Newborn Baby Crochet hat with Earflaps and Ears

free Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

The adorable baby crochet hat with earflaps and animal ears is perfect for keeping your little one cosy.

Whether you are crocheting a hat for your own child or looking for adorable cute crochet gift ideas, you’ll be amazed at how simple it is to create this charming baby beanie with earflaps and bear ears. We used this baby hat for a photo prop.

Why Crochet a Baby Hat with Earflaps and Bear Ears?

Crocheting a baby hat with earflaps and bear ears is not only fun but also incredibly practical.

The earflaps keep little ears warm, while the bear ears add an adorable touch that’s sure to bring smiles. Plus, this project is a great way to use up leftover yarn and create a personalized gift.

You can ALSO purchase an AD FREE printable download version of this pattern Directly from Ravelry

People always ask me how to make this hat bigger or smaller, following the general increasing pattern, you can make hats of any size.

All you are doing is increasing in single crochet in each round, which gives the baby hat a lovely texture and cozy feel, continue increasing in the round to the desired circumference of the head and Single crochet to the desired length, making the ear flaps, and finally crocheting these cute bear ears and sewing onto the baby hat

Baby Hat Sizes for Newborns and Toddlers

This pattern is made for  0-3 months Baby  (using the above measurements at the biggest size)

Abbreviations:

ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
dc: Double crochet
sl st: Slip stitch

Double Knit Yarn *(AF)
4.00mm Crochet hook *(AF)

The pattern is written in US TERMS 

You will be working in a continuous spiral in Rounds, so please use a stitch marker to help you keep track of the rounds By using a larger hook and thicker yarn can make this hat slightly bigger.

Free Crochet Pattern for Hat with Ears and Earflaps

To make the Baby Beanie Hat
Rnd: 1. Ch2, sc into the first chain from hook , sc 6 in a circle (do not join)(6)

Rnd 2: 2Sc in each stitch around (use a stitch marker to mark your first stitch,
and every first stitch in each round)(12)

Rnd 3. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next* repeat * * around (18)

Rnd 4. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches* repeat * * around (24)

Rnd 5. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches* repeat * * around (30)

Rnd 6. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches* repeat * * around (36)

Rnd 7. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches* repeat * * around (42)

Rnd 8. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches* repeat * * around (48)

Rnd 9. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 7 stitches* repeat * * around (54)

Rnd 10. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 8 stitches* repeat * * around (60)

Rnd 11+. continue working around in Sc or until work measures. 5 inches DO NOt fasten off but continue to the FIRST Earfalp

How to crochet earflaps on a beanie hat

You can use this simple pattern to ADD earflaps to any crochet hat !

I start the earflaps at the best position on the hat, you will know by the shape of the hat to lay it flat and guess the best position, most patterns will say when making earflaps.

Because we worked in the round with NO visible seam on the hat, we will make the FIRST earflap from here. Working only on the first 11 sts, and turning to work the second row of the earflaps, you will decrease 1 stitch on alternative rounds at the beginning and ends

How to find the Placement of the Earflaps

Start the FIRST EARFLAP
Chain 1

1. sc 11, ch 1 turn
2. sc2tog, 1 sc in next 7 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1 turn
3. sc across, ch 1 turn
4. sc2tog, 1 sc in next 5 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1 turn
5. sc across, ch 1 turn
6. sc2tog, 1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1 turn
7. sc across, ch 1 turn
8. sc2tog, 1 sc in next 1 stitches, ch 1 turn
9. sc across, ch 1 turn

(NOTE: If you just want to ADD a chord to the bottom of the earflap DO NOT Chain the TIES, just make the Earflaps and single crochet around the hat border and earflaps)

Ties: Ch31, sc into the 2nd chain from the hook and work sc in each chain back up towards the bottom of the Earflap, sl st to join to the earflap and fasten OFF. Weave this end in securely.

How to find the position of the 2nd earflap (see image above for placement) – Holding the Hat with the right side facing you Folding the First earflap in half and, Placing a Marker, Count 5 stitches back and 5 stitches forwards from the 1 stitch marker and place markers (5 sts each side Plus the 1 st = 11 sts total) (These are your Start and Finish of the second Earflap.)

Ensure you are working in the same direction as the first earflap was made Join the Yarn in the first marker and repeat as for 1st Earfalp

but DO FASTEN OFF once you have made the chain 2nd tie and returned to the bottom of the earflap.

Crochet hat BORDER

You can choose a complementary color or continue using your main color and work Single crochet evenly around your hat and earflaps.

When you get to the bottom of the earflap SLST along the st of the TIEs. to help secure it into place and continue working up the side of the earflap

How to crochet Animal Ears for a Baby Hat (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch2, sc 6 in the FIRST Ch, (do not join)
Rnd 2: Sc 2 in each stitch around
(use a stitch marker to mark your first stitch, and every first stitch in each round)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next* repeat from * around
Rnd 4: Sc across
Fasten off (make 2nd ear)

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