Free Baby Bear Beanie Crochet Pattern: 6 Hat Sizes

Imagine the joy of seeing your little one snuggled up in a cute hat crocheted by yourself! With winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to learn how to make this beautiful bear hat using my baby bear beanie crochet pattern. This adorable hat will make a great gift for your precious bundle of joy or your friends or family at their baby shower.

This crochet bear hat pattern is a super simple pattern that works up in no time. Honestly, you will only need two basic stitches to make this cute hat…half double crochet and single crochet! Simples! 🙂

I wrote this pattern in 6 different sizes: Preemie, Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months and 1-3 year old. So you can easily make the size that will fit your little one perfectly.

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Baby Bear Beanie Crochet Pattern – Before You Get Started

Pattern Notes

Skill level: begginer crochet skills and knowledge

Finished size: available in 6 different sizes – preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 1-3 year old – refer to the sizing section

Terminology: US crochet terminology

Gauge (4″ x 4″): 15 HDC STs x 12 HDC rows

Photo tutorial: see the Newborn section for photos

Sizing

The pattern is available in 6 different head sizes – preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 1-3 year old.

How to find the right size:

• measure your baby’s head circumference first (make sure to wrap the tape measure around the middle of the ears too)
• then find the beanie size that fits the measurement of the head – the hat circumference will be smaller than the head circumference to allow for stretching
• the length of the beanie is easily customisable – try the beanie on before you start crocheting the hem and adjust the length by reducing or increasing the number of HDC rounds keeping in mind you will still have to add the hem

Yarn requirements

I recommend using Worsted weight yarn #4 = Aran for the sizing to fit. If you use different yarn weight you will need to adjust the sizing or use the pattern for a younger/older child as per the sizing information.

This pattern will work with 100% acrylic yarn, 100% cotton yarn or a blend of acrylic and cotton.

I used:

– Worsted weight yarn #4 = Aran

– 100% acrylic yarn

– Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted

– yardage for each size:

• preemie: 17g / 31yds (28.5m)
• newborn: 22g / 40yds (36.5m)
• 0 to 3 months: 27g / 49yds (45m)
• 3 to 6 months: 37g / 67yds (61.5m)
• 6 to 12 months: 43g / 77.5yds (71m)
• 1 to 3 year old: 50g / 90yds (82.5m)

Tools Needed

• crochet hook size: I used 5 mm hook = H/8 if using Worsted weight yarn #4 (refer to the instructions on your yarn label if using different yarn weight)
• scissors
• yarn needle/tapestry needle
• stitch marker
• tape measure

Crochet Terminology Used

This free pattern is written using basic crochet stitches in US terms. Download this free printable chart with UK terms.

MR: magic ring / magic circle

R: round

ST: stitch

SL ST: slip stitch

SC: single crochet stitch

HDC: half double crochet stitch

BB: back bump / third loop

SC INC: single crochet increase = 2x SC into the same stitch

HDC INC: half double crochet increase = 2x HDC into the same stitch

FO: fasten off

(…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the given number (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)

{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of total stitches at the end of round

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Baby Bear Beanie Crochet Pattern – Step by Step Instructions

Construction

Construction – beanie:

• the beanie is worked in a round from the top down using half double crochet stitches
• you will work in continuous rounds without slip stitching to connect the rounds – this way you will avoid having a visible seam
• the hem is worked in back bumps/third loop using single crochet stitches
• you will only need to sew on the ears

Construction – ears:

• the ears are worked in a round from the top of the ear down using single crochet stitches
• you will work in continuous rounds without slip stitching to connect the rounds again

Tip: use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round otherwise it is very easy to get lost in the count

Preemie Size Pattern

Beanie:

R1: MR – 8x HDC into the ring {8} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring (in this video I show how to work 6x SC into the ring but you will follow this pattern and will crochet 8x HDC instead.

R2: HDC INC in each ST around {16}

R3: (HDC in next ST, HDC INC) x 8 {24}

R4: HDC in next ST, HDC INC, (HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next ST {32}

R5: (HDC in next 3 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {40}

R6-R12 (7 rounds): HDC in each ST around {40}

R13: SC into BB of each HDC ST all around {40} – keep your SC stitches quite loose as it will be easier to insert your hook into the back bumps in the following rounds – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to single crochet into back bumps

R14-R15 (2 rounds): SC into BB of each SC ST all around {40}

SL ST into BB of next SC ST and FO, weave the yarn ends in

Ears:

R1: MR – 5x SC into the ring {5}

R2: SC INC in each ST around {10}

R4-R6 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {15}

R3: (SC in next ST, SC INC) x 5 {15}

FO and leave a long tail for sewing – about 14″ (35cm) long

Fold the ears flat and sew them onto the hat between R2 and R6 of the head making sure they are symetrical.

Newborn Baby Size Pattern

Beanie:

R1: MR – 8x HDC into the ring {8} (Pic 1) – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring (in this video I show how to work 6x SC into the ring but you will follow this pattern and will crochet 8x HDC instead.

R2: HDC INC in each ST around {16}

R3: (HDC in next ST, HDC INC) x 8 {24}

R4: HDC in next ST, HDC INC, (HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next ST {32}

R5: (HDC in next 3 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {40}

R6: HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC, (HDC in next 4 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next 2 STs {48} (Pic 2)

R7-R14 (8 rounds): HDC in each ST around {48}

R15: SC into BB of each HDC ST all around {48} (Pic 3 & 4) – keep your SC stitches quite loose as it will be easier to insert your hook into the back bumps in the following rounds – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to single crochet into back bumps

R16-R17 (2 rounds): SC into BB of each SC ST all around {48}

SL ST into BB of next SC ST and FO, weave the yarn ends in

Ears:

R1: MR – 6x SC into the ring {6}

R2: SC INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next ST, SC INC) x 6 {18}

R4-R6 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {18} (Pic 5)

FO and leave a long tail for sewing – about 14″ (35cm) long

Fold the ears flat and sew them onto the hat between R3 and R8 of the head making sure they are symetrical.

How to Sew the Ears on

• pin the first ear to the hat
• thread your yarn needle with the long tail
• sew the ear on while going through a stitch on the back of the ear and the corresponding stitch on the front of the ear and then through the hat (Pic 6), repeat until the whole ear is attached
• you will notice the ear will naturally curve so follow the curve when sewing the hat on
• try the hat on first before weaving the yarn tail in – just in case you need to adjust the placement
• pin the second ear to the hat making sure the ears are symetrical and sew it to the hat following the same steps
• try the hat on before weaving the yarn tails in

And that’s it, your baby bear beanie is completed (Pic 7 & 8)! 🙂 And the ears should be nice and curved just like teddy bear ears…how cute! 🙂

Pattern for 0 to 3 Months

Beanie:

R1: MR – 8x HDC into the ring {8} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring (in this video I show how to work 6x SC into the ring but you will follow this pattern and will crochet 8x HDC instead.

R2: HDC INC in each ST around {16}

R3: (HDC in next ST, HDC INC) x 8 {24}

R4: HDC in next ST, HDC INC, (HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next ST {32}

R5: (HDC in next 3 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {40}

R6: HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC, (HDC in next 4 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next 2 STs {48}

R7: (HDC in next 11 STs, HDC INC) x 4 {52}

R8-R15 (8 rounds): HDC in each ST around {52}

R16: SC into BB of each HDC ST all around {52} – keep your SC stitches quite loose as it will be easier to insert your hook into the back bumps in the following rounds – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to single crochet into back bumps

R17-R19 (3 rounds): SC into BB of each SC ST all around {52}

SL ST into BB of next SC ST and FO, weave the yarn ends in

Ears:

R1: MR – 7x SC into the ring {7}

R2: SC INC in each ST around {14}

R3: (SC in next ST, SC INC) x 7 {21}

R4-R6 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {21}

FO and leave a long tail for sewing – about 14″ (35cm) long

Fold the ears flat and sew them onto the hat between R3 and R8 of the head making sure they are symetrical.

Pattern for 3-6 Months

Beanie:

R1: MR – 8x HDC into the ring {8} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring (in this video I show how to work 6x SC into the ring but you will follow this pattern and will crochet 8x HDC instead.

R2: HDC INC in each ST around {16}

R3: (HDC in next ST, HDC INC) x 8 {24}

R4: HDC in next ST, HDC INC, (HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next ST {32}

R5: (HDC in next 3 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {40}

R6: HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC, (HDC in next 4 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next 2 STs {48}

R7: (HDC in next 5 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {56}

R8-R16 (9 rounds): HDC in each ST around {56}

R17: SC into BB of each HDC ST all around {56} – keep your SC stitches quite loose as it will be easier to insert your hook into the back bumps in the following rounds – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to single crochet into back bumps

R18-R20 (3 rounds): SC into BB of each SC ST all around {56}

SL ST into BB of next SC ST and FO, weave the yarn ends in

Ears:

R1: MR – 6x SC into the ring {6}

R2: SC INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next ST, SC INC) x 6 {18}

R4: SC in next ST, SC INC, (SC in next 2 STs, SC INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}

R5-R7 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {24}

FO and leave a long tail for sewing – about 14″ (35cm) long

Fold the ears flat and sew them onto the hat between R3 and R9 of the head making sure they are symetrical.

Pattern for 6 to 12 Months

Beanie:

R1: MR – 8x HDC into the ring {8} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring (in this video I show how to work 6x SC into the ring but you will follow this pattern and will crochet 8x HDC instead.

R2: HDC INC in each ST around {16}

R3: (HDC in next ST, HDC INC) x 8 {24}

R4: HDC in next ST, HDC INC, (HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next ST {32}

R5: (HDC in next 3 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {40}

R6: HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC, (HDC in next 4 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next 2 STs {48}

R7: (HDC in next 5 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {56}

R8: (HDC in next 13 STs, HDC INC) x 4 {60}

R9-R18 (10 rounds): HDC in each ST around {60}

R19: SC into BB of each HDC ST all around {60} – keep your SC stitches quite loose as it will be easier to insert your hook into the back bumps in the following rounds – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to single crochet into back bumps

R20-R22 (3 rounds): SC into BB of each SC ST all around {60}

SL ST into BB of next SC ST and FO, weave the yarn ends in

Ears:

R1: MR – 6x SC into the ring {6}

R2: SC INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next ST, SC INC) x 6 {18}

R4: SC in next ST, SC INC, (SC in next 2 STs, SC INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}

R5-R7 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {24}

FO and leave a long tail for sewing – about 14″ (35cm) long

Fold the ears flat and sew them onto the hat between R3 and R9 of the head making sure they are symetrical.

Pattern for 1 to 3 Years

Beanie:

R1: MR – 8x HDC into the ring {8} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring (in this video I show how to work 6x SC into the ring but you will follow this pattern and will crochet 8x HDC instead.

R2: HDC INC in each ST around {16}

R3: (HDC in next ST, HDC INC) x 8 {24}

R4: HDC in next ST, HDC INC, (HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next ST {32}

R5: (HDC in next 3 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {40}

R6: HDC in next 2 STs, HDC INC, (HDC in next 4 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next 2 STs {48}

R7: (HDC in next 5 STs, HDC INC) x 8 {56}

R8: HDC in next 3 STs, HDC INC, (HDC in next 6 STs, HDC INC) x 7, HDC in next 3 STs {64}

R9-R18 (10 rounds): HDC in each ST around {64}

R19: SC into BB of each HDC ST all around {64} – keep your SC stitches quite loose as it will be easier to insert your hook into the back bumps in the following rounds – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to single crochet into back bumps

R20-R23 (4 rounds): SC into BB of each SC ST all around {64}

SL ST into BB of next SC ST and FO, weave the yarn ends in

Ears:

R1: MR – 7x SC into the ring {7}

R2: SC INC in each ST around {14}

R3: (SC in next ST, SC INC) x 7 {21}

R4: SC in next ST, SC INC, (SC in next 2 STs, SC INC) x 6, SC in next ST {28}

R5-R7 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {28}

FO and leave a long tail for sewing – about 14″ (35cm) long

Fold the ears flat and sew them onto the hat between R3 and R9 of the head making sure they are symetrical.

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