Baby Hat Crochet With Ear Flaps Pattern

This Cute Baby Hat with Ear Flaps crochet pattern is perfect for keeping your little one warm and cozy during the colder months. The pattern uses simple half double crochet (HDC) stitches, making it ideal for beginners while still offering a fun challenge.

Crochet Baby Hat With Ear Flaps

With its adorable ear flaps, this hat will not only keep your baby’s ears snug but will also add a charming touch to their wardrobe. The pattern is customizable, allowing you to choose colors and adjust the size to fit different ages, making it a versatile project. Whether you're crocheting for a baby gift or a personal project, this pattern will make a delightful addition to your crochet collection.

Materials

Yarn: Fine wool or cotton blend yarn (2 strands of superfine cotton)
Color A: Turquoise
Color B: Petrol
Hooks: Crochet Hook N° 6 (3.5 mm) and N° 5 (3 mm)
Other: Stitch marker, measuring tape, tapestry needle, and scissors

Crocheting the Crown (Start of Hat)

Use Color A and the N° 6 (3.5 mm) hook.
Start: Chain 3. Work 8 HDC into the 3rd chain from the hook.
Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 8)
Round 1: Ch 2, 1 HDC in the same point. Then, 2 HDC in every stitch around.

Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 16)
Round 2: Ch 2, 1 HDC in the same point.
Repeat: 1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch.
Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 24)
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 HDC in the same point.
Repeat: 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch.
Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 32)
Round 4: Ch 2, 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch.
Repeat: 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch.
Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 40)
Round 5: Ch 2, 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch.
Repeat: 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch.
Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 48)

Rounds 6-8: Continue increasing by 8 stitches per round until you reach a total of 72 stitches by Round 8.

Sizing the Hat Body

Round 9: Ch 2, 1 HDC in every stitch (72 HDC total). Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 72)
Round 10: Ch 2, 1 HDC in the next 7 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch. Repeat: 1 HDC in the next 8 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch. Join with a slip stitch. (Total Stitches: 80)
Subsequent rounds: Continue working 80 HDC per round until the hat measures approximately 8 cm in length from the start of the 80-stitch rows.

Crocheting the Ear Flaps

Use Color A.

First Ear Flap:

Row 1 & 2: Ch 2. Work 1 HDC in the next 14 stitches.
Turn. (15 stitches total).
Row 3: Ch 2. Work a decrease over the next two stitches.
Work 1 HDC in each stitch until the last two stitches, then work a decrease over the last two stitches.
Turn. (13 stitches total).
Continue: Repeat Row 3 until you have a total of 5 stitches.
Cut the yarn and weave in the end.

Second Ear Flap:

Rejoin Color A yarn 20 stitches to the left of the first ear flap.
Repeat the exact instructions for the First Ear Flap.

Edging and Finish

Border (Single Crochet):

Join Color B yarn at any point on the bottom edge.
Ch 1, then work a single crochet uniformly around the entire bottom edge, including the ear flaps.
Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Cord Edging (Crab Stitch):

Do not turn the fabric.
Continue crocheting backwards using the Crab Stitch around the entire border.
Cut the yarn and weave in the end.

Making and Assembling the Ears

Use Hook N° 5 (3 mm).

Make Four Pieces (2 Color A, 2 Color B):

Start with a slip knot, Ch 2.
Work 6 SC in the 2nd chain from the hook.
Join with a slip stitch to the first SC. (6 stitches total).
Work in a spiral:
Round 1: Ch 1, 2 SC in every stitch (12 SC).
Round 2: Repeat: 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch (18 SC).
Round 3: Repeat: 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch (24 SC).
Round 4: Ch 1. Repeat: 1 SC in the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch.
Join with a slip stitch to the first SC. (30 SC).
Cut the yarn and weave in the end.

Assembly:

Sew one Color A ear piece and one Color B ear piece together, with the wrong sides facing each other.
Sew the finished ears onto the hat approximately 9 cm from the bottom edge.