The Bear Hug Hat is an adorable and cozy crochet pattern that’s perfect for anyone who loves unique and playful winter accessories. The hat features charming little bears worked into the fabric using the waistcoat stitch, a stitch that creates a dense and warm fabric perfect for cold weather. The pattern includes detailed instructions and a chart for the colorwork portion.

MATERIALS
Swish Worsted (worsted weight, 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 110 yards/ 100 meters, 50g)
MC - Nutmeg Heather 28652, 1 (2, 2) ball(s)
C1 - Dublin 23884, 1 ball
C2 - Pinecone Heather 28649, 1 ball
C3 - Black 23876, 1 ball

Or worsted weight yarn in the following quantities:
MC - 105 (124, 136) yards / 95 (113, 124) meters
C1 - 35 (38, 41) yards / 32 (35, 37) meters
C2 - 38 yards / 35 meters
C3 - 7 yards / 6 meters

5mm (US H/8) and 4mm (US G/6) crochet hooks or size to obtain gauge
Scissors
Yarn needle
4” / 10 cm pom pom

GAUGE
4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) = 15 sts x 19 rows in Centre Single Crochet worked in the round using a 5mm crochet hook.

SIZE
Adult sizes - 1 (2, 3)
19.25 (20.75, 22.5) inches / 48 (52, 56) cm in circumference and 9 (9.5, 9.5) inches / 22 (23, 24) cm in length.
Recommended negative ease: 2 inches / 5 cm.

COLOR CHANGES
Use intarsia colorwork carrying the unused yarn as floats on WS.

VIDEO TUTORIALS
Self-attaching ribbing
Centre Single Crochet