Crochet Faux Fur Earflap Hat Easy Free Pattern

Crochet Faux Fur Earflap Hat Easy Free Pattern

Stay cozy and stylish this winter with this faux fur earflap hat! 

This free crochet pattern is perfect for making a warm, snug hat in sizes ranging from baby to teen/adult sizes, and it’s sure to be a hit at your next special event or when you’re out enjoying local winter splendor.

The faux fur detail is works around the first earflap, side hat piece, front of the hat, main hat pieces and second earflap (including the tip of the earflap).

 Whether you’re a beginner crocheter or an experienced maker, this easy crochet hat pattern uses double crochet stitches and a fun blend of soft yarn and faux fur yarn to create a finished piece that’s as cozy as it is cute.

This free pattern is great for any skill level, written in different sizes!

Looks beautiful with the dark grey yarn and faux fur contrast, any color will look great!

Starting with a magic ring, you’ll work your way up to the top of the hat, adding ear flaps that provide extra warmth for those chilly days. 

The free crochet pattern instructions are easy to follow, and you’ll find both a written pattern and a helpful ad-free PDF for your convenience. 

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This hat pattern is great for beginner crocheters looking to try out a new skill, and you can even customize it with different colors to make each hat unique. Don’t forget to add it to your Ravelry queue or pin the pinnable graphics to save for later. 

So grab your H (5.00 mm hook), yarn needle, some strands of yarn, and let’s get started on this delightful and functional crochet hat!

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Faux Fur Earflap Hat 

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Materials:

– Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook

– Medium weight (size 4) yarn in white and fuzzy faux white yarn, I used Lion Brand’s Go For Faux

– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

sc- single crochet 

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

sc2tog- single crochet two together

Gauge:

12 sts x 7 rows = 4″ square

Note:

– The width is measured at the crown

Hat:

Baby Size (5″ wide x 6.5″ tall):

Make a magic circle and ch 2

Round 1: 10 dc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 2 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (40).

Rounds 6-11: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (40).

Fasten off, weave in end.

Optional: Continue with “side earflaps” section.

Toddler/Child Size- (6″ wide x 7.5″ tall):

Make a magic circle and ch 2

Round 1: 10 dc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 2 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (40).

Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 3 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (50).

Round 6-13: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (50).

Fasten off, weave in end.

Optional: Continue with “side earflaps” section.

Teen/Adult Size- (7″ wide x 8.5″ long):

Make a magic circle and ch 2

Round 1: 10 dc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (10).

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).

Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (30).

Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 2 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (40).

Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 3 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (50).

Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 4 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (60).

Round 7-14: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (60).

Fasten off, weave in end.

Optional: Continue with “earflap” section.

Side Earflaps:

Right flap:

Row 1: Sc next 10 sts, turn (10)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 6, sc2tog, turn (8).

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (8).

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, turn (6).

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (6).

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, turn (4).

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across (4).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Left flap:

Lay the hat on it’s side with the left ear side facing you. 

Line up the side with the earflap you just made with slightly more stitches in the front than in the back.

Faux Yarn:

Pick up a st along the bottom and sc around the hat, sl st to join and fasten off, weave in ends.

Pick up a st along the bottom middle of the side/earflap and sc evenly up the side of the hat, around the ears and top and down the other side.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Side Braids:

Cut 12 strands of 40″ long pieces of yarn.

Fold in half and pull the middle through the bottom of the earflap.

Yarn over and pull all strands through.

Braid strands and tie at the bottom.

Repeat on other side, make sure they are even.

Trim ends.

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