Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is a super soft, bulky weight (size 5) yarn, that comes in several fun colors. I love how soft it is and use it for several of my newborn outfits. I have had a lot of people ask me how hard Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is to work with and I honestly don’t have a great answer for that. It really varies from person to person, but there is the benefit of the fuzz hiding mistakes. 🙂 The problem with this fuzzy yarn is that you really can’t see the stitches, so you have to go more off of how it feels and almost just know where the next stitch goes. However, once you get the hang of it, it works up quickly for some fun baby items. I highly recommend counting your stitches each row! It definitely gets easier the more you work with it though, which brought about this free pattern. This way you can give the yarn a try, while making an adorable bear hat. Then, if you want to try another, you can head over to my etsy shop, www.AMKCrochet.etsy.com.

There are several colors that you can choose to use for your bear, I decided to go with blue this time. Here are my favorite options: chocolate, baby blue, and tickle me pink.

To see how to start with the MC, please click here: Create Magic Circle .

Materials Needed:

Bulky Weight Yarn Size #5- I used Bernat Pipsqueak in baby blue.

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 – Yarn pictured is Caron Simply Soft in off-white.

Size H/5.0mm Crochet Hook (Or hook size needed to achieve correct gauge)

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Gauge: Bulky Weight Yarn, Size 5: With “H” hook, about 3 rows of DC and 6 DC stitches across is 2” by 2” 

Abbreviations:

MC: magic circle

Ch: chain

St(s): stitch(es)

SLST: slip stich

SC: single crochet

DC: double crochet

Fo: finish off

To see stitch explanation, pictures, and how to create magic circle, please see the bottom of the document.

Size: Hat will come out a little smaller, since it will stretch when worn.

Size	Hat Circumference	Hat Length
Newborn	13-14”	5.5”

Notes for Hat:

1. Ch 2 at beginning of rounds does not count as a DC. When joining at end of rounds, join to first DC with a slip stitch.
2. This hat is worked in the round, there is no turning.
3. The ( ) at the end of the round/row is the total stitches in that round/row.

Hat Instructions:

With bulky baby blue yarn and “H” hook, or hook used to get correct gauge.

Round 1: MC, Ch 2, 9 DC in ring, join with SLST to first DC. (9)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around, join with SLST to first DC. (18)

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 DC in next st, 1 DC in next st, repeat from * to * around, join with a SLST to first DC. (27)

Round 4:  Ch 2, 2 DC in next st, 1 DC in next 2 sts, repeat from * to * around, join with a SLST to first DC. (36)

Round 5-9: Ch 2, 1 DC in each st around, join with a SLST to first DC. (36) (5 Rows) Fo and weave in ends.

Bear Ears:

Inner Ear:

Using worsted weight yarn and “H” hook (or hook used to achieve gauge), start by making the inner part of the ear. I used Caron Simply Soft in off-white.

Row 1: MC, Ch 1, 6 SC into the circle, join with a SLST to first SC. (6)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 SC into each st around, join with a SLST to first SC (12)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st, repeat from * to * around, join with a SLST to first SC. (18) Fo.

Repeat for your second inner ear, weave in ends, then set aside.

Outer Ear:

Using same bulky baby blue yarn that you used for the hat and “H” hook. Pattern is the same as the inner ear, except for how to finish. This will give you a slightly larger outer ear, compared to the inner.

Row 1: MC, Ch 1, 6 SC into the circle, join with a SLST to first SC. (6)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 SC into each st around, join with a SLST to first SC (12)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st, repeat from * to * around, join with a SLST to first SC. (18)

Place the inner ear on top of the outer ear, Ch 1, 1 SC in each st around, through both layers. (18). Fo leaving a long tail for sewing, to the hat. Repeat for second ear.

 Using a tapestry needle, sew the ears to the hat from the top of round 2 to the bottom of round 3, of the hat. Weave in all ends.

   

I hope you like my little bear pattern! I will be publishing another free bear hat, made out of worsted weight yarn, just need to decide on the color combination. 🙂 I would love to hear what color(s) you choose!

You can sell any items you make from using my patterns, but you are responsible for your finished items. Please do not copy, sell, rewrite or redistribute this pattern or any of the pictures as your own or in any other form. You are responsible for your finished items, please monitor children while wearing or playing with items.

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