How to Crochet a Baby Earflap Hat128

Crocheting a baby earflap hat is a fun and easy project that can be completed in a few hours. The hat is perfect for keeping your little one's head and ears warm during the cold winter months. In this guide, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to crochet a baby earflap hat.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 yards)
* Size H crochet hook
* Tapestry needle
* Scissors

Abbreviations* CH - chain
* SC - single crochet
* HDC - half double crochet
* DC - double crochet
* TRC - treble crochet

Pattern
Make the hat brim: CH 10. SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each CH across. (9 SC)

Join the round: SL ST in the 1st SC. (9 SC)

Round 2: CH 1. *SC in the next SC, HDC in the next SC.* Repeat from * to * around. (13 SC, 13 HDC)

Round 3: CH 1. *HDC in the next HDC, DC in the next SC.* Repeat from * to * around. (13 HDC, 13 DC)

Round 4: CH 1. *DC in the next DC, TRC in the next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around. (13 DC, 13 TRC)

Rounds 5-10: CH 1. TRC in each stitch around. (13 TRC)

Make the earflaps:

Left earflap: CH 15. SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each CH across. (14 SC)

Join the round: SL ST in the 1st SC. (14 SC)

Round 2-5: CH 1. SC in each stitch around. (14 SC)

Make the right earflap: Repeat steps 7-9 to make the right earflap.

Attach the earflaps: Fold the hat in half and sew the left earflap to the hat brim, at the left side. Repeat with the right earflap at the right side.

Make the ties: CH 15. SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each CH across. (14 SC)

Tie the ties: Thread the ties through the eyelets in the earflaps and tie them around the crown of the hat.