How to Crochet Dog Hat – Free Pattern
Sure, here’s a simple crochet pattern for a dog hat. This pattern is for a basic beanie-style hat that should fit most small to medium-sized dogs. You can adjust the size by changing the number of stitches in the starting chain and the number of rows you crochet.
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in your chosen color(s)
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually a size G or H hook works well)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Instructions:
Note: This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms. If you’re used to U.K. terms, please make the necessary conversions.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
Size: The instructions are for a small to medium-sized dog, but you can easily adjust the size by adding or subtracting stitches in the starting chain and adding or omitting rows.
Hat:
Round 1: Make a magic ring (or chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring). Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), and work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sc)
Round 7-10: Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sc)
Round 11: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together); repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 sc)
Round 12: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, sc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sc)
Round 13: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, sc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sc)
Round 14: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next stitch, sc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc)
Round 15: Ch 1, sc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the top closed.
Finishing:
- Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle and weave it through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close the top of the hat.
- Weave in any loose ends.
- To add a chin strap, measure your dog’s head and crochet a chain long enough to fit comfortably under their chin. Attach the chain to each side of the hat, creating a loop that can be fastened with a button or snap.
- Embellish the hat with pom-poms, bows, or other decorative elements if desired.
And there you have it, a simple crocheted dog hat! Remember to adjust the size and colors to your liking, and feel free to get creative with the design.