A Crochet bear hat is a bit of a classic, and I love the bear bonnet just as much. Your little one will enjoy the matching teething ring/toy also!

The Bonnet is worked in the round, starting with a magic ring for the first few rounds, then is worked flat for the remainder of the Bonnet. The ribbing is attached at the end working back and forth between rows, then the ties are added once the ribbing is complete. All of this is done in a continuous manner, without the need of cutting the yarn and adding new.

The teething ring/toy is worked flat, stitching the ears on as you go. There is very little sewing needed.

Beginner friendly.
Suggested Hooks: 4.5mm and 5.5mm or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn used: Worsted Weight Medium 4.
Gauge: 14 sts x 16 rows in sc = 4 inches
Notions: Stitch markers, scissors, darning needle, 2.5” Wooden ring.

Sizes are based off of the finished piece and the average head circumference for each age.

Newborn:
Head circumference: 14”
Bonnet depth: 5”
Bonnet height: 5.5”

0-3 months:
Head circumference: 15”
Bonnet depth: 6”
Bonnet height: 6”

3-6 months:
Head circumference: 16”
Bonnet depth: 6”
Bonnet height: 6.25”

6-12 months:
Head circumference: 16”
Bonnet depth: 7”
Bonnet height: 7”

1-2 years:
Head circumference: 18”
Bonnet depth: 7”
Bonnet height: 7.25”

3-5 years:
Head circumference: 19”
Bonnet depth: 8”
Bonnet height: 7.75”

Abbreviations and Stitches Used:
ch - chain.
sc - single crochet.
hdc - half double crochet.
spike st - spike stitch is worked by inserting your hook in the stitch below the stitch specified, yarn over and pull up a loop even with your hook, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
sl st - slip stitch.
st(s) - stitch(es).
( ) - repeat instructions within parenthesis.
rnd(s) - round(s).
pm - place marker.

Thanks for looking!