Bear Essentials: Free Crochet Bear Hat Pattern (Newborn Baby to Toddler Sizes)

Even beginners can enjoy my free crochet bear hat pattern to make a simple baby beanie with a teddy applique in newborn to toddler sizes.

About the Crochet Bear Essentials Baby Hat

Okay so I have to tell you about this Crochet Bear Essentials Baby Hat because it is honestly one of the cutest things I’ve made in a while.

It’s a free crochet bear hat pattern that gives you that cozy little beanie style but with the sweetest baby teddy look.

I love that it works for everything from a tiny newborn up to a toddler, and it comes in 5 sizes which makes it so practical. You’ve got newborn, 0 to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, and toddler, so you can keep making it as they grow.

What makes it even better is how simple and easy it is. If you’re a beginner, this is such a lovely place to start because the pattern is free and really straightforward.

It works up quickly too, so it’s perfect if you need a last minute baby gift. You can use any worsted weight yarn, I chose velvet yarn to make it extra soft and cozy. Either way it turns out so cute!

The little bear applique gives it that adorable teddy finish without being complicated at all. It’s great for a baby boy but also completely unisex, so it works for anyone. It’s just one of those patterns you end up making again and again.

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How to crochet a Bear Baby Hat?

So if you’re wondering how to crochet a Bear Baby Hat, it’s honestly much easier than it looks. This Free Crochet Bear Hat Pattern is designed to be really beginner friendly, so you don’t need loads of experience to make something that looks this cute.

All you need is a 5 mm crochet hook or whatever hook helps you match gauge, plus some worsted weight yarn or velvet yarn if you want that extra soft finish.

You start by making a simple beanie using double crochet stitches, which keeps everything nice and easy and makes it a quick project.

You just follow the pattern for whichever size you need, whether that’s newborn, 0 to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, or toddler.

Once the main baby hat is done, you simply sew on the little teddy bear applique. The applique is what really bring it to life, and they’re actually really simple to make.

It’s such an easy project and perfect for beginners who want something cute without it feeling overwhelming. The pattern is free, clear, and quick to work up, which makes it ideal for gifts.

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Crochet pattern information

Supplies

• 5mm crochet hook
• Worsted / Aran / #4 yarn
• Sewing needle
• Scissors

Yarn

• Weight – Worsted / Aran / #4
• Brand – Bernat Baby Velvet
• Yardage: 8 yards

Gauge

• 2” x 2″ = 3 rows of 6 dc

Finished Sizes

Size	Circumference	Length
Newborn	14″	5″
0-3 Months	16″	5.5″
3-6 Months	17″	6″
6-12 Months	18″	6.5″
Toddler (1-3 yrs)	19″	7″

Skill Level

• Beginner

Abbreviations

US Terminology

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• 7dc – 7 dc in 1 space (increase)
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Round
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Pattern Notes

• This pattern can also be worked ‘in the round’ by excluding the final sl st & chs.
• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. For example, “sc x 1, 7hdc ” would mean “sc in first space, 7 hdc in the next space”.

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free crochet pattern: Bear Essentials Baby Hat

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Bear Applique – All Sizes

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Round 1

• In a MR, ch 2, dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(12 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 1

(24 sts)

Round 3

• skip 1, 7dc in 1 st, skip 1,
• sl st x 3,
• skip 1, 7dc in 1 st, skip 1,
• sl st x 15
• Fasten off & weave in ends

(32 sts)

Newborn Bear Hat

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Round 1

• In a MR, ch 2, dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(12 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(24 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(36 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 5) 6 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(42 sts)

Round 5 – 10

• dc x 42
• sl st to first st & ch x 2 (no ch after R10)

(6 rounds of 42 sts)

Round 11

• sl st x 42
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• Sew bear applique to the bottom of hat

(42 sts)

0-3 Months Hat

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Round 1

• In a MR, ch 2, dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(12 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(24 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(36 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 2) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(48 sts)

Round 5 – 11

• dc x 48
• sl st to first st & ch x 2 (no ch after R11)

(7 rounds of 48 sts)

Round 12

• sl st x 48
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• Sew bear applique to the bottom of hat

(48 sts)

3-6 Months Hat

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Round 1

• In a MR, ch 2, dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(12 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(24 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(36 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 2) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(48 sts)

Round 5

• (2dc, dc x 15) 3 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(51 sts)

Round 6 – 12

• dc x 51
• sl st to first st & ch x 2 (no ch after R12)

(7 rounds of 51 sts)

Round 13

• sl st x 51
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• Sew bear applique to the bottom of hat

(51 sts)

6-12 Months Hat

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Round 1

• In a MR, ch 2, dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(12 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(24 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(36 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 2) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(48 sts)

Round 5

• (2dc, dc x 7) 6 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(54 sts)

Round 6 – 13

• dc x 54
• sl st to first st & ch x 2 (no ch after R13)

(8 rounds of 54 sts)

Round 14

• sl st x 54
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• Sew bear applique to the bottom of hat

(54 sts)

Toddler Hat (1-3 Years)

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Round 1

• In a MR, ch 2, dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(12 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 12
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(24 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(36 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 2) 12 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(48 sts)

Round 5

• dc x 3
• (2dc, dc x 4) 9 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2

(57 sts)

Round 6 – 14

• dc x 57
• sl st to first st & ch x 2 (no ch after R14)

(9 rounds of 57 sts)

Round 15

• sl st x 57
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• Sew bear applique to the bottom of hat

(57 sts)

Published: March 25, 2026 | Last Updated: June 10, 2026