When it comes to keeping your little ones warm and stylish, there’s nothing quite like a handmade crochet hat. A baby hat with earflaps isn’t just functional—it’s a charming way to showcase your creativity and love. These hats provide extra warmth for tiny ears on chilly days, making them a must-have accessory. Plus, they’re endlessly customizable with colors and patterns.
Whether you’re making one for your own baby, a relative, or as a thoughtful gift, it’s a project filled with love and creativity. In this post, we’ll explore how to create the perfect crochet baby hat with earflaps following a beginner-friendly pattern. Let’s get started on a cozy accessory that’s sure to become a favorite staple!
Size
6-12 months old
Skill level
Beginner
Materials
- Puli (100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz), Sport Weight) Yarn
- Crochet hook: 3.50 mm
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- mr – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dec – decrease
- inc – increase
- (nr) – indicates the total number of stitches in the current row/round
Pattern Instructions
Hat
Round 1: 12 dc in mr (12)
Round 2: inc*12 (24)
Round 3: (dc, inc)*12 (36)
Round 4: (2 dc, inc)*12 (48)
Round 5: (3 dc, inc)*12 (60)
Round 6: (4 dc, inc)*12 (72)
Round 7: (5 dc, inc)*12 (84)
Round 8-15: 84 dc (84)
Do NOT cut the yarn, we will continue with the earflaps.
Earflaps
Earflap 1
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, 17 sc, place a stitchmarker, 35 sc (52)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, 13 sc, dec (15)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, 11 sc, dec (13)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, 9 sc, dec (11)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, 7 sc, dec (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, 5 sc, dec (7)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, 3 sc, dec (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, 1 sc, dec (3)
Row 9 Ch 1, turn, dec, 1 sc (2)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec (1)
One earflap is done. Cut the yarn.
Earflap 2
Go back to where you placed the stitchmarker and start working on the second earflap.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, 13 sc, dec (15)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, 11 sc, dec (13)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, 9 sc, dec (11)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, 7 sc, dec (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, 5 sc, dec (7)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, 3 sc, dec (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, 1 sc, dec (3)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, 1 sc (2)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec (1)
Do NOT cut the yarn.
Boarder
Round 1: 1 sc to each stitch around the entire hat.
Change color if you would like to make the next round in a different color.
Round 2: 1 sc to each stitch around the entire hat. Finish off, cut the yarn.
Dinosaur / Dragon Spikes
These hats are endlessly customizable with colors and patterns. I added dinosaur / dragon spikes to mine.
Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Round 2: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (8)
Round 3: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc (10)
Round 4: 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc (12)
Round 5: 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc (14)
Round 6: 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc (16)
Round 7: 7 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc (18)
Round 8: 8 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc (20)
Round 9: 9 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc (22)
Flatten each spike into a triangle shape. Attach them to the hat. I made 6 spkies for this size.
If you would like to add ties – for toddlers who try to pull their hats off all the time – you can add them with a three-strand braid.
Congratulations your hat is now completed! We would love to see your finished hat in our Facebook Group.
More Free Crochet Patterns and Tutorials
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