Crochet Faux Fur Aviator Earflap Hat Free Pattern

Crochet Faux Fur Aviator Earflap Hat Free Pattern

Crochet Aviator Faux Fur Hat – Free Pattern in 3 Sizes

If you’re looking for a stylish and cozy winter hat, this free crochet pattern for a crochet aviator hat pattern is the perfect new project! 

Designed with ear flaps, side ties, and a soft faux fur lining, this cute aviator hat is both warm and trendy and takes a small amount of yarn.

Whether you’re making crochet baby hats or a fun accessory for older kids and adults, this pattern is written in baby, toddler/child, and teen/adult sizes to ensure the right size for everyone.

You’ll need worsted weight working yarn, a size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook size, and a optional stitch marker to help keep track of your progress. 

This pattern includes easy steps, starting with a magic ring and working through the body of the hat, shaping the ear flaps, and finishing the sides of the hat with a clean edge.

The instructions also include a gauge swatch to ensure a proper fit and details for creating the 2nd ear flap and finishing the 1st flap smoothly.

For those who prefer a printable format, a premium ad-free version is available. 

Newborn baby unique crochet patterns are so cute and this is definitely one to add to your list!

Whether it’s your first time making crochet hats or you’re looking for free patterns to expand your collection, this DIY project is a great choice. 

Experiment with different colors and yarn textures to create a unique look while ensuring comfort for sensitive skin. 

Be sure to check the care directions to keep your finished piece looking great.

This diy crochet aviator hat is fun project and quick yarn project from the first stitch and each row and next row of the remaining stitches. 

Don’t forget to share your creations on social media and tag me—I’d love to see your handmade gifts!

You are welcome to sell what you make with this pattern, please provide pattern credit to this post.  

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Faux Fur Aviator Earflap Hat

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Materials:

– Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook

– Medium weight (size 4) yarn in grey and fuzzy faux off 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 on the front of the hat before the earflap.

Sc in each st across until you reach the other earflap.

Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Repeat rows of sc until you have 5 rows for the baby size, 6 rows for the toddler/child size and 7 rows for the teen/adult size.

Fasten off.

Fold flap up and with tapestry needle and faux yarn, attach to the hat.

Fasten off on the inside of the hat and weave in ends.

Pick up a st on the hat where the earflap starts and sc evenly around the hat.

Fasten off when you reach the other end.

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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