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    Home » Crochet Hats » Koala Bear Crochet Hat Pattern

    Koala Bear Crochet Hat Pattern

    Published September 25, 2014 by Kali

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    Seriously, who doesn't love Koala Bears?  I always thought that I would like one as a pet... until I saw one wet and snarling. Seriously, google it. It is a terrifying image. So instead of indulging that childhood dream, I decided to make a free Koala Bear crochet hat pattern. The good thing about this little Koala Bear Crochet Hat is that it will never snarl, even if its soaking wet (I make no guarantees concerning the wearer). Plus, it will look twice as cute on your little one:)
    You can buy it HERE from my etsy shop.
    OR if you want to make it yourself,  here is the free pattern.

    Crochet Koala Bear Hat
    Necessary Items:
    Gray Yarn (I used RedHeart Super Saver in Charoal)
    White Yarn (I used White RedHeart Super Saver)
    Black Yarn (I used RedHeart Super Saver Black)
    Accent Color Yarn
    Size 5mm hook
    Yarn needle for sewing

    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 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
    Round 11: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (44 SC)
    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 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
    Round 12: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (48 SC)
    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 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
    Round 13: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (52 SC)

    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 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)

    Round 14: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (56 SC)
    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 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
    Round 15: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (60 SC)

    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 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
    Round 16: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (64 SC)

    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 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
    Round 17: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (68 SC)

    - See more at: https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/#sthash.fDy7rLQG.dpuf

    Alright, let us begin!
    Beanie
    Size: 9-12 months
    Row 1: 12 DC in a magic ring, join to first DC. Chain 2
    Row 2: 2 DC in each around, join. Chain 2 (24 DC)
    Row 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (36 DC)
    Row 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (48 DC)
    Row 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 7, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (54 DC)
    Row 6-13: DC in each around. Chain 2. (54 DC)

    Size: Toddler
    Row 1: 12 DC in a magic ring, join to first DC. Chain 2
    Row 2: 2 DC in each around, join. Chain 2 (24 DC)
    Row 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (36 DC)
    Row 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (48 DC)
    Row 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 7, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (54 DC)
    Row 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 8, repeat around, join. Chain 2 (66 DC)
    Row 7-14: DC in each around. (66 DC)

    Size: Child
    Row 1: 12 DC in a magic ring, join to first DC. Chain 2
    Row 2: 2 DC in each around, join. Chain 2 (24 DC)
    Row 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (36 DC)
    Row 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (48 DC)
    Row 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 7, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (54 DC)
    Row 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 8, repeat around, join. Chain 2 (66 DC)
    Row 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 9, repeat around, join. Chain 2 (78 DC)
    Row 8-15: DC in each around. (78 DC)

     Size: Teen/Adult
    Row 1: 12 DC in a magic ring, join to first DC. Chain 2
    Row 2: 2 DC in each around, join. Chain 2 (24 DC)
    Row 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (36 DC)
    Row 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (48 DC)
    Row 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 7, repeat around, join. Chain 2. (54 DC)
    Row 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 8, repeat around, join. Chain 2 (66 DC)
    Row 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 9, repeat around, join. Chain 2 (78 DC)
    Row 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join. Chain 2 (90 DC)
    Row 8-15: DC in each around. (90 DC)

    Earflaps:
     9-12 month
    Row 1: DC in next 10, chain 2, turn
    Row 2: Decrease DC, DC in next 8, Decrease DC
    Row 3: Decrease DC, DC in next 6, Decrease DC
    Row 4: Decrease DC, DC in next 4, Decrease DC
    Row 5:  Decrease DC, DC in next 2, Decrease DC
    Row 6: Decrease DC, Decrease DC, Fasten off.

    Size: Toddler to Adult

    Row 1: DC in next 12, chain 2, turn
    Row 2: Decrease DC, DC in next 10, Decrease DC
    Row 3: Decrease DC, DC in next 8, Decrease DC
    Row 4: Decrease DC, DC in next 6, Decrease DC
    Row 5: Decrease DC, DC in next 4, Decrease DC
    Row 6:  Decrease DC, DC in next 2, Decrease DC
    Row 7: Decrease DC, Decrease DC, Fasten off.

    Eyes (Make 2) Black
    8 DC in Magic Ring, Join
    Cut a tail long enough to sew on.
    With white yarn sew little reflecting spots to add dimension and cuteness.

    Nose
    Size: Baby Hats
    Magic Ring, DC, TRC, TRC, TRC, 5 More DC, Join
    Cut off a tail long enough to sew on.

    Size: Toddler-Adult
    8 DC in Magic Ring, Join to first DC
    DC TRC in one, 3 TRC in next, TRC DC in next.
    2 DC in each around. Join, cut off tail long enough to sew.

    Ears (Make 2)
    Row 1: 10 DC in Magic Ring, do not join, chain 2, turn
    Row 2: 2 DC in each around, chain 2, turn
    Row 3: DC in each around
    Leave a tail long enough to sew white inserts on and also to sew onto the hat.

    White insert
    Row 1: 10 DC in Magic Ring, do not join, chain 2, turn
    Row 2: 2 DC in each around, chain 2, turn
    Tie off ends

    Finishing Touches
     I put a little tuft of yarn hair at the top. (I used 8-10 strands about 6 inches long)
    SC around the entire base in an accent color. (This is, of course, optional. But I think the Koala needed some color)
    Add Tassels. I love braided tassels. And they add more color! Win win.

    Enjoy!

    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 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
    Round 11: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (44 SC)
    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 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
    Round 12: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (48 SC)
    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 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
    Round 13: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (52 SC)

    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 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)

    Round 14: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (56 SC)
    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 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
    Round 15: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (60 SC)

    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 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
    Round 16: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (64 SC)

    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 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
    Round 17: SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (68 SC)

    - See more at: https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/#sthash.fDy7rLQG.dpuf

    I do not have a problem with individuals making and
    selling items using this pattern. I do have a problem if you take my
    photos and the credit:) No big deal, just use your own pictures and link
    back to this page if you are selling online! Thanks so much!

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    1. Suzette

      December 11, 2014 at 4:05 am

      Thank you, adorable hat

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    2. Glenn Weaver

      August 05, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Yeah, I searched on Google how Koala Bears actually looks like. So cute, isn't it? The hat will look adorable with the toddlers as always. Any color, any pattern, any design you do the hat, it will be suitable for the toddlers or babies. Teenagers and adults need some gentle color and design to look good. I would like to make one like this. But the problem is that I lack some skills to do that. Anyways, thanks a lot for inspiring the moms.
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