Today I crocheted a hat for Janna for Christmas out of the same yarn I used to make Julia’s scarf and ear warmer last week.
The hat I made uses my super simple hat crochet pattern for the base but adds earflaps and ties which are great for babies and toddlers who like to take hats off.
I first figured out how to make earflaps by trial and error several years ago, but I never shared my pattern modifications. However, today is the day. 🙂
Janna is little enough that even though I had her test out her new hat, she will probably not remember when she finds it under the tree on Christmas morning. 🙂
I think it will keep her nice and warm this winter.
I think she likes it.
However, she knew that it wasn’t cold enough to wear the hat inside and that meant our photo shoot was over. 🙂
If you would like to crochet a hat like this, here is my pattern. Please let me know if something doesn’t make sense.
Earflap Hat Crochet Pattern
Materials
- I hook (for a toddler hat)
- Worsted Weight Yarn
- Blunt tip tapestry needle to weave in ends.
DC=Double Crochet
DC2Tog=Double Crochet Decrease**
SS=Slip Stitch
Ch=Chain
Ch 3=1 DC in each row listed.
**DC2Tog=Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, draw loop through, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) in 2 stitches, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
Here’s a link if you need a visual for the DC2Tog.
Chain 4. Slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3. (Counts as 1st DC here and throughout.) DC 9 times in ring. Slip stitch in top of beginning chain 3. (10 DC)
Round 2: Ch 3. DC in same stitch. DC 2 times in each remaining stitch around. Slip stitch in top of beginning chain 3. (20 DC)
Round 3: Ch 3. DC in same stitch. DC in next stitch. *2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next stitch. *Repeat to end of round. Slip stitch in top of beginning chain 3. (30 DC)
Round 4: Ch 3. DC in same stitch. DC in next 2 stitches. *2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 2 stitches. *Repeat to end of round. Slip stitch in top of beginning chain 3. (40 DC)
Round 5: Ch 3. DC in same stitch. DC in next 3 stitches. *2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 3 stitches. *Repeat to end of round. Slip stitch in top of beginning chain 3. (50 DC)
Round 6: Ch 3. DC in next stitch and each stitch throughout the round. (50 DC)
Round 7- 15: Repeat Round 6.
***In the earflap sections the last stitch you will DC in on row 2-4 is actually the Ch 3 from the previous row.
1st Earflap Row 1: SS into 7th stitch of Round 15. Ch. 3. DC in next 8 stitches. (9 DC)
1st Earflap Row 2: Ch. 3. Turn. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in next 3 stitches. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in last stitch*. (7 DC)
1st Earflap Row 3: Ch 3. Turn. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in next stitch. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in last stitch. (5 DC)
1st Earflap Row 4: Ch 3. Turn. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. (3 DC)
1st Earflap Row 5: Ch 35. Tie a double knot. Cut off extra yarn.
2nd Earflap Row 1: Find seam at back of hat. Count over 15 DC. Insert hook into that stitch. Wrap yarn over hook 1 time. Pull hook and yarn through stitch. Ch 3. DC in next 8 stitches. (9DC)
Earflap Row 2: Ch. 3. Turn. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in next 3 stitches. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in last stitch*. (7 DC)
Earflap Row 3: Ch 3. Turn. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in next stitch. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC in last stitch. (5 DC)
Earflap Row 4: Ch 3. Turn. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. DC2Tog next 2 stitches. (3 DC)
Earflap Row 5: Ch 35. Tie a double knot. Cut off extra yarn.
To Finish Hat: Fasten off and weave in ends.
For other hat sizes, use a different sized hook and/or yarn. I have made this same hat using an H hook for an older baby, but I haven’t tested any other sizes.
I added a small flower to Janna’s hat using my flower pattern from my crocheted headband pattern post. I used a bigger hook, but the flower is still relatively small. You can always find a pattern for a bigger flower if that suits your taste.
If you do add a flower I recommend sewing it on the the hat on the 7th row from the bottom, near the 5th DC from the earflap. Does that make sense?
Please let me know if you have any questions. As always, you are free to sell something made with this pattern. However, do not sell the pattern or post it on your site. Thanks!
