Free Sock Monkey Hat Pattern

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How adorable is this easy crochet hat pattern for a sock monkey? I am bringing it to you for free! This is a perfect pattern for beginners. You just follow the directions and let me know if you have any questions! Photo taken by Amanda Bergantino Photography. Show her some love on Facebook! 

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By: KatiesCrochetGoodies.com
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Size: Newborn

Gauge: 12 sts, 7 rows = 4” in dc with H (5mm) Hook

Finished Measurements: About 5” Height (crown to brim), 5 ¾” Wide

Materials:

H crochet Hook (5.00MM)

Larger Hook for Braids (K+)

120 yards Worsted Weight (4-medium weight) Yarn

Abbreviation Guide:

St = Stitch

Sl st = Slip Stitch

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

Ch = Chain 

How to read this pattern: This pattern is worked in rounds, each round is joined with a slip stitch.

Instructions:

HAT

-Yellow Yarn

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to make a ring

RD 1: Ch 2, 13 dc into ring

RD 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around

-Lime Yarn

RD 3: Ch 2, dc in the same st, *1 in next st, 2 in next st* repeat around

RD 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around

-Orange Yarn

RD 5-6: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around

-Teal/Lime combo row

RD 7-8: Ch 2, 1dc in each st around. Note: Start with teal and go halfway through the round using teal, halfway through join with lime (optional) or just finish the rounds with teal.

-Red Yarn

RD 9: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around

EARFLAP #1

-Red Yarn

RD1: Sl St. in the next 5 sts, ch 2, and dc in same stitch and the next 6 sts.

RD 2: Ch 2, turn, dc in same st and each st to end (7 sts total).

RD 3: Ch 2, turn, and dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts, then dc2tog again

RD 4: Ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog

RD 5: Ch 2, turn, dc2tog

Finish off & weave in ends

EARFLAP #2

RD 1: Count 10 sts away from where you started RD 1 on the first earflap and attach your yarn with a ch 2, dc in the same st and the next 6 sts.

RD 2: Repeat rounds 2-5 from first earflap. Sc around the entire hat, finish off and weave in ends.

MOUTH

Red Yarn

RD 1: Ch 11, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across, turn

RD 2: join with white yarn and ch 2, dc in the same st, dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next 3 sts, dc in the next 8 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, slip stitch at the top of first ch 2. Weave in ends and attach to hat.

EARS (Make 2) Use same color(s) used in rows 7-8 in hat directions above.

RD 1: Make magic circle, sc 10 times into ring, then tighten.

RD 2: Ch 2, dc into same stitch, 2 dc in each st around.

RD 3: Ch 1, sc the same stitch and each st around.

Weave in ends and attach to sides of hat.

EYES

Add two buttons to the hat for the eyes. These can be whatever color you want.

SIDE BRAIDS (click here for full tutorial post)

Use equal pieces – colors of your choice.

You will need to cut 12 pieces of yarn for each braid (so cut 24 total). I made mine about 12 inches long per strand but I would do it longer next time, I'd suggest doing 15 inch pieces and then trimming at the end if you think it's too long. Bunch the yarn pieces together and fold in half. Insert a larger hook into the side of hat (between 2 dcs in the last round) pull the yarn through there and then take the tails and pull through so that it makes a knot with the strands hanging down as shown below. Cut off bottoms to level out. Do the same on the other side! 

POM POM (click here for full tutorial post)

You will start by wrapping yarn around your four fingers as shown in the picture. Make sure you leave a long tail when you start off. After you have it as thick as you are wanting, carefully take it off of your hand keeping it in the same shape. Now take a piece of yarn and wrap around the center of the wrap you made as shown and tie a very tight knot. (Make sure it is longer than needed so you can use the tail to attach to hat). Do a couple knots so it is secure. Now, you are going to start on one side and clip the loops all the way around so they are free standing pieces of yarn coming out of the ball. Now you have an adorable little Pom Pom which you can attach to the hat.

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