Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: 50-70 yards super bulky (e.g., Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn, Dove)
- Hook: 10mm crochet hook
- Needle: Tapestry needle
- Gauge: 4″ square = 5 rows x 7 hdc stitches
Abbreviations(US Crochet Terms):
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- sc: Single Crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making The Softest Baby Bear Hat Pattern:
Size 0-3 Months
- Round 1:
- Make a magic circle.
- Work 8 hdc into the circle.
- Pull the circle tight and join with a sl st. (8 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 hdc into each st around.
- Join with a sl st. (16 sts)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat to 5 times.
- 1 hdc in the last st.
- Join with a sl st. (21 sts)
- Rounds 4-7:
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around.
- Join with a sl st. (21 sts per round)
- Break yarn, weave in the ends.
Size 3-6 Months
- Round 1:
- Make a magic circle.
- Work 8 hdc into the circle.
- Pull the circle tight and join with a sl st. (8 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 hdc into each st around.
- Join with a sl st. (16 sts)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat to around.
- Join with a sl st. (24 sts)
- Rounds 4-8:
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around.
- Join with a sl st. (24 sts per round)
- Break yarn, weave in the ends.
Size 6-12 Months
- Round 1:
- Make a magic circle.
- Work 8 hdc into the circle.
- Pull the circle tight and join with a sl st. (8 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 hdc into each st around.
- Join with a sl st. (16 sts)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat to around.
- Join with a sl st. (24 sts)
- Round 4:
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat to around.
- Join with a sl st. (28 sts)
- Rounds 5-9:
- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around.
- Join with a sl st. (28 sts per round)
- Break yarn, weave in the ends.
Bear Ears
- Row 1:
- Make a magic circle.
- Work 3 sc into the circle.
- Do not join; turn. (3 sts)
- Row 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st.
- Do not join; turn. (5 sts)
- Row 3: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st. (8 sts)
- Break yarn, leaving a 15″ tail for sewing.
Shape and Attach the Ears:
- Weave the yarn tail through the base of the ear and pull slightly to create a gathered half-moon shape.
- Sew the ears onto the top of the hat using the tail.
Now you have the adorable Softest Baby Bear Hat!
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