EASY Crochet Baby Hat Pattern with Earflaps 0-3 months FREE Pattern
Crochet an easy baby hat with earflaps using this FREE crochet pattern.
Designed to fit babies aged approximately 0–3 months, this cute and practical baby hat works up quickly using DK yarn and a 4.00 mm crochet hook.
The Arron Earflap Hat is one of my favourite baby hat patterns because it combines warmth, comfort, and a classic baby style.
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The earflaps help protect little ears from chilly weather, making it a wonderful crochet gift for newborn babies, baby showers, and handmade crochet baby gift sets.
I do have several sizes from newborn to ADULT earflap hat that you can add a ribbed brim to easily for a small FEE on ETSY – HERE
This simple crochet baby hat pattern uses basic stitches and straightforward shaping, making it suitable for confident beginners who are ready to try crocheting a hat with earflaps.
I am often asked for easy crochet patterns for newborn babies, and this baby earflap hat remains one of the most popular projects on my website. It works up quickly and uses very little yarn.
In fact, I can usually make two complete baby hats from a single 100g ball of DK yarn.
If you are completely new to crocheting hats, you may also prefer my Easy Crochet Baby Hat Tutorial, which walks you through the basics of crocheting a simple baby hat before progressing to hats with earflaps.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Beginner-friendly construction
- Quick and easy crochet project
- Uses less than one ball of DK yarn
- Includes instructions for crocheting earflaps
- Perfect for baby shower gifts
- Suitable for boys and girls
- Easily customised with or without braids
- Great stash-busting crochet project
As the weather starts to cool, baby hats with earflaps become an essential handmade accessory.
They help keep little heads warm and cosy during those important first few months while adding an adorable handmade touch.
Important Safety Note: If adding braids or ties to a baby hat, always supervise babies while wearing the hat and follow current safety recommendations regarding cords and ties on infant clothing and accessories.
Finished Size
Designed to fit babies approximately 0–3 months old.
- Head Circumference: Approximately 14 inches
- Hat Circumference: Approximately 13–13.5 inches
- Crown Diameter: Approximately 4.5 inches
- Hat Height: Approximately 5.5–6 inches
The hat can also be made without the braided ties if preferred.
FREE 12-18 months sized earflap baby hat HERE
Materials you will need to crochet this hat
- DK yarn (approx. Xg)
- 4.00 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Optional: Pom pom maker
Abbreviations used US TERMS
- st(s) – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sc2 tog – decrease single crochet (dec)
- dc2 tog – decrease double crochet (dec)
- chain 3 is not counted as a stitch,
- If Ch3 is leaving too much of a gap Change it to a loose ch2.
- make the first dc stitches of each round in the base of chain
Pattern For Baby Hat With Earflaps:
Rnd 1: Chain 4, 12dc in the first chain, join with slipping into 3rd ch of start. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2dc in each st, repeat from *to * around, dc in slst space, join using slst to top of ch3. (24sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2dc in next st, stitch, dc in next st, repeat from *to * around, join with slst into top ch 3. (36sts)
Rnd 5 to Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around, join using slst to top of ch3. DO NOT FASTEN OFF
How to crochet the Earflaps onto the Baby Hat
This method can be used for crocheting earflaps onto any baby beanie hats you may have made and want to add them.
With the Right Side of the hat facing you, continue working in the same direction (the side seam of the hat will sit just behind the first earflap once made )
Row 1: Ch 1. dc in next 12dc. Ch 1, Turn
Row 2: 2dctog, dc in next 8 sts, 2dctog, the last two sc. Ch 1, Turn. (10sts)
Row 3: 2dctog, Sc in next 6 sts, 2dctog, the last two sc. Ch 1, TURN (8sts)
Row 4: 2dctog, Sc in next 4 sts, 2dctog, the last two sc. Ch 1, turn. (6sts)
Row 5: 2dctog, Sc in next 2 sts, 2dctog, the last two sc. Ch 1, turn. (4sts)
Row 6: Sc2tog over the last two sts. (2sts) FASTEN OFF
Second Earflap: continue with the front of the hat facing you! mark where your next earflap is going to be. 14 sts for the FRONT of the head between earflaps are unworked and 7 stitches for the BACK will be unworked from the side of the seam.
The side Seam will sit slightly OFF to the BACK of the HAT NOTE: You will have a smaller opening for the back of the hat and a Wider one for the Front
Optional: Make a small pompom and attach it to the top of hat.
How to make the Crochet Braids:
(Please remember shorter braids or ties when making anything for a baby and acknowledge the potential risks of using ties)
Cut 2–3 strands of yarn the same length (about 20–24 inches for baby hats).
Hold all strands together and tie a knot at one end.
Secure the knotted end, and tuck it under something heavy or clip it.
Hold the other end and twist the yarn tightly in one direction.
- Twist until the yarn starts to kink on its own.
Fold the twisted yarn in half, bringing the two ends together. It will twist around itself into a perfect cord.
Smooth it out with your fingers and tie a knot at the end.
Thread the LOOP through the bottom of the earflaps and pull the chord through the loop to secure
How about crocheting a little pair of booties to match the baby hat?
And a matching Baby Cardigan 0-3 motnhs sizing
More Free Crochet Baby Hat Patterns
Love making crochet baby hats? Here are more free crochet baby hat patterns from LisaAuch Crochet, including newborn hats, baby beanies, earflap hats, pom-pom hats, and beginner-friendly designs for babies and toddlers.
Explore the collection to find your next quick and easy baby crochet project.
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Do you have instructions for18-24 months size?
Hi Lina you can find the toddler size erflap hat pattern HERE
it opens to a wreath
hey rose sorry about that toddler 18-24 months crochet earflap hat pattern https://crochet-patterns-free.com/free-toddler-crochet-ear-flap-hat-pattern-18-24-months/