How to Crochet Bear Hair Clip With Pumpkin Hat for Fall & Halloween

Who says a polar bear is just for winter and Christmas crochet projects? Here is the fastest polar bear project for autumn with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial. So, learn how to crochet this oh-so-cute orange pumpkin hat bear hair clip that you can finish within 30 minutes. This is a relatively large hairclip for girls and consists of a polar bear face with 3D muzzle and a tiny pumpkin hat. You can prepare your little one for Halloween or other celebrations in fall with this hairclip.

Have made mind to crochet this detailed and oh-so-cute hairclip by yourself, continue reading this post till the end for the complete tutorial by Tiệm Bé Con.

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About the Designer: The designer of this bear hairclip is @TiemBeCon –  I will call her “The most creative mind in crocheting”  as she always adopts a unique way of crocheting any amigurumi and accessory like a witch capybara and Reindeer watch. Her crochet projects are always so colorful and never miss to be seasonal and celebration-special. So, you can find the fall, Christmas and Halloween projects in her channel. This crochet polar bear hairclip is the best example of her creative thinking.

Note: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.

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Crochet Bear Hair Clip With Orange Hat Tutorial

Skill Level: Intermediate. (This fall hairclip project will be started using a crochet oval as a base. You’ll need slip knot, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, triple crochet, increases, decreases, slip stitch, and working in back and front loops. You will also need sewing and color changes, plus expertise in crab stitch for the border. For ears, you will also be using the cluster stitch.)

Tutorial Timing: Approximately 15 minutes only. (Perfect for learning the reverse single crochet, crocheting, and working around the oval, which is used in a wide variety of projects. You will also be able to handle and attach the small crochet pieces.)

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Personalization Tips: The tutor crochets the ears of the polar bear head using the yellow color but you can also use the pink. Also, embroider a smile on the appliqué. You can also crochet the pumpkin in different colors even in red for apple keychain theme (yes, you can also use it as a keychain!).

Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.

Materials Used 

Here is the list of recommended crochet supplies for crocheting this appliqué polar bear hairclip:

1. Hook: 2.5 mm

2. Yarn: milk cotton, 125 g

3. Clips: 7 mm

4. Felt

5. Eyes: 6 mm

6. Colors: White, pink, yellow, orange, and green,
7. Black thread
8. Sewing needle

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Techniques and Stitches

Here’s a one-line crochet guide for each abbreviation used in the instrcutions to crochet the bear hairclip:

• Sc(x) – Single Crochet: Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook.
• Inc(v) – Increase: Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to increase.
• Ch – Chain: Yarn over, pull through the loop on the hook to create a chain.
• Dc – Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the last two loops.
• Tr – Triple Crochet: Yarn over twice, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops at a time until only one loop remains.
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook.
• Slst – Slip Stitch: Insert the hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook.
• Des(a) – Decrease: Insert the hook into the first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, repeat in the next stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
• Flo – Front Loop Only: Insert the hook into the front loop only of the stitch (the loop closest to you) and work the indicated stitch.
• Blo – Back Loop Only: Insert the hook into the back loop only of the stitch (the loop farthest from you) and work the indicated stitch.

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