Star Stitch Earflap Hat Crochet Pattern
You're going to love this crochet earflap hat. It uses the star stitch and features several cute pom-poms!
Crochet this Star Stitch Earflap Hat for anyone in your family with this free crochet pattern. Using the star stitch, a unique stitch creating little starburst designs within your rows, you can create this cozy and warm winter hat pattern.
This lovely crochet earflap hat is available in sizes newborn to large adult, this easy crochet hat is just the thing to keep you warm this winter. Crochet a set for your whole family for a unique holiday gift, or customize individual hats to the recipient using their favorite yarn brand or yarn shades.
Because this crochet hat pattern features little earflaps to keep ears warm, this hat will quickly become your go-to accessory.
Watch the video below to learn how easy it is to master the star stitch, and then make making this crochet hat that much easier!
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Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeGauge in HDC: 14 stitches and 11 rows = 4" (10 cm); Star Stitch Gauge: 8 complete Star Stitches = 4" (10 cm); 4 complete rows of Star Stitches = 3" (7.5 cm)
Finished SizeNewborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult
Materials List
- Worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Super Saver
- 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Crochet Earflap Hat
Special Instructions:
- Hat can be started with a Magic Ring or with the instructions given in Round 1.
- Starting chain does NOT count as a stitch unless otherwise directed.
- Each round is started in the same stitch as your starting chain unless otherwise directed.
- The end of each round is joined by slip stitching in the first stitch of the round, not the starting chain.
- To make the first Star Stitch of the round - Ch 2, draw up a loop in the second chain from the hook, draw up a loop in the Back Loop of the same stitch as your starting chain, draw up a loop in the Back Loop of each of the next two stitches (5 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 5 loops, ch 1 to close the star (first Star Stitch made).
- To make the remaining star stitches of the round - Draw up a loop in the ch-1 space, draw up a loop in the same space that the previous star finished, draw up a loop in the Back Loop of each of the next two stitches (5 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 5 loops, ch 1 to close the star.
- *IMPORTANT* - When you get to the end of the Round it will look like you are short one stitch, but this was done on purpose. If the last star was made the same way as the other stitches you would end up with an unsightly gap in the seam.
- So you will make the last loop of the final Star Stitch in the join space of the previous round. Slip stitch in the top of the first Star Stitch to join. The next Round of HDC will be worked in the Chain-1 spaces only and will complete the Star Stitch.
Earflap Hat Crochet Pattern:
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Newborn:
Head Circumference = 13" - 14"
Hat Circumference = 12.5"
Hat Height = 5.25"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in first 4 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat between * around, join (44)
Round 6: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (22 half stars)
Round 7: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, make 3 hdc in first ch-1 space, *make 2 hdc in next 2 ch-1 spaces, make 3 hdc in next ch-1 space*, repeat between * around, join in first hdc (52 hdc, 26 complete stars)
Round 8: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (26 half stars)
Round 9: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (52 hdc, 26 complete stars)
Round 10 - 13: Repeat Rounds 8 & 9 ending with a Repeat of Round 9
Round 14: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches, *sc2tog, sc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with visor instructions (44)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 6th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in the next 3 stitches and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 14 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 15th stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 21, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, slip stitch in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
0 - 3 Months:
Head Circumference = 14" - 16"
Hat Circumference = 14"
Hat Height = 5.75"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (27 half stars)
Round 8: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, make 3 hdc in first ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 13 ch-1 spaces, make 3 hdc in next ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in remaining ch-1 spaces, join in first hdc (56 hdc, 27 complete stars)
Round 9: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (28 half stars)
Round 10: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (56 hdc, 28 complete stars)
Round 11 - 14: Repeat Rounds 9 & 10 ending with a Repeat of Round 10
Round 15: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc and fasten off (48)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 7th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in the next 3 stitches and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 16 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 17th stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 21 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
3 - 6 Months:
Head Circumference = 15" - 17"
Hat Circumference = 15"
Hat Height = 6.25"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (27 half stars)
Round 8: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, make 2 hdc in first 3 ch-1 spaces, *make 3 hdc in next ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 3 ch-1 spaces* repeat between * to end, join in first hdc (60 hdc, 27 complete stars)
Round 9: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (30 half stars)
Round 10: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (60 hdc, 30 complete stars)
Round 11 - 14: Repeat Rounds 9 & 10 ending with a Repeat of Round 10
Round 15: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches, *sc2tog, sc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc (52)
Round 16: Ch 1, sc around, join and fasten off (52)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 8th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in the next 3 stitches and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 18 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 19th stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 21 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
6 - 12 Months:
Head Circumference = 16" - 18"
Hat Circumference = 16"
Hat Height = 6.5"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (27 half stars)
Round 8: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, make 3 hdc in the first 2 ch-1 spaces, make 2 hdc in next ch-1 space, *make 3 hdc in next ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 2 ch-1 spaces* repeat between * to end, join (64 hdc, 27 complete stars)
Round 9: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (32 half stars)
Round 10: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (64 hdc, 32 complete stars)
Round 11 - 16: Repeat Rounds 9 & 10 ending with a Repeat of Round 10
Round 17: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc and fasten off (56)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 9th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in the next 3 stitches and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 20 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 21st stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 21 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
Toddler & Small Child:
(Approximately 1 to 4 years)
Head Circumference = 18" - 19"
Hat Circumference = 17.25"
Hat Height = 7.25"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc in first 4 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (64)
Round 8: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (32 half stars)
Round 9: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, *make 3 hdc in first ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 7 ch-1 spaces* repeat between * to end, join in first hdc (68 hdc, 32 complete stars)
Round 10: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (34 half stars)
Round 11: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (68 hdc, 34 complete stars)
Round 12 - 17: Repeat Rounds 10 & 11 ending with a Repeat of Round 11
Round 18: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches, *sc2tog, sc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc and fasten off (60)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 9th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 10 stitches, turn (11)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in next stitch, sc2tog, sc in last stitch and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 22 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 23rd stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 21 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
Child:
(Approximately 5 to 10 years)
Head Circumference = 19" - 21"
Hat Circumference = 18.25"
Hat Height = 7.5"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc in first 4 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (64)
Round 8: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (32 half stars)
Round 9: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, *make 3 hdc in first ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 3 ch-1 spaces* repeat between * to end, join in first hdc (72 hdc, 32 complete stars)
Round 10: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (36 half stars)
Round 11: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (72 hdc, 36 complete stars)
Round 12 - 17: Repeat Rounds 10 & 11 ending with a Repeat of Round 11
Round 18: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 7 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc (64)
Round 19: Ch 1, sc around, join and fasten off (64)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 10th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 10 stitches, turn (11)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in next stitch, sc2tog, sc in last stitch and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 24 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 25th stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 26 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
Teen / Small Adult:
Head Circumference = 21" - 22"
Hat Circumference = 19.5"
Hat Height = 7.75"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (63)
Round 8: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (72)
Round 9: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (36 half stars)
Round 10: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, *make 3 hdc in first ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 8 ch-1 spaces* repeat between * to end, join in first hdc (76 hdc, 36 complete stars)
Round 11: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (38 half stars)
Round 12: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (76 hdc, 38 complete stars)
Round 13 - 18: Repeat Rounds 11 & 12 ending with a Repeat of Round 12
Round 19: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches, *sc2tog, sc in next 7 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc (68)
Round 20: Ch 1, sc around, join and fasten off (68)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 10th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 11 stitches, turn (12)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (12)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 10: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 11: Skip the first st, sc in the next 3 stitches and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 26 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 27th stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 26 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
Medium Adult:
Head Circumference = 22" - 23"
Hat Circumference = 20.5"
Hat Height = 8"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (63)
Round 8: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (72)
Round 9: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (36 half stars)
Round 10: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, make 2 hdc in first 4 ch-1 spaces, *make 3 hdc in next ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 3 ch-1 spaces* repeat between * to end, join in first hdc (80 hdc, 36 complete stars)
Round 11: Working in Back Loops only- Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (40 half stars)
Round 12: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (80 hdc, 40 complete stars)
Round 13 - 18: Repeat Rounds 11 & 12 ending with a Repeat of Round 12
Round 19: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 8 stitches* repeat around, join in first sc (72)
Round 20 - 21: Ch 1, sc around, join and fasten off (72)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 11th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 11 stitches, turn (12)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (12)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 10: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (4)
Row 11: Skip the first st, sc in the next 3 stitches and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 28 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 29th stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 26 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat. -
Large Adult:
Head Circumference = 23" - 24"
Hat Circumference = 21.75"
Hat Height = 8.25"
Round 1: Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the second chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each stitch around (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (63)
Round 8: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (72)
Round 9: Ch 1, *make 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around, join (80)
Round 10: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 2, work Star Stitch around (refer to Star Stitch Instructions above), join in the top of the first Star Stitch (40 half stars)
Round 11: Working in the Chain-1 Spaces only - Ch 1, *make 3 hdc in first ch-1 space, make 2 hdc in next 9 ch-1 spaces* repeat between * to end, join in first hdc (84 hdc, 40 complete stars)
Round 12: Working in Back Loops only- Ch 2, work Star Stitch around, join (42 half stars)
Round 13: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join (84 hdc, 42 complete stars)
Round 14 - 19: Repeat Rounds 12 & 13 ending with a Repeat of Round 13
Round 20: Working in Back Loops only - Ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches, *sc2tog, sc in next 9 stitches* repeat between * around, join in first sc (76)
Round 21 - 23: Ch 1, sc around, join, fasten off and continue with visor instructions (76)
Earflap #1:
Join in the 11th stitch from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 12 stitches, turn (13)
Row 2: Sc in first stitch and each stitch across, turn (13)
Row 3: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (12)
Row 4: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (11)
Row 5: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (10)
Row 6: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (9)
Row 7: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (8)
Row 8: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (7)
Row 9: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 10: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch and in each stitch across, turn (5)
Row 11: Skip the first st, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog, sc in the last stitch and fasten off (3)
Earflap #2:
Leave 30 stitches unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 31st stitch.
Repeat the instructions for Earflap #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 earflap row.
When you get to the tip of the earflap make the first tie: Ch 26 (or more if you want longer ties), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain back to the earflap, sl stitch into the same space as the last sc on the earflap, sc in the next stitch and continue working around the hat.
Repeat the tie instructions on the other earflap. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in all ends. Attach a mini pompom to the end of each tie and a large pompom to the top of the hat.
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mj22788
Oct 31, 2020
I love this pattern! I make animal/character hats and use this hat as the base. It's so beautiful. The pattern is easy to follow, and I appreciate all of the different sizes. Thank you for creating and sharing!
JaneEK
Jan 20, 2018
When I was stuck in bed for a month during my twin pregnancy, I spent part of that time making each of them a baby blanket. That was my first exposure to the Star Stitch and Ive loved it ever since. This project is nice because youre working the Star Stitch in the round. Ive already done a Copy and Paste of this entire pattern (all sizes included) for future reference. If youre not familiar with this versatile stitch, be sure to watch the embedded video.
princess6860504
Sep 05, 2017
With a pattern offered in every single size imaginable, we can now make an entire collection of matching hats for the whole family. Wouldn't this be great for a family photo?! The star stitch is explained in its entirety and using very simple verbage. I would love to use Loops and Threads Impeccable for these hats because they are anti-pill, come in tons of vibrant colors, and are wash/dry. Fun!
Cheryl Y
Aug 16, 2016
I really like this Star Stitch Earflap Hat pattern. I'm thankful that there are directions for all sizes that take out the guest work trying to figure it out myself. I can see my family members getting one for Christmas! Thank you so much for sharing this free easy hat pattern.
rockmist 2361393
Aug 06, 2016
Why do so many tutorials no longer have pics? How do I know what it's supposed to look like?
AFC Editor Annalis a
Jul 28, 2016
This is the perfect everyday, classic winter hat. The pom poms are super cute! I would make it in a royal purple color.
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