Crochet a dog hat with ear holes. Very easy pet hat keep your fur baby warm this winter

Crochet dog or puppy hat, balaclava. very easy pet hat keep your fur baby warm this winter
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[@shevibrant]

Thank you for the tutorial...I.had to adjust some stitching by the ear to give my pup a bit more wiggle room. Many thanks*

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Glad it helped!

[@milfcatcher7893]

thank you so much for this idea!! i used it as a base for my corgi and then added gails and fins, so it's a fish hat. used 6mm yarn with 6,5 mm hook, so i had to readjust, but very clear explanation! can't wait to do something more for her, she's completely adorable haha

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Sounds great! I was thinking of doing a green one like a dragon hahaha

[@millymay5219]

You make it so easy to follow along! THANK YOU!

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

You are so welcome!

[@lemon-ade2823]

I decided a while back to make a hat for my dog because for some reason, one of the only things that seems to calm her down is putting random objects on her head. My other dog got jelous of me making one just for her about halfway through so I ended up making two. Most tutorials I found weren't shaped right for them, hurt their ears or had other problems, but this is such an easy tutorial to follow along and they both love it. Made them look like a chicken and pig, so cute!

[@gwyn9846]

Thank you Alison!!! I have an English Mastiff whose head is the size of a polar bear. He desperately needs a hat exactly like this!! 💋 ❤ 🐕 😃

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Aww so glad to help, I was tempted to do a pink one with pom poms hahahah My sister said he's a boy you can't do that, do it in blue hahahah

[@fionafairechild6272]

Please make one for a child! How sweet and so needed! My grandpuppy Ruby would love one❤️🐶🙏

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Fiona, follow this but don't put the ear holes in. Do the neck the head with no holes. The one on the doll picture is the same design on Muttley without the ear holes.

[@chandrascreation8432]

Thank you for detailed tutorial. I am doing for my dog. Great

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

You are welcome 😊

[@jawz5709]

I made this for my little pup and I love it. Thank you

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

You’re welcome 😊

[@terriclarke9026]

Thanks for showing this video. I've been wondering for a while on how to do something for a dog (I got a border collie).

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Your so welcome, Terri

[@kimberly7558]

Too cute! Thank you for sharing. 😁

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Your, welcome, Kimberly

[@maryannereid41]

This is fabulous! I have a dachshund as well (Charles) and I made him one out of merino wool. It gets really cold here in Canada and he loves it!

[@toniandpiper]

Thank you! Love this ❤

[@Kuhrobinson]

This is amazing I follow every step and made it really good for the first time. Thank you for this video.

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Great to hear!

[@donnamellow746]

Hi Alison. I just came across this video. I made a sweater for my chihuahua puppy. He has a very small head and pointed ears. I used a 4 weight yarn and a size G hook. ( 4.25) will this hook make the hat a lot smaller? Thanks for this fantastic video, and your help.

[@sharonhogg161]

Hi Alison! Sharon from Toronto here. LOVE your little Balaclava tutorial. I am going to make one for my little Puffin Lola (pug/brussels griffon mix). She is going to be a Baby Yoda for our costume at Woofstock here in Toronto in September (that is if this Covid 19 mess is over) we can only hope. I have been looking for a hood type hat with ear holes and yours is the best one I have seen so I will add Yoda ears to it. I was just wondering what size of crochet hook you are using for the Caron wool. I am so glad I found your channel. Stay healthy and safe.

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Glad to help, just remember to keep putting it on her head as you work it so you can get the ear holes in the right place for her. I think it was a 4.5mm to keep the stitch small. you can use a size 5mm I don't know what that converts to in Canada.

[@equatebond2809]

Hahahaha, your dog and that "bonnet" are cute!

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Thank you it is snowing here today so it will keep him warm out in the garden.

[@Momgrom]

I love this- I have 2 miniature dachshunds, ( one who looks a lot like yours) and it is very hard to find items to fit their long little bodies. Thank you so much for sharing, I can't wait to make one for each of my girls! :-)

[@Sara-qc5tj]

just finished one for my dog im literally shocked i finished it in like 5 hours !!!

[@jacquelinegilbert9640]

Hi Alison that's a good idea thank u xx

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

your welcome

[@renabells23]

you forgot to mention what size crotchet hook, looks like it's a 6mm? Gonna try this though but add ears, thanks

[@bettyanngomez3628]

Great work I just nMade one for my dog

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

That is awesome!

[@hayleykitten1526]

Hi there love the pattern. I’m crocheting this for my friend but I crochet tightly so was wondering what height you did the hood please thank you lots

[@caracopland710]

Think you must do a tutorial on the new "Barra" clava for any of us lucky enough to visit there... ♥️

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

hahah its scottish hahahah hey Clarra yer marras fell aff yer barra ( Excuse me Clarra I believe your marrow has fallen off your wheelbarrow)

[@thaiscapdeville9501]

Hi. How do you stitch the top together? I’m a beginner so I don’t know all the types of stitches that well yet

[@andykenny9101]

you could use your crochet hook (maybe a smaller one than you used for the rest) and do slip stitches into each single crochet on both sides, or you could use a sewing needle and just stitch the two sides together. I believe there are other videos on here that at least I find a bit clearer to follow but it didn't have ear holes so that's why I used this vid. good luck & enjoy!

[@thaiscapdeville9501]

Thank you!! I’ll try that

[@TeresaV]

I would like to make a Balaclava for my Chihuahuas. Or maybe just a Snood. I won't need ear holes. I want their ears covered.

[@shaniceleader2539]

That won’t hurt their ears being pushed down? I also have a Chihuahua but I was just going to put the ear holes much higher/closer together on the top

[@TeresaV]

@@shaniceleader2539 I don't think so. They lay their ears back anyway.

[@yolyrom7233]

Just don’t make the ear holes. It’s that easy!

[@barbaramoss7982]

so cute xx

[@caracopland710]

Hiya! Great to hear a Scots voice! Recently learning crochet. Following exact measurements for my lurcher Eloi. (Bedlington X deerhound). Apart from missing a post during my first round of front post bk post which I'm aware of and cringing about (lol!) - have u any tips on tension as my work has gotten quite loose? I'm only on the 3rd row but am mightily impressed. It doesn't REALLY matter much as his lurcher neck grows in size as it joins his neck so I could work in a longer neck onto his hat in theory anyway 🤭 big hello and thankyou from Dingwall! ✌️♥️💪👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Use a smaller hook this is the best way to fix loos crochet my sister sandra always has to use a full size smaller hook than me even if we use the same yarm If I am using a 5.5 she has to use a 4.5 if you know what I mean. If you try that 1 would add say 3 more stitches and maybe do 3 extra rows to keep the hat the correct size. because a smaller hook will also give you a slightly smaller hat but just slightly smaller.

[@citadeljacob5785]

Can I make one of this by using one 4ply of cotton yarn?

[@suedodd639]

Alison I’ve had double fun watching this tutorial! Firstly, Muttley looks fabulous, he’s such a good model for the hat! Secondly I’ve used the CC captions for the first time and your gorgeous Scottish accent has completely flummoxed it! Every time you say the word “six” it shows “sex”!!!!! If you want a good laugh I suggest you turn on the CC captions and settle back with a cuppa!

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

I have and I laughed so much, It sometimes say pig and other silly words hahah

[@Amiguluz_tejidos]

Hello! The sizes ? I dont have the same yarn :(

[@June-oc6ph]

how do you stitch the top togeher to finish it?

[@dirssevera]

What size crochet hook did you use?

[@andykenny9101]

I think she used a 4.25 or a 4.5, but I used a 5 and it turned out just the same

[@jacquelinegilbert9640]

Hi Alison can u do crochet pattern for baby boy cap please thank u xx

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

its on my to do list, Jacqueline xxx Are you in my facebook group? If not you shold join I like chatting with you.

[@RaezStyle]

Idk what I did but it had a huge top 😅 I'm not upset at all cause it's adorable but I will be trying a few more times lol

[@elsaqrdh]

can you please tell me how many rows of the collar (the back post & front post) did you make. thank you

[@marsthephrog]

I think it depends on the dog! I’m making this for my corgi and I added a bit more rows. This pattern is really easy to tweak and make your own for your specific pup!

[@andykenny9101]

I think she did 8 but I only needed 7 for my housemate's kelpie (I did use a slightly bigger crochet hook than her though)

[@maryannhineline4093]

My dog name is Mya she the same kind of dog that you have

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

A silver dapple dachshund. He is 2 now, his name is Muttley.

[@cateweyman1801]

Made this for my cat! HA

[@angierooker8897]

What size hook for this pattern?

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

I think it was a 4mm to keep the stitches small.

[@rachelstrahan2486]

👍😺

[@jacquelinegilbert9640]

Hi Alison is it double knit wool what size hook please xx

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Yes double knit and size 4,5mm this way it's nice and thick using double crochet (single crochet in USA) for the main body but you can do treble crochet if you want.

[@louisetteracine4308]

Le crochet est quel grosseur ??? 4.5mm ou 5mm ou ???

[@85whiskers]

Any way to make this for a smaller dog?

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

use thin yarn and a small hook (try a smaller hook )

[@bikinggal1]

just a thought but, the reason I want a hat for my dog when its cold is her ears are thin and FREEZE...I don't want a hat to have holes for the ears to stick out. Just like human hats for winter, they need to protect the ear.

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

follow the pattern but dont do the hole slots just carry on until you think its big enough.

[@blindorchid519]

Is there a written version of this somewhere

[@jacquelinegilbert9640]

Hi Alison my doggie balaclava is pointed when sewn lol

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Just hang a wee pom pom on it. I didn't sew mine into a point but a few people have and added a pom pom or unpick it and squish the end that goes into a point down a bit. I like the pom pom idea better though.

[@aakankashachoudhary2023]

👌

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

thank you, Aakankasha

[@jacquelinegilbert9640]

Hi how come your head is round on dog mine is pointed xx

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Which part? the back?

[@jacquelinegilbert9640]

Yes x

[@mjperfume1523]

U went out of the camera missed what u doing

[@maryannhineline4093]

My dog is the same color sa as your dog

[@AlisonRussellsCrochetChannel]

Aww fab Is it a dachshund too