Crochet Rudolph the Reindeer Hat Pattern

I have to admit this is hands down my favorite hat that I have crocheted to date :) I love the addition of the felt pieces and the way the bottom rim flips over to create the snout. In an effort to get this pattern to you before Christmas, I have only worked this up in 0-3 months size. But I am confident that the ears and antlers will work on the larger hats. The mouth portion doesn't have a specific stitch count (I will explain more below), so that should work for larger hats as well. Ok, enough talk, here it is!

Materials: - 1 red button - Size H and F Crochet Hook - Tapestry needle

Crochet Rudolph the Reindeer Hat Size: 0-3 months Magic Ring, chain 1, 9 HDC in ring, join, chain 1 Round 2: Work 2 HDC into each st around, join, chain 1 (18 HDC) Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (27 HDC) Round 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 HDC) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (45 HDC) Round 6 -13: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (45 HDC) Change color and continue with "snout" pattern as written below. Size: 3-6 months Magic Ring, chain 1, 9 HDC in ring, join, chain 1 Round 2: Work 2 HDC into each st around, join, chain 1 (18 HDC) Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (27 HDC) Round 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 HDC) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (45 HDC) Round 6: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 HDC) Round 7 -14: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (50 HDC) Change color and continue with "snout" pattern as written below. Size: 6-12 months Magic Ring, chain 1, 9 HDC in ring, join, chain 1 Round 2: Work 2 HDC into each st around, join, chain 1 (18 HDC) Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (27 HDC) Round 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 HDC) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (45 HDC) Round 6: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 4, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC) Round 7 -15: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC)

Change color and continue with "snout" pattern as written below. Size: Toddler/Preschooler Magic Ring, chain 1, 9 HDC in ring, join, chain 1 Round 2: Work 2 HDC into each st around, join, chain 1 (18 HDC) Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (27 HDC) Round 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 HDC) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (45 HDC) Round 6: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 4, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC) Round 7: HDC around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC Round 8: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8, Repeat around (60 HDC) Round 9 -16: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 HDC) Change color and continue with "snout" pattern as written below. Size: Child Magic Ring, chain 1, 9 HDC in ring, join, chain 1 Round 2: Work 2 HDC into each st around, join, chain 1 (18 HDC) Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (27 HDC) Round 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 HDC) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (45 HDC) Round 6: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 4, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC) Round 7: HDC around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC Round 8: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8, Repeat around (60 HDC) Round 9: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 29, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (62 HDC) Round 10 -18: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 HDC) Change color and continue with "snout" pattern as written below.

Size: Adult Magic Ring, chain 1, 9 HDC in ring, join, chain 1 Round 2: Work 2 HDC into each st around, join, chain 1 (18 HDC) Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (27 HDC) Round 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 HDC) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (45 HDC) Round 6: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 4, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC) Round 7: HDC around, join, chain 1 (54 HDC Round 8: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8, Repeat around (60 HDC) Round 9: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 9, Repeat around, join, chain 1 (66 HDC) Round 10 -19: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (66 HDC) Change color and continue with "snout" pattern as written below.

When you have complete the basic hat, you are going to add 3 more rounds in beige to create the snout. Pattern is as follows:

Reindeer Snout Pattern: Round 1: SC around in new color, join, chain 1 Round 2: SC around until you get to towards the middle of the front of the hat. This is where you are going to make 7 DC stitches (be sure that the 7 DC are centered in the front because this is the start of the Reindeer snout), SC the rest of the way around, join to first SC. Round 3: Slip stitch around until you get the 7 DC, make another 7 DC, continue to slip stitch around the rest of the hat, join to first slip st, fasten off, weave in ends.

Now flip the "snout" up and fasten it in place with a red button. Reindeer Ears: - Create two in Rust color using H or J hook (the larger the hook, the bigger the ear).

- Then create two more using an F hook and lighter colored yarn. Sew the smaller pieces into the inside of the ear. Then sew finished ears onto hat.

Chain 5, SC in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn. Row 2: SC across, chain 1, turn. Row 3: 2 SC in first stitch, sc in next 2, 2 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn. Row 4-5: SC across, chain 1, turn. Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC Decrease Row 7: SC across Row 8: 2 SC decreases Row 9: SC decrease Chain 1 and SC around edges, fasten off and weave in ends.

Reindeer Antlers and Eyes:

Here is the downloadable template for the antlers and eyes. You will need to cut out 4 antlers from dark brown felt and one each of the eyes and eyeballs. The eyes should be cut with white felt and the eyeballs with black felt.

Crochet Shark Hat Pattern

If you are a fan of Shark Week or Sharknado then this shark crochet hat is for you! It would also make an adorable halloween costume or a fun fall/winter hat! Materials: - Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn in Gray (I used Silver Gray), Red (Scarlet) and White - Size H Crochet Hook - Tapestry needle - Buttons for eyes - Poly-fil (or you could use scrap yarn to stuff top fin) - Stitch marker Abbreviations: Magic Ring Tutorial SC = Single Crochet HDC = Half Double Crochet DC = Double Crochet Shark Hat Pattern: Size: 0-3 Months Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5-9: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: 3-6 Months Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC) Round 6-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC) do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below Size: 6-9 Months Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC) Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC) Round 7-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC) do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months) Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC) Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC) Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC) Round 8-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC) do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: Toddler/Preschooler Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC) Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC) Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC) Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC) Round 9-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC) do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: Child Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC) Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC) Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC) Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC) Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC) Round 10-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC) do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: Teen/Adult Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC) Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC) Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC) Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC) Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC) Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC) Round 11-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC) do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Earflaps for 0-3 months - Preschooler Earflap 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (8 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across (4 SC) Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends Earflap 2: If you have trouble figuring out where to place the second earflap see the picture tutorial at the bottom of my Crochet Puppy Hat Pattern. Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (8 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across (4 SC) Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

With the same gray yarn you will want to single crochet around the earflap edges and back of hat. NOT the front are of hat where the teeth will go. Weave in loose ends.

Earflaps for Child - Adult Earflap 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (10 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC across (4 SC) Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2: If you have trouble figuring out where to place the second earflap see the picture tutorial at the bottom of my Crochet Puppy Hat Pattern. Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (10 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC across (4 SC) Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

With the same gray yarn you will want to single crochet around the earflap edges and back of hat. NOT the front are of hat where the teeth will go. Weave in loose ends.

Shark Gums: With Red Yarn... Working in BACK LOOPS ONLY, attach yarn on the front side of the hat at the first stitch next to the earflap. Chain 2 and DC across front area of hat (all the way to the second earflap). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Shark Teeth: With White Yarn... Working in the FRONT LOOPS ONLY, attach yarn to the front loop of the stitch where you began the gums, chain 4, *SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next chain, DC in last chain. Now you have created a triangle! Skip 2 stitches and Slip Stitch to the next stitch. Chain 4 and repeat from *. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Shark Fin: Magic Ring, chain 1 in ring, 6 SC in ring, continue working in rounds (use stitch marker if needed) Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (9 SC) Round 3: SC in each stitch around (9 SC) Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch , SC in next 2, repeat around (12 SC) Round 5: SC in each stitch around (12 SC) Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around (15 SC) Round 7: SC in each stitch around (15 SC) Round 8: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around (18 SC) Round 9: SC in each stitch around (18 SC)

(this is where I stopped for the 0-3 month size hat) Round 10: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around (21 SC) Round 11: SC in each stitch around (21 SC) Round 12: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 6, repeat around (24 SC) Round 13: SC in each stitch around (24 SC) Round 14: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 7, repeat around (27 SC) Round 15: SC in each stitch around (27 SC) (this is where I stopped for the toddler/preschooler hat) Round 16: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 8, repeat around (30 SC) Round 19: SC in each stitch around Round 20: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 9, repeat around (33 SC) Round 21: SC in each stitch around Feel free to continue this pattern (I hope you can see how this pattern increases by now) to make the fin as large as you would like.

When it's the size you desire, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto top of hat. Stuff lightly with poly-fil (or extra yarn) and sew onto top of hat by weaving tapestry needle under the last row of single crochets and then through the hat.

Sew black buttons on for eyes, or sew on a larger white button and hot glue a small black button on top of the white button (as seen in the hat in the first picture of this post).

Crochet Zebra Hat Pattern

Before we begin let me remind you of some basic directions you should follow while crocheting my hats: - Always start your rounds in the same stitch as your chain. - Always join your rounds to the first DC, NOT the chain. - Your last stitch should be in the stitch before your chain. - Do NOT count the chain 2 (or chain 1) as a stitch.

- Crochet hook size H-8 (5.0 mm)

Newborn size: Follow directions for 0-3 months using a smaller hook (G6/4.00MM). End with 11 rounds instead of 12. Size: 0-3 Months Starting with white yarn Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 2: 2 SC in each around, join (22 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join (33 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 5: DC in each around, join (44 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 6: SC in each around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 7-12: Repeat what you did in rounds 5 and 6 for the remaining rows. Use white for the double crochet rounds and black yarn for the singe crochet rows. (44 DC or SC) fasten off and weave in ends. Continue with earflaps as written below.

Size: 3-6 Months Starting with white yarn Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 2: 2 SC in each around, join (22 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join (33 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join (48 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 6: SC in each around, join (48 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2

Round 7: DC in each around, join (48 SC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 8-13: Repeat what you did in rounds 6 and 7 for the remaining rows. Use white for the double crochet rounds and black yarn for the singe crochet rows. (48 DC or SC) fasten off and weave in ends. Continue with earflaps as written below.

Size: 6-9 Months Starting with white yarn Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 2: 2 SC in each around, join (22 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join (33 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join (48 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 11, join (52 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 7: DC in each around, join (52 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 8: SC in each around, join (52 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 9-14: Repeat what you did in rounds 7 and 8 for the remaining rows. Use white for the double crochet rounds and black yarn for the singe crochet rows. (52 DC or SC) fasten off and weave in ends. Continue with earflaps as written below.

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months) Starting with white yarn Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 2: 2 SC in each around, join (22 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join (33 DC)

change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join (48 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 11, join (52 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join (56 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 8: SC in each around, join (56 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 9: DC in each around, join (56 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 10-15: Repeat what you did in rounds 8 and 9 for the remaining rows. Use white for the double crochet rounds and black yarn for the singe crochet rows. (56 DC or SC)

fasten off and weave in ends. Continue with earflaps as written below.

Size: Toddler/Preschooler Starting with white yarn Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 2: 2 SC in each around, join (22 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join (33 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join (48 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 11, join (52 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join (56 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 13, join (60 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 9: DC in each around, join (60 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 10: SC in each around, join (60 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 11-16: Repeat what you did in rounds 9 and 10 for the remaining rows. Use white for the double crochet rounds and black yarn for the singe crochet rows. (60 DC or SC) fasten off and weave in ends. Continue with earflaps as written below.

Size: Child Starting with white yarn Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 2: 2 SC in each around, join (22 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join (33 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join (48 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 11, join (52 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join (56 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 13, join (60 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join (64 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 10: SC in each around, join (64 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 11: DC in each around, join (64 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 12-17: Repeat what you did in rounds 10 and 11 for the remaining rows. Use white for the double crochet rounds and black yarn for the singe crochet rows. (64 DC or SC) fasten off and weave in ends. Continue with earflaps as written below.

Size: Teen/Adult Starting with white yarn Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 2: 2 SC in each around, join(22 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join (33 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join (44 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join (48 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 11, join (52 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join (56 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 13, join (60 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join (64 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 10: 2 SC in first, SC in next 15, join (68 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 11: DC in each around, join (68 DC) change to black yarn, chain 1 Round 12: SC in each around, join (68 SC) change to white yarn, chain 2 Round 13-18: Repeat what you did in rounds 11 and 12 for the remaining rows. Use white for the double crochet rounds and black yarn for the singe crochet rows. (68 DC or SC) fasten off and weave in ends. Continue with earflaps as written below.

Earflaps: To figure out where your earflaps should go, fold your hat so the seam is straight up the back (we will cover it up with the mohawk). Now your earflaps should be (approximately) centered on either side. So lets say you are making a 3-6 month size hat. Each earflap will be 10 SC's long. So you will need to center 10 SC on either side of the hat. I can tell you that for the smaller hats I ended up about 7 or 8 stitches from the back seam in either direction to start the earflaps.

You can rotate color to make your earflaps striped or make them a solid white or a solid black. Earflaps for Newborn: (make one on each side of hat) Attach yarn and Chain 1, SC in next 8, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (6 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across (4 SC) Row 6: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends Earflaps for 0-3 months - Preschooler (make one on each side of hat) Attach yarn and Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (8 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across (4 SC) Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends Earflaps for Child - Adult (make one on each side of hat) Attach yarn and Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (10 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC across (4 SC) Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

With accent color (like pink or green), and beginning at any point on the hat (I chose to start on the earflap), SC around hat and earflaps, when you get to the top of each earflap: chain 40 (or as long/short as you wish), slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain. Fasten off and weave in ends. ______________________________ Ears (make 2): Chain 5, SC in 2nd chain from hook and in remaining chains, ch1, turn (4 SC) Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next two, 2 SC in last stitch, ch 1, turn (6 SC) Row 3-5: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (6 SC) Row 6: SC Decrease, SC in next two, SC decrease, ch 1, turn Row 7: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (4 SC) Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, continue to sc around entire ear. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.

Cut two pieces of white felt to fit into each ear. Use a strand of 2-ply yarn in your accent color (separate your 4-ply yarn) and with your tapestry needle, stitch felt onto the crocheted ear. Be sure not to poke the needle all the way through the ear so you don't see the stitches on the back of the ear.

Sew ears onto hat by first pinching the bottom of the ear together and stitching that together with your tapestry needle. Then sew it onto your hat through two of the double crochets along the fold of round 3. Keep weaving yarn in and out of ear and around the double crochets until it is secure. Weave in ends.

Mohawk

Use your seam as a guide. You will want your mohawk to travel up the seam and to the top of the hat. To make the mohawk fringe:

Step 1: Loop your yarn around hand a couple of times. Step 2-3: Take your hook and pull one end of the loops through one of the DC stitches along the seam. I recommend starting at the bottom and working your way to the top. Step 4-5: Pull yarn through the loop on the right side of your seam. Pull tight. Step 6: Cut end loops and trim yarn. Step 7: Continue to do this all the way up the hat.

______________________________ Face

Use two black .5" buttons for the eye, and two small buttons for the nose. Cut the snout out of felt. You can use the picture bellow to see the shape the snout should be in. Cut it bigger for larger hats and smaller for smaller hats. I will try to make a template for the felt ears and snout pieces when I am able to get ahold of a scanner.

Sew the nose buttons onto the felt snout. Using 2-ply black yarn (separate your 4-ply yarn) and a tapestry needle, stitch the felt snout onto the hat. The felt piece should be centered and rest against the accent color on the bottom of your hat.

Stitch the black button eyes about the snout.

Crochet Lamb Hat Pattern

The sweet little baby that is growing in my tummy got me thinking of all the cute hats I need be making in preparation for his/her arrival. I loved the idea of making a lamb hat and I had to make a boy version and a girl version since we don't know the gender yet. There are lots of different yarns you could use to create different effects and you can even add some felt accents to create a lamb face. I can't wait to see what you come up with! Be sure to post your finished hat on my Facebook page for all to see :)

- Size J (6.00mm) crochet hook Abbreviations: Magic Ring SC = Single Crochet HDC = Half Double Crochet

DC = Double Crochet Bobble = Bobble Stitch Lamb Hat Pattern:

Note: This pattern is written for worsted weight yarn, if you want to use bulky yarn, follow the same pattern but make a smaller bobble (see video) and take off two rows at the bottom for each size.

Size 0-3 Months: Magic Ring, chain 2, 8 HDC in magic ring, join to first HDC, chain 2 (8 HDC) Round 2: HDC and then Bobble in first stitch and in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (8 HDC + 8 Bobble = 16) Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 HDC) Round 4: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (16 HDC + 16 Bobble = 32) Round 5: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 HDC) Round 6-10: Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until you have 10 rounds, then begin on first earflap as written below.

Note: If at any time your hat seems too short, feel free to add more rows.

Size 3-6 Months: Magic Ring, chain 2, 8 HDC in magic ring, join to first HDC, chain 2 (8 HDC) Round 2: HDC and then Bobble in first stitch and in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (8 HDC + 8 Bobble = 16) Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 HDC)

Round 4: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (16 HDC + 16 Bobble = 32) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 2 (36 HDC) Round 6: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (18 HDC + 18 Bobble = 36) Round 7: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (36 HDC) Round 8-11: Repeat round 6 and 7 two more times, then begin on first earflap as written below.

Size 6-12 Months: Magic Ring, chain 2, 8 HDC in magic ring, join to first HDC, chain 2 (8 HDC) Round 2: HDC and then Bobble in first stitch and in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (8 HDC + 8 Bobble = 16) Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 HDC) Round 4: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (16 HDC + 16 Bobble = 32) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2 (40 HDC) Round 6: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (20 HDC + 20 Bobble = 40) Round 7: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (40 HDC) Round 8-12: Repeat rounds 6 and 7 until you have 12 rounds, then begin on earflaps as written below.

Size: Toddler/Preschooler Magic Ring, chain 2, 8 HDC in magic ring, join to first HDC, chain 2 (8 HDC) Round 2: HDC and then Bobble in first stitch and in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (8 HDC + 8 Bobble = 16) Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 HDC)

Round 4: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (16 HDC + 16 Bobble = 32) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 HDC) Round 6: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (24 HDC + 24 Bobble = 48) Round 7: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 HDC) Round 8-13: Repeat rounds 6 and 7 until you have 13 rounds, begin on earflaps as written below.

Size: Child Magic Ring, chain 2, 8 HDC in magic ring, join to first HDC, chain 2 (8 HDC) Round 2: HDC and then Bobble in first stitch and in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (8 HDC + 8 Bobble = 16) Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 HDC) Round 4: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (16 HDC + 16 Bobble = 32) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 HDC) Round 6: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (24 HDC + 24 Bobble = 48) Round 7: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 7 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54 HDC) Round 8: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (27 HDC + 27 Bobble = 54) Round 9: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 HDC) Round 10-14: Repeat rounds 8 and 9 until you have 14 rounds, begin on earflaps as written below.

Size: Teen/Adult Magic Ring, chain 2, 8 HDC in magic ring, join to first HDC, chain 2 (8 HDC) Round 2: HDC and then Bobble in first stitch and in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (8 HDC + 8 Bobble = 16) Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 HDC)

Round 4: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (16 HDC + 16 Bobble = 32) Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 HDC) Round 6: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (24 HDC + 24 Bobble = 48) Round 7: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 7 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (54 HDC) Round 8: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (27 HDC + 27 Bobble = 54) Round 9: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 HDC) Round 10: HDC in first stitch, Bobble in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 2 (30 HDC + 30 Bobble = 60) Round 11: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 HDC) Round 12-15: Repeat rounds 10 and 11 until you have 15 rounds, begin on earflap as written below.

Earflaps for 0-6 months: Earflap 1: Chain 1, SC in next 8, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (6 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 4 SC) Row 6: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends Second earflap placement: Fold hat in half leaving slightly more stitches in the front of the hat than the back. Place the second earflap to line up with the first earflap (Refer to earflap placement from the pictures available at the end of my puppy hat pattern).

Earflap 2: Join yarn, chain 1, SC in next 8, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (6 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 4 SC)

Row 6: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC decrease, and continue to SC around hat and earflaps, when you get to the top of each earflap: chain 40 (or as long/short as you wish), slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain. Continue to SC around the hat and fasten off when you get the entire way around.

Earflaps for 6 months - Preschooler Earflap 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (8 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across (4 SC) Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends Second earflap placement: Fold hat in half leaving slightly more stitches in the front of the hat than the back. Place the second earflap to line up with the first earflap (Refer to earflap placement from the pictures available at the end of my puppy hat pattern).

Earflap 2: Join yarn, chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (8 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across (4 SC) Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC decrease, and continue to SC around hat and earflaps, when you get to the top of each earflap: chain 40 (or as long/short as you wish), slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain. Continue to SC around the hat and fasten off when you get the entire way around.

Earflaps for Child - Adult: Earflap 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (10 SC)

Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across (8 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC across (4 SC) Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends Second earflap placement: Fold hat in half leaving slightly more stitches in the front of the hat than the back. Place the second earflap to line up with the first earflap (Refer to earflap placement from the pictures available at the end of my puppy hat pattern).

Earflap 2: Join yarn, chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 3: SC across (10 SC) Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 5: SC across (8 SC) Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC) Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn Row 9: SC across (4 SC) Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn Row 11: SC decrease, and continue to SC around hat and earflaps, when you get to the top of each earflap: chain 40 (or as long/short as you wish), slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain. Continue to SC around the hat and fasten off when you get the entire way around.

Lamb Ears Pattern:

Outer Ear: (Make 2) Chain 8, HDC in second chain from hook and in the next 6, make 2 HDC in last chain

now work your way up the other side of the chain with HDC's (7 HDC), join to first HDC, Chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, 2 SC in the next 8, 2 HDC in next stitch, 2 DC in last 3, join, fasten off leaving long tail to sew ear onto hat.

Inner Ear: (Make 2) Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook and in the next 4, make 2 SC in last chain now work your way up the other side of the chain with SC's (5 SC), join to first SC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, 2 SC in next 6, 2 HDC in next stitch, 2 DC in last two stitches, join, fasten off leaving long tail to sew inner ear inside the outer ear.

After you sew the inner ear into the outer ear, pinch the end together and sew some of it shut before you sew it onto the hat.

Here is what the back of the ears look like once they are sewn onto the hat:

Feel free to add your own embellishments. I went ahead and added a felt face to my hat! I cut out the face, eyes and nose from felt, added two black buttons for the eyes and stitched everything together and then onto the front of the hat with matching yarn and a tapestry needle.