https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/polar-bear-hat • Posted by Super Madcow
I made this hat within a couple of hours. It is the first animal hat I have ever made. It wasn't too difficult to do. The pattern is easy to follow or there are lots of patterns around the internet for free. I used £1 shop/ $1 shop wool and only used one ball to complete the project so it is mega cheap to do. I think the nose could be a little bigger, but all in all I'm pleased with the result.
I made this hat within a couple of hours. It is the first animal hat I have ever made. It wasn't too difficult to do. The pattern is easy to follow or there are lots of patterns around the internet for free. I used £1 shop/ $1 shop wool and only used one ball to complete the project so it is mega cheap to do. I think the nose could be a little bigger, but all in all I'm pleased with the result.
Size: 0-3 Months Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next four, join, ch 2 (36 DC) Round 5-8: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (36 DC) do not fasten off, start on ear flap.
Ear flap 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 Ear flap 2: Leave 12 stitches, 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, chain 40 or as long/short as you wish, slip stitch in 4th chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain. When you reach the ear flap, continue to SC around. When you get around the point of the other ear flap, chain 40 or as long/short as you wish, slip stitch in 4th chain from hook and the rest of the way down. When you get back to the ear flap, continue to SC around until you are back to where you started. fasten off and weave in ends.
Polar Bear Nose: Start with black worsted weight wool... Magic ring, ch 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, ch 1 Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, (12 SC) Switch to bulky white yarn... Round 3: SC in each stitch around (12 SC) don't join, continue to SC in rounds Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (18 SC) Round 5: SC in each stitch around, slip stitch to join, fasten off leaving a tail to sew onto hat. You will want to stuff nose with poly-fill stuffing as you sew it onto your hat. To make nose bigger, add a round (or two) after round 4. So round 5 would be "2 SC in first stitch, SC in next two stitches, repeat around (24 SC)" and if you want to add one more round, Round 6 would be "2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around (30 SC)." be sure to to make a round of SC in each stitch as your final round. Bear Ears (make 2): Magic ring, chain 2 and make 10 DC in ring, join, ch 1 Round 2: SC in each stitch around (this will cause ear to curve in). Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on. To make ear bigger: Magic ring, chain 2 and make 10 DC in ring, join, ch 1 Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next (15 SC), join, ch 1 Round 3: SC in each stitch around (causing ear to curve in). Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.