Bear Beanies are one of my go-to projects because they're super quick and simple, but the little bear ears make it a little more special than a plain beanie! And the design is gender neutral - you can change up your colors depending on who you have in mind!
Hobbii Yarn so kindly gifted me some of their Baby Snuggle Yarn, and I of course had to make some baby hats :)
This design really is so simple - you only need to know how to chain, half double crochet, and single crochet for this design. The body of the hat is a simple half-double crochet pattern, and the ears are made with single crochets. I think the soft and fuzzy texture of this yarn complements the simplicity of this pattern!
I've written the pattern in 2 different sizes: Newborn and Preemie! My hope for you is always that you will be inspired and enabled to crochet some of these beanies for a NICU near you! September is actually NICU Awareness Month, and it's amazing how much meaning a simple handmade beanie or pair of booties means to parents who have babies in the NICU.
You'll just need a 6 mm crochet hook, some Hobbii Baby Snuggle (or another chenille yarn) and a tapestry needle!
Happy crocheting!
Materials:
Hobbii Yarn Baby Snuggle - 1 Skein
Size J (6mm) crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Sl St = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Note: This pattern is worked in joined, unturned rounds. At the end of each round, Sl St to the top of the first stitch in the round to join. Ch 1 and do not turn.
SIMPLY SNUGGLY BEAR BEANIE - NEWBORN SIZE
Round 1: Ch 2, 10 Hdc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Ch 1.
Round 2: 2 Hdc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Ch 1.
Round 3: *2 Hdc in the first St, 1 Hdc in the next St.* Repeat from * to * around. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Ch 1.
Round 4: *2 Hdc in the first St, 1 Hdc in the next 2 St* Repeat from * to * around. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Ch 1.
Round 5-8: 1 Hdc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Tie off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
Ch 2, 5 Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Tie off, leaving a 6'' tail for assembly.
Assembly: Using a tapestry needle and the yarn end, make a few secure whip stitches to secure each of the ears to the hat at Round 3.
SIMPLY SNUGGLY BEAR BEANIE - PREEMIE SIZE
Round 1: Ch 2, 7 Hdc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Ch 1.
Round 2: 2 Hdc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Ch 1.
Round 3: *2 Hdc in the first St, 1 Hdc in the next St.* Repeat from * to * around. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Ch 1.
Round 4-6: 1 Hdc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Hdc in round to join. Tie off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
Ch 2, 5 Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Tie off, leaving a 6'' tail for assembly.
Assembly: Using a tapestry needle and the yarn end, make a few secure whip stitches to secure each of the ears to the hat at Round 3.