Brrrrr!
I can already feel the weather changing here in Michigan. Soon we’ll be bundling ourselves up like eskimos to go outside. What better way to finish off your cold-weather ensemble than a cute polar bear hat?
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POLAR BEAR HAT (SIZE 6-12 MONTHS)
Finished Size: Approximately 8.25″ wide x 5.75″ tall
Stitches Used: Ch, Sl St, SC, HDC, SC2TOG, HDC2TOG
Yarn: Medium, worsted weight yarn, 1 skein of white (such as RED HEART With Love), and bulky fur-like yarn, 1 skein of white (such as RED HEART Buttercup)
Hooks: Size I (5.50mm) for base, and size H (5.00mm) for features
Notes: Pattern is written in American standard terms.
Gauge: With 5.5mm (US I-9) hook, 4 rounds = 3.5 in (9 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
The Ch1 at the beginning of rounds DOES NOT count as a stitch.
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BASE (WORKED IN CONTINUOUS ROUNDS; USE STITCH MARKER TO MARK BEGINNING OF ROUNDS)
With I HOOK, begin with a Magic Circle (MC).
Round 1: Ch 1; 10 HDC in MC. (10)
Round 2: (2 HDC in next St) around. (20)
Round 3: (2 HDC in next St, HDC in next St) around. (30)
Round 4: (2 HDC in next St, HDC in next 2 Sts) around. (40)
Round 5: (2 HDC in next St, HDC in next 3 Sts) around. (50)
Rounds 6-15: HDC around. (50)
DO NOT fasten off; continue to “Earflaps” instructions.
EARFLAPS (WORKED IN ROWS)
With I HOOK,
Row 1: Sl St to next St. Ch 1, SC in same St and in next 8 Sts; Ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 2: SC across; Ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 3: SC across; Ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 4: SC2TOG, SC in next 5 Sts, SC2TOG; Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 5: SC across; Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 6: SC2TOG, SC in next 3 Sts, SC2TOG; Ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 7: HDC2TOG, DC, HDC2TOG (3)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
To complete 2nd earflap, beginning at the base of the first earflap (the opposite side from which you started), and continuing on across the front of the hat, count over 19 Sts. Attach yarn. Ch 1, SC in same St and in next 8 Sts; Ch 1, turn. Repeat Rows 2-7 above.
DO NOT fasten off; continue on to “Edging” instructions.
EDGING (WORKED IN JOINED ROUNDS)
With I HOOK,
Round 1: Ch 1. SC in same St and in each St around, working evenly along sides of earflaps, and including an extra SC at the tip of each earflap. Join with a Sl St into the first SC. Fasten off; weave in ends.
Round 2: Switch to FUR YARN. Attach yarn to a St at the back of the hat; Ch1. SC in same St and in each St around, adding an extra SC at the tip of each earflap. Join with a Sl St into the first SC. Fasten off; weave in ends.
EARS (MAKE 2; WORKED IN CONTINUOUS ROUNDS)
With H HOOK, begin with a Magic Circle (MC).
Round 1: Ch 1; 6 HDC in MC. (6)
Round 2: (2 HDC in next St) around. (12)
Round 3: (2 HDC in next St, HDC in next St) around. (18)
Round 4: (2 HDC in next St, HDC in next 2 Sts) around. (24)
Round 5: HDC around. (24)
Round 6: HDC2TOG around. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to hat.
SNOUT
With H HOOK, begin with a Magic Circle (MC).
Round 1: Ch 1; 8 SC in MC. (8)
Round 2: (2 SC in next St) around. (16)
Round 3: (2 SC in next St, SC in next St) around. (24)
Rounds 4-5: SC around. (24)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to hat.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Nose: Cut a rounded triangle nose from black felt. (Templates available with full pattern purchase.) Sew to snout using black thread (or attach with washable fabric glue), placing the bottom point of the nose on the center of the snout.
Snout: Using long tail, begin to sew the snout to the hat, placing the bottom of the snout just above the fur edging. (Tip: Use a pin to hold the top of the snout centered in place so your snout doesn’t end up off-centered.) Stuff it with a small amount of polyester fiberfill before closing it up completely.
Ears: Flatten hat. Using long tail, sew ears to either side of hat. The top of the ears should attach at Round 5. (The photos below are only to help you understand how to fold the ears. The size shown below is not 6-12m, so do not depend on it for feature placement.)
Eyes: Using thread and a sewing needle, attach two ½ inch buttons just above the snout, using the photo as a guide.
Tassels (optional): For each tassel, use 6 pieces of white yarn and 3 pieces of fur yarn.
I love the polar bear pattern. I have 2 new grand babies, I’m going to make both of them one. Thank You for the patterns.
This is so cute!
I love this pattern. Plan on making it fir my granddaughter for next winter. She is only 5 months old and has 2 dozen hats for this winter.
This is one of the cutest polar bear patterns I have seen! I am going to have to live to be 115 to complete all the projects I want to do when you come up with such cute patterns! LOL
This hat is to adorable and sweet. I can’t wait to get some white pipsqueak yarn to make the fluffy parts.
Love this pattern have made several of them to give to the hospital for the neo-natal unit. Had to adjust the pattern a little, but still turned out really cute.
Thanks Rebecca.
how do I get polar bear hat in all sizes
The full pattern is available on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polar-bear-crochet-hat
Love this, I’m pretty new to crochet. Could you assist me in making this a toddler size for a 3-4 yr old?? I would so appreciate it,
The full pattern with all sizes is available on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polar-bear-crochet-hat
How do you make a magic circle and how big should it be for the Polar Bear hat?
Hi! You can watch a Magic Circle tutorial here: http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/how-to-crochet-a-magic-circle/
I cannot see where to order the full pattern and get the book also as stated in the cover page: “The full pattern even includes photos for every size that clearly show where to attach the facial features, and a copy of my new e-book “Animal Hat Basics” that teaches you how to make tassels and pom poms, how to attach facial features and how to change colors in the round. I think it’s a great deal!” can you direct me to the correct webpage.
Hi Jeanette! You can get it here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polar-bear-crochet-hat
The word “Ravelry” in the sentence just before the one you mentioned above is a link to the listing. 🙂
I will not pay for any pattern from a free website. Selling larger sizes is ridiculous! I’ll go elsewhere.
Does it offend you that I would want to be paid for my work to help put food on my family’s table? Do you work for free?
TOUCHE’ Rebecca!
would love to have this pattern for adult
The full pattern, all sizes, is available in my Ravelry store: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polar-bear-crochet-hat
I just finished my first panda hat and I have to say he just turned out adorable!!!! I could not locate the fur yarn that you used in yours or a pure white but had to use an off white instead but he is just as cute! Hope to be able to use RH Buttercup on the next one. Thanks for the pattern and will be working on the sock monkey next.
I’m glad you liked it!
a.dor.a.ble!!!!!!
thanks 🙂 🙂 🙂
This hat is so cute and adorable and I love the furry yarn around the edges and for the ties! Thank you very much! :). 🙂
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Lee Ann
Crochetgottaloveit.blogspot.com
You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it 🙂