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Crochet Snowman Ear Muff Hat and Cocoon

November 12, 2014

One of my best friends delivered her rainbow baby last week and I asked her if she had any crochet requests. She is a collector of snowmen so of course she wanted a little snowman hat for her baby girl 🙂 I thought I would come up with a new twist on my old snowman hat pattern and add a little crochet cocoon to keep her newborn snug and cozy.

Disclaimer: This pattern is meant to be used as a photo prop. Always keep an eye on your child/baby if you are using buttons and long yarn strands. You could also choose crochet the button parts.


Materials:

– White Chunky Yarn: I used Loops & Threads Charisma yarn in white. It is a 100% Acrylic Yarn, Bulky 5 weight, 3.5 oz. skein/ 109 yds. I purchased it at Michaels. This pattern will only work correctly if you use chunky yarn.

– Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Black, Terracotta Orange, and Magenta.

– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry needle
– Black buttons in 3 different sizes: 1″, 1/2″, and 1/4″
– Poly-fil fiber stuffing

Abbreviations: 

Magic Ring Tutorial
Ch = chain 
Sl St = slip stitch 
SC = Single Crochet 
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet (This is the American English Double Crochet Stitch! Which is different than the British English Double Crochet Stitch. Please make sure you are using the correct stitch.) 


Snowman Hat Pattern:
Size: 0-3 Months
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next four, join, ch 1 (36 DC)
Round 5-8: DC in each stitch around (36 DC)
optional: loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.


Size: 3-6 Months
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5-9: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
optional: loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.


Size: 6-12 Months
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next seven, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Round 6-10: DC around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
optional: loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.


Size: Preschooler
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next three, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
Round 6-11: DC around, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
optional: loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.
Size: Child
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next three, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, join, ch 2 (55 DC)
Round 7-12: DC around (55 DC)
optional: loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

Size: Teen/Adult
Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next three, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next four, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Round 7-13: DC around (60 DC)
optional: loosely slip stitch around the bottom to create a finished edge.

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Ear Muff Pattern (make 2):
With worsted weight yarn…
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: In back loops only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 6: Now working in both loops, SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail
Ear Muff Headband:
Chain as long as you need to get it to reach under both earmuffs. I chained 40 for the 0-3month size hat.  
Row 2: Turn and SC down the chain, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across. Fasten off or feel free to continue and addition 1-2 rows for a thicker headband.
Sew headband along top crease of hat (when laid flat).
THEN sew the ear muffs onto each side of hat, centered over the headband. 
Before you sew earmuffs completely shut you will want to lightly stuff with polyfil.

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Carrot Nose: 

Chain 6, Slip Stitch in second chain from hook, SC, HDC, DC, DC, continue to SC around the back and slip stitch across bottom of the triangle, when you get to the tip, chain 2, slip stitch in second chain from hook and slip stitch to your first SC.
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Newborn Cocoon Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in ring, join, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2 (55 DC)
Round 6-21: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (55 DC)
fasten off weave in ends.
Now with worsted weight yarn…
Chain 30, attach to cocoon and SC around edge, when you get back to where you started, do not join, chain 30 (again), turn
Row 2-5: SC in each stitch (down the chain 30, around the rim, and down the other chain 30), turn
fasten off and weave in ends. You have now made the scarf.

Tie 3 groups of 3 yarn strands to each edge of your scarf. This is the same method you would use to attach strands to earflap hats.

Now you can tie the scarf in a little knot or bow!

Add three 1″ black buttons to the front of your cocoon.

My finished cocoon measures about 16 inches in length. You could absolutely make yours longer and wider by increasing the stitch count and adding more rows. Remember that most newborns are between 18-22 inches long when born.

If you like this pattern, I think you will also like my original Snowman Hat Pattern!
*** You may make and sell products from my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***
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  1. Crochet Hooks says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    oh this snowman ear muff hat and cocoon is adorable! who could resist a baby swaddled up in this outfit? Shoot, I want one my size! thanks for sharing the pattern!!

    Reply
  2. Ana says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:06 am

    This is so cute!!

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  3. Amber says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Gorgeous hat. Nice and warm for the baby. I think that toddlers, childeren and adults would love to wear a hat like this. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
    I have a question for you. When I open your blog there pops up featured deals at the right site . Now I can not see your right sidebar anymore. Is there a way to remove this advertises when I read your blog? It bothers me while reading your blog and I am maybe not the only one who is feeling that these advertises are anoying.

    Dear greetings, Margaret

    Reply
  4. Susanne S says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    Dear Sarah,
    thank you for sharing the pattern with us, it is so cute.
    Greetings from Germany, Susanne

    Reply
  5. linda says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:11 am

    So cute, thank you for the lovely patterns. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Barney12315 says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:57 am

    OMGosh, this is just adorable Thanks so much for the pattern!! I'm going to make one for a friend and I think I'll make another for the battered women's shelter.

    Reply
  7. LINDA STENSON says

    June 28, 2015 at 12:12 am

    Dear Sarah,
    You are so talented! Each and every pattern that you create is adorable.
    Linda

    Reply
  8. Jan says

    August 25, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Size H hook seems small for #5 chunky yarn…That is what you used though…correct?

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  9. Misty Thurman says

    September 9, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    This has been very simple to make this coocoon. I have a question though. I am using a 4 weighted yarn not super chunky and I used a size G hook and I wanted to know if it will work up the same or do I need to in large my rows?

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  10. Donna Kurot says

    October 29, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    How many white skeins do you need for the preschooler size ?

    Reply
  11. Diane H says

    October 29, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Can you tell me how many skeins of the chunky yarn you used, does not really say ? It surely can’t only be one. Thanks

    Reply
  12. Diane H says

    October 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Can you tell me how many chunky skeins were used ? Thanks

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    • Stacia B says

      November 28, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      Not sure if you got started with this, but I bought 2 and still have some left over of the Loops & Threads Charisma yarn.

      Reply
  13. Mairead says

    November 14, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Fabulous patterns, but I can’t crochet! Can you recommend a knitting pattern to do similar styles?

    Reply
  14. Stacia B says

    November 28, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    This was a wonderfully fun pattern to make for an incoming nephew. Thank you for an easy pattern & beautiful project. I am a Charisma yarn convert now. It’s so soft for a baby’s skin

    Reply
  15. ashley says

    December 8, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    Can anybody convert this to loom knitting pattern

    Reply
  16. Linda Merrifield says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Do you have this pattern in knitting? I love it but do not crochet!

    Reply
  17. Patty says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    I would like to know how many white skeins are needed. Thank you.

    Reply
  18. Marie Conway says

    December 10, 2015 at 2:24 am

    Absolutely beautiful, I would like to make some to sell for charity , please

    Reply
  19. Janly says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    You are so very talented! I just love this pattern! Thank you!

    Reply
  20. Heather says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Thank you so much for all of your patterns! Our first grandchild was recently born and while I am a self taught ( not very good) crochet addict, I’ve managed to make her a dozen hat/cocoons. So fun! This pattern turned out especially well and a picture taken with her in it in front of Christmas tree turned out adorable! Thank you again!

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  21. Cheryl says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I could only find a 6 which is super chunky yarn. There is no way that will work with a size H hook. I think I’m going to use the Red Heart with Love which tends to be a little thicker anyway and either a G or H hook. I’m wanting mine for a newborn so I want it a little smaller.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  22. Debra Smith says

    December 15, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Can you help me with more specific instructions for the carrot nose? Where do you start the HDC, DC, DC, . Confused?

    Reply
  23. doris root says

    December 16, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    im doing the snowman hat and cocoon im on cocoon part adding scraf & im stuck i dont understand it

    Reply
  24. Belinda says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Great instructions, great project,. My granddaughter looks so cute! I chose peach and brown and it was perfect. Thanks for the instructions. Belinda

    (Wish I could post a photo)

    Reply
  25. Suzanne Wild says

    January 8, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Did you use a single skein of the bulky yarn for the cocoon and hat?

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  26. Shirley says

    January 17, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Love this pattern. Made this for a newborn baby and she’s going to look gorgeous in it. I used Red Heart, Chunky, 5 oz. used an H hook and it only took 1 skein. Thanks for the great pattern.

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  27. Lorraine says

    July 25, 2016 at 9:26 am

    I’m going to be a great-grandma around December 1st. I’m going to make this snowman cocoon. This is the cutest baby cocoon I’ve seen for a winter baby. Thank you for sharing the pattern.

    Reply
  28. Cindy wilhem martin says

    October 9, 2016 at 4:55 am

    I want to buy snowman all ready made

    Reply
  29. Ashley says

    December 2, 2016 at 7:19 am

    If anybody is looking for a polyfill alternative for this project, cotton rounds are THE perfect size for the ear muffs. I used about 5 cotton rounds in each earmuff. It gives it a really nice shape too, can’t complain bc it’s certainly cheaper than buying a whole bag of polyfill for a small ear muff.

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  30. Carmen says

    December 4, 2016 at 5:31 am

    Dear Sarah,
    So beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing the patterns!!!!

    Reply
  31. Kim says

    December 22, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    I am making this for my 3 month old nephew. For some reason as I crochet each row it is getting wider. It has gone from 9 1/2 at the bottom to 12 at the top and I’m not done. What am I found wrong? Please help

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  32. Connie says

    February 12, 2017 at 9:19 am

    How many skeins of #5 yarn are needed for cocoon and hat?

    Reply
  33. Janet says

    April 28, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Thank you for sharing this adorable snowman cocoon pattern! Looking forward to making it for my first granddaughter who will arrive in a few months!

    Reply
  34. Dulce Betancourth says

    July 15, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    Precioso!

    Reply
  35. تیتربرتر says

    October 4, 2017 at 10:15 am

    cocoon pattern! Looking forward to making it for my first granddaughter who will arrive in a few months!

    Reply
  36. Chelsea says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:07 am

    How wide should this be when its completed (when laid flat)?

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  37. Bettie Pfeiffer says

    December 19, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Newborn instructions for the cocoon are incorrect. If you ch 2 (counts as one DC) and 11 DC in the ring, that would be 24 dc not 22, then the rounds to follow would be increased. How can you publish instructions that cannot be followed?

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  38. Rita Shkinder says

    December 19, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Thankyou so much for this pattern. I enjoyed making it for my middle school granddaughter . Have a very Happy and Bless Holiday! Rita Shkinder

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  39. Donna says

    January 20, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    Was wanting to download pattern- is that possible can’t find anywhere that shows to download pattern

    Reply
  40. gail Plourde says

    October 29, 2020 at 6:01 am

    I love your hat patterns and appreciate your generosity in sharing them! I have made the snowmen, tiger and owl for my grandchildren and friends. Do you have any helpful hints on making the whiskers and mouths. Im never happy with how mine come out. I’m very much a novice!! Thank you again.

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  41. Barb says

    October 23, 2022 at 8:56 am

    As others have commented, some of us were confused re crochet hook sizes for this pattern. I reached out and Sarah, that talented and compassionate designer, responded with the answer. She recommends actually using the H crochet hook for the entire pattern, both with the bulky yarn and worsted yarn. So, off now to create multiples of this gorgeous pattern.
    Thank you Sarah!
    Thank you Mikey!

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