This crochet pattern will teach you how to make these adorable heart boppers for your larger four legged friends.  The design uses a unique construction technique to allow you to create ear holes in the headband to help keep it in place and allow greater comfort for your pup. 

--- Skill Level ---
This project is recommended for intermediate crocheters.  The construction is not difficult, but it does involve: 
- multiple stitch types 
- novel shaping techniques
- basic joining and assembly
 
--- Sizing ----
The pattern is written to fit large dog breeds (roughly 60-70lbs with a roughly 17-20” head circumference) and includes an adjustment guide to help you measure and modify the pattern for larger and smaller pets.
 
--- About the Pattern ---
The pattern consists of a 6 page printer friendly PDF file written in US crochet terms that includes:
- instruction page with materials, gauge, sizing, and construction info
- 1 page step by step written pattern with stitch counts
- sizing guide / adjustment instructions
- a crochet chart showing how to complete each piece of the project
- supplemental photos and videos showing how to work certain areas of the pattern
 
--- Materials You'll Need ---
 
YARNS:
Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Premium Acrylic, Caron Simply Soft or similar Medium/4 weight yarn. 
- Primary Color (200gr/75oz)
- Secondary Color (20gr/.75oz)
 
HOOK:
4.5mm / 7 crochet hook or as needed to obtain gauge (included in pattern)
 
Yarn needle for finishing
 
Small amount of stuffing/polyfill to fill the hearts
 
--- Pattern Support ---
I fully support my patterns. Please message me on Etsy and let me know where you need help. I can usually respond within 24 hours.
 
--- Sharing ---
Please do not reproduce the pattern in whole or in part, but if you make this hat and would like to have your work featured, please feel free to send photos or tag us @PawsomeCrochet / #PawsomeCrochet.  We love featuring your pets and projects!