Crochet Dog Hat Patterns For Beginners

Hey, crochet enthusiasts and dog lovers, here we've put together a fun assortment of fun crochet dog hat patterns that you can make at home. These patterns are designed to be straightforward, ensuring you can follow along with the greatest of ease. We’ve broken down each pattern into simple, step-by-step instructions so you can whip up adorable hats for your pooch with confidence and a little bit of yarn magic.

Whether you're looking to craft a cozy beanie or a whimsical character-inspired cap for your furry friend, these patterns are sure to inspire and entertain as you transform a skein of yarn into a special handmade gift for your four-legged companion.

Strawberry Crochet Hat For Feline And Canine

Try this super cozier strawberry hat for your canine's head to make him look wow and attractive for the person seeing it.

Materials:

• Acrylic yarn (in red for strawberry, green for leaves, and white for seeds)
• Milk cotton yarn (if acrylic is not available in green and white)
• 4mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Pattern:

Starting on the Hat:

1. Round 1: Make a slip knot, chain 2, and work 8 single crochet into the very first chain.
2. Round 2: Start with a slip stitch in the first single crochet, chain 2 (counts as 1 double crochet), and then make a double crochet increase in each stitch around. (You should have 16 double crochet stitches in the end)
3. Round 3: Chain 2 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the next stitch, followed by 1 double crochet increase. Repeat - around. (You should have 24 double crochet stitches)
4. Round 4: Chain 2 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches, followed by 1 double crochet increase. Repeat - around. (You should have 32 double crochet stitches)
5. Round 5: Chain 2 (counts as 1 double crochet), then 5 double crochets. Chain 12 (this is for a big cat's head; adjust as needed), skip 6 stitches, and then 8 double crochets. Chain 12 again, skip 6 stitches, and close with 6 double crochets. Slip stitch to finish the round.
6. Round 6: Chain 2 (counts as 1 double crochet), then make a double crochet increase in every stitch and chain around, working only in one loop of the chain. Slip stitch to finish the round.
7. Round 7: Chain 2 (counts as 1 double crochet), then make 1 double crochet, followed by a double crochet increase. Repeat - around. Slip stitch to finish the round.
8. Finish off the hat by chaining one, cutting the yarn, and fastening off.

Making the Hat Strap:

1. Fold the hat up, and at the chain part, work from behind to attach the yarn.
2. Make 30 chains (or as long as needed for your pet) for the strap, cut off the yarn, and fasten off.
3. Do the same step on the other side.
4. Make a knot at the end of each strap and weave in the ends.

Creating the Leaf and Seeds:

1. Leaf & Stem: Make a slip knot, chain 3, and work 9 double crochet into the first chain (10 double crochet including the chain-3). Slip stitch to close. For the leaf pattern, chain 4, slip stitch in the second chain from the hook, single crochet in the next, and half double crochet in the next, making a small leaf shape. Make 5 leaves in total. To create the stem, slip stitch to the first round, chain 5, then make slip stitches back down the chain, pull the stem through the center loop, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
2. Sewing on the Leaf: Use the tail from the stem to sew the leaf on top of the hat.
3. Seeds: With white yarn, add details for seeds by sewing small stitches randomly across the red part of the hat.

Finishing:

Once the hat is assembled, sew the leaf securely to the top and add the seed details. Attach the hat to your pet, and make any fit adjustments necessary. Enjoy your adorable strawberry-themed creation!

You can also adjust the pattern according to your pet's size and always supervise them while they are wearing the hat.

Crochet Dog Bucket Hat

Follow this easier video tutorial or the written pattern we provided to make a matching hat (just like your own ) for your favorite and most loyal pet.

Materials:

• Size 4 acrylic yarn (double up to make it chunkier if you like)
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (commonly, a 4mm hook is used for size 4 yarn)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Pattern Overview:

1. Magic Ring to start, with 10 double crochets.
2. Rounds of increasing double crochets to expand the circle, starting each round with a single crochet and a chain.
3. Ear holes are created by chaining and skipping stitches.
4. Brim worked in front loops only, with a combination of double crochets and increases.
5. Optional single crochet round for additional brim width.

Detailed Pattern:

Hat Top:

Magic Ring Start:

• Make a magic ring.
• Chain 1, single crochet into the magic ring, chain 1.
• Work 9 more double crochets into the magic ring (for a total of 10 stitches, including the beginning chain 1).
• Pull the ring closed and slip stitch onto the first double crochet (not into the chain space).

Build the Circle:

• Increase in every stitch around by working two double crochets in each stitch. (20 stitches)
• Continue increasing in this pattern for the necessary number of rounds to fit your dog's head, usually by adding one more stitch between the increases in each subsequent round.

Ear Holes:

• At the point where the hat covers your dog's head but before it covers the ears, place stitch markers to mark where the hat will go above the ears.
• To create ear holes, chain a number of stitches that cover the ear's width, then skip the marked stitches for the ears and resume double crocheting in the following stitch.
• Repeat for the second ear hole, ensuring it matches the position and size of the first.

Brim:

Starting the Brim:

• Start the brim in the front loop only, beginning with a single crochet and chain one combo as before.
• Work increases around by alternating one double crochet in the front loop of one stitch with two double crochets in the front loop of the next, creating a widening effect.
• Try this on your dog and adjust the number of rounds for the desired brim width.

Final Brim Round:

• Instead of increasing, you may choose to work a round of single crochets in both loops for a less wide, more refined brim edge.

Finishing:

Closure Straps:

• Attach yarn with a slip knot on the inside of the hat just before the brim starts to keep the brim from folding.
• Chain to your desired length (for example, 32 chains) for straps that will tie under your dog's head.
• Finish with a slip stitch, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.

Weave in Ends:

• Secure all loose ends with a tapestry needle.

Trying On:

• Fit the hat on your dog's head to ensure a comfortable fit, making adjustments as necessary.

Remember that each dog's head is unique, so be ready to adapt the pattern as you go to ensure the hat fits well. This means that the number of stitches in each round, the length of your chains for the ear holes, and the number of rounds in the brim may be different for each project.

Crochet Large Dog Beanie

This dog beanie is designed in the style of candy corn, making it a perfect accessory for fall or Halloween. The beanie is sized large, suitable for a German Shepherd.

Materials Needed:

• No. 4 worsted weight yarn in orange, yellow, and white
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Pair of craft scissors
• Pom-Pom maker (or a piece of cardboard)

Pattern Instructions:

Magic Circle & Round 1:

1. Create a magic circle.
2. Place 10 single crochet (sc) stitches inside the magic circle.
3. Pull the tail to tighten the circle, then slip stitch to the first sc to close the circle.
4. Chain 2 (does not count as first stitch).

Round 2:

1. Place 2 double crochet (dc) in each stitch around.
2. Slip stitch to the first dc (not the chain 2).
3. You should have a total of 20 dc.
4. Chain 2.

For Round 3 - Switch to Yellow Yarn:

1. Dc in the first stitch, then 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
2. Slip stitch to the first dc, then switch to yellow yarn.
3. By the end of this round, there should be a total of 30 stitches.

Round 4:

1. Follow the pattern: 1 dc in the first 2 stitches, then 2 dc in the 3rd stitch. Repeat around.
2. Slip stitch to the first dc.
3. You will end up with 40 dc.
4. Chain 2.

Round 5:

1. Dc in the next 3 stitches, place 2 dc in the 4th stitch. Repeat around.
2. Slip stitch and chain 2.
3. Now, you should have 48 stitches.

For Round 6 - Switch to Orange Yarn:

1. Dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the 5th stitch. Repeat the pattern around.
2. After completing the round, switch to orange yarn.
3. You should have a total of 56 stitches at the end of this round.

Round 7 (Creating Ear Holes):

1. Start with a dc in the chain space.
2. Dc in the next 7 stitches.
3. Chain 9, skip 7 stitches (creates the first ear hole).
4. Dc in the next 20 stitches.
5. Chain 9 again, skip 7 stitches (second ear hole), then dc in the remaining stitches.
6. Slip stitch to the first dc to close the round.

Round 8:

1. Chain 2, then dc in each stitch and each chain around to cover the ear holes.
2. Slip stitch to the first dc.

For Round 9 (Final Round - Ear Straps):

1. Chain 1.
2. Sc to the middle of the first ear hole, chain 41, then sc back along the chains and continue around to the second ear hole, repeating the process.
3. Slip stitch and then fasten off.

Pom-Pom:

1. Make a white pom-pom using the pom-pom maker.
2. Attach the pom-pom to the top of the beanie.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in any remaining yarn tails with the yarn needle.
• Trim the pom-pom if necessary to achieve a neat appearance.

This pattern should provide a cozy and festive crochet beanie perfect for your large dog during the fall or Halloween season.

Jake Inspired Crochet Dog Hat

Jake inspires this pattern from "Adventure Time" and carries all the character's quirky and fun characteristics.

Materials:

• Yellow Yarn
• Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Black Yarn for detailing

Hat Base:

1. Start with a Magic Circle: Double crochet (dc) 11 stitches into the magic circle. Pull the tail to close the circle. Slip stitch (sl st) into the first dc to close the round.
2. First Increase Round: Chain 2, then perform an increase in every stitch by making two dc in each stitch around, leaving you with 22 stitches. Close with a sl st into the first dc of the round.
3. Second Increase Round: Chain 2. Alternate between one dc in the first stitch and an increase in the next (one dc, increase, repeat). Sl st to close.
4. Subsequent Increase Rounds: Continue as above, increasing the number of DC stitches between increases by one in each round (e.g., 2 DC between increases, then 3 DC, etc.) until reaching your desired size, typically ending with an increase every 14 stitches.
5. Straight Rounds for Height: Without further increases, dc in each stitch around for 6-8 rows, depending on the height you want for the hat.
6. Ear Flaps (Optional): For the ear flaps, DC 12 stitches across on one side of the hat for the first row. In the next rows, start decreasing by doing one decrease, followed by DC stitches and ending with a decrease. Continue the pattern by decreasing the number of middle DC stitches by two each row until the ear flap forms.

Braids:

• At the bottom of each ear flap, attach strands of yarn and braid them to the desired length.

Jake’s Features:

1. Eyes: Create two circles starting with a magic circle and 11 dc. Increase each round until you reach the desired eye size. Use black yarn for detailing.
2. Snout: Start with a magic circle and 7 dc. Increase each round, alternating your increases to shape the snout. Transition to "invisible" dc (working into the chain space rather than the stitch) to make the piece more solid and less see-through for stuffing.
3. Nose: Create a smaller piece similar to the snout but finish quicker to keep it small. Attach to the top of the snout.
4. Ears: Make two ears starting with a magic circle and 8 single crochets (sc). Increase in each stitch around for the next round, continue working in sc without increasing to create the height. Fold in half and sew onto the hat.

Assembly:

• Sew the snout, eyes, and ears onto the hat base. Ensure the snout is properly aligned and use a longer piece of yarn to securely attach it, considering how it will look once worn.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.

Notes:

• Periodically try on the hat or measure it against the intended wearer to ensure the correct fit.
• Customize the size by adjusting the number of rows and increases.
• This hat is perfect for dressing up a dog or as a costume accessory.

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