If you’re looking for the perfect cozy and adorable set for fall and winter, this bear hat and mitten set is such a fun one to make!
This pattern includes sizes from baby all the way to adult, so you can create matching sets for the whole family.
Whether you’re making a sweet baby shower gift, a playful set for your kids, or something cozy for yourself, this pattern is designed to be simple, beginner-friendly, and easy to customize.
The hat features a classic double crochet beanie with the cutest bear face details, while the mittens are warm, practical, and just as charming with their little bear embellishments.
Using medium weight yarn and basic stitches, this set works up quickly and is perfect for gifting or selling at markets.
I love patterns like this because you can mix and match colors, adjust sizing easily, and create something that feels both handmade and special.
Once you make one set, you’ll probably want to make more!
Happy crocheting!
Crochet Bear Hat and Mitten Set
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Materials:
- Medium weight (size 4) yarn
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Gauge:
12 sts × 14 rows = 4″
Yarn Estimate (Hat – Worsted Weight)
– Baby: approx. 60–90 yards
– Toddler: approx. 90–120 yards
– Child: approx. 120–160 yards
– Adult: approx. 160–220 yards
Notes:
Make the hat and mittens in your desired size then continue on with the “embellishment” section.
Bear Hat (brown):
All sizes start with 10 dc in a magic ring.
Baby 0–6 mo (40 dc)
Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around, sl st to join (40).
Body: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join, for 6 rounds.
6–12 mo (48 dc)
Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around, sl st to join (40).
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts repeat around, sl st to join (48).
Body: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join, for 7 rounds.
Toddler 1–3 yr (52 dc)
Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around, sl st to join (40).
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts repeat around, sl st to join (48).
Round 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts repeat 4 times, sl st to join (52).
Body: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join, for 8 rounds.
Child (56 dc)
Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around, sl st to join (40).
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts repeat around, sl st to join (48).
Round 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in the next st, dc in next 5 sts repeat around, sl st to join (56).
Body: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join, for 9 rounds.
Adult 13+ yr (60 dc)
Round 1: 10 dc in magic ring, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around, sl st to join (40).
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts repeat around, sl st to join (50).
Round 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts repeat around, sl st to join (60).
Body: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join, for 10 rounds.
Finishing
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
Bear Ears
Make 2 in Ivory and 2 in Brown.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc in circle. Sl st to join, pull tight to close.
For baby and toddler sizes: Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 2 (child and adult sizes only): Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat around. Sl st to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Layer the ivory circle on top of the brown circle. Using brown yarn, sc through the back loops only of both pieces around to join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Position ears on the hat and sew in place using a tapestry needle. Fasten off and weave in ends on the inside.
Mouth (Ivory)
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc (baby/toddler) or 12 dc (child/adult) in circle. Sl st to join, pull tight to close.
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st around. Sl st to join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach to hat.
Nose
Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider on the nose and mouth (on Round 1 of the mouth-see photo).
Eyes (Ivory)
Magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc in circle. Sl st to join, pull tight to close.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Pupils (Black)
Using a tapestry needle, embroider pupils onto the eyes (weave in and out 4 times from the center of the eye to inside outer edge as pictured).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew eyes onto the hat and weave in all ends on the inside.
Bear Mittens (brown):
Materials
– Medium worsted weight yarn (size 4)
– Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
– Blunt needle
Abbreviations
– ch – chain
– sc – single crochet
– st(s) – stitch(es)
– sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
– sl st – slip stitch
Yarn Estimate (Per Pair)
– Baby: approx. 40–60 yards
– Toddler: approx. 60–80 yards
– Child: approx. 80–110 yards
– Adult: approx. 110–150 yards
Baby Mittens
Cuff
Ch 6
Rows 1–12: Sc in back loops only across, ch 1, turn.
Fold in half and sl st ends together through both loops to form cuff.
Mitten
Round 1: Ch 1, sc 16 evenly around. (16)
You will now work in the round.
Rounds 2–8: Sc in each st around. (16)
Round 9: Sc2tog, sc 1, repeat around.
Round 10: Sc2tog around. Fasten off.
Weave in end and close top neatly from the inside.
Toddler (Child, Adult) Mittens
Cuff
Ch 8 (9, 10)
Rows 1–14 (1–16, 1–18): Sc in back loops only across, ch 1, turn.
Fold in half and sl st ends together through both loops to form cuff.
Mitten (Make 2)
Round 1: Ch 1, evenly sc 18 (20, 22) around cuff. (18, 20, 22)
Continue working in the round. Place stitch marker.
Increase Rounds
Round 2: Sc 10, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 5 (7, 9). (20, 22, 24)
Round 3: Sc 10, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 7 (9, 11). (22, 24, 26)
Round 4: Sc 10, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 (11, 13). (24, 26, 28)
Round 5: Sc 10, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 11 (13, 15). (26, 28, 30)
Round 6: Sc 10, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 13 (15, 17). (28, 30, 32)
Toddler & Child Sizes Only
Round 7: Sc 8, skip next 8 sts (thumb opening), sc 12 (14). (20, 22)
Rounds 8–13 (8–16): Sc in each st around.
Shaping
Round 14 (17): Sc2tog, sc 2, repeat around.
Round 15 (18): Sc2tog, sc 1, repeat around.
Continue repeating decrease rounds until 5 sts remain.
Fasten off. Weave in end and close top neatly from the inside.
Adult Size Only
Round 7: Sc 10, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 19. (34)
Round 8: Repeat Round 7. (36)
Round 9: Sc 11, skip next 10 sts (thumb opening), sc 15. (26)
Rounds 10–23: Sc in each st around.
Shaping
Round 24: Sc2tog, sc 2, repeat around.
Round 25: Sc2tog, sc 1, repeat around.
Continue repeating decrease rounds until 5 sts remain.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Thumb (All Sizes)
Join yarn at thumb opening by inserting hook into first and last skipped sts and pulling up a loop.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around opening: 8 (8, 10).
Continue working in the round.
Rounds 2–4 (2–5 for child): Sc in each st around.
Final Round:
– Toddler/Child: Sc2tog around.
– Adult: Sc2tog 5 times.
Fasten off. Weave in ends on the inside of the mitten.
Ears
Make 4 total: 2 brown, 2 ivory
With chosen color, make a magic circle, ch 1.
Work 3 sc in circle. Pull to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Lay one ivory ear on top of one brown ear.
Using brown yarn, sc through the back loops only of both layers to join, working 1 sc in each st around (3 sc total).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto mittens.
Nose
With ivory yarn, make a magic circle.
Work 5 sc in circle, sl st to join, pull to close.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew.
Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider the nose onto the mouth by weaving in and out about 4 times from the center to create the nose detail.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew the nose onto the mouth, then sew the mouth onto the end of the mitten.
Weave in all ends on the inside of the mitten.
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