This hat is a great combination of beautiful and functional. This take on the basketweave stitch is a striking pattern which evokes Celtic knot work. At the same time, this isn't just another crochet beanie. The ear flaps will keep the hat on the head even in the strongest win, and make this hat appropriate for babies and toddlers. Sizes are provided from newborn to large adult. This project is of intermediate difficulty.

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Free Crochet Earflap Hat Pattern
Here is a cute little hat with an earflap hat pattern to give your little ones a perfect hot and toasty experience in winters. It is functionally warm, but the earflap hat has pretty pom poms attached to look adorable and cute. You can adapt this pattern from newborn to adults, and all these patterns have been shared here!

Everyday Pom Pom Beanie
Learn how to crochet a basic beanie! The Everyday Crochet Beanie is the perfect, easy crochet beanie that will become a staple in your fall and winter wardrobe. The Everyday Beanie features a ribbed fold over brim, a tapered head and is topped off with a yarn pom pom! You can also leave off the pom pom entirely for a minimalist and simple beanie :) This crochet beanie pattern has seven different sizes - preemie, baby, toddler, child, tween, adult small and adult large - so you can make a beanie for everyone in the family! There is also a step-by-step video tutorial.

Seamless Earflap Hat Free Crochet Pattern
This version of an earflap crochet hat uses a terrific yarn selection for colors that pack a punch. This free pattern, available as a download on Ravelry, comes in six sizes from newborn through adult. Therefore, you could make a whole bunch of these for everyone in the family, then wear them together for baby's first family portrait.

Crochet Football Earflap Hat
Get baby ready for sports at an early age with this cute crochet football hat! Earflap hats keep baby's ears warm in the wind. They are also often designed, like this one, so that they can be tied underneath baby's chin for a better fit.

