Polar Bear Hat

Crochet
January 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5.5 mm (I)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Say hello to winter with my Crochet Polar Bear Hat Pattern! Designed for toddlers, it can be adjusted to fit any head size. Although this pattern may look complicated, it is easy to make with my step-by-step tutorial.

Materials

▢ 1 skein of Red Hearts With love in White
▢ 1 skein of Red Hearts With Love in Iced Aqua
▢ Black yarn scraps for the nose
▢ 8mm safety eyes
▢ 5.5mm crochet hook
▢ Pom Pom (I made mine, but you can buy yours)
▢ Tapestry needle (for weaving in the ends)

Abbreviations (US terms)

mr = Magic ring
sc = Single crochet
ch = Chain
hdc = Half Double Crochet
blo = Back Loop Only
sl st = Slip Stitch
dc = Double Crochet
tr = Triple Crochet
long tr = Long triple crochet
inc = Increase

Notes

Use acrylic worsted yarn for this easy crochet bear hat; any yarn type works (cotton, chunky, etc.).
Adjust stitch count and rows accordingly.
With a 5.5mm hook, the crochet rectangle for the beanie measures roughly 11x15 inches.
Sized for kids aged 3-5; adjust for different sizes.
For an adult size, crochet 41 chains and 44 rows.
Instead of embroidering snowflakes, trail white under the blue yarn and create random white bobble stitches for a falling snow effect.