How to Crochet Quick & Easy Bear Beanie
Learn how to crochet a simple and basic bear ear beanie hat for your toddler this winter with a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. This bear hat is very easy to crochet and the size can be adjusted by just reducing or increasing the stitch count. Follow through with us in the end for learning more!
Supplies Used
Here is a list of supplies used in the Crochet Bear Beanie tutorial:
Yarn: Brown Velvet 4-ply yarn (soft and chunky texture)
Crochet Hook: 4 mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
Measuring Tape: To check the dimensions of the beanie
White Yarn: Likely for optional embellishments or inner ear contrast
Scissors: For cutting yarn
Optional Tools: Stitch marker (for tracking rounds), slip stitch technique for joining
Crochet Bear Beanie Tutorial
This crochet bear beanie tutorial offers an accessible yet delightful project for crocheters of all skill levels. Using soft yarn and a simple set of tools, you can crochet this hat.
Starting the Beanie
The tutorial begins by making a magic ring with 12 double crochets, followed by structured increases in each round. Rounds expand the beanie from 12 to 24, then 36, and ultimately up to 48 stitches, forming the crown.
Body Construction
From round six to fourteen, the tutorial instructs to maintain 16 stitches per round using only double crochets, building the height uniformly without any increases or decreases.Creating Ribbed Border
Rounds 15 and 16 are worked in half-double crochets into the back loop only, adding a defined ribbed texture that visually separates the crown from the body and helps the hat stay snug when worn.
Crocheting Bear Ears
Ears are crocheted separately using a double-loop magic ring with half-double crochets. These are shaped with additional rounds and finished with slip stitches. The ears are then sewn carefully between rounds three and four of the hat, with extra care to keep them firm and aligned.
Finishing Touches
The final steps involve weaving in ends, ensuring clean edges, and shaping the beanie for a polished look. The creator stresses careful ear placement to ensure the hat looks adorable and sits properly on a child’s head.
