Free Crochet Pattern : Shark Headpiece

It's time for a new headpiece pattern. 

These hats are designed for small dogs, cats or stuffed animals. 

Sharks have been very popular this year. I recently got to make these darling Shark Booties! So cute!  

Shark Slipper Socks pattern by Stacie

I have sold several Shark Cape Sets and patterns too. 

These sharks were my inspiration for a jawesome 

new headpiece for my Chihuahua Lucy! 

She is a model in training. 

Shark Headpiece

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Thanks to my mom of Posh Pooch Designs for testing and Max for Modeling!
Picture used with permission! 

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F - Hook 3.75

Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Small amounts Grey and White

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Terms and Stitches: 

*R - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch

Starting with Grey 

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

Notes: 

Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.

R 7-8 will form the ear holes and ties

R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, 

sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

Fasten off Grey, switch to white

R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Switch to White 
R9: Join with a sl st corner of ear flap ( see image below) sc in same st as join, picot, sl st in next st,  
*(sc in next st, picot sl st in next st) Rep from * across to opposite corner.
Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Fin

With Grey

R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st to 1st sc (4)

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts, sl st to 1st sc (6)
R3: Ch 1, 2 sc in  next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts, sl st to 1st sc (8)
R4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts, sl st to 1st sc (10)
R5: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining st, sl st to 1st sc (12)
R6-8: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (12)

*Fasten off but leave a long tail for sewing. 
*Stuff Fin lightly with some extra grey yarn. 
*Sew fin to center of hat or as desired. 

Eyes:
With Black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider two lines for the eyes. (see 1st main image for placement)

Be sure to check out our other Headpiece patterns 
Just click the images below!