You’ll love making these Knitted Dog Hats with Ears Free Patterns!

As you can see from the photos below, there are lots of versions including some super cute Christmas Hats with Reindeer Antlers.

We’ve also included some handy charts below showing how to calculate knit gauge and WPI ( wraps per inch) plus Knitting Needle Size conversion charts for US, UK and Metric sizes.

What you need for Knitted Dog Hats Free Pattern

• US size 4 to 3.5mm Knitting Needle
• 4.00m G size Crochet Hook
• 1 Skein 50 gms of bulky 7wpi Yarn
• Felt
• Needle and thread

The hats are knitted as a tube in the round and the ears are crocheted. The pattern creator Amoena has included lots of cute versions of the Dog Hats.

Her readers have submitted photos. Be sure to send yours too!

pattern via Ravelry

The Pattern length is 18cm and the tube circumference (in stockinette) is 30cm – it’s designed for smaller dogs but easy to adjust for different sizes.

guages via Ravelry

You can increase the hat size by adding stitches or needle size. Make sure the amount of stitches can be divided by four.

This handy Standard Gauge Weights (wpi) will help you choose the correct yarn for your Knitted Dog Hat With Crochet Ears.

Imagine the super cute photos that you will be able to take of your furbaby. These knitted hats are priceless!

Love this gorgeous face! His Knitted Dog Hat With Ears is perfect for the festive season and would make a lovely gift.

Stitches used for Knitted Dog Hats Free Pattern

Knitting:
co = cast on st(s) = stitch(es) k = knit
p = purl
bo = bind off

Crocheting:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
inc = increase, 2 double crochets in 1 stitch

The Crochet Ears are made using ch3 and 10dc in a Magic Ring, then smaller ears are cut from Felt and sewn on.

How to Crochet a Magic Ring Video via June Gilbank

We’ve found this easy step by step video for you on how to Crochet a Magic Ring – this one is for right handed crocheters but June also has left-handed video tutorials.

Someone doesn’t look too happy about wearing his Knitted Dog Hat. Aw Mum what have you done to me!

As you can see, there are just so many ways you can make your knitted ears and they will make great homemade gifts for your dog loving friends too.

Knitting Needle Conversion Chart & Printables via Knittingandcom

Don’t miss our popular collection of Crochet Dog Hats, you can view them here