This Crochet Baby Bear Beanie Pattern creates a cute beanie with tiny bear ears, adding a charming and playful touch. Made with soft yarn, it provides comfort and warmth without feeling heavy. The stretchy design ensures a snug yet gentle fit for babies of different ages. You can customize the color to match any outfit, making it a great handmade gift for newborns or toddlers. Whether for everyday wear or special photoshoots, this bear beanie is an irresistibly cute addition to any baby’s wardrobe.

How To Crochet Baby Bear Beanie

Materials

1. Medium weight yarn (yarn number 4)
2. 5 mm crochet hook
3. Scissors
4. Needle for weaving in ends and sewing ears to the beanie

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

Beanie

1. Magic Loop:
   • Start by making a magic loop.
2. Round 1:
   • Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
   • Make 12 dc in the magic loop.
   • Close the magic loop by pulling the tail.
   • Sl st into the first dc.
3. Round 2:
   • Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
   • Make 2 dc in each stitch around (24 dc total).
   • Sl st into the first dc.
4. Round 3:
   • Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
   • 1 dc in the first stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch (repeat from * around) (32 dc total).
   • Sl st into the first dc.
5. Round 4:
   • Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
   • 1 dc in the first stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch (repeat from * around) (40 dc total).
   • Sl st into the first dc.
6. Rounds 5-7:
   • Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
   • Dc in each stitch around (40 dc per round).
   • Sl st into the first dc.
7. Round 8:
   • Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch)
   • Make 40 hdc in the third loop of each stitch (the third loop is located at the back of the stitch).
   • Sl st into the first hdc.
8. Round 9:
   • Repeat the same as Round 8, making 40 hdc in the third loop of each stitch around.
   • Sl st into the first hdc.
9. Round 10:
   • Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch)
   • Make 40 sc in the third loop of each stitch around.
   • Sl st into the first sc.
   • Finish off by chaining 1 to secure and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in.

Ears (Make 2)

1. Magic Loop:
   • Start by making a magic loop.
2. Round 1:
   • Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch)
   • Make 12 dc in the magic loop.
   • Close the magic loop by pulling the tail.
   • Sl st into the first dc.
3. Round 2:
   • Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch)
   • 1 hdc in the first stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch (repeat from * around) (18 hdc total).
   • Sl st into the first hdc.
   • Finish off by chaining 1 to secure and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach Ears:
   • Position the ears on the beanie at round 2 or round 3 from the top.
   • Use the yarn tail and needle to sew the ears securely to the beanie.

Final Touch

• Weave in all ends using a needle.
• Shape the beanie and ears as needed.

And there you have it, a cute baby bear beanie!