Adorable Fox Hat Crochet Pattern: A Fun Project for Kids!

ByEmila Lorein

Looking for a fun and fast crochet project? This Fox Hat is the perfect choice! Designed for kids aged 6 months to 8 years, this playful hat features adorable fox ears, a cute nose, and embroidered details—making it a hit for little ones.

Using Caron® Simply Soft® yarn, this hat is soft, comfortable, and works up quickly. Whether you’re making it as a gift or for your own child, this pattern is easy to follow and customizable for different sizes.

Materials

Yarn

  • Main Color (MC): Caron® Simply Soft® in Pumpkin (9765) – 1 ball
  • Contrast A: Off White (9702) – 1 ball (for inner ears & eyes)
  • Contrast B: Black (9727) – 1 ball (for nose, eyes & mouth)

Hooks

  • U.S. G/6 (4 mm) (for ears, nose, and eyes)
  • U.S. H/8 (5 mm) (for main hat, or size needed to match gauge)

Other Supplies

  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Sizes & Measurements

  • 6/12 mos – 17″ (43 cm)
  • 18/24 mos – 18″ (45.5 cm)
  • 4 yrs – 19″ (48 cm)
  • 6/8 yrs – 19.5″ (49.5 cm)

Gauge: 13 hdc x 11 rows = 4″ (10 cm) with larger hook.

Abbreviations & Notes

Stitch Guide

  • Ch = Chain
  • Hdc = Half double crochet
  • Sc = Single crochet
  • Dc = Double crochet
  • Tr = Treble crochet
  • Sl st = Slip stitch
  • Rep = Repeat
  • Rnd(s) = Round(s)

Note: Ch 2 at the beginning of rounds does NOT count as a stitch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Main Hat (Worked in Rounds)

  1. Start with MC (Pumpkin) and larger hook.
    • Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
  2. Rnd 1: Ch 2, 8 hdc in ring. Join with sl st to first hdc. (8 hdc)
  3. Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (16 hdc)
  4. Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st. Rep around. Join. (24 hdc)
  5. Continue increasing:
    • Rnd 4: 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Rep around. (32 hdc)
    • Rnd 5: 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts. Rep around. (40 hdc)
    • Rnd 6: 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts. Rep around. (48 hdc)
  6. Size Adjustments:
    • 6/12 mos: Work Rnd 7 as 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 11 sts. (52 hdc)
    • Larger sizes: Work Rnd 7 as 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts. (56 hdc)
    • 4 yrs & 6/8 yrs: Work Rnd 8 for additional increases.
  7. Body of Hat:
    • Work 1 hdc in each st around until hat measures:
      • 6/12 mos: 5″ (12.5 cm)
      • 18/24 mos: 5.5″ (14 cm)
      • 4 yrs: 5.5″ (15 cm)
      • 6/8 yrs: 6″ (16 cm)
    • Switch to Contrast A (Off White) and continue until total length is:
      • 6/12 mos: 7″ (18 cm)
      • 18/24 mos: 7.5″ (19 cm)
      • 4 yrs: 8″ (20.5 cm)
      • 6/8 yrs: 8.5″ (21.5 cm)
    • Fasten off.

Fox Features

Ears (Make 2 Inner & 2 Outer)

  1. Inner Ear (Off White):
    • Ch 2, work 5 sc in 2nd ch.
    • Follow pattern to increase rows, shaping into a pointed ear.
  2. Outer Ear (Pumpkin): Repeat same as Inner Ear.
  3. Join Ears:
    • Place Inner & Outer ears together (WS facing).
    • With Black yarn, sc around edges to join.

Nose (Black)

  • Ch 2, work sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc in 2nd ch. Fasten off.

Eyes (Make 2, Black & Off White)

  • Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch.
  • Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. Fasten off.

Finishing Touches

  1. Sew ears to the top of the hat.
  2. Attach nose in the center.
  3. Embroider mouth with Black yarn.
  4. Weave in all ends.

Final Thoughts & Call to Action

And there you have it—an adorable Fox Hat that any child will love! 🦊

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