Cute Crochet Baby Hat With Earflaps Free Pattern For 3-6 Months Old

Looking for a cozy and charming project for your little one? This baby hat with earflaps crochet pattern is perfect for keeping tiny heads warm and stylish during chilly days. Sized specifically for 3-6 months, the pattern features a delightful combination of colors, playful earflaps, and an optional pom-pom for a touch of fun.

Crochet Baby Hat With Earflaps

Crafted with medium-weight yarn and simple stitches, it’s ideal for both beginners and seasoned crocheters. You can customize the colors to match your baby's wardrobe, making it a versatile and thoughtful handmade gift.

Materials

• Medium-weight yarn in three colors (e.g., Dusty Gray, Pink Petal Rose, White)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Hat Base

Round 1 (Dusty Gray Yarn)

• Make a magic ring
• Chain two
• Work 10 double crochets into the ring
• Change to white yarn on the last double crochet
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (10 stitches)

Round 2 (White Yarn)

• Chain two
• Work two double crochets in each stitch around
• Change to Dusty Gray yarn on the last double crochet
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (20 stitches)

For Round 3 (Dusty Gray Yarn)

• Chain two
• Work two double crochets in the first stitch, one double crochet in the next
• Repeat the pattern around
• Change to white yarn on the last stitch
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (30 stitches)

Round 4 (White Yarn)

• Chain two
• Work two double crochets in the first stitch, one double crochet in the next two stitches
• Repeat the pattern around
• Change to Dusty Gray yarn on the last stitch
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (40 stitches)

Round 5 (Dusty Gray Yarn)

• Chain two
• Work one double crochet in each stitch around
• Change to white yarn on the last stitch
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (40 stitches)

For Round 6 (White Yarn)

• Chain two
• Work one double crochet in each stitch around
• Change to Dusty Gray yarn on the last stitch
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (40 stitches)

Round 7 (Dusty Gray Yarn)

• Chain two
• Work one double crochet in each stitch around
• Change to Petal Pink yarn on the last stitch
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (40 stitches)
• Cut and weave in the gray and white yarn ends

Ribbing of the Hat (Petal Pink Yarn)

Round 8

• Chain two
• Work one double crochet in each stitch around
• Slip stitch to the first double crochet (40 stitches)

Round 9

• Chain two
• Alternate front post double crochet and normal double crochet around
• Slip stitch to the top of the first front post double crochet (40 stitches)

For Round 10

• Chain two
• Repeat Round 9, following the established ribbing pattern
• Slip stitch to the top of the first front post double crochet (40 stitches)

Earflaps (Petal Pink Yarn)

First Earflap

 

Row 1

• Chain one
• Single crochet in the first 10 stitches
• Mark the next unworked stitch

Row 2

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 6 stitches, single crochet decrease (8 stitches)

For Row 3

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet in each stitch (8 stitches)

Row 4

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 4 stitches, single crochet decrease (6 stitches)

Row 5

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet in each stitch (6 stitches)

For Row 6

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet decrease (4 stitches)

Row 7

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet in each stitch (4 stitches)

Row 8

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease twice (2 stitches)

For Row 9

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease across the last two stitches
• Fasten off and leave a tail for weaving in

Second Earflap

• Count 12 stitches from the first earflap and attach yarn in the 13th stitch

Row 1

• Chain one
• Single crochet in the same stitch and next 9 stitches (10 stitches)

Row 2

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 6 stitches, single crochet decrease (8 stitches)

For Row 3

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet in each stitch (8 stitches)

Row 4

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 4 stitches, single crochet decrease (6 stitches)

Row 5

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet in each stitch (6 stitches)

For Row 6

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet decrease (4 stitches)

Row 7

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet in each stitch (4 stitches)

Row 8

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease twice (2 stitches)

For Row 9

• Chain one, turn
• Single crochet decrease across the last two stitches

Edging

• Do not cut yarn
• Chain one
• Single crochet evenly around the entire hat and earflaps for a neat edge
• Fasten off and weave in all ends with a yarn needle

Pom-Pom

• Wrap pink yarn around your fingers several times
• Slip yarn off and tie securely in the center with a long strand
• Cut loops on both sides and trim into a fluffy ball
• Attach the pom-pom securely to the top of the hat using the long yarn tails
• Tie a tight knot on the inside and trim the excess yarn