Easy Crochet Zebra Baby Hat Pattern — Adorable Striped Hat with Ears (0–3 months)
Make a charming Crochet Zebra Baby Hat — a fun, quick DK-weight project that adds a whimsical touch to any newborn wardrobe. This pattern creates a 0–3 month hat with classic black-and-white stripes and cute zebra ears. Below you'll find materials, abbreviations, step-by-step instructions, and finishing notes to help you complete the hat. Tip: to make a larger size, continue increasing rounds until you reach the desired head circumference and then work the body of the hat to fit.
Finished crochet zebra baby hat in black and white — pattern yields a 0–3 month size.
MATERIALS
Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 131 yd/50 g, DK / 8 ply (11 wpi), crochet hook C
SKILL LEVEL
Easy/Intermediate
SIZE
0-3 months (head circumference: 37-40 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = chain
St = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
Rep = repeat
Rnd = round
INSTRUCTIONS
HAT
Rnd 1 (black): chain 4 stitches. 11 dc in the 4th chain, sl st.
Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, 2 dc in each of next 11 st, sl st to top of ch 3 (24 stitches).
Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (36 stitches).
Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (48 stitches).
Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (60 stitches).
Rnd 6 in white: ch 3, dc in each of next 60 st, sl st to top of ch 3.
Rnd 7 in black: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (72 stitches).
Rnd 8-14 (alternating white and black): dc in each of next 72 sts.
Rnd 15 (black): ch 1, sc in the same st as ch, skip 2 sts, 7 dc shell in next st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st*, repeat from *to* till the end of Rnd.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
EARS (2x)
Rnd 1: chain 4 stitches. 6 dc in the 4th chain, sl st.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each of next 6 sts.
Rnd 3: ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 4 sts, dc in next st.
Rnd 4: ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 6 sts, dc in next st.
Rnd 5: ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 8 sts, dc in next st.
Rnd 6: ch 3, dc in each of next 24 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to hat.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends. Sew ears and (optional) a small piece of faux fur or tuft to the hat. Ensure all attachments are sewn on securely and weave in or trim any loose ends before gifting or using the hat for a baby.
NOTES & TIPS
— To adjust size: add or remove increase rounds at the crown before working the straight rounds for the body of the hat.
— Alternate color changes by fastening off and joining the next color, or carry yarn if comfortable to avoid many ends.
— Use safety considerations when making items for babies: avoid long ties and securely fasten any embellishments.