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Crochet Bob the Square Sponge Hat

January 6, 2015

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?! Yep, it’s your favorite square sponge named Bob! My son has been begging me for this hat and since I mastered the technique of crocheting a square hat (thanks to my Robot pattern), I had to get Mr. Squarepants on my hook immediately 🙂

Materials:
– Worsted Weight Yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Duckie (yellow), White, and Honey (brown) with a bit of red, black, and turquoise for the eyes, cheeks, mouth, and tie.
– Size H crochet hook
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
DC = Double Crochet

Before you get started I recommend watching this video on how to stitch on eyelashes. Apply this technique when stitching on other face embellishments like the mouth and cheeks. And be kind to yourself! Even I had a couple do-overs 🙂



Square Hat Pattern:

Size: 0-3 Months
Chain 24, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 2-7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
change to white yarn
Round 8: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
change to brown yarn
Round 9-10: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 
Size: 3-6 Months

Chain 26, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 2-8: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
change to white yarn
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
change to brown yarn
Round 10-11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 


Size: 6-9 Months

Chain 28, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 2-9: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
change to white yarn
Round 10: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
change to brown yarn
Round 11-12: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)

Chain 30, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 2-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
change to white yarn
Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
change to brown yarn
Round 12-13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
starting with yellow yarn

Chain 32, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (60 DC)

Round 2-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)

change to white yarn
Round 12: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (60 DC)
change to brown yarn
Round 13-14: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (60 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

Size: Child 

Chain 34, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (64 DC)

Round 2-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)

change to white yarn
Round 13: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (64 DC)
change to brown yarn
Round 14-15: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (64 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

Size: Teen/Adult 

Chain 36, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, 
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (68 DC)

Round 2-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)

change to white yarn
Round 14: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (68 DC)
change to brown yarn
Round 15-16: DC in each stitch around, chain 2 (68 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below 

Earflaps should be centered over side seams/folds. Start with the place where you fastened off. Count 5 stitches over to the right and attach yarn. Do the same on the other side, using the place where the hat folds as your center marker. SEE pictures from Robot Hat if you are having trouble.

Earflaps for 0-3 months – Preschooler
Earflap 1: 
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease and continue to SC  around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. Cut 6 long strands of the same color brown, pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 12 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.

Earflaps for Child – Adult
Earflap 1: 

Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease and continue to SC  around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. Cut 6 long strands of the same color brown, pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 12 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.

Eyes (make 2):
starting with black yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, 
change to turquoise yarn and chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12 SC)
change to white yarn and chain 1
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC, SC, SC, 2 SC, HDC, HDC, 2 DC, DC, DC, 2 DC, DC, DC, 2 DC, DC DC, 2 HDC, SC, SC, join (this gives the eye a little more white on the outer edge)
Fasten off leaving a long tail with white to sew onto hat. Weave in other color ends.

Nose:
with same yellow as hat
Magic ring, chain 1, make 4 SC + 2 HDC + 4 DC + 2 HDC, join, fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Teeth (make 2):
with white yarn
chain 4, SC in 2nd chain from hook and in other two stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat below mouth.

Tie:
with red yarn
chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and other 3 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 3: SC Decrease two times, chain 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 4: 2 SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 5-6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 7: SC Decrease two times, chain 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 8: SC Decrease one last time, fast off leaving long tail to sew tie onto hat.

Now you can begin to stitch on the other elements using your tapestry needle. Stitch on the belt, mouth, cheeks, and eyelashes. I also stitched a border of black around each eye as I was making the eyelashes. Remember to watch the video above or you can watch my video on how to sew on a puppy nose and mouth (below) for more help.

He’s ready to go jelly-fishing! (FREE Crochet Jellyfish Pattern HERE)
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  1. nikiad.blogspot.gr says

    January 6, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    It is so cute !!!!! Thank you , Sarah !!!!!!!
    I wish you A HAPPY NEW YEAR
    Niki

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  2. nikiad.blogspot.gr says

    January 6, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Could I use only one photo of the hat in a post and give the link to your blog ????

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  3. Wendy @ Ladybug Daydreams says

    January 7, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    Well, I won't be making this one (we're anti-Spongebob in my house) but I wanted to comment anyway and say how well done this is. Very true to the inspiration. Nice work :).

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  4. Jan Harrison says

    January 9, 2015 at 12:07 am

    Is it just me or is anyone else having issues with the 1st video? The one that says to watch this video on stitching on eyelash technique? There is nothing for me to click on & I don't see a video except for at the bottom which is the puppy dog one…

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  5. Kellie Alexander says

    January 12, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    YES! My granddaughter is addicted to the sponge! She won't keep hats on in this frigid weather. Hoping this will change her mind. Thank you!!

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  6. Helen Haynes says

    January 18, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    Wheres the link for the eyelash video?????

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  9. Edna Kidd says

    December 31, 2015 at 8:10 am

    WOW!!! I love them all and is it OK if I make for the kids? They will love them, also…
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  10. Krystal says

    March 17, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Hi Sarah,
    I’m from Australia and worsted weight yarn isn’t that popular here – can I just increment the foundation chain by multiples of two as you have between sizes until I get it to the right size? Thanks!

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  11. Smita Ghan says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:47 am

    This is such a cute hat. So making it for my son. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Michelle James says

    January 28, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    Thank you so much for this pattern!
    I’ve just made it for my 3 year old and he loves it!!

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    December 2, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    Hi – I LOVE this Sponge Bob hat and just started and am a bit confused. (New at crocheting). I chained 36 for the adult size and did the dc the length of the chain and then I don’t quite understand. I assume I dc down the length again on the other side? But then it says to join and I don’t know what I am joining to. If I join one end to the other it is much too small and I don’t understand where it becomes 68 stitches. Can you help me? I really want to make this for my grand son for Xmas! Thank you! Sharon

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