Free crochetpatterns for EVERY earflap beanie size you could possibly want from Preemie all the way up to adult large. All you need to know is chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. If you have access to some yarn and a J sized crochet hook, you are ready to go. Starting off with these basic patterns you could make all sorts of different hats: striped, mohawk, owl, monster, newsie, simple, with flowers…And, as always, if you have any questions about any of these, or need any help along the way, please do not hesitate to shoot me an email {familybugs (AT) gmail (DOT) com}
Last updated: June 2, 2018
Red Heart Super Saver
The 12 BEST CROCHET HOOKS SET WITH ERGONOMIC HANDLES FOR EXTREME COMFORT
Clover “Shiro” Tape Measure
These patterns are based off of the measurements taken from Bev’s Size chart, if you aren’t sure about sizing measurements…well, I’ve included that too!
- Newborn: Head Circumference 13″ – 14 ” 33-36cm
- Baby – 3 to 6 months: Head Circumference: 14″ – 17 ” 36-43 cm
- Baby – 6 to 12 months: Head Circumference: 16″ – 19 ” 41-48 cm
- Toddler – preschooler (12 months – 3 years): Head Circumference: 18″ to 20 ” 46 -48 cm
- Child (3 – 10 years): Head Circumference: 19″ – 20 1/2″ 48-51 cm
- Pre-teens and Teens Hat: Head Circumference: 20 1/2″ – 22″ 53 -56 cm
- Adult Woman: Head Circumference: 21.5″ – 22.5″
- Adult Man: Head Circumference: 23″ – 24″ 58.4 cm – 61 cm
Why double crochet? You might ask. Well, double crochet is fast, relatively easy, and I think that it still results in a really warm product. The looser stitches trap more air between the fibers and air is an incredible insulator (that is if you can trap it)! Also, the looser stitching will result in a hat that has more stretch and give to it, which is more likely to fit all sorts of head shapes and sizes 😀 So, ENJOY!!
Feel free to use and distribute this pattern however you would like, I don’t mind finished hats being sold from these patterns (That’s what I do with them), or for charity purposes, or auctions…or personal use…turn it upside down and use it as a bowl, add some handles and use it as a bag…skies the limit!
Instructions for Dc2tog stitch:
YO, Insert hook into first stitch, YO, pull through, YO, pull through two loops on hook (half of a double crochet has been completed, NOTE: This is NOT a hdc stitch, it is half of a double crochet). YO, Insert hook into next stitch, YO, pull through, YO pull through two loops on hook (half of another double crochet stitch has been completed). YO, pull through all remaining loops on hook.
Preemie Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 13 more dc (14). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (21) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: (Last increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (28) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around (28). Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 5-7: Repeat RND 4.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 7 stitches (8).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 15 more dc (16). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (24) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: (Last increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (32) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around (32). Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 5-7: Repeat RND 4.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 7 stitches (8).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
0-3 Month Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 13 more dc (14). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (21) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (28) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: (Last increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ration, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (35) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around (35). Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 6-8: Repeat RND 5.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 7 stitches (8).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
3-6 Month Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 13 more dc (14). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (21) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (28) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: (Last increasing round). Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ratio, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (35) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around (35). Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 6-9: Repeat RND 5.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 9 stitches (10).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 6 stitches, dc2tog (8).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
6-12 Month Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 15 more dc (16). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (24) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (32) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: (Last increasing round). Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ratio, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (40) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around (40). Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 6-9: Repeat RND 5.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 9 stitches (10).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 6 stitches, dc2tog (8).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
12-24 Month Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 13 more dc (14). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (21) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (28) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ratio, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (35) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: (Last increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next four spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (4:2 ratio, 1 dc in four stitches, 2 dc in the next). (42) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 6: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around (42). Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 7-10: Repeat RND 6.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 9 stitches (10).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 6 stitches, dc2tog (8).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
3-10 Years Size
With K hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 13 more dc (14). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (21) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (28) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ratio, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (35) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: (Last increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next four spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (4:2 ratio, 1 dc in four stitches, 2 dc in the next). (42) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 6: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around (42). Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 7-11: Repeat RND 6.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 9 stitches (10).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 6 stitches, dc2tog (8).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
Preteen – Teen Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 15 more dc (16). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (24) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (32) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ratio, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (40) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next four spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (4:2 ratio, 1 dc in four stitches, 2 dc in the next). (48) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 6: (Last increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next five spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (5:2 ratio, 1 dc in five stitches, 2 dc in the next). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 7: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 8-12: Repeat RND 7.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 11 stitches (12).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 8 stitches, dc2tog (10).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 6 stitches, dc2tog (8).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 7: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
Adult Small Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 15 more dc (16). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (24) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 15 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (32) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 14 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ratio, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (40) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 14 times) Dc in the next four spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (4:2 ratio, 1 dc in four stitches, 2 dc in the next). (48) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 6: (Last increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 14 times) Dc in the next five spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (5:2 ratio, 1 dc in five stitches, 2 dc in the next). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 7: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 8-14: Repeat RND 7.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 11 stitches (12).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 8 stitches, dc2tog (10).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 6 stitches, dc2tog (8).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 7: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
Adult Large Size
With J hook
RND 1: Ch 3. In 3rd chain from hook work 13 more dc (14). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2.
RND 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in next space, work 2 dc in the next space. (Like a 1:2 ratio, 1 dc in one stitch, 2 dc in the next). (21) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next two spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (this one is a 2:2 ratio, 1 dc in two stitches, 2 dc in the next). (28) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 4: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next three spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (3:2 ratio, 1 dc in three stitches, 2 dc in the next). (35) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 5: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next four spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (4:2 ratio, 1 dc in four stitches, 2 dc in the next). (42) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 6: Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next five spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (5:2 ratio, 1 dc in five stitches, 2 dc in the next). (49) Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 7: (Last Increasing round) Ch 2, dc in same stitch. (Repeat the following 13 times) Dc in the next six spaces, work 2 dc in the next. (6:2 ratio, 1 dc in six stitches, 2 dc in the next). Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to join.
RND 8: Ch 2 and dc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to top of ch 2 to join.
RNDS 9-15: Repeat RND 8.
Earflap, repeat on both sides of hat
ROW 1: Insert hook, Ch 2, dc in same stitch and in next 11 stitches (12).
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 8 stitches, dc2tog (10).
ROW 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 6 stitches, dc2tog (8).
ROW 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog (6).
ROW 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog (4).
ROW 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice (2).
ROW 7: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog (1), finish off.
For a clean look, sc around the entire hat. For the earflaps, make sure to sc 2 into the side of each dc. Add a braided tassel at the “peak” of each earflap to finish it off!
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Family Bugs Crochet Designs 
hi i love your pattern
~ Mikayla From niftynicklesdaughter
Thanks for the love!
I haven’t started yet, just looking over the pattern, and I noticed that Step 6 says to DC in 4 spaces. Is that supposed to say 5? Or is it the same as the Fifth Step?
Thank you for the pattern.
This is for the Adult Small.
You are correct, RND 6 should be DC in 5 spaces. Thank you for catching that! I will edit it pronto 😊