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Winnie The Pooh Inspired Hat & Diaper Cover – Free Crochet Pattern

November 10, 2015 Category: Animal Themed / Baby / Crochet / Hats + Headbands / Patterns

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Every single time I spot a familiar yellow bear I can’t help but start humming his iconic song which goes a little something like this… “Winnie the pooh, chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff, he’s winnie the pooh!”
Ahhh, doesn’t that bring back some wonderful childhood memories?
If you’d like to continue getting in touch with your childhood maybe try crocheting a Mickey Mouse set or a hungry Cookie Monster hat! 

What You’ll Need
5.00mm Crochet Hook
Aran Yarn {10ply} – I used Patons Merino Extrafine Aran (Canary, Cherry, Black)
Tapestry/Wool Needle
2x Buttons 3/4″ in size

Size Available 

Newborn, 0 – 3 Months Old
Head Circumference 13.5 inches, 34cm. Hat Height 5.5 inches, 14cm
3 – 6 Months Old
{Head Circumference 15 inches, 38cm. Hat Height 6 inches, 15cm}
Gauge
7 Stitches & 6 Rows in Half Double Crochet  = 2 Inches
Stitches & Abbreviations
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together/decrease
sl st – slip stitch


Hat
Rnd 1- Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and yarn (canary), start of by making a Slip Knot, then Ch2. 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first hdc. (8 sts)
Rnd 2- Ch1, 2 hdc in every st, all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (16 sts)
Rnd 3- Ch1, 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in next st. 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (24 sts)
Rnd 4- Ch1, 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (32 sts)
Rnd 5- Ch1, 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in next 3 sts. 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (40 sts)
Rnd 6- Ch1, 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in next 4 sts. 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (40 sts)
Rnd 7- (Skip this round if you’re crocheting the newborn size.) Ch1, 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in next 5 sts. 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (56 sts)
Rnd 8 – 18- Ch1, 1 hdc in every st all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (56 sts) (Skip two rounds if you’re crocheting the newborn size.)
Rnd 19– Change yarn colour (cherry). Ch1, 1 hdc in every st all around. Join with sl st in first hdc.
Rnd 20– Ch1, 1 hdc in every st all around. Join with sl st in first hdc.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Ears
Rnd 1- Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and yarn (canary), start of by making a Slip Knot, then Ch2. 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first hdc. (8 sts)
Rnd 2- Ch1, 2 hdc in every st, all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (16 sts)
Rnd 3- Ch1. *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (24 sts)

Rnd 4- Ch1. *1 hdc in next stitch. 1 hdc2tog. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. 

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Make a pair. Taking your tapestry needle, sew both ears to the top of your hat, making sure they’re evenly spaced out.

Nose

Rnd 1- Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and yarn (canary), start of by making a Slip Knot, then Ch2. 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first hdc. (8 sts)
Rnd 2- Ch1, 2 hdc in every st, all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (16 sts)
Rnd 3- Ch1. *1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (20 sts)
Rnd 4- Ch1, 1 hdc in every st, all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. 
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Taking your tapestry needle, sew the nose onto the front of your hat, beneath the ears and eyes.

Black Part
Row 1- Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and yarn (black), start of by making a Slip Knot, then Ch2. 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. (2 sts)
Row 2– Ch 1, 2 hdc in next 2 sts. (4 sts)

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Sew the black part of the nose onto the yellow part of the nose.

Diaper Cover

Newborn Size (13″ waist):

Row 1- Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and yarn (cherry), start of by making a Slip Knot, then Ch51. 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next 49 ch. (50 sts)

Row 2 – 3- Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 1 hdc in next 49 sts.

Row 4– Ch2, 1 dc in same st. 1dc in next 49 sts.
Row 5 – 7– Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 1 hdc in next 59 sts. 
Row 8– Sl st in next 11 sts. Sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 22 sts. Hdc2tog, turn your work. (24 sts)
Row 9– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 20 stitches, hdc2tog. (22 sts)
Row 10– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 18 stitches, hdc2tog. (20 sts)
Row 11– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 16 stitches, hdc2tog. (18 sts)
Row 12– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 14 stitches, hdc2tog. (16 sts)
Row 13-28– Ch1, 1 hdc in next 16 sts.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.


3 – 6 Month Old Size (16″ waist):

Row 1- Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and yarn (cherry), start of by making a Slip Knot, then Ch61. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 59 ch. (60 sts)

Row 2 – 4- Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 1 hdc in next 59 sts.

Row 5– Ch2, 1 dc in same st. 1dc in next 59 sts.
Row 6 – 8– Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 1 hdc in next 59 sts. 
Row 9– Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 59 sts.
Row 10– Sl st in next 14 sts. Sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 28 sts. Hdc2tog, turn your work. (30 sts)
Row 11– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 26 stitches, hdc2tog. (28 sts)
Row 12– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 24 stitches, hdc2tog. (26 sts)
Row 13– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 22 stitches, hdc2tog. (24 sts)
Row 14– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 20 stitches, hdc2tog. (22 sts)
Row 15– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 18 stitches, hdc2tog. (20 sts)
Row 16– Ch1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 16 stitches, hdc2tog. (18 sts)
Row 17-31– Ch1, 1 hdc in next 18 sts.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and yarn (cherry), start of by making a Slip Knot, then attach your yarn to the back of the diaper cover, right in the middle. Sc all along the edge of your diaper cover. Sl st in 1st sc.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Hope you all enjoyed this Disney inspired pattern!
If you did crochet this, please post a photo of your creation onto my Facebook Page.
I’d love to see it!
Have a lovely day crocheting,
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  1. Darlene Peterzak says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:32 am

    Oh Winnie the Pooh!! A favorite and this set is just adorable. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Sheryl Lickert says

      February 10, 2024 at 2:48 am

      Made Winnie the Pooh &a basket for my Great Grandson to be (early April )
      The nursery is Winnie the Pooh

      Reply
  2. Amanda Edgeworth says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:16 am

    OH MY GOODNESS! I have to crochet this and the MICKEY MOUSE for my 4 month old grandson! THANKS SO MUCH!

    Reply
  3. dj says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:26 am

    poohriffic

    Reply
  4. Unknown says

    December 29, 2015 at 1:38 am

    i love to see how to make this i am very new to this

    Reply
  5. Donna says

    January 5, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    This pattern is precious. Thank you for sharing the pattern and your talent.

    Reply
  6. Donna says

    January 5, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    This pattern is precious. Thank you for sharing the pattern and your talent.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    January 17, 2016 at 6:24 am

    Thanx for sharing olivia. Very nice ..i'll try to make this for my newbornbaby <3

    Reply
  8. Courtney Harris says

    February 20, 2016 at 6:35 am

    This is adorable!! Thank you for sharing. I am having trouble locating 10ply yarn in these colours near me. Would 8 ply be ok?

    Reply
  9. Bill Wilson says

    February 22, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    How do I print this pattern

    Reply
    • Susan Daniels says

      June 22, 2020 at 1:33 am

      Unable to print pattern – please advise. Love the pattern.
      Thanks

      Reply
  10. Frances Cranford says

    March 18, 2016 at 1:11 am

    Oh my goodness i love this pattern Please tell me that you do videos to i would love to see this done in one !

    Reply
  11. Nancy Edenfield says

    March 19, 2016 at 7:27 am

    I was wanting to do this, as I started the diaper cover I noticed a mistake…in row 4 it shows 49 sts then in row 5 it says 59 st. How the heck do you get 59 out of 49? Do I need to add some sts to row 4? Row 4- Ch2, 1 dc in same st. 1dc in next 49 sts.
    Row 5 – 7- Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 1 hdc in next 59 sts.
    Row 8- Sl st in next 11 sts. Sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 22 sts. Hdc2tog, turn your work. (24 sts)

    Reply
    • shirley smith says

      March 24, 2016 at 3:06 am

      I to want to know how that is

      Reply
    • Co_Su says

      August 27, 2016 at 6:17 pm

      I think it is a typo. When looking at the picture of the diaper I don't think it goes out that far. Pretty straight. But first time doing this pattern.

      Reply
  12. MizzBee says

    March 22, 2016 at 2:43 am

    Hi and thank you for this pattern, one question please…does the diaper pull up only, are the buttons just to fasten the flaps together?

    Reply
  13. Elena says

    March 29, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Bonjour, Lovely, Can i put the link, and also a photo on my blog ?

    Reply
  14. Sandra McGee says

    August 12, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    Did anyone ever get an answer to Nancy's question about going from 49- 59 stitches in one row?
    It doesn't show you increasing in row 4.
    I wanted to make this for a shower gift by week 3 of August.

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Did the directions ever explain how to close the diaper cover? I see the two buttons in the photo but could not find instructions on how to attach them and did not see button holes worked into the pattern.

    Reply
    • Lynn says

      October 19, 2020 at 3:50 am

      I didn’t see how to attach the diaper cover either. Any ideas?

      Reply
  16. Connie D says

    December 3, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing. I've always loved Pooh too. My oldest book is from 1961, I loved reading it to my kids. My youngest sons baby theme was all Pooh stuff and had this been around back then he certainly would have been wearing it. But I will be ready for any grands that come along now. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  17. Dianna says

    January 29, 2017 at 2:15 am

    Rnd 6- Ch1, 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in next 4 sts. 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (40 sts)
    I belive that should be 48 st. because round 5 has 40 st.

    Reply
    • Mary-Ellen Davis says

      September 19, 2017 at 6:08 am

      I agree, Dianna. I believe this is a Errata in the Pooh Hat Pattern; when I completed Rnd 6, I counted 48 sts from this increase Rnd.

      Reply
    • Crystal says

      January 26, 2022 at 10:35 pm

      Yes I think that too.

      Reply
  18. alyssa says

    March 22, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    What do you mean by half double crochet in same stitch? Please explain.

    Reply
  19. M.E. I says

    June 16, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Wow thanks for sharing. I love Pooh gonna make this for sure..!

    Reply
  20. Christine says

    September 25, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    This is a perfect Winnie the Pooh set!! I had never heard of Winnie the Pooh until I was well into my 20s. (Can you believe it??!!) Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I have a new cousin (I'm 66 and he's 2 weeks.) I think I might try out your pattern for him.

    Reply
  21. Judy williams says

    April 8, 2018 at 2:24 am

    If you have the winnie the pooh diaper cover set. I would love to make this for my great grand son. You send it to my e-mail. judywlarry63@yahoo .com

    Reply
  22. Amber says

    August 18, 2018 at 3:08 am

    What terms is this written in? I use US terms and doing hdc makes the hat really long and weird looking.

    Reply
  23. Annette vienneau says

    August 29, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    Trop beau et facile a crocheter

    Reply
  24. julie Cribb says

    November 20, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    is it possible to get this in a 8 ply

    Reply
  25. Sharon Klundt says

    November 26, 2018 at 3:56 am

    cannot get the patterns for some reason?

    Reply
  26. Gwen Walker says

    July 16, 2019 at 1:45 am

    Help!!!
    Row 9– Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 59 sts.
    Row 10– Sl st in next 14 sts. Sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next 28 sts. Hdc2tog, turn your work. (30 sts)

    I’m confused Row 9 has 60 single crochets, how fo I go from 60 stitches to 30 stitches in Row 10?
    Thanks

    Reply
  27. Lee-Anne Erasmus says

    August 12, 2019 at 2:36 am

    Would love to crochet the “Winnie The Pooh Inspired Hat & Diaper Cover” for my younger brother’s little baby girl. How do I obtain the free pattern?

    Reply
  28. Jonell says

    September 18, 2019 at 10:03 am

    I have an answer to the question about row 10. In the diaper cover for the newborn. If you compare it to the 3 month size you will see that there is a error in the newborn size. You were never supposed to have 59 stitches. Only 49. Does this make sense?

    Reply
  29. Deb says

    May 27, 2020 at 2:50 am

    Just finished the Winnie Pooh items for a friend’s second grand baby due in a week.

    Reply
  30. Rosy says

    June 9, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    Thank you Olivia for sharing free your pattern.
    I will try to make it for my first ever grandchild, will born in August from my only longtime estranged daugther. If I am successful, I will send you my photo. Please, keep safe and remain kind in this arsh world.

    Reply
  31. Christi says

    June 28, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Love the pattern thank you, I made my own buttons…( not sure how to share a photo)

    Reply
  32. Mary says

    February 20, 2022 at 11:50 am

    For the first cover, just bring the bottom to the top and see buttons on. Row 4 (The dc row) is where you will use as button holes, so it can be adjustable.

    Reply
    • Mary says

      February 20, 2022 at 11:52 am

      Darn auto incorrect!!
      For the diaper cover, just bring the bottom to the top and sew buttons on. Row 4 (The dc row) you will use as button holes, so it can be adjustable.

      Reply
  33. Julie says

    April 22, 2022 at 6:22 am

    Hi, I am super confused by rows 9 and 10. How does it go from having 59 stitches to 30?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 7, 2022 at 5:55 am

      Still no one has answered this question!!!!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        July 7, 2022 at 5:56 am

        Literally going to stop making the diaper and just keep the hat!

        Reply
    • Laura says

      July 7, 2022 at 5:57 am

      Literally going to stop making the diaper and just keep the hat!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        July 7, 2022 at 7:11 am

        Figured it out… on row 10 the first 14 sl sts are not counted as sts. The count starts from hdc2tog to the other hdc2tog. And you don’t work the last remaining sts. The 30 sts are the sts between the two hdc2tog

        Reply
  34. Sheryl Lickert says

    July 27, 2024 at 8:27 am

    My Granddaughter wanted Winnie the Pooh for her newborn son’s1 month mark.Now for his 2nd month mark she wants Mickey Mouse. Then Olaf , a different Disney Character every month for one year. I AM GOING TO BE BUSY, plus making hats for my grandkids

    Reply

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