COSY Crochet Baby Earflap Hat Patterns FREE -4 sizes
A Cozy Ribbed Crochet Baby Hat with Earflaps
This free crochet baby hat pattern with earflaps is sized for newborn to toddler, written in US terms, and made with DK yarn (two strands held together) and a 4.5 mm hook.
The hat is worked in a soft ribbed texture using post stitches, with earflaps added directly onto the hat so no sewing is required. Finish with braids and a large pom pom for extra cuteness.
The free crochet earflap hat pattern with ties and a pom pom is very generous in sizing, stretchy, you and mum will love them!
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I do have a very simple earflap hat pattern HERE, that is super simple, worked in easy stitches.
Pattern Summary
- Skill Level: Easy, beginner friendly
- Sizes Included: Newborn, 0–3 months, 6–12 months, Toddler
- Yarn: DK weight yarn, two strands held together
- Hook: 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Terminology: US crochet terms
- Stitches Used: Double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet
- Construction: Worked in the round, ribbed crown and body, earflaps crocheted directly on
- Finishing Touches: Optional braids and pom pom
Why I love this Baby Hat
I first made this cozy pom pom hat for my grandson and kept adjusting the size as he grew.
After I shared a photo of him toddling along the beach, the requests came pouring in for larger sizes.
That original little hat has now been written up into a full pattern with multiple sizes, including toddler.
What we found was that these hats are super stretchy, and we got several months of wear out of each size—especially the bigger ones!
You can view the original 0–3 months crochet hat with earflaps pattern HERE, which was made using half double crochet and front post stitches for a softer feel against baby’s head.
As my grandson grew, we found that front and back post double crochet gave the perfect stretchiness and textured hat
Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Baby Earflap Hat Pattern
- Stretchy ribbing textured hat: Made with front and back post double crochet
- The Baby hat STAYS on and is a great hat for that stage when they’re trying to pull the hats off.
- Custom sizing: From newborn to 18 months/toddlers
- No-sew earflaps: Worked directly onto the hat
- TIES/ BRAIDS are worked directly onto the bottom of the earflaps on the last round you will complete.
- Perfect for gifting or selling: These hats fly off my craft table!
NOTE: Please supervise at ALL times when baby and toddlers are wearing this hat!
Crochet Hat Size Chart
I have added in Approximate sizes. I highly recommend that you measure around the widest part of the baby’s head
Amount of Yarn & Materials you will require to crochet this hat
- YARN – Chose a nice soft yarn in DK weight yarn, 2 strands held together for each size you will need
- 0-3 months – 100 grams (1 Ball 100 Grms) Plus for POMPOM
- 3-6 months = 125 grams, (1.25 balls of 100 grms) PLUS FOR POM POM
- 6- 12 months – 150 grams (1.5 balls of 100grms) PLUS FOR POM POM
- 12-18 months – 2 balls ( 2 balls of 100 grams) PLUS FOR POM POM
If making pompoms please adjust how much yarn you will need for hat AND pom poms
Materials Needed
- DK weight yarn, two strands held together
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Measuring tape
- Optional: Pom pom maker for finishing touch
Abbreviations and Terms: US crochet terminology
- ch -chain
- dc double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- slst – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sc2tog – single crochet two together
- sc3tog – single crochet three together
- FPDC- front post double crochet
- BPDC – back post double crochet
- BLsc – back loop single crochet
What is Back Loop Single crochet – blsc?
Back loop single crochet (blsc) means you insert your hook only into the back loop of the stitch (the loop furthest from you), rather than under both loops. This creates a subtle ridge and adds stretch or texture—perfect for edging around the front and back of the hat
Working the LAST round of the Hat /finishing
Making sure the Right side of the hat is facing you, once you have completed the 2nd earflap you will chain a length for the braids, slip stitch back along the chain, working single crochet into the side of the earflap evenly, and Back Loop Single Crochet, in each stitch along the front of the hat and at the back of the hat.
Why is there no stitch counts for the ribbing of the hat?
I have gone with the Hegith of HAT measurement for hat length from the top of the hat to the last row worked. My tension is quite loose, and I can reach the measurement before someone whose tension is tight. SO Please follow the Measurements
NEWBORN Ribbed Baby Earflap Hat Pattern
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm / or 5.00mm (If you crochet loosely, please check your gauge and consider going up a hook size.)
Yarn: DK weight, 2 strands held together
Gauge (using front/back post stitches):
- 3.5 stitches = 1 inch
- 5 rows = 2 inches
Finished Hat Measurements:
- To Fit Head Circumference: 13.5–14.5 inches (34–37 cm)
- Hat Height: 6–6.25 inches (15–16 cm)
Newborn Hat Pattern
- Round 1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (10 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
- Rounds 6– Hat Height = 6 – 6.25″: Continue working Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st around. Join each round. (40 sts)
- Do not fasten off at the end of Round 9.
Earflaps (Make 2)
- Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts. Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 5 sts, sc2tog. Turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 1 st, sc2tog. Turn.
- Row 5: Ch 1, sc3tog. Fasten off.
2nd Earflap
- Count 10 sts from first earflap to start the next earflap.
- Repeat on the opposite side but DO NOT fasten off at the second earflap, continue working around the hat to finish as follows
Fnally the Finishing and TIES
Chain 25, sl st back along chain, sc into bottom of earflap, sc up side of earflap, blsc across to next earflap, sc evenly down second earflap, repeat for 2nd ear flap, (sc evenly at sides of earflaps and blsc across front and back of, hat ) Sl st to join to beginning. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Add pom pom.
0-3 Months Ribbed Baby Earflap Hat Pattern
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (If you crochet loosely, check your gauge and consider going up a hook size.)
Yarn: DK weight, 2 strands held together (Creates a cozy, structured fabric suitable for earflap shaping.)
Gauge (using front/back post stitches):
- 3.5 stitches = 1 inch
- 5 rows = 2 inches
Finished Hat Measurements:
- To Fit Head Circumference: 14–15 inches (35.5–38 cm)
- Hat Height: 6.5–6.75 inches (16.5–17 cm)
0-3 months Hat Pattern
- Round 1: Ch 3, work 15 dc into the first ch. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (15 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (30 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (45 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
- Rounds 6–11: Continue working *Ch3, FPDC in the next st, BPDC in the next st*, repeat, until hat height is approx. 6.5″/6.75″
Earflaps (Make 2)
- Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts. Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 5 sts, sc2tog. Turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 1 st, sc2tog. Turn.
- Row 5: Ch 1, sc3tog. Fasten off.
2nd Earflap
- Count 14 sts from first earflap to start the next earflap.
- Repeat on the opposite side but DO NOT fasten off at the second earflap, continue working around the hat to finish as follows
Finishing and TIES
Chain 27, sl st back along chain, sc into bottom of earflap, sc up side of earflap, blsc across to next earflap, sc evenly down second earflap, repeat for 2nd earflap, (sc evenly at sides of earflaps and blsc across front and back of, hat ) Sl st to join to beginning. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Add pom pom.
6-12 Months Ribbed Baby Earflap Hat Pattern
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (If you crochet loosely, please check your gauge and adjust hook size as needed.)
Yarn: DK weight, 2 strands held together (Provides warmth and structure for earflaps and ribbing.)
Gauge (using front/back post stitches):
- 3.5 stitches = 1 inch
- 5 rows = 2 inches
Finished Hat Measurements:
To Fit Head Circumference: 15–17 inches (38–43 cm)
Hat Height: 7–7.5 inches (18–19 cm)
6- 12 months Hat Pattern
- Round 1: Ch 3, work 15 dc into the first ch. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (15 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (30 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (45 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat around. Join. (60ts)
- Rounds 6–12: Continue working *Ch3, FPDC in the next st, BPDC in the next stitch*, repeat until height is approx. 7″ to 7.5″. Do not fasten off.
- Continue directly into first earflap.
Earflaps (Make 2)
- Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 11 sts. Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 7 sts, sc2tog. (9 sts)
- Turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 5 sts, sc2tog. (7 sts) Turn.
- Row 5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
- Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 3 sts, sc2tog. (5 sts) Turn.
- Row 7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
- Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 1 st, sc2tog. (3 sts) Turn.
- Row 9: Ch 1, sc3tog. Fasten off first earflap only.
2nd Earflap
- Count 14 sts from first earflap to start the next earflap.
- Repeat on the opposite side but DO NOT fasten off at the second earflap, continue working around the hat to finish as follows
Finishing and TIES
Chain 30, sl st back along chain, sc into bottom of earflap, sc up side of earflap, blsc across to next earflap, sc evenly down second earflap, repeat for 2nd earflap, (sc evenly at sides of earflaps and blsc across front and back of, hat ) Sl st to join to beginning. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Add pom pom.
12- 18 Months Ribbed Baby Earflap Hat Pattern
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (If you crochet loosely, please check your gauge and adjust hook size as needed.)
Yarn: DK weight, 2 strands held together (Creates a warm, textured and structured fabric for the hat.)
Gauge (using front/back post stitches):
- 3.5 stitches = 1 inch
- 5 rows = 2 inches
Finished Hat Measurements:
- To Fit Head Circumference: 17–18 inches (43–45.5 cm)
- Hat Height: 7.5–8 inches (19–20.5 cm)
12 – 18 months Hat Pattern
- Round 1: Ch 3, work 15 dc into the first Ch. Join. (15 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (30 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next St. Repeat. Join. (45 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next St. Repeat. Join. (60 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 2, FPDC in the next st, BPDC in the next st, around. Join. (60 sts)
- Rounds 6 to ?: Continue working *Ch3, FPDC in the next st, BPDC in the next st*, repeat until height is approx. 7.5″ to 8 ” Do not fasten off. Continue directly into the first earflap.
Earflaps (Make 2)
- Row 1: Ch 1, Sc in 13 sts. Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, Sc in 9 sts, sc2tog. (11 sts) Turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, Sc across. Turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, Sc2tog, Sc in 7 sts, sc2tog. (9 sts) Turn.
- Row 5: Ch 1, Sc across. Turn.
- Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, Sc in 5 sts, sc2tog. (7 sts) Turn.
- Row 7: Ch 1, Sc across. Turn.
- Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, Sc in 3 sts, sc2tog. (5 sts) Turn.
- Row 9: Ch 1, Sc across. Turn.
- Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, Sc in 1 st, sc2tog. (3 sts) Turn.
- Row 11: Ch 1, sc3tog. Fasten off the first earflap only.
2nd Earflap
- Count 18 sts from first earflap to start the next earflap.
- Repeat on the opposite side but DO NOT fasten off at the second earflap, continue working around the hat to finish as follows
Finishing and TIES
Chain 38, sl st back along chain, sc into bottom of earflap, sc up side of earflap, blsc across to next earflap, sc evenly down second earflap, repeat for 2nd earflap, (sc evenly at sides of earflaps and blsc across front and back of, hat ) Sl st to join to beginning. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Add pom pom.
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