Discover the cutest Animal Ear Hat Crochet Pattern for your next project! Our popular animal ear hat pattern now comes in adult sizes!
We’ve expanded the design for “mummy and me” sets. Twin with your little one in these charming hats.
The cute design now fits crocheters of all ages. More sizes mean more crochet fun!
Animal Ear Hat Crochet Pattern
Materials
1. Bernat Baby Blanket yarn in any color of your choice. The Colors Vapor Gray, Almond, and Lotus were used for the crochet hats pictured. You can substitute it with any super chunky, size 6 yarn of the same gauge.
2. A size N/P(10mm) crochet hook.
3. Use a tapestry needle to weave in the ends. You can also use a smaller hook.
Finished Size
Toddler: 18″ in circumference and 7″ tall
Child: 20″ circumference and 7.5″ tall
Woman’s Size Small (S): 21″ circumference and 8″ tall
Woman’s Size Medium or Large (M/L): 22″ circumference and 8.5″ tall
Yardage
Toddler: 70 yards
Child: 80 yards
Adult Sizes: 95 yards
Stitch Abbreviations
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
fphdc: front post half double crochet
bphdc: back post half double crochet
fpsc: front post single crochet
Gauge
To measure gauge, work the first 3 rounds of the Toddler Hat.
The diameter of the circle after 3 Rounds= 4-1/2 inches
Stitch Explanations
Fphdc (front post half double crochet) and bphdc (back post half double crochet): See a tutorial for front post double crochet and back post double crochet on my blog here: Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet Tutorial.
A fphdc is worked by inserting the hook in the same way as the fpdc in the above tutorial, you just have to replace the dc with a hdc st. If you are new to crochet, just search on YouTube for videos on these stitches.
fpsc (front post sc): A fsc is worked by inserting the hook in the same way as the fpdc in the above tutorial, you just have to replace the dc with a sc st.
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Pattern Notes
1. Two options are given for Round 1 with or without a magic ring. You can choose whichever one you are comfortable with.
2. If you start with a magic ring, take special care to weave in the beginning tail securely going back and forth at least 3 times. You don’t want your magic ring to open up and make your hat fall apart.
3. If you work your first round without a magic ring, you might have to use the beginning tail to close any holes left on the crown before weaving in the rest of the tail.
4. The first 4 Rounds are common for all sizes. After working on those proceed to Round 5 for the size you are making.
Round 1(with magic ring): Make a magic ring and work 8 sc into it, close the ring, do not sl st and do not turn.——–8 sc
1. In Round 1 without a magic ring you work around the chain
Round 1 (without magic ring): Ch 3, 2 sc into 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc into next ch, you will now end up below your foundation chain, 2 sc into the next free loop of the foundation chain, do not sl st and do not turn. See pic 2 above. ——–8 sc
Round 2: 2 sc in next st (the first st of Round 1), place a marker in the first st you just made, 2 sc in next 7 sts until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.——16 sc
Round 3: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 2 sc in next *(1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next), repeat from * until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———24 sc
Round 4: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next *(1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next), repeat from * until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———32 sc
Toddler Hat
Round 5: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, *(1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———36 sc
Round 6: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in each st across until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———36 sc
Repeat Round 6 three more times or until your hat is 5-1/2 inches tall. Do not fasten off yet. Fold your hat flat. I found that it lays flat in some directions more than others. Experiment to find the best fold, so it becomes easy to attach the ears.
2. Work sc sts until you reach the side of the hat and sl st to the side.
Once you fold the hat, most likely your marker won’t be on the side fold. So, take out the marker and continue working sc sts until you reach near the side of the hat and sl st to the next st. It might take you one or more stitches depending on how you folded it and the size you are making.
Brim
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in next st and each st across to end, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-36 sts
Round 2: Ch 2, fphdc in next hdc, *(bphdc in next hdc, fphdc in next hdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the st right before the beginning ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-36 sts
Round 3: Ch 1 (place a marker in this ch 1, fpsc in next fphdc, *(bpsc in next bphdc, fpsc in next fphdc), repeat from * until you work a fpsc in the st right before the beginning ch 1, sl st to top of beginning ch 1, fasten off.——-36 sts
Ears (make 2)
3. Run the needle along the base of the ear and cinch.
4. The completed ear is round and bowl-like
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, turn—–4 sc
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn.—–8 sts
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in last st, fasten off with a 15″ tail for sewing. ——-12 sts
Attaching the Ears
Thread the long tail left on the ears and run your needle in and out through the straight base of the ear, pulling to cinch. The tighter you pull, the smaller your ears will look. I did not cinch too tight, and the base of my ear was a little wider than an inch after cinching. Repeat with the other ear.
Place both ears along the sides of the hat and find the position you like best. Whip stitch them along the fold of the hat on either side.
Finishing the Toddler Hat
Make sure to read the pattern notes at the beginning of the pattern before you weave in any tails left.
Child Size Animal Ear Hat
Round 5: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *(1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * 3 more times, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in the last st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———38 sc
Round 6: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in each st across until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———38 sc
Repeat Round 6 five more times or until your hat is 6 inches tall. Do not fasten off yet. Fold your hat flat. I found that it lays flat in some directions more than others. Experiment to find the best fold, so it becomes easy to attach the ears.
2. Work sc sts until you reach the side of the hat and sl st to the side.
Once you fold the hat, most likely your marker won’t be on the side fold. So, take out the marker and continue working sc sts until you reach near the side of the hat and sl st to the next st. It might take you one or more stitches depending on how you folded it and the size you are making.
Brim
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in next st and each st across to end, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-38 sts
Round 2: Ch 2, fphdc in next hdc, *(bphdc in next hdc, fphdc in next hdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the st right before the beginning ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-38 sts
Round 3: Ch 2, fphdc in next fphdc, *(bphdc in next bphdc, fphdc in next fphdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the st right before the beginning ch 1, sl st to top of beginning ch 1, fasten off.——-38 sts
Ears (make 2)
3. Run the needle along the base of the ear and cinch.
4. The completed ear is round and bowl-like
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, turn—–4 sc
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn.—–8 sts
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in last st, fasten off with a 15″ tail for sewing. ——-12 sts
Attaching the Ears
Thread the long tail left on the ears and run your needle in and out through the straight base of the ear, pulling to cinch. The tighter you pull, the smaller your ears will look. I did not cinch too tight, and the base of my ear was a little wider than an inch after cinching. Repeat with the other ear.
Place both ears along the sides of the hat and find the position you like best. Whip stitch them along the fold of the hat on either side.
Finishing
Make sure to read the pattern notes at the beginning of the pattern before you weave in any tails left.
Woman’s Size Small (S)
Round 5: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next *(1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next), repeat from * until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———40 sc
Round 6: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in each st across until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———40 sc
Repeat Round 6 five more times or until your hat is 6-1/2 inches tall. Do not fasten off yet. Fold your hat flat. I found that it lays flat in some directions more than others. Experiment to find the best fold, so it becomes easy to attach the ears.
2. Work sc sts until you reach the side of the hat and sl st to the side.
Once you fold the hat, most likely your marker won’t be on the side fold. So, take out the marker and continue working sc sts until you reach near the side of the hat and sl st to the next st. It might take you one or more stitches depending on how you folded it and the size you are making.
Brim
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in next st and each st across to end, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-40 sts
Round 2: Ch 2, fphdc in next hdc, *(bphdc in next hdc, fphdc in next hdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the st right before the beginning ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-40 sts
Round 3: Ch 2, fphdc in next fphdc, *(bphdc in next bphdc, fphdc in next fphdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the st right before the beginning ch 1, sl st to top of beginning ch 1, fasten off.——-40 sts
Ears (make 2)
3. Run the needle along the base of the ear and cinch.
4. The completed ear is round and bowl-like
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, turn—–4 sc
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn.—–8 sts
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 sc in last st, fasten off with a 15″ tail for sewing. ——-12 sts
Attaching the Ears
Thread the long tail left on the ears and run your needle in and out through the straight base of the ear, pulling to cinch. The tighter you pull, the smaller your ears will look. I did not cinch too tight, and the base of my ear was a little wider than an inch after cinching. Repeat with the other ear.
Place both ears along the sides of the hat and find the position you like best. Whip stitch them along the fold of the hat on either side.
Finishing
Make sure to read the pattern notes at the beginning of the pattern before you weave in any tails left.
Woman’s Size M/L
Round 5: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next *(1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next), repeat from * until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———40 sc
Round 6: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each st across until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———42 sc
Round 7: 1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in each st across until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———42 sc
Repeat Round 7 five more times or until your hat is 7 inches tall. Do not fasten off yet. Fold your hat flat. I found that it lays flat in some directions more than others. Experiment to find the best fold, so it becomes easy to attach the ears.
2. Work sc sts until you reach the side of the hat and sl st to the side.
Once you fold the hat, most likely your marker won’t be on the side fold. So, take out the marker and continue working sc sts until you reach near the side of the hat and sl st to the next st. It might take you one or more stitches depending on how you folded it and the size you are making.
Brim
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in next st and each st across to end, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-40 sts
Round 2: Ch 2, fphdc in next hdc, *(bphdc in next hdc, fphdc in next hdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the st right before the beginning ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 2, do not turn.——-40 sts
Round 3: Ch 2, fphdc in next fphdc, *(bphdc in next bphdc, fphdc in next fphdc), repeat from * until you work a fphdc in the st right before the beginning ch 1, sl st to top of beginning ch 1, fasten off.——-40 sts
Ears (make 2)
3. Run the needle along the base of the ear and cinch.
4. The completed ear is round and bowl-like
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, turn—–4 sc
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn.—–8 sts
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 sc in last st, fasten off with a 15″ tail for sewing. ——-12 sts
Attaching the Ears
Thread the long tail left on the ears and run your needle in and out through the straight base of the ear, pulling to cinch. The tighter you pull, the smaller your ears will look. I did not cinch too tight, and the base of my ear was a little wider than an inch after cinching. Repeat with the other ear.
Place both ears along the sides of the hat and find the position you like best. Whip stitch them along the fold of the hat on either side.
Finishing the Animal Ear Hat Beanie
Make sure to read the pattern notes at the beginning of the pattern before you weave in any tails left.
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Crochet Teddy Hats for Baby (smaller version of this hat)
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