Who wouldn't fall in love at first sight with this cute little hat? The spots, the ears, the eyes, we absolutely love everything! But as crocheters, the most fun part of all this it's something you can do within a day. Scroll down below for the free pattern or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.
This Preemie/Newborn Cow Hat crochet pattern is great to add to your farm animal hat collection!
The details on this one make it super adorable, from the floppy ears to the spots to giving it two different colors of eyes by using buttons that don’t match. And of course, you can make your crochet cow hat in any colors you like!
One great thing about this crochet project is that it's super quick to work up. If you enjoy crocheting projects that are quick and easy, check out 90 amazing “Done in a Day” crochet patterns.
The pattern is sized from a 1-3 preemie to a 9-11 newborn and uses worsted weight yarn. You’re definitely going to want to make more than one once you try this super cute crochet pattern.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
• Hook
– US Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
– 20 (35, 45, 55) yds white (A)
– 25 yds beige (B)
– 25 yds black (C)
• Notions:
– 2 buttons for eyes, about 1/2 inch each. 1 matching color A, 1 matching color C
– Small amount of stuffing material (optional)
Size:
1-3 lb [3-5 lb, 6-8 lb, Newborn (9-11 lb)]
• Circumference: 9 [11, 12, 13] inches
• Height: 3.5 [4.5, 5, 6] inches
Get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here
Gauge:
13 dc x 8 rows = 4 inches
| ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| blo | Back loop only |
| bpdc | Back post double crochet |
| ch | Chain |
| dc | Double crochet |
| fpdc | Front post double crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| rnd | Round |
| sc | Single crochet |
| sc2tog | Single crochet next 2 stitches together |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
Pattern
HAT
CROWN:
With A, ch 3.
Rnd 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join. (11 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), 2 dc in each st around, join. (22 dc)
1-3 lb size only – Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts] around, join. (29 dc)
Sizes 3-5 lb [6-8 lb, Newborn] size only – Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] around, join. (33 dc)
3-5 lb size only – Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in first st, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts] around, join. (37 dc)
6-8 lb size only – Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts] around, join. (40 dc)
Newborn size only – Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts] around, join. (44 dc)
BODY:
Rnds 1-3 [4, 5, 7]: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join. (29 [37, 40, 44] dc)
RIBBING:
Sizes 1-3 lb, [3-5 lb] only – Next rnd: Ch 2, fpdc in first st, [bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st] around, join. (15 [19] fpdc, 14 [18] bpdc)
Sizes 6-8 lb, [Newborn] only – Next rnd: Ch 2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] around, join. (20 [22] fpdc, 20 [22] bpdc)
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
SNOUT:
With B, ch 6
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. (5 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. (7 sc)
Row 3-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in blow of each st across, working in sides of rows, sc in side of each row across, working in bottom of row 1, sc in each st across, working in sides of rows, sc in each row across, join with sl st to first st. (18 sc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in blo of each st around, join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Weave in starting end.
With C, embroider 2 Xs along row 4 for nostrils, one on each side.
SPOTS (MAKE 3-5):
With C, ch 2
Rnd 1: (Sc, hdc, dc, sc, dc, hdc, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, join with a sl st to first st. (3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
Weave in starting end.
EAR (MAKE 1 WITH B AND 1 WITH C):
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join. (4 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (8 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around, join. (12 sc)
Rnds 4-6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join. (6 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Weave in starting end.
ASSEMBLY:
Using long tails for sewing where possible: Sew one ear to each side of hat.
Sew snout to center front of hat, just above the ribbing, and centered between ears.
Get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here
Optional: Add a small amount of stuffing inside snout before you finish sewing it on.
Identify eye placements at center front of hat, above snout.
Sew one spot where you would like the color A eye to be.
Using the same tail, sew color A button on top of this spot.
Sew color C button in place with color A yarn.
Sew remaining spots to hat as desired.
This is a great pattern for anyone who's learning how to crochet. If you're just starting out or looking to polish and perfect your crochet skills, I highly recommend the professionally filmed and taught Crochet Fundamentals class.
Leave a Reply