This adorable poodle hat knitting pattern uses a loop stitch to make that distinctive poodle fur, this is a cute knit for babies, kids or adults!

This poodle hat knitting pattern wasn’t my idea! Many years I gently suggest Halloween costume ideas but my kids are older now and are less interested in my “suggestions.” And that’s fine! Yeah, it totally is. I’m definitely not upset about them growing up at all. Ahem.
Anyway, this year V wanted to be a poodle. And who am I to argue with a good idea? And of course, after several costumes including our architect costume and pencil costume, it has become a tradition to have mom made a coordinating candy collecting accessory. And that has turned out to be the most fun part.
But before we got to that cute fire hydrant DIY, I had to design a poodle hat knitting pattern first. I decided to use a loop stitch to get that fluffy curly classic poodle fur and we all love how it turned out. The added bonus is that the curly ears flop around just like a real poodle when she runs around. It’s delightful.
If you’d like to knit a poodle hat in any of six sizes from baby to kid to adult, you’ll need straight knitting needles, double pointed knitting needles and 16″ circular knitting needles all in size US 7 (4.5 mm). You’ll also need worsted weight yarn to complete this poodle hat pattern.
The poodle hat knitting pattern is knit in the round using the circular and double pointed knitting needles. Then the ears, snout, nose and eyes are knit flat on straight knitting needles and sewn on. But I promise they’re super quick to knit!
And of course, if you’re not familiar with knitting the loop stitch, there are written instructions included in the pattern but I also have a complete video tutorial for the loop stitch right here on my site.
Are you ready to knit your poodle hat?!
Poodle Hat Knitting Pattern
Sizes included: 0-3 months, (6 months, 1-2 years, 3-6 years, Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Large) Read our sizing guidelines post for more information.
Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
- Worsted weight yarn
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16″ circular knitting needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm) straight knitting needles
- Yarn needle
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
This cute pattern is available for sale only. When you purchase this pattern, you’ll get an instant download PDF pattern in a few nicely formatted easy-to-print pages that includes written instructions and step by step photos. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry where it will also be permanently stored in your Ravelry pattern library.
Happy Knitting!
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