Sleepy Bear Newborn Hospital Beanie with Tiny Ears
Seamless top-down newborn hospital hat with adorable rounded teddy bear ears. Gentle crown shaping avoids pressing on sensitive fontanelles.
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1 skein (50g) certified baby cotton yarn in Oatmeal or Sage
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4.0mm crochet hook
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Yarn needle & stitch marker
Abbreviations & Skills Used:
Magic Ring (MR) · Half Double Crochet (hdc) · Increasing in the round
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Top-Down Crown Increases
Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, 8 hdc into ring. Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st (16). Rnd 3: *1 hdc, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * (24). Rnd 4: *2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * (32). Rnd 5: *3 hdc, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * (40).
Hat Body & Elasticated Brim
Work 8 rounds even in hdc (40 sts). Finish with 3 rounds of (1 fphdc, 1 bphdc) post stitch ribbing for gentle elasticity that hugs baby’s forehead without leaving marks.
Teddy Bear Ears (Make 2)
In Magic Ring, work 6 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12). Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * (18). Fold flat and whipstitch firmly onto rounds 4–6 of the hat using double-reinforced knots.