Imagine a cozy, adorable bear hat perfect for keeping your baby warm and stylish. This Crochet Bear Baby Hat pattern is all about softness and squishiness, using super bulky Bernat Baby Blanket yarn. The hat features cute bear ears, adding a delightful touch to any baby's outfit. The pattern is can in four sizes, making it easy to find the perfect fit. With a simple and quick-to-follow tutorial, including both magic ring and slip knot methods, you'll create an endearing accessory that will keep your little one snug and charming.

Teddy Hat Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn (Size 6, Super Bulky Yarn)
• 10mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

Hat Body:

Round 1:

• Method 1 (Without a Magic Ring):
  1. Start with a slip knot.
  2. Chain 3.
  3. Work 2 single crochets (SC) into the second chain from the hook.
  4. Work 4 SC in the next chain.
  5. Work 2 SC into the next free loop of the foundation chain.
  6. Total = 8 SC.
• Method 2 (With a Magic Ring):
  1. Create a magic ring.
  2. Chain 1.
  3. Work 8 SC into the magic ring.
  4. Close the ring gently.
  5. Total = 8 SC.

Both Methods:

• Do not slip stitch at the end of Round 1.

Round 2:

1. Work 2 SC into the first stitch.
2. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch to mark the beginning of the round.
3. Work 2 SC in each of the next 7 stitches.
4. Total = 16 SC.

Round 3:

• Remove the stitch marker.
• Work 1 SC in the first stitch.
• Place the stitch marker back in the first stitch.
• Work 2 SC in the next stitch.
• Repeat the pattern: 1 SC in the next stitch, then 2 SC in the following stitch – around the round.
• Total = 24 SC.

Round 4:

1. Remove the stitch marker.
2. Work 1 SC in the first stitch.
3. Place the stitch marker back in the first stitch.
4. Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
5. Total = 24 SC.

Rounds 5-7:

• Repeat Round 4 until the hat is approximately 4.5 inches tall.

Final Round:

1. Flatten the hat with your crochet hook at one side chain 1.
2. Work a slip stitch into the back loop only of the next stitch.
3. Chain 1.
4. Work 1 SC into the back loop only of the same stitch.
5. Work SC into back loops only all the way around to the end.
6. Total = 24 SC.

Finishing the Hat:

1. Slip stitch to the first SC made in the final round.
2. Cut the yarn and pull the yarn through without making a knot.
3. Weave in the ending tail and the beginning tail securely.

Ears:

Ear (Make 2):

1. Chain 3.
2. Work 2 SC into the second chain from the hook.
3. Work 2 SC into the next chain.
4. Total = 4 SC.
5. Chain 1 and turn.
6. Work 2 SC in each stitch.
7. Total = 8 SC.
8. Leave a 15-inch tail for sewing.
9. Cut the yarn and pull through.

Attaching Ears:

1. Thread the long tail through a yarn needle.
2. Position the ear on the hat and use a whip stitch to attach it.
3. Secure it by weaving the yarn inside the hat in three different directions.
4. Trim the yarn.

Optional: Adding a Tag

1. Fold the tag and sew it onto the hat using a regular needle and matching thread.
2. Secure it with a couple of knots inside.

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