Colors of the Rainbow Earflap Beanie

By: Janaya Chouinard for allfreecrochet.com

By: Janaya Chouinard for allfreecrochet.com

Crochet this hat pattern with every color of the rainbow for an instant pick-me-up this holiday season. This brightly colored winter crochet hat uses six different shades of yarn, so there are a few simply color changes involved. Otherwise, this pattern uses very simple stitches and is worked in the round, making it fast and easy to make. Sizes are included for sizes preemie through adult, and the color combination can always be switched up as needed, so you can stick with the rainbow pattern or go with a different option as a gift for someone else.

NotesNote:
•Starting chain of each round does NOT count as a stitch
•Each round is started in the same stitch as your starting chain
•The end of each round is joined by slip stitching in the first stitch of the round, not the starting chain
•Back Post Increase: For a less bulky increase, work a regular HDC into the base of the BPhdc (the strand that goes around the post of the stitch below)
•Change color on every Back Post round; carry the yarn inside the hat or fasten off, whichever you prefer

Easy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeIn hdc; 14 stitches and 11 rows = 4”

Finished SizePreemie - large adult

Materials List

Worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart With Love
5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Patterns

Preemie • Head Circumference = 10" - 12" • Hat Circumference = 10" • Hat Height = 4.25"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (36)
Round 7: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (36)
Round 8 - 9: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (36)
Round 10: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (36)
Round 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (36) - Hat should measure approx. 4" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 5th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 6 stitches, turn (7)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog, sc in last stitch and fasten off (3)
(Instructions for ties are not included.)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 13 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 14th stitch. Repeat the instructions from Ear Flap #1 but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch around, including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the last row of Ear Flap # 1: sc in the first stitch, make 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the last stitch of the row and continue working around the rest of the hat. Repeat the instructions on the last row of Ear Flap # 2. You should be back at the starting point - join in the first sc and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Newborn • Head Circumference = 13" - 15" • Hat Circumference = 13" • Height hat = 5.25"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45)
Round 8: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (45)
Round 9 - 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45)
Round 12: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (45)
Round 13 - 14: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45) - Hat should measure approx. 5" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 6th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 14 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 15th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 31, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
0 - 3 Months • Head Circumference = 14" - 16" • Hat Circumference = 14" • Height hat = 5.5"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 8: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 9 - 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 12: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 13 - 15: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48) - Hat should measure approx. 5.25" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 7th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 16 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 17th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 31, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
3 - 6 Months • Head Circumference = 15" - 17" • Hat Circumference = 15" • Height hat = 6"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 11 stitches* repeat around, join (52)
Round 8: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 9: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 10 - 12: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 13: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 14 - 16: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52) - Hat should measure approx. 5.75" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 8th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 18 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 19th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 36, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
6 - 12 Months • Head Circumference = 16" - 18" • Hat Circumference = 16" • Height hat = 6.5"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (56)
Round 8: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 9 - 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 12: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 13 - 15: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 16: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 17: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56) - Hat should measure approx. 6.25" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 9th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 20 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 21st stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 36, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
Toddler & Small Child (Approximately 1 to 5 years - please measure for a more accurate fit)
Head Circumference = 17" - 19" • Hat Circumference = 17" • Height hat = 7.25"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (56)
Round 8: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 13 stitches* repeat around, join (60)
Round 9: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 10 - 12: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 13: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 14 - 16: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 17: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 18 - 19: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60) - Hat should measure approx. 7" in height

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 9th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 10 stitches, turn (11)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog, sc in the last stitch, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 22 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 23rd stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 41, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
Child (Approximately 5 to 10 years - please measure for a more accurate fit)
Head Circumference = 18" - 20" • Hat Circumference = 18" • Height hat = 7.5"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (56)
Round 8: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (64)
Round 9: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 10 - 12: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 13: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 14 - 16: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 17: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 18 - 20: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64) - Hat should measure approx. 7.25" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 10th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 10 stitches, turn (11)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog, sc in the last stitch, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 24 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 25th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 46, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
Teen / Small Adult • Head Circumference = 19" - 21" • Hat Circumference = 19" • Height hat = 8"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Change Color - Ch 1, in : Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (56)
Round 8: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (64)
Round 9: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 15 stitches* repeat around, join (68)
Round 10 - 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 12: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 13 - 15: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 16: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 17 - 19: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 20: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 21 - 22: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68) - Hat should measure approx. 7.75" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 10th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 11 stitches, turn (12)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (12)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 10: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 11: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 26 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 27th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 46, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
Medium Adult • Head Circumference = 21" - 23" • Hat Circumference = 20.5" • Height hat = 8"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (56)
Round 8: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (64)
Round 9: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around, join (72)
Round 10 - 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 12: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 13 - 15: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 16: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 17 - 19: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 20: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 21 - 22: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72) - Hat should measure approx. 7.75" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 11th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 11 stitches, turn (12)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (12)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 10: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 11: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 28 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 29th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 41, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.
Large Adult • Head Circumference = 22" - 24" • Hat Circumference = 21.75" • Height hat = 8.25"

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (24)
Round 4: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (56)
Round 8: Change Color - Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 BPhdc, BPhdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (64)
Round 9: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around, join (72)
Round 10: Ch 1, in first stitch *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 17 stitches* repeat around, join (76)
Round 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 12: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 13 - 15: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 16: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 17 - 19: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 20: Change Color - Ch 1, BPhdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 21 - 23: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76) - Hat should measure approx. 8" in height.

Ear Flap # 1: Join in the 11th stitch from the starting seam.
(Ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 12 stitches, turn (13)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (13)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (12)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 7: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 8: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 9: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 10: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 11: Ch 1, skip first stitch, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog, sc in the last stitch, fasten off (3)

Ear Flap #2: Leave 30 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 31st stitch. Repeat the instructions for Ear Flap #1 - but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each stitch including the ends of each Ear Flap row. When you get to the tip of the Ear Flap make the first tie: Ch 51, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the Ear Flap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the Ear Flap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat. Repeat the tie instructions on the other Ear Flap. When you reach the starting point join in the first stitch, fasten off and weave in all ends.

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JaneEK

Sep 03, 2017

What a fun, colorful hat, especially for a baby or toddler. I love how the Back Post Half Double Crochet give a sort of pieced look to the body of the hat. I was thinking how a pompon might look on top, but I really dont think it needs it. I would consider adding a few crocheted letters though (but not the childs name).

SHWIRLY59

Nov 19, 2016

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AFC Editor Julia

Nov 21, 2016

Hi shwirly, The main image shows up in the top right of the project page (see image) - perhaps try refreshing your page or clearing out your cache? Hope that helps! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet

SHWIRLY59

Nov 19, 2016

Used my oddments to make this hat inspired by you. Modelled by my 7 month old grandson. Hope he forgives me for putting a girl's hat on him.