Crochet Adorable Dino Earflap Hat Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in green, brown, and white
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5mm)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Polyfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (12mm)

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)

Instructions:

Hat Base:

1. Create a magic ring with green yarn.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: *Sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around. (30 sts)
7. Continue increasing in this manner until you reach 54 sts.
8. Round 10-19: Sc around. (54 sts per round)

Earflaps:

1. Join yarn at one side of the hat. Ch 1, sc 10.
2. Row 2: Turn, dec, sc across, dec last 2 sts. (8 sts)
3. Row 3: Turn, dec, sc across, dec last 2 sts. (6 sts)
4. Repeat until 2 sts remain. Fasten off.
5. Repeat for second earflap on the opposite side.

Spike (Make 3):

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 4 sc in ring. (4 sts)
3. Round 2: *Inc, sc* around. (6 sts)
4. Round 3: Sc around. (6 sts)
5. Round 4: *Inc, 2 sc* around. (8 sts)
6. Round 5: Sc around. (8 sts)
7. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew onto the top-center of the hat.

Features:

Eyes:

Attach safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, spaced about 6 sts apart.

Mouth/Teeth:

1. Using white yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc across. (9 sts)
3. Fasten off and sew under the eyes, shaping the curve as you attach to form teeth.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all ends securely.
• Optional: Add eyebrows using small pieces of dark yarn for extra character.
• Ensure all pieces are securely attached before use.