your hand, plus your yarn will glide off these hooks!)
- Scissors (super sharp… and pretty).
- Yarn needle (the bent tip makes sewing and weaving in ends much easier)
- Stitch marker (these interlocking markers will not escape from your work!).
GAUGE / TENSION
To check your gauge / tension, work the first 4 (6–6) rounds of the pattern below.
After working these rounds, the diameter of your baby hat should measure as follows:
Newborn: 4” (10cm) approx.
0–3 months: 4.75″ (12cm)
3–6 months: 5.25″ (13cm)
FINISHED SIZE
Newborn: Width – 6.25” (16cm) x Height – 4.5” (11.5cm)
0 – 3 months: Width – 7″ (18cm) x Height – 5” (12.5cm)
3 – 6 months: Width – 7.75” (19.5cm) x Height – 5.5” (14cm)
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)
beg – beginning
ch(s) – chain(s)
hdc – half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into next space, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 3 loops. 1 half double crochet completed.
RS – right side: The side of your work that you want to have on display – the ‘pretty’ side.
sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.
sk – skip: Do not crochet into this stitch / space.
sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.
sp(s) – space(es)
st(s) – stitch(es)
Turn: Turn your work clockwise or anti-clockwise. It doesn’t matter as long as you are consistent for a neater edge.
* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.
[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Make a magic ring or ch4 and sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 9 (8–9) hdc into the centre of ring, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [9 (8–9) hdc].
Starting from round 2, and throughout the remainder of the pattern, you’ll work your half double crochets in the spaces in between each stitch.
Round 2. Ch1, 2hdc in 1st sp (at base of ch1), 2hdc in next 8 (7–8) sps, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [18 (16–18) hdc].
Round 3. Ch1, 2hdc in 1st sp, 1hdc in next sp, *2hdc in next sp, 1hdc in next sp*, repeat from * to * 8 (7–8) times, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [27 (24–27) hdc].
Round 4. Ch1, 2hdc in 1st sp, 1hdc in next 2 sps, *2hdc in next sp, 1hdc in next 2 sps*, repeat from * to * 8 (7–8) times, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [36 (32–36) hdc].
Sizes 0-3 & 3-6 months only:
Next Round. Ch1, 1hdc in 1st sp, 1hdc in next 31 (35) sps, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [32 (36) hdc].
Next Round. Ch1, 2hdc in 1st sp, 1hdc in next 3 sps, *2hdc in next sp, 1hdc in next 3 sps*, repeat from * to * 7 (8) times, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [40 (45) hdc].
All three sizes:
Next Round. Ch1, 1hdc in 1st sp, 1hdc in next 35 (39–44) sps, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [36 (40–45) hdc].
Repeat last round until you have 12 (14–15) rounds in total.
The main body of the hat is now finished. Do NOT cut your yarn as it’s now time to work on the first earflap.
FIRST EARFLAP: ALL THREE SIZES
Row 1. Ch1, 1hdc in 1st sp, 1hdc in next 4 sps, TURN [5 hdc].
Row 2. Ch1, sk 1st sp, 1hdc in next 4 sps, TURN [4 hdc].
Row 3. Ch1, sk 1st sp, 1hdc in next 3 sps, TURN [3 hdc].
SIZE 3-6 MONTHS ONLY:
Row 4. Ch1, sk 1st sp, 1hdc in next 2 sps, TURN [2 hdc].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
SECOND EARFLAP
Position your hat as shown in the photo below and re-attach your yarn 15 (16–20) spaces along to the left from the last stitch worked:
Row 1. Ch1, 1hdc in next 5 sps, TURN [5 hdc].
Row 2. Ch1, sk 1st sp, 1hdc in next 4 sps, TURN [4 hdc].
Row 3. Ch1, sk 1st sp, 1hdc in next 3 sps, TURN [3 hdc].
SIZE 3-6 MONTHS ONLY:
Row 4. Ch1, sk 1st sp, 1hdc in next 2 sps, TURN [2 hdc].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
TIES
With the RS facing, attach yarn to the bottom middle of the earflap.
Ch 26 (28–30)
Row 1. St st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each chain to bottom of chain, sl st to sp where yarn was attached.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat the above instructions with the other tie.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Make a magic ring or chain 4 and slip stitch to 1st chain to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 6 (7–8) sc in centre of ring, sl st to 1st sc to join [6 (7–8) sc].
Round 2. Ch1, 2sc in same st (at base of ch1), 2sc in next 5 (6–7) sts, sl st to 1st sc to join [12 (14–16) sc].
Rounds 3 – 4: Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 11 (13–15) sts, sl st to 1st sc to join [12 (14–16) sc].
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing on to beanie.
Position your ears on the hat, slightly to the back of the beanie.
To make the sewing part easier, I like to pin the ears in place.
Sew the ears on to your beanie.
SHARE YOUR WORK!
And that’s your super cute crochet baby bear beanie all finished!
I really hope that you enjoyed this crochet pattern.
I would love to see photos of your work… please tag me on Instagram using @maisieandruth
And remember to pin this pattern for later if you can’t make it right now!
Happy crocheting,
