Simple Half Double Crochet Earflap Hat (Free Pattern)
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The HDC Earflap Hat is a warm and practical crochet hat made with simple half double crochet stitches. I designed this pattern in a full range of sizes from preemie through adult, so you can make a cozy winter hat for anyone in the family. The earflaps add extra warmth and help keep the hat in place on windy days. You’ll find the full written instructions below, including every size, finishing tips, and how to add braided ties.
HDC Earflap Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
This hat includes a marked front section so you can easily add embellishments like flowers or appliqués. You’ll find the full written pattern for every size below.
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft. 141 g (5 oz) / 234 m (256 yds). 100 % Acrylic. Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash in warm water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low. Do not bleach. Do not iron. Dry-cleanable.
- Crochet Hook: 5.50 mm (I)
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker and tapestry needle.
Difficulty
- Easy
Finished Sizes
This hat will stretch approximately 2 inches.
- Preemie: 10 inches circumference X 4 inches height
- Newborn: 11.5 inches circumference X 4.5 inches height
- 0-3 months: 13.7 inches circumference X 5.25 inches height
- 3-6 months: 14.8 inches circumference X 5.5 inches height
- 6-12 months: 16 inches circumference X 5.5 inches height
- 12-24 months: 16.8 inches circumference X 6.25 inches height
- 3-5 years: 18 inches circumference X 6.25 inches height
- Child: 18.9 inches circumference X 7 inches height
- Teen: 20 inches circumference X 7.25 inches height
- Adult Medium: 20.8 inches circumference X 7.5 inches height
- Adult Large: 22 inches circumference X 7.75 inches height
Gauge
- Approximately 14 stitches in 4 inches; and 12 rows in 4 inches.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
- bl – back loop
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- DMR – double magic ring
- g – grams
- hdc – half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side (the outside of the hat)
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip/skipped
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- WS – wrong side (the inside of the hat)
- yds – yards
- * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Notes
- I use a DMR to begin, but you can substitute your favorite starting method for projects made in rounds if you prefer.
- The chain-1 space at the base of each earflap is included in the stitch count for the final earflap row.
- This hat is crocheted in continuous rounds. Do not chain 2 or slip stitch to join at the end of each round. Use a stitch marker (or safety pin/paper clip) to keep your place instead.
- Add the Simple Half Double Crochet Earflap Hat to you Ravelry library here.
Earflap Hat Pattern Instructions
This hat is crocheted in continuous rounds, from the top-down in one piece. The earflaps are added directly to the hat.
Preemie Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
Preemie Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** 3 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [35 hdc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 11: 1 hdc in each st around. [35 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
Preemie Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R6: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in the end. Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 12 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 12 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R6: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
Preemie Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in the ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
Newborn Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
Newborn Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 13: 1 hdc in each st around. [40 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
Newborn Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R6: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in the end. Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 14 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 14 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R6: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
Newborn Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
0-3 Months Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
0-3 Months Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 15: 1 hdc in each st around. [48 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
0-3 Months Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 17 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 17 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
0-3 Months Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
3-6 Months Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
3-6 Months Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** 4 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [52 hdc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 16: 1 hdc in each st around. [52 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
3-6 Months Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 19 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 19 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
3-6 Months Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
6-12 Months Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
6-12 Months Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [56 hdc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 16: 1 hdc in each st around. [56 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
6-12 Months Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 20 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 20 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
6-12 Months Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
12-24 Months Hat
12-24 Months Main Hat Pattern
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [56 hdc]
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to ** 3 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [59 hdc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 18: 1 hdc in each st around. [59 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
12-24 Months Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 21 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 21 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R8: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
12-24 Months Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
3-5 Years Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
3-5 Years Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [56 hdc]
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to ** 7 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [63 hdc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 18: 1 hdc in each st around. [63 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
3-5 Years Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 11 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R10: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 22 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 22 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 11 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R10: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
3-5 Years Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
6-10 Years Hat
6-10 Years Main Hat Pattern
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [56 hdc]
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to **around. [64 hdc]
Rnd 9: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts**. Work from * to ** 2 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [66 hdc]
Rnd 10-Rnd 19: 1 hdc in each st around. [66 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
6-10 Years Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 23 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 23 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
6-10 Years Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
Teen (Adult Small) Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
Teen (Adult Small) Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [56 hdc]
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to **around. [64 hdc]
Rnd 9: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts**. Work from * to ** 6 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [70 hdc]
Rnd 10-Rnd 20: 1 hdc in each st around. [70 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
Teen (Adult Small) Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 25 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 25 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
Teen (Adult Small) Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
Adult Medium Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
Adult Medium Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [56 hdc]
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to **around. [64 hdc]
Rnd 9: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [72 hdc]
Rnd 10: 2 hdc in the first st. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [73 hdc]
Rnd 11-Rnd 21: 1 hdc in each st around. [73 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
Adult Medium Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 26 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 26 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [12 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [2 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
Adult Medium Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
Adult Large Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook, or the size need for gauge:
Adult Large Main Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 1, and make 8 hdc. [8 hdc]
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. [16 hdc]
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 hdc]
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [32 hdc]
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [40 hdc]
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [48 hdc]
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [56 hdc]
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to **around. [64 hdc]
Rnd 9: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [72 hdc]
Rnd 10: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts**. Work from * to ** 5 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [77 hdc]
Rnd 11-Rnd 22: 1 hdc in each st around. [77 hdc]
Do not finish off, proceed to the Earflap Instructions below.
Adult Large Earflap Instructions
Earflap 1
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [13 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [13 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to Earflap 2 instructions below.
Earflap 2
Keeping the crown (top) of the hat facing you, count 27 sts from the left edge of the earflap, join your yarn in the next st with a sl st and continue with the instructions for Earflap 2.
**Note: these 27 sts are the front of the hat**
R1: 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, leave rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. [13 sc]
R2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [13 sc]
R3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R4: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]
R5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R6: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]
R7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R8: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [7 sc]
R9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R11: Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [3 sc]
R12: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, 1 sc in the next. [2 sc, 1 ch1sp]
Do not finish off. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions below.
Adult Large Finishing Instructions
Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around the entire hat and around both earflaps.
Rnd 2: 1 sl st (keep your stitches loose) in each st around the entire hat and both earflaps. If you have trouble making loose sl sts, substitute 1 sc in the bl of each st around instead.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Proceed to the Adding the Ties section at the end of the pattern.
Adding the Ties
Once the hat is finished, you can add braided ties if you’d like.
Preemie and Newborn
- Cut 9-strands of yarn, each measuring approximately 20″ ( 50 cm) in length.
- Pull the strands through the chain 1 space at the base of the earflaps, half way (until you have the same amount of yarn on each side of the earflap).
- Divide the strands equally into 3-sections of six strands (using yarn lengths from each side of the earflap).
- Braid the stands until you are approximately 4-inches from the end and tie a knot using all the yarn.
- Repeat for the second tie.
- Line up the ties and trim the ends to a similar length.
0-3 months and 6-12 Months
- Cut 9-strands of yarn, each measuring approximately 25″ ( 63 cm) in length.
- Pull the strands through the chain 1 space at the base of the earflaps, half way (until you have the same amount of yarn on each side of the earflap).
- Divide the strands equally into 3-sections of six strands (using yarn lengths from each side of the earflap).
- Braid the stands until you are approximately 4-inches from the end and tie a knot using all the yarn.
- Repeat for the second tie.
- Line up the ties and trim the ends to a similar length.
12 months to Adult Large
- Cut 12-strands of yarn, each measuring approximately 30″ ( 76 cm) in length.
- Pull the strands through the chain 1 space at the base of the earflaps, half way (until you have the same amount of yarn on each side of the earflap).
- Divide the strands equally into 3-sections of eight strands (using yarn lengths from each side of the earflap).
- Braid the stands until you are approximately 5-inches from the end and tie a knot using all the yarn.
- Repeat for the second tie.
- Line up the ties and trim the ends to a similar length.
Embellishments
If you’d like to add an embellishment to your hat, here are some ideas:
- Simply Irresistible Crochet Flower Pattern (pictured)
- Little Flowers
- 56 Free Crochet Flower and Bow Patterns
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Crocheters Often Ask
Light worsted weight yarns like Red Heart Soft, or Caron Simply Soft work well for this pattern.
Yes, I have a heavy worsted weight yarn earflap hat pattern available here, and a bulky weight yarn earflap hat pattern available here. Both are also free patterns.
No. The hat can be worn without ties. The ties help keep the earflaps snug, especially for babies and toddlers.
Yes you can. Simply work one extra repeat round for the main hat, and 1 round of single crochet in the back loop instead.
Yes, you can add extra repeat rounds for the main hat pattern to increase the hat height.
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Hi Daya, I’m sure you could add ears to it 🙂 This is a very similar design to my Not Another Owl Hat Pattern where I add horns to the top for the owls. It is a great base for character hats 🙂
Hi! Thank you for amazing info!! Just want to know if this hooddie could be done with kitty ears?? I dont want to include ears and make it look withs weird-ugly shape….thanks
Hi Nicole, I don’t 🙂 I use a stitch marker to mark my spot and work in continuous rounds. This will give you a hat without a seam line and the small difference in height at the end of the hat is hardly noticeable when you are wearing the hat – much better than a line all the way down the back of the finished hat I think 🙂 If you are more comfortable working with the slip stitch, chain 2 method you can if you’d like. Just add that bit in (the hat will be one stitch wider for the whole hat length) and do not count or work into it on the rounds. All the best, Rhondda
Hi, I have a few questions about the pattern. At the end of each round, do you join with a slip stitch?
Do you chain 2 at the beginning of each round?
If so, does the chain count as a stitch?
I’m trying to make the hat for my niece.
Thanks!
Adorable pattern Rhondda.
thank you for sharing.
laura
Hi Meaghan. Actually it does add up correctly. After Round 4 you have 32 stitches. If you add an additional 3 stitches, 32+3=35 stitches. If you read Round 5 it indicates you only increase 3x (three times) then work 1 hdc in each remaining stitch around. This means you are only increasing the total stitches from R4 by 3 more. This gives you 35. If you misread the instructions and increase all the way around the hat you will have too many stitches and the hat will not be the right size. This is why we only add 3 extra in R5. I hope this helps. Rhondda
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [35]
Thatndoesnt add up if you do it every three stitches like you are saying it is way more that 35
What gauge are you reaching currently?
How do I get the proper guage using DK yarn?
No. This is not normal and should not happen. Have you checked your gauge? It may be too many stitches per inch? If it is wavy (ruffled like appearance) there are either too many stitches or the gauge is giving your too many stitches per inch. If it is curling under it is too tight of gauge (too few stitches per inch) or missed/skipped stitches causing it to curve. Gauge is extremely important for hats – even when you use the same yarn and hook as is recommended in the pattern. Hope this helps, Rhondda
Is it normal for the hat to ravel up like curling up on the edge all the way around?
Hi Michelle, I believe it took just over 1 ball of Red Heart Soft for the adult sizes. All the best, Rhondda
How much yarn is needed for the adult small size? Thanks!
Hi Misty,
You only increase in 3 of the stitches – not all of the stitches – for this round.
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [35]
Hope this helps!
Rhondda
hello, in the preemie size hat, im not understanding how there are only 35 st. in round 5. not sure if im doing something wrong or not, but i come up with 40, after a pattern repeat. thank for your time
Hi Cyndy, Thank you!! I’m so happy it turned out for you 🙂 and that you found my instructions easy to follow. Have lovely week 🙂 Rhondda
I made this hat today. It turned out so cute – your instructions were terrific. Thank you so much!
Thank you Candice!
This is one of my favorite patterns! So easy!
Hi Susan, Thank you so much for trying my pattern 🙂 I love hearing when people make things using them. Have a lovely day, Rhondda
Thank you so much for this pattern, I tried out the 0-3 months and it turned out perfectly! I'm off to make one of each of the other sizes 🙂
Hi Shabby Chic, Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment 🙂 and for following me. I hope you have a lovely day! Rhondda
Hi Rhonda,This is absolutely beautiful. I am new to crochet and i did try out something similar following some tutorials on YouTube. Its nice to meet you and your beautiful inspiring blog! Following you now, so will be back often 🙂
Hi bermanac 🙂 Yes – I just haven't written it up yet – I will try to do this in the next week or so 🙂 Thank you for reminding me! Rhondda
adorable hat – love the color! do you have a pattern for the flower?
Thank you Rudri 🙂 Yes it can be very relaxing 🙂 Sometimes too much so I think! Thank you for leaving me a comment 🙂 Rhondda
This post reminds me of my mother and her love of crocheting blankets. Although I've never crocheted, I know that it can be therapeutic and relaxing.
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment 🙂 I'm happy you like the design! Rhondda
I like the ear flaps and the braided strap. You were kind to share the pattern!#SITSBlogging
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment Stephanie 🙂 No one in my family crochets either 🙂 My Great Aunt did and Great Grandmothers – but so far I am the only one who has picked up the hook since then – there are a ton of resources online to teach you when you are ready 🙂 Rhondda
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment Sarah 🙂
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment Robyn 🙂
That is absolutely adorable! I so wish I knew how to crochet! My grandmother used to crochet and I have a huge blanket that she made. She passed away when I was 14 and no one else in my family crochets. It is on my bucket list to learn though, in honor of her! 🙂
Rhondda, what an adorable pattern and finished product! I don't crochet or have a little one but I want this hat! It's too darned cute. A definite keeper. 🙂
This is awesome. I wish I knew how to crochet!! #sitsblogging