Zigzag Earflap Crochet Hat

By: Janaya Chouinard for allfreecrochet.com

By: Janaya Chouinard for allfreecrochet.com

Use two contrasting colors to work up the Zigzag Earflap Crochet Hat. This easy hat features rows of zigzag crochet stitches to give this earflap beanie a fun, youthful look. Use the magic circle to start off your project and then use easy color changes throughout to create a fun, bright hat. Sizes are listed for newborn through adult, so you can make this for yourself, for any friend and for any family member. Use their favorite colors to make a personalized gift they'll love! Plus, the added earflaps will keep your ears extra warm and cozy.

NotesNotes:
•Some heads do not conform to standard sizes by age, so please measure for a more accurate fit.
•The pattern can be started with a Magic Ring or with the instructions given in Round 1
•Starting chain does not count as a stitch (except in the Zigzag Rounds)
•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 (except in the Zigzag Rounds)

Easy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

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

Crochet GaugeZigzag (DC) Gauge: 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4” (10 cm); HDC Gauge: 14 stitches and 12 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Finished SizeBaby to adult

Materials List

Caron Simply Soft or similar weight yarn in two colors (Color A & Color B)
5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge
yarn needle

How to Change Yarn

Changing yarn colors: If you are not comfortable carrying your working yarn between Rounds, then you can fasten off after each Zigzag Round and join your new color between the starting chain and the post of the first DC.

To carry your working yarn, change colors when you slip stitch to join at the end of the Round: Insert your hook in the top of the starting chain, yarn over with Color B and pull through all loops on the hook. Leave Color A hanging inside the hat and continue working around. When you get to the end, insert your hook in the top of the starting chain, yarn over with Color A and pull through all loops on the hook.

Pattern

Newborn
Head Circumference = 13" - 14"
Hat Circumference = 12.5"
Height hat = 5"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in first 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (44)
Round 6: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in the top of the starting chain (44)
Round 7: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (44)
Round 8: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (44)
Round 9 - 13: Repeat Round 8 & 9 ending with a repeat of Round 8 - or until the hat measures approximately 4.5" (44)
Round 14: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with earflap 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.
0 - 3 Months
Head Circumference = 14" - 15.5"
Hat Circumference = 14"
Height hat = 5.4"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 14 stitches* repeat around, join (48)
Round 7: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in the top of the starting chain (48)
Round 8: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (48)
Round 9: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (48)
Round 10 - 14: Repeat Round 8 & 9 ending with a repeat of Round 8 - or until the hat measures approximately 5” (48)
Round 15: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with earflap instructions (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 26, 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.
3 - 6 Months
Head Circumference = 15.5" - 16.5"
Hat Circumference = 15"
Height hat = 5.75"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc in first 3 stitches, *2hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (52)
Round 7: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in top of starting chain (52)
Round 8: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (52)
Round 9: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (52)
Round 10 - 14: Repeat Round 8 & 9 ending with a repeat of Round 8 - or until the hat measures approximately 5” (52)
Round 15: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc (52)
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join, fasten off and continue with earflap instructions (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 26, 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.
6 - 12 Months
Head Circumference = 16.5" - 17.5"
Hat Circumference = 16"
Height hat = 6.25"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *2hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 26 stitches* repeat around, join (56)
Round 8: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in top of starting chain (56)
Round 9: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (56)
Round 10: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (56)
Round 11 - 16: Repeat Round 9 & 10 ending with a repeat of Round 10 - or until the hat measures approx. 5.75” (56)
Round 17: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with earflap instructions (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 31, 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.
Toddler & Small Child (Approximately 1 to 5 years - please measure for a more accurate fit)
Head Circumference = 17.5" - 18.5"
Hat Circumference = 17"
Height hat = 6.5" - 6.75"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *2hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around, join (60)
Round 8: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in top of starting chain (60)
Round 9: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (60)
Round 10: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (60)
Round 11 - 17: Repeat Round 9 & 10 ending with a repeat of Round 9 - or until the hat measures approx. 6.25" (60)
Round 18: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with earflap instructions (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 the next stitch, sc2tog, sc in the 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 36, 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.
Child (Approximately 5 to 10 years - please measure for a more accurate fit)
Head Circumference = 18.5" - 20"
Hat Circumference = 18.25"
Height hat = 7"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (63)
Round 8: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in each remaining stitch around, join (64)
Round 9: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in top of starting chain (64)
Round 10: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (64)
Round 11: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (64)
Round 12 - 18: Repeat Round 10 & 11 ending with a repeat of Round 10 - or until the hat measures approx. 6.25" (64)
Round 19: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc (64)
Round 20: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with earflap instructions (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 the next stitch, sc2tog, sc in the 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 36, 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.
Teen / Small Adult
Head Circumference = 20" - 21.5"
Hat Circumference = 19.5"
Height hat = 7.5"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (63)
Round 8: Ch 1, hdc in first 3 stitches, *2hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 11 stitches* repeat around, join (68)
Round 9: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in top of starting chain (68)
Round 10: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (68)
Round 11: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (68)
Round 12 - 19: Repeat Round 10 & 11 ending with a repeat of Round 11 - or until the hat measures approx. 6.75" (68)
Round 20: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc (68)
Round 21: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with earflap instructions (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 41, 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.
Medium Adult
Head Circumference = 21.5" - 23"
Hat Circumference = 20.5"
Height hat = 7.75"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (63)
Round 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (72)
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 10: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in top of starting chain (72)
Round 11: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (72)
Round 12: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (72)
Round 13 - 20: Repeat Round 11 & 12 ending with a repeat of Round 12 - or until the hat measures approx. 7" (72)
Round 21: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc (72)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with visor instructions (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 41, 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.
Large Adult
Head Circumference = 23" - 24.5"
Hat Circumference = 22"
Height hat = 8"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 9 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join in first hdc (9)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around, join (27)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around, join (36)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around, join (45)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around, join (54)
Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around, join (63)
Round 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around, join (72)
Round 9: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 17 stitches* repeat around, join (76)
Round 10: With Color B - Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, *sk 1 stitch, make 2 dc in next stitch* repeat around, join in top of starting chain (76)
Round 11: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (76)
Round 12: With Color B - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 2, dc in the same space, make 2 dc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join to starting chain (76)
Round 13 - 21: Repeat Round 11 & 12 ending with a repeat of Round 11 - or until the hat measures approx. 7.5" (76)
Round 22: With Color A - slip stitch between the starting chain and the post of the first dc, ch 1, make 2 sc in the same space, make 2 sc between the posts of each dc pair from the previous round, join in first sc (76)
Round 23: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join in first sc, fasten off and continue with earflap 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 46, 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.

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edfries42 4605790

Jan 05, 2017

Made this hat for my granddaughters. They love them. Thanks for all you time and patience in designing them. It was so much fun

Cheryl Y

Jan 03, 2017

What a cute hat this Zigzag Earflap Crochet Hat is. I love the colors used and the pattern is very well written and easy to read and follow. I need to go by me some more yarn!! Yah!! I like that the pattern is here on this page and it is written for all head sizes, taking the guess work out of resizing for different ages and head sizes.. This hat will be great to prevent ear infections with the old wind here in Michigan. Love this!! Thank you so much for sharing this free crochet pattern.