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Crochet hat with ear flaps pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

Keep ears extra cozy on cold days with this crochet hat with ear flaps pattern. The ear flaps add extra coverage, while the braided ties give it a fun handmade finish that works well for everyday winter wear, outdoor play, or gifts.

Quick answer

This beginner-friendly crochet hat with ear flaps pattern is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. The pattern includes baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes, with the ear flaps and braided ties added after the main hat is complete.

Crochet hat with ear flaps pattern details

Skill level

Beginner — This hat pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it an easy and fun project for new crocheters.

Materials needed

  • I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Size guide

This crochet hat pattern includes four sizes.

  • Baby — 16–17 inches (41–43 cm) head circumference, 6.25 inches (16 cm) tall
  • Toddler — 18–19 inches (46–48 cm) head circumference, 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall
  • Child — 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) head circumference, 7 inches (18 cm) tall
  • Adult — 20–23 inches (51–58 cm) head circumference, 7.75 inches (20 cm) tall

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

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Gauge

16 dc and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

  • dc = double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • sc2tog = single crochet decrease
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

  • The starting chain does not count as a stitch.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
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Free crochet hat with ear flaps pattern instructions

Choose your size below and complete the hat body before adding the ear flaps and braided ties.

Baby size hat

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Rounds 8–13: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (56 sts)

Toddler size hat

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Rounds 9–15: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)

Child size hat

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Rounds 10–16: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)

Adult size hat

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (68 sts)
Rounds 11–17: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)

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Adding the ear flaps

Begin the first ear flap where you ended the final round of the hat. After completing the first ear flap, fasten off. Use the chart below to locate the second ear flap, join your yarn at that position, and repeat the ear flap instructions for your size.

After both ear flaps are complete, work sc evenly around the entire hat and both ear flaps.

SizeFront of HatBack of Hat
Baby & Toddlerleave 18 stitches in frontleave 14 stitches in back
Childleave 20 stitches in frontleave 16 stitches in back
Adultleave 22 stitches in frontleave 18 stitches in back

Baby size ear flaps

  • Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)
  • Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
  • Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
  • Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
  • Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
  • Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
  • Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
  • Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
  • Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
  • Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
  • Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
  • Repeat for second ear flap and then continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear flaps.

Toddler – adult size ear flaps

  • Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14 sts, turn. (14 stitches)
  • Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)
  • Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
  • Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
  • Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
  • Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
  • Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
  • Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
  • Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
  • Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
  • Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
  • Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
  • Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
  • Repeat for second ear flap and then continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear flaps.
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Adding the braids

Add a braided tie to the bottom of each ear flap to finish the hat.

  1. Cut six equal lengths of yarn, about 24–30 inches each, for each ear flap.
  2. Hold all six strands together, fold them in half, and pull the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap.
  3. Pull the yarn ends through the loop and tighten to secure. You will now have 12 working strands.
  4. Divide the 12 strands into three groups of four strands each and braid to your desired length.
  5. Tie a knot at the end to secure the braid.
  6. Trim the ends evenly.
  7. Repeat for the second ear flap.

Finishing

Weave in any remaining ends with a yarn needle.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make this hat without ear flaps?

Yes! Simply stop after the final round of the main hat body and skip the ear flap section. You’ll have a classic beanie-style hat.

Printable PDF version

You can purchase the ad-free PDF of this crochet earflap hat pattern in my Etsy shop. The downloadable pattern is easy to save, print, and keep with your crochet projects.

More crochet hat patterns

Looking for another hat to make? Browse my easy crochet hat patterns for more beginner-friendly designs made with basic stitches, or explore my full collection of free crochet hat patterns for hats in baby, child, and adult sizes.

Looking for a simpler hat without earflaps? Try my free basic crochet beanie pattern, available in seven sizes from preemie through adult.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

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