You can use this free fleece dog hat pattern to make an adorable hat for you little one!
Materials you will need:
1/3 yard fleece
1/8 yard contrasting materials for pieces (might need 2 colors)
Thread
Assembled printed pattern
Sewing Essentials (pins, scissors, etc.)
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Free Fleece Dog Hat Pattern Video Tutorial here, written below!
Free Fleece Dog Hat Pattern Tutorial
1- Assemble and cut out the Pattern
You can find instructions on how to assemble the pattern here.
Cut out the pattern pieces for the hat.
For contrast I recommend cutting out the 2 of the ear with the hat fabric and 2 with a contrasting fabric. Cut 2 of the basic hat pattern.
2 – Begin to pin and sew the ears
Taking two of the ear pieces, put right sides together and line up the bottoms of the pieces.
Line up the exterior edges of the piece and pin, leaving the bottom (the flat side) open for turning.
For a baby hat use a .5 inch seam, for a child or adult hat use a .25 inch seam. Snip curves and turn right side out.
3 – Place the ears and make the hat.
Place and pin the ears where you would like them to be on the hat (a third of the way down seams to work well).
You want the tops of the ears facing in, sitting on the right side of the fabric, you will then place the other half of the hat (right side down) on top.
Using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, sew each side of the hat (the long curved side to the point before it dips into a “V”. Be sure to leave the bottom (the brim) open. Now that you’ve sewn the sides of the hat it’s time to close the top. Fold the hat in half so the seams you just sewed are touching. Pin the “v” on each side closed.
Sew one seam along the top of the hat closing the v on both sides. (This will make a rounded top.)Turn the brim edge under 1 inch (or more/less if you like) pin and sew a zig-zag stitch over the edge of the fabric. Snip any loose threads and turn right side out.
Tada! Your hat is finished. Tip: Because of the layers, sew slowly over the sections with the ears – it will keep the stitches more even
Download the free pattern below!
You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Click the picture of the pattern envelope to download the .pdf !
You Might also like these free Fleece Hat Patterns:
- Basic Fleece Hat
- Fleece Hat with Earflaps
- Slouchy Fleece hat
- Fleece Hat with Ribbon
- Monster Fleece hat
- Fleece hat with Bunny Ears
- Fleece Hat with Horns
- Fleece Dragon/ dinosaur, cat, pumpkin, viking
- Fleece Hat with Bear Ears
- Unicorn Fleece Hat
Additional Fleece Sewing Projects:
- Bow Ear Warmer Headband
- Fleece Scarf with Pockets
- Red Riding Hood Cape
- Washable Duster
- Warm Mittens
- Easy Fleece Blanket
- Quick Sew Hobo
- Child’s Fleece Robe
- Child’s Fleece Pants
Lori Smanski says
These are adorable. Thanks for the patterns. Perfect timing.
Sew Gaga says
Stumbled on to your site while looking for something to sew up for the new grandbaby…found these ADORABLE hats and I’ve been making them up for the older grandkids ever since!!! So appreciate that you share your patterns online…thanks a million!
Cookie 17 says
Hi,these are the cutest,all kids around town are wearing them,, Thank’s for showing how make them….Happy New Year…..
Bonnie Thiem says
I love these. They are so cute. I don’t have any small grandchildren any longer but some day I hope to have great grandchildren.
Gwenna says
How can you make these lined? I don’t care for the bottom rim finish.
Angel Hickman Peterson says
Yes – just bump it up a size to make up for the extra thickness.
Stacey Orange says
I love these free patterns-thank you!!
Kimera S. Hoga says
great patterns