Cozy Cute Crochet Bear Beanie Pattern For Beginners

The Crochet Bear Beanie pattern is a fun and quick project that is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Using simple crochet stitches like Double Crochet (DC) and Single Crochet (SC), this beanie creates a cute and cozy accessory that’s perfect for any adult.

Crochet Bear Beanie

The pattern includes easy-to-follow steps for making both the hat body and the bear ears, allowing you to customize the beanie with your favorite yarn colors. Whether you're making this for yourself or as a gift, the crochet bear beanie is sure to become a cherished piece of winter gear.

Beanie (Hat Body)

Crown (Increasing Rounds)

• Start: Create a slip knot.
• Chain: Chain up 5.
• Ring: Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring. Hold the tail tight and crochet over it.
• Round 1: Chain 2. 10 DC into the center of the ring. Slip stitch to close.
• Round 2: Chain 2. [2 DC in each stitch] around. Slip stitch to close.
• Round 3: Chain 2. [1 DC, 2 DC in the next stitch] repeated around. Slip stitch to close.
• Round 4: Chain 2. [1 DC in next 2 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch] repeated around. Slip stitch to close.
• Round 5: Chain 2. [1 DC in next 3 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch] repeated around. Slip stitch to close.
• Round 6: Chain 2. [1 DC in next 4 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch] repeated around. Slip stitch to close.

Hat Side (Non-Increasing Rounds)

• Rounds 7–16: Chain 2. [1 DC in each stitch] around. Slip stitch to close. Repeat this round 10 times to build the sides of the hat.

Ears (Make 2)

• Start: Create a slip knot.
• Chain: Chain up 4.
• Ring: Slip stitch the first chain to form a ring.
• Round 1: Chain 1. 12 SC into the center of the ring. Slip stitch into the first SC to close.
• Round 2: Chain 1. [1 SC in next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch] repeated around.
• Slip stitch to close.

• Round 3: Chain 1. [1 SC in each stitch] around. Slip stitch to close.
• Round 4: Chain 1. [1 SC in each stitch] around. Slip stitch to close.
• Finish: Cut a long tail for sewing and fasten off.

Assembly

• Thread the long tail of the ear onto a yarn needle.
• Position the ear on the side of the beanie, starting the bottom edge of the ear at Round 3 of the beanie's increasing section.
• Sew the ear onto the hat by passing the needle around the edge of the ear and into the stitches of the hat.
• Secure the yarn on the inside of the hat by weaving it through stitches and tying a double knot.

• Repeat the process for the second ear.
• Weave in all remaining ends.