Learn to crochet a mini earflap bear hat for dolls.
Looking for a cute accessory for your Pop Mart collection or to dress up your handmade dolls? This crochet mini earflap bear hat adds a playful touch. Whether you are a beginner or a confident hooker, this crochet pattern is fun, fast, and super easy to make.
In this post, I will walk through how to crochet a mini earflap bear hat step by step. It is a free crochet pattern that you can whip up in no time.
Let’s get straight to it.
Abbreviations Used
Here are the crochet abbreviations I will be using throughout this doll hat crochet pattern:
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| FV | Double Crochet Increase |
| K | Empty Stitch |
Materials Needed
To make this crochet doll earflap hat, you will need just a few essentials:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: Brown)
- 2.5 mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Yarn Snips
- Stitch Markers
I have listed all my favorite tools here if you would like to check out where I get my crochet supplies.
Step by Step Instructions
I will be dividing this project into three parts: the hat, the ear flaps, and the bear ears.
Step 1: Hat
We will start by crocheting the main base of the earflap hat, which will wrap around the head of your doll or plushie.
1: MR, 12 DC, SL ST
2: 2 CH, 12 FV, SL ST
3: 2 CH, 12 (DC, FV), SL ST
4: 2 CH, 12 (DC, FV, DC), SL ST
5: 2 CH, 12 (3 DC, FV), SL ST
6: 2 CH, 60 DC, SL ST
Now, let’s create the part that covers the forehead.
7: 2 CH, 46 DC, 14 K
8 to 9: 2 CH, flip, 46 DC
Step 2: Ear Flap
Next up, without cutting the yarn, we will move straight into making the ear flaps.
Left Side:
- Chain 34
- Go back 4 chains, do 4 HDC puff stitches
- SL ST
- Cut the yarn and hide the tail
Right Side:
- Chain 4
- Go back 4 chains and do 4 HDC puff stitches
- Chain 30
- Attach to the hat with a SL ST
This is how your earflap hat will look like:
Step 3: Crochet the Bear Ears
To make this look extra cute, we are going to crochet the bear ears directly onto the hat.
- Count 14 chains from each end of the hat
- In that spot:
- Round 1: 6 DC
- Round 2: CH, 6 V, SL ST into the hat
Then, use the yarn tail to sew down the ear securely. Once done, hide any loose ends on the inside of the hat.
Repeat on the other side to complete your crochet ear flap hat.
And there you have it, a full crochet mini earflap bear hat that’s as fun to make as it is to show off. This sweet little accessory makes a perfect gift, prop, or add-on to your doll hat crochet collection.
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