MENs Crochet Ear Warmer Baseball Cap Pattern (FREE)
This mens crochet ear warmer is hands-down one of the most practical things you can make for the guys in your life.
The manly ear warmer pattern is designed with a clever curve that lets it slot straight over the peak of a baseball cap, so he gets warm ears without giving up the hat he wears every single day.
A functional crochet headband pattern for men that does its job and feels good on.
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The fit is stretchy and comfortable, thanks to the back-loop-only rows that create that classic ribbed texture. It hugs the head without squeezing, and it stays in place even when he’s walking, working outdoors, or doing the full “cold morning school run with zero patience.”
And because it’s simple, quick, and beginner-friendly crochet pattern, you can make one to impress.
it’s an easy win when you need a fast crochet gift idea for him for birthdays, Christmas, or those “he lost the last one” moments.
If you’re after something warm, wearable, and genuinely useful for the men in your family, this earwarmer hits the sweet spot.
Two strands of yarn, basic stitches, and a little shaping around the peak… that’s all it takes to make something he’ll actually reach for.
Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn: ARAN weight yarn, two strands held together
- Hook: 5.00 mm
- Notions: Yarn needle for seaming
- Yarn Amount: Approx. 8 oz total (varies slightly by brand)
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- BLO – back loop only
- 2 sc tog – single crochet 2 stitches together
Gauge + Sizing Notes
- Gauge: 7 sc = 2 inches (worked in BLO).
- Finished Fit: Adult men’s headband that stretches comfortably and slots over a baseball cap peak.
- Sizing:
This pattern naturally fits most adult men, thanks to the ribbed stretch.
Adjust length by adding or removing rows in the straight (middle) section.
Men’s Crochet Earwarmer Pattern to fit over a baseball Cap
One Size – Adult Men
Row 1: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sts)
Row 2: Sc in BLO across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sts)
Rows 3–6: Repeat Row 2 until the band measures about 2 inches.
Begin shaping the first earflap:
Row 7: Work 3 sc in first st, sc across to end. Ch 1, turn. (11 sts)
Row 8: Sc across until last st, 3 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (13 sts)
Row 9: 3 sc in first st, sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts)
Row 10: Sc across until last st, 2 sc in last. (16 sts)
Row 11: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (16 sts)
Row 12: Sc across until last st, 2 sc in last. (17 sts)
Row 13: 2 sc in first st. Ch 1, turn. (18 sts)
Rows 14–21: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sts)
(This creates the full depth of the first earflap.)
Begin decreasing back toward the band width:
Row 22: 2 sc tog, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. (17 sts)
Row 23: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (17 sts)
Row 24: 2 sc tog, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. (16 sts)
Row 25: Sc across. (16 sts)
Row 26: 2 sc tog, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts)
Row 27: Sc across. (15 sts)
Row 28: 2 sc tog, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)
Row 29: Sc across. (14 sts)
Row 30: 2 sc tog, sc to end. Ch 1, turn. (13 sts)
Place a stitch marker here.
Middle Section
Rows 31–40: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (13 sts)
Continue until this straight section measures 4.5 inches from the marker.
This part wraps around the back of the head.
Shape Second Earflap
Row 41: 2 sc in first st, sc across. (14 sts)
Row 42: Sc across.
Row 43: 2 sc in first st, sc across. (15 sts)
Row 44: Sc across.
Row 45: 2 sc in first st, sc across. (16 sts)
Row 46: Sc across.
Row 47: 2 sc in first st, sc across. (17 sts)
Row 48: Sc across until last st, 2 sc in last. (18 sts)
Rows 49–55: Sc across. (18 sts)
Begin decreasing the second earflap:
Row 56: 2sc tog in first st. sc in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (17 sts)
Row 57: Sc across.
Row 58: Sc across until last st, 2 sc tog at end. (16 sts)
Row 59: Sc across.
Row 60: Sc across until last st, 2 sc tog. (15 sts)
Row 61: 3 sc tog in first st, sc across. Ch 1, turn. (13 sts)
Row 62: Sc across until second-last st, 3 sc tog in last st. (11 sts)
Row 63: 3 sc tog in first st, sc across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sts)
Rows 64–70: Sc across. (9 sts
Fasten off.
Seam + Finishing
- Fold the earwarmer with right sides facing.
- Sew the short ends together using the back loops only for extra stretch.
- Turn right side out.
- Smooth the shaping so the narrower side sits over the baseball cap peak.
You’re done — warm ears without losing the cap!
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