Little Bear Toddler Beanie, Free Pattern

This is not at all a lacy project, but I thought it was worth sharing.

It seems that autumn finally arrived in California too. And it’s time to bring out warmer clothes and hats for little ones!

I made this beanie for my eighteen months old son. I came up with the pattern myself. It’s not at all elaborate, which makes it easy to crochet. I believe even beginning crocheters can make it.  

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The hat measures 16 inches at the crown. 

I used Country yarn by NaturallyCaron.com. The color was Deep Taupe (#15). It’s a 75% acrylic and 25% merino wool mix. The hook was 3.5 mm.

Ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with sl st in the third ch of beg ch-3.

Round 2: ch 3, dc in same space, *2 dc in next dc* around, join with sl st in the third ch of beg ch-3.

Round 3: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc* around, join with sl st in the third ch of beg ch-3.

Round 4: same as Round 3.

Round 5: ch 3, dc in each dc around, join with sl st in the third ch of beg ch-3.

Rounds 6-14: as Round 5.

Round 15: ch 1, *sc in space between next 2 dc* around, join with sl st in the beg ch-1.

Round 16: ch 1, *sc in next sc* around, join with sl st in beg ch-1. Fasten off.

To make ears:

Ch 7, ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in the third ch of beg ch-3.

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc, join with sl st in the third ch of beg ch-3.

Round 3 as Round 2.

You will have a tiny hat. Stitch the opening together using sc. Fasten off. Cut the yarn leaving it long enough to attach the ear to the hat.

Using a tapestry needle, attach the ears to the hat.

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