Crochet a Beautiful Polar Bear Hat: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Crochet a Polar Bear!

Prepare to add a touch of Arctic charm to your winter wardrobe with our guide to crocheting a cozy polar bear hat. As temperatures drop and snowflakes fall, there’s no better way to stay warm and stylish than with this adorable accessory.

Few creations in the world of crochet are as delightful as animal-inspired hats, and the polar bear hat is no exception. Whether you’re crafting it for yourself, a loved one, or a little one, this project promises to bring smiles and warmth on chilly days.

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This easy crochet hat pattern begins with a foundation chain that you’ll adjust to match your desired head size. We’ll walk you through different yarn weights, from worsted to super bulky, to ensure you can make the perfect hat for cold weather. Depending on your size and yarn weight, we’ll provide instructions for using an appropriate crochet hook size. To maintain the hat’s structure and shape, we’ll introduce you to basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.

As you progress, you can easily keep track of your stitches with stitch markers and a repeat row technique, ensuring that your hat height and size remain consistent. If you want to add some flair, we’ll explain how to create a faux fur pom pom or yarn pom pom for a trendy finish.

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Supplies:

Red Heart white and black yarn
H Hook

Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

dc=double crochet,
sc=single crochet,
sl st=slip stitch ch=chain,

I made this for my 4‑year-old, which measures 19–20 inches around and length 7 inches long.

Instructions:

H hook

rnd 1: Work 11 dc in a Magic Circle, sl st on top of the chain 3. ‑11 dc

rnd 2. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in same st. as joining, 2dc in each dc around. join with sl st on top of chain 3. ‑22 dc

rnd 3. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), *2dc in next dc, dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑33 dc

rnd 4. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the next dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑44 dc

rnd 5. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the 2 next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next 3 dc, 2dc in the next dc. Repeat from * around, join with sl st. ‑55 dc

rnds 6‑desired length (lengths are listed above), Ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in each dc around, sl st to join. ‑55 dc, Repeat this until your hat reaches 7 inches or for your desired size and length. Fasten off and Weave in the ends.

Ear flaps: If you would like to add ear flaps

Make 2

H hook, white yarn

1st ear flap, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your White yarn and begin the dc stitches. (I like to have the seam in the back of the hat, so I do the ear flap on the side of the hat)

2nd flap, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap. Follow the directions below for both ear flaps.

Row 1. ch 2, dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. ‑11 sts

Row 2. ch 2, dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn. ‑9

Row 3. ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn. ‑7

Row 4. ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn. ‑5

Row 5. ch 2, dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through ‑3

The braid from the center of the ear flap at the bottom uses white yarn, with a sl st in the center of the bottom of the ear flap and chain 30, and sl st it off and cut yarn.

sc around the edge of the hat with white yarn.

Eyes:
H hook
black yarn
ch 2, work 6 sc in the 2nd chain of the hook. sl st. (Make 2)
Attach the eyes above the muzzle about 1 inch apart.

Muzzle: H hook,

white and black yarn,

start with white yarn, ch 2, sc from the 2nd chain from the hook 6 times, sl st ‑6sc

rnd 1. sc in the same stitch, 2sc in each stitch around, use a marker to keep track of your rounds ‑12 sc
rnd 2. *sc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat, ‑18 sc
rnd 3. *sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat,
-24 sc
rnd 4. *sc in the next 3 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat,
-30 sc
rnd 5. *sc in the next 4 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat, ‑36 sc
rnd 6. *sc in the next 5 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat, fasten off.
-42 sc

Add a nose and mouth; with a sewing needle, sew an upside-down triangle fill it in with black yarn until its filled. Then, sew in a straight line down from the nose and two slanted lines on each side of the straight line to create a smile.

Attach to the bottom center of the hat about 1 inch away from the bottom. Using stuffing as you sew the muzzle on the hat.

Ears:
Make 2
H hook
white yarn
rnd 1. ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook work in continual rounds ‑5 sc

rnd 2. *2sc in each stitch around, *repeat ‑10 sc
rnd 3. * 1 sc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat ‑15 sc
rnd 4. 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat.-20 sc
rnd 5. 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat. ‑25 sc
fasten off, weave in ends. Attach the ears on top of the hat about 2 inches apart.

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We’ll guide you on finishing touches to complete your crochet hat, such as fastening off and weaving in the yarn tail, ensuring your creation looks professional and polished. We’ll also provide a size chart for different crochet hat sizes so you can craft the perfect fit for children, adults, and even slouchy or messy bun hats.

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