Crochet Polar Bear Hat Pattern: Polar Bear Stocking Cap in 10 Sizes

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Polar Bear Stocking Cap

Crochet Polar Bear Hat Pattern

This crochet polar bear hat pattern is available in 10 sizes. It is crocheted flat in rows and seamed to make assembling the polar bear face easier. It was designed for the 7th Annual Christmas in July Make Along.

Finished Sizes

  • Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-5 Years, 6-12 Years, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). Photographed sample is 3-6 Months size.
    • Newborn: 12” (30.5 cm) circumference x 16.25” (41 cm) length.
    • 0-3 Months: 14” (35.5 cm) circumference x 17.25” (44 cm) length.
    • 3-6 Months: 15” (38 cm) circumference x 17.5” (44.5 cm) length.
    • 6-12 Months: 16” (40.5 cm) circumference x 18” (45.5 cm) length.
    • Toddler: 17” (43 cm) circumference x 18.25” (46.5 cm) length.
    • Child Small: 18” (45.5 cm) circumference x 18.75” (47.5 cm) length.
    • Child Large: 19” (48.5 cm) circumference x 19.25” (49 cm) length.
    • Teen/Adult Small: 20” (51 cm) circumference x 19.5” (49.5 cm) length.
    • Adult Medium: 21” (53.5 cm) circumference x 20” (51 cm) length.
    • Adult Large: 22” (56 cm) circumference x 20.25” (51.5 cm) length.

Materials

  • Big Twist Value yarn (100% acrylic, 6 oz/170 g, 380 yd/347 m) – 1 skein each in Varsity Red (CA), Ivory (CB), and Black (CC), or approximately 25 yd (30 yd, 30 yd, 30 yd, 45 yd, 50 yd, 50 yd, 85 yd, 90 yd, 90 yd)/23 m (27.5 m, 27.5 m, 27.5 m, 41 m, 45.5 m, 45.5 m, 77.5 m, 82.5 m, 82.5 m) in CA, 120 yd (150 yd, 160 yd, 175 yd, 185 yd, 200 yd, 220 yd, 220 yd, 240 yd, 255 yd)/109.5 m (137 m, 146.5 m, 160 m, 169 m, 183 m, 201 m, 201 m, 219.5 m, 233 m) in CB, and 30 yd (27.5 m) in CC in any medium weight yarn.
  • US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
  • US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
  • US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
  • Small amounts of fiber filling.
  • Stitch markers.
  • Yarn needle.

Gauge

  • Exact gauge for smallest hook (US Size G-6/4 mm) is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so fiber filling doesn’t show.
  • 5 scBL = 1.25” (3 cm) across with medium hook (US Size H-8/5 mm). For best fit, always check your gauge.
  • 11 dc = 4” (10 cm) across with largest hook (US Size I-9/5.5 mm). For best fit, always check your gauge.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

  • BL – back loop only – Rich Textures Crochet has a helpful tutorial for identifying the back loop here.
  • bob – 5-repeat bobble – [Yo, insert hook into st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times in the same st, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook. A helpful video tutorial for this stitch is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video for the bob above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
  • CA – Color A
  • CB – Color B
  • CC – Color C
  • ch – chain
  • dc – double crochet
  • dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) – [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. A helpful video tutorial for this stitch is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video for the dc2tog above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
  • dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together (decrease) – [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook. A helpful video tutorial for this stitch is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video for the dc3tog above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
  • pm – place stitch marker
  • pf – 5-repeat puff – [Yo, insert hook into st, yo and draw up a loop] 5 times in same st, yo and draw through all 11 loops on hook. A helpful video tutorial for this stitch is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video for the puff stitch above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
  • Rnd(s) – Round(s)
  • RS – right (front) side
  • sc – single crochet
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • yo – yarn over
  • * Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
  • [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

Pattern Notes

  • A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to crochet around the side of your project is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video above demonstrating crocheting around your project, click HERE to watch it in YouTube.
  • Change colors in the last yarn over of a stitch as demonstrated in the video below.
  • If you can’t see the video above changing colors, click HERE to watch it in YouTube.
  • Oombawka Design Crochet has helpful photo and video tutorials for starting with the magic adjustable ring here.
  • A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to join with a whipstitch seam is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the whipstitch join, click HERE to watch it in YouTube.
  • A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to join with a mattress stitch seam is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the mattress stitch seam, click HERE to watch it in YouTube.

Pattern Instructions

Hat

Hat Band – All Sizes

  • With CA and medium hook, ch 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 12, 12, 12).
  • Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch and each ch across. – 5 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 11, 11, 11) sts
  • Row 2: Turn 1, ch 1, scBL in first st and each st across.
  • Repeat Row 2 until Hat Band measures approximately 12” (14”, 15″, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”)/30.5 cm (35.5 cm, 38 cm, 40.5 cm, 43 cm, 45.5 cm, 48.5 cm, 51 cm, 53.5 cm, 56 cm) long, do not fasten off.
  • Turn to work along long edge of Hat Band, ch 1, evenly work along long edge (see Pattern Notes) to form 50 (60, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 80, 85, 90) sc across, changing to CB in last yo of final st (see Pattern Notes), fasten off CA with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for seaming. – 50 (60, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 80, 85, 90) sts

Work Even – All Sizes

  • Switch to largest hook.
  • Row 1: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Repeat Work Even Row 1 until hat measures 2.25” (3.25”, 3.5”, 4”, 4.25”, 4.75”, 5.25”, 5.5”, 6”, 6.25”)/5.5 cm (8.5 cm, 9 cm, 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13.5 cm, 14 cm, 15 cm, 16 cm) in length, pm around first and last st of final row to mark area for assembling face, do not fasten off.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Newborn Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 50 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, dc2tog in first 2 sts, dc across to last 2 sts, dc2tog. (48 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts]. (44 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts]. (40 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (36 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts]. (32 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (28 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (24 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (16 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (8 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around. (4 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts. (3 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog. (1 st)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – 0-3 Months and 3-6 Months Sizes

  • Continue with largest hook and 60 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts]. (55 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts]. (50 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (45 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts]. (40 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (35 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (30 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (25 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (15 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st]. (10 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around. (5 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog. (3 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog. (1 st)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – 6-12 Months Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 65 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 11 sts]. (60 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts]. (55 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts]. (50 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (45 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts]. (40 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (35 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (30 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (25 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (15 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around. (10 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog twice, dc2tog twice. (4 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog, dc. (2 sts)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Toddler Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 70 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (60 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (50 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (45 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts]. (40 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (35 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (30 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (25 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (15 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st]. (10 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around. (5 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog. (3 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog. (1 st)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Child Small Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 75 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (60 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (50 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (45 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts]. (40 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (35 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (30 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (25 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (15 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st]. (10 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around. (5 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog. (3 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog. (1 st)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Child Large and Teen/Adult Small Sizes

  • Continue with largest hook and 80 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (60 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (50 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts]. (45 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts]. (40 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (35 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (30 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (25 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (15 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st]. (10 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around. (5 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog. (3 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog. (1 st)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Adult Medium Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 85 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (68 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (51 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 15 sts]. (48 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (42 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (36 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (30 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (25 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (15 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st]. (10 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around. (5 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog. (3 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog. (1 st)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Adult Large Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 90 sts.
  • Decrease Row 1: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (75 sts)
  • Decrease Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in same st and in each st across.
  • Decrease Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (60 sts)
  • Decrease Row 4: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 5: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (45 sts)
  • Decrease Row 6: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 7: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts]. (40 sts)
  • Decrease Row 8: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 9: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts]. (35 sts)
  • Decrease Row 10: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 11: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts]. (30 sts)
  • Decrease Row 12: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 13: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts]. (25 sts)
  • Decrease Row 14: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 15: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts]. (20 sts)
  • Decrease Row 16: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 17: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts]. (15 sts)
  • Decrease Row 18: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 19: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st]. (10 sts)
  • Decrease Row 20: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 21: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around. (5 sts)
  • Decrease Row 22: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 23: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog. (3 sts)
  • Decrease Row 24: Rep Decrease Row 2.
  • Decrease Row 25: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st dc3tog. (1 st)
  • Decrease Row 26: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately twice the length of your stocking cap) for seaming.

Polar Bear Nose and Top Muzzle – All Sizes

  • With CC and smallest hook, ch 2.
  • Row 1: (Wrong Side) Turn, skip 1 ch, bob in next ch changing to CB in last yo (see Pattern Notes), fasten off CC, 6 sc in same ch. (6 sts)
  • Row 2: (Right Side) Turn, ch 1, 2 sc in first and each sc across, skip bob. (12 sts)
  • Row 3: (Wrong Side) Turn, ch 1, 2 sc in first and each st across. Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm long) for seaming.
  • With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail from starting chain on wrong side.

Polar Bear Bottom Muzzle – All Sizes

  • With CB and smallest hook, start with magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes).
  • Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, tighten magic ring to close, pm in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (6 sts)
  • Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
  • Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm long) for seaming. (18 sts)
  • With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail from starting chain on wrong side.

Polar Bear Eyes (Make 2) – All Sizes

  • With CC and smallest hook, ch 2.
  • Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, pf in next ch, ch 1, fasten off CC with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm long) for seaming. (1 st)
  • With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail from starting chain.

Polar Bear Ears (Make 2) – All Sizes

  • With CB and smallest hook, start with magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes).
  • Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, tighten magic ring to close, pm in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (6 sts)
  • Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
  • Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
  • Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] around, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 18″/46 cm long) for seaming. (24 sts)
  • With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail from start on wrong side.

Assembly and Finishing – All Sizes

  • Thread yarn needle with CB from end of Bottom Muzzle, position Bottom Muzzle near center of hat, starting at first row in CB above Hat Band. Join Bottom Muzzle to hat by sewing or with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes), stuffing lightly with fiber filling. Weave in yarn tail on wrong side (inside) of hat.
  • Thread yarn needle with CB from end of Top Muzzle, position Top Muzzle above Bottom Muzzle. Join Top Muzzle to hat by sewing or with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes), stuffing lightly with fiber filling. Weave in yarn tail on wrong side (inside) of hat.
  • Thread yarn needle with CC from end of first Eye, position Eye above Top Muzzle. Join first Eye to hat by sewing or with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes). Repeat with second Eye. Weave in yarn tails on wrong side (inside) of hat.
  • Thread yarn needle with CB from end of first Ear. Fold first Ear in half at diameter. Seam first Ear with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes) along curved edge. Do not weave in yarn tail. Repeat with second Ear.
  • Continuing with CB yarn tail from seamed Ears, position first Ear above Eyes, curving gently. Join first Ear to hat by sewing or with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes. Weave in yarn tail on wrong side (inside) of hat. Repeat with second Ear.
  • Starting at Tip of stocking cap, thread yarn needle with CB from end of hat. Join unworked edges of CB section of stocking cap with mattress stitch seam (see Pattern Notes), stopping before Hat Band/CA section. Weave in yarn tails on wrong side (inside) of hat.
  • Thread yarn needle with CA from end of Hat Band. Join unworked edges of CA/Hat Band section of stocking cap with mattress stitch seam (see Pattern Notes). Weave in yarn tails on wrong side (inside) of hat.
© 2025 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2025/07/01/crochet-polar-bear-hat-pattern-stocking-cap-in-10-sizes/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!

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