Little Bear Ears Hood Knitting Pattern
Little Bear Ears Hood Knitting Pattern
Little bear ears. A cosy hood made by you.
Knit a snug hood with rounded ears for your little one. Choose a ribbed neckband or a longer neck warmer, with four sizes from 6 months to 8 years.
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About This Pattern
A small handmade layer for chilly days, with bear ears worked into the hood. Knit it in one piece, both in the round and back and forth. Short rows shape the crown, and grafting finishes the top.
The face band uses two strands of merino without mohair. The rest uses merino and mohair held together. Choose the neck finish that suits your project.
Preview the Pattern PDF
Three sample pages or excerpts from this pattern. The complete instructions are in the paid download.
Size & Fit
Choose by head size; ages are a guide. Measurements below are the head circumference the hood is designed to fit.
| Age | Head size (in / cm) |
|---|---|
| 6–12 months | 17–19 in / 43–48 cm |
| 12–24 months | 19–20 in / 48–51 cm |
| 2–4 years | 20–20¾ in / 51–53 cm |
| 4–8 years | 20¾–22 in / 53–56 cm |
Check your gauge before you start. The pattern gives approximate inch measurements alongside centimetres.
Yarn, Tools & Skill Level
- Fingering-weight merino: one 50 g / 1.8 oz ball, 250 m / 273 yd.
- Lace-weight silk mohair: one 25 g / 0.9 oz ball, 225 m / 246 yd. These amounts apply to all four sizes.
- 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with 40 and 60 cm / 16 and 24 in cables, plus matching double-pointed needles.
- 2.5 mm / US 1½ needles for the Italian bind-off option.
- Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, and a tapestry needle.
Gauge: 23 stitches and 34 rows per 10 cm / 4 in in stockinette with two strands held together.
Skills used: knitting flat and in the round, German short rows, increases, decreases, Kitchener grafting and ribbing. Best for knitters comfortable with shaping and finishing. Linked technique videos are in Danish. Preview the written steps above to judge the level.
For a yarn swap, match the gauge and check how the fabric feels after washing. Needle sizes are a starting point.
What’s Included?
Seven PDF versions: English, French, Spanish, German, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish. Each includes the four sizes, materials, gauge, written shaping and finishing instructions, and two neck options.
Technique links are included where supplied in the original version. This is a digital pattern, not a finished hood. Yarn, needles and other supplies are not included.
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