Whimsical Playful Animal Ear Baby Beanies

These fun animal ear beanies will keep any newborn warm and stylish! Using simple crochet techniques, you can create delightful hats that feature playful ears and happy faces. This pattern is perfect for beginners and can be customized in various colors.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors (main color and contrast color)
• G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stuffing for ears (optional)
• Safety eyes (optional)

Gauge:

12 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. Adjust hook size if necessary.

Sizes:

• Newborn (up to 12 inches head circumference)

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)

Pattern:

Beanie Base:

1. Start with the main color, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2, 10 dc in the ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch. (10 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*. Repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
5. Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*. Repeat. Join. (40 sts)
6. Rounds 5-10: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (40 sts)
7. Change to contrast color.
8. Rounds 11-13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (40 sts)
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing later.

Animal Ears (Make 2):

1. Using the contrast color, ch 6.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch. (5 sts)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (5 sts)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog. (3 sts)
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in last st. (2 sts)
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog. (1 st) Fasten off.

Assembly:

1. Sew the ears to the top of the beanie using the long tail from the beanie.
2. If using safety eyes, attach them now above the beanie’s brim.
3. Embroider a smile and nose on the beanie with the main color for a whimsical look.

Enjoy your adorable animal ear beanies!