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Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

Create a warm, practical earflap hat worked sideways in turned rows with this detailed pattern. It includes shaping for seamless earflaps, a tidy contrasting edging, and instructions for a pompom and braided tie ends. Multiple sizes are provided so you can make hats for baby through adult large.

Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The hat uses a yarn-over slip stitch worked in the back loop for a distinctive ridged texture. Clear special stitch definitions and seaming instructions make finishing straightforward.

Why You'll Love This Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the sideways construction creates seamless earflaps that are both functional and stylish. I appreciate how the yarn-over slip stitch texture gives the hat a cozy, handcrafted look that is still streamlined. The multiple sizes and clear increase/decrease instructions make it easy to adapt for family members of all ages. Adding a contrasting edge and pompom is one of my favorite finishing touches because it instantly personalizes each hat and makes it feel special.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this hat by changing the contrast color for the edging and pompom; try school colors or a neon accent to make each hat unique.

For a chunkier, cozier version I use a bulky yarn and a larger hook which produces a squishier texture and a faster project.

To make a mini keychain or ornament version, switch to fingering weight yarn and a much smaller hook to create a tiny hat charm.

I sometimes substitute faux fur or a large store-bought pompom for a bolder finish when gifting to teens or adults.

If you prefer a sleeker look, skip the braided ties and work a simple i-cord or single-strand tassel instead.

Adjust the number of SC between ridges in the edging to change how tight or loose the border sits; test a small section first to see how it behaves.

I like to embroider a small monogram or add a crocheted applique to the forehead section for personalization.

Try using a heathered or variegated main color yarn for a subtle, textured effect without changing colors mid-project.

For extra warmth, line the hat with a thin fleece circle sewn into the crown or along the earflaps for cold climates.

I often knit or crochet matching mittens or a cowl using the same yarn to create a coordinated set as a special gift.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during the turned-row construction can lead to lost stitch counts; use removable markers to track the first and last stitch of each row. ✗ Ignoring turning chain rules will change your stitch counts and shape; remember turning chains do not count as stitches and do not work into them on the next row. ✗ Using the wrong hook size for edging can distort the border; switch to a smaller hook (two sizes smaller) and adjust your number of SC between ridges to get a tidy edge. ✗ Overstuffing or pulling the top closure too tightly will distort the crown; weave a double-stranded length through ridges and pull gradually until the top closes neatly.

Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

This versatile earflap hat pattern is worked sideways in turned rows to create seamless earflaps and a snug fit. You can customize colors, add a contrasting edge and a pompom to make each hat unique. The pattern includes multiple sizes from baby to adult large with clear shaping instructions.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Approximately 165 (195, 220, 240, 265) yards [151 (178, 201, 220, 242) m] worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4) for main color (MC); preferably wool, alpaca, or acrylic
  • 02
    Approximately 70 yards [64 m] worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4) for contrast color (CC) for any size; preferably wool, alpaca, or acrylic
  • 03
    Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (worsted weight, 100% North American Wool; 220 yards [201m]/3.5 oz [100 grams]): Wild rose #835 OR Olive #30 OR Yellow #735 (MC); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins
  • 04
    Light Gray Heather #050 (CC); 1 partial skein each size for CC
  • 05
    Consider purchasing an extra skein for child/small adult sizes as they use nearly all of the MC skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    US H/8 [5.0 mm] crochet hook for hat or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    US F/5 [3.75 mm] crochet hook for edging (smaller hook two sizes smaller than hook used for hat)
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    Yarn needle
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    Removable stitch markers (optional)
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    3.5" [9 cm] piece of cardboard (for pompom)
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    Scissors
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    Measuring tape

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— Details :

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Sizes: Designed to fit baby (toddler, child/adult small, adult medium, adult large). Head sizes vary widely; for best results use the following measurements to determine the correct size to make. Yellow hat shown in baby size, green hat shown in toddler size, red hat shown in adult medium.

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Finished Measurements: Hats measure approximately 16 (18.25, 20.25, 22.5, 24.5)" [40.5 (46.5, 51.5, 57, 62) cm] in circumference and about 6.5 (7.25, 8, 9, 10)" [16.5 (18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm] tall measured along center back seam. This hat has considerable stretch and fits best when hat measures about 0-2" [0-5 cm] smaller than head circumference.

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Materials: Approximately 165 (195, 220, 240, 265) yds [151 (178, 201, 220, 242)m] worsted weight yarn (CYCA#4) for main color (MC), preferably wool, alpaca, or acrylic (or a blend). Approximately 70 yds [64 m] worsted weight yarn (CYCA#4) for contrast color (CC). US H/8 [5.0 mm] crochet hook, US F/5 [3.75 mm] crochet hook for edging only, yarn needle, removable stitch markers optional, 3.5" [9 cm] piece of cardboard for pompom.

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Yarn Used for Hats Shown: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (worsted weight, 100% North American Wool; 220 yards [201m]/3.5 oz [100 grams]): Wild rose #835, OR Olive #30, OR Yellow #735 (MC); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins AND Light Gray Heather #050 (CC); 1 partial skein each size for CC. Note: Child/small adult size uses nearly all of the MC skein. Consider purchasing one extra skein to be sure you do not run out of yarn.

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Gauge: 16 sts and 15 rows = 4" [10 cm] over yarn-over slip stitch worked through the back loop (YOslst Blp), blocked worked with larger hook.

— Notes :

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This hat is worked sideways in turned rows. Turning chains do not count as a stitch (this means that you do not work into them on the next row). For newer crocheters: use a stitch marker to keep track of the first and last stitch of each row to help maintain stitch count. Be sure to watch the video tutorial on the Creative Crochet Corner for tips.

— Special Stitches :

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Yarn-over slip stitch (YOslst): YO, insert hook into indicated st, YO and pull up loop, continue to pull loop through both loops on hook. 1 YOslst made.

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Yarn-over slip stitch blp (YOslst Blp): YO, insert hook into back loop of indicated st, YO and pull up loop, continue to pull loop through both loops on hook. 1 YOslst blp made.

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Yarn-over slip stitch blp decrease (YOslst2tog Blp): YO, insert hook into back loop of indicated st and through the back loop of the following stitch, YO and pull up loop, continue to pull loop through both loops on hook. 1 YOslst2tog blp made.

— Hat :

Round 0 :

With larger hook, ch 27 (30, 33, 37, 41).

Round 1 :

Beginning with the second ch from hook and working into the bottom of the chain, 1 YOslst into each st. 26 (29, 32, 36, 40) YOslst.

Round 2 :

Rows 2-5 (2-7, 2-7, 2-9, 2-9): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each of the next 26 (29, 32, 36, 40) sts.

Round 3 :

Row 6 (8, 8, 10, 10) (begins increase section): Ch 3, turn, beginning with the second ch from hook YOslst Blp in each of the next 2 chs, YOslst Blp in each of the next 26 (29, 32, 36, 40) sts. 28 (31, 34, 38, 42) YOslst.

Round 4 :

Row 7 (9, 9, 11, 11): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across until one st remains, YOslst in next st.

Round 5 :

Row 8 (10, 10, 12, 12) (increase row): Ch 4, turn, beginning with the second ch from hook YOslst Blp in each of the next 3 chs, YOslst Blp in each of the next 28 (31, 34, 38, 42) sts. 31 (34, 37, 41, 45) YOslst.

Round 6 :

Row 9 (11, 11, 13, 13): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across until one st remains, YOslst in next st.

Info :

For sizes toddler (child/adult small, adult medium, adult large) only:

Round 7 :

Row 12 (12, 14, 14) (increase row): Ch 4, turn, beginning with the second ch from hook YOslst Blp in each of the next 3 chs, YOslst Blp in each of the next 34 (37, 41, 45) sts. 37 (40, 44, 48) YOslst.

Round 8 :

Row 13 (13, 15, 15): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across until one st remains, YOslst in next st.

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For sizes adult medium (adult large) only:

Round 9 :

Row 16 (16) (increase row): Ch 4, turn, beginning with the second ch from hook YOslst Blp in each of the next 3 chs, YOslst Blp in each of the next 44 (48) sts. 47 (51) YOslst.

Round 10 :

Row 17 (17): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

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For all sizes:

Round 11 :

Row 10 (14, 14, 18, 18) (increase row): Ch 2, turn, beginning with the second ch from hook YOslst Blp in the next ch, YOslst Blp in each of the next 31 (37, 40, 47, 51) sts. 32 (38, 41, 48, 52) YOslst.

Round 12 :

Rows 11-16 (15-18, 15-20, 19-22, 19-24): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

Round 13 :

Row 17 (19, 21, 23, 25) (begins decrease section): Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 30 (36, 39, 46, 50) sts, YOslst2tog Blp. 31 (37, 40, 47, 51) YOslst.

Round 14 :

Row 18 (20, 22, 24, 26): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

Round 15 :

Row 19 (21, 23, 25, 27) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 27 (33, 36, 43, 47) sts, YOslst-2tog Blp twice. 29 (35, 38, 45, 49) YOslst.

Round 16 :

Row 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst2tog Blp, YOslst Blp in each of the next 27 (33, 36, 43, 47) sts. 28 (34, 37, 44, 48) YOslst.

Round 17 :

Row 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 24 (30, 33, 40, 44) sts, YOslst-2tog Blp twice. 26 (32, 35, 42, 46) YOslst.

Round 18 :

Row 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst2tog Blp, YOslst Blp in each of the next 24 (30, 33, 40, 44) sts. 25 (31, 34, 41, 45) YOslst.

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For sizes toddler (child/adult small, adult medium, adult large) only:

Round 19 :

Row 25 (27, 29, 31) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 27 (30, 37, 41) sts, YOslst2tog Blp twice. 29 (32, 39, 43) YOslst.

Round 20 :

Row 26 (28, 30, 32) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst2tog Blp, YOslst Blp in each of the next 27 (30, 37, 41) sts. 28 (31, 38, 42) YOslst.

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For sizes adult medium (adult large) only:

Round 21 :

Row 31 (33) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 34 (38) sts, YOslst2tog Blp twice. 36 (40) YOslst.

Round 22 :

Row 32 (34) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst2tog Blp, YOslst Blp in each of the next 34 (38) sts. 35 (39) YOslst.

Round 23 :

Row 23 (27, 29, 33, 35) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 23 (26, 29, 33, 37) sts, YOslst-2tog Blp. 24 (27, 30, 34, 38) YOslst.

Round 24 :

Row 24 (28, 30, 34, 36) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst2tog Blp, YOslst Blp in each of the next 22 (25, 28, 32, 36) sts. 23 (26, 29, 33, 37) YOslst.

Round 25 :

Rows 25-35 (29-41, 31-45, 35-51, 37-55) (section across forehead): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

Round 26 :

Row 36 (42, 46, 52, 56) (begins increase section): Ch 3, turn, beginning with the second ch from hook YOslst Blp in each of the next 2 chs, YOslst Blp in each of the next 23 (26, 29, 33, 37) sts. 25 (28, 31, 35, 39) YOslst.

Round 27 :

Row 37 (43, 47, 53, 57): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across until 1 st remains, YOslst in last st.

Round 28 :

Row 38 (44, 48, 54, 58) (increase row): Ch 4, turn, beginning with the second ch from hook YOslst Blp in each of the next 3 chs, YOslst Blp in each of the next 25 (28, 31, 35, 39) sts. 28 (31, 34, 38, 42) YOslst.

Round 29 :

Rows 39-52 (45-60, 49-66, 55-74, 59-80): Repeat Rows 7-20 (9-24, 9-26, 11-30, 11-32).

Round 30 :

Row 53 (61, 67, 75, 81) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 26 (29, 32, 36, 40) sts, YOslst-2tog Blp. 27 (30, 33, 37, 41) YOslst.

Round 31 :

Row 54 (62, 68, 76, 82) (decrease row): Ch 1, turn, YOslst2tog Blp, YOslst Blp in each of the next 25 (28, 31, 35, 39) sts. 26 (29, 32, 36, 40) YOslst.

Round 32 :

Rows 55-60 (63-68, 69-76, 77-84, 83-92): Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

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Seaming row: Turn as if to work another row, fold hat, matching ends, with foundation row directly behind last row worked. Working through both loops of row in front (working row) and front loops of row in back (foundation edge), sl st across. Do not fasten off. Turn so that seam is on the inside of hat.

— Edging :

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Change to smaller hook (two sizes smaller than hook used for hat). With CC, ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), SC around edge of hat as follows: SC in each row-end across to earflap, SC along edge of earflap making one SC into each ridge and either 1, 2, OR 3 SC between ridges. If the edge seems constricted, use fewer stitches (or a larger hook), if the edge becomes stretched out or wavy, use fewer stitches (or a smaller hook). The goal here is make a tidy border of SC that does not stretch or constrict the edge. Continue making a border of SC, placing 1 SC in each row-end across the straight edges, and working second earflap same as the first. Slst into the first SC of edging round and fasten off. Continuing with smaller hook and CC, pull up loop in same st as join, YOslst in each st around, sl st to fasten off.

— Finishing :

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Use a double-stranded length of MC to weave through each ridge along top edge of hat, and pull tight to close top of hat as much as possible. Turn Hat inside out and use yarn tails to sew remaining hole at top of hat closed. Weave in ends, turn RS out and block.

— PomPom :

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Cut 1 piece of CC yarn to 16" [40.5 cm] and set aside. Cut 1 piece of CC yarn to 32" [81 cm] and set aside. Wrap CC yarn loosely around piece of 3.5" [9 cm] cardboard about 140-160 times. Before removing loops from cardboard, tie the 16" [40.5 cm] piece of yarn tightly around loops near center of cardboard. Fold the 32" [81 cm] piece of yarn in half, then holding the yarn doubled, tie the center of the opposite side of pompom in a tight knot. (Now there is a knot on each side of the cardboard). Carefully slide loops off cardboard and tie the doubled piece of yarn around the center of the loops, this time around both sides- make sure you tie a very tight knot. Use scissors to cut all of the loops of the pom-pom, being careful not to cut either of the two longer strands that were used to tie the pom-pom together. Fluff pom-pom, and trim ends of pom-pom into a 3.5" [9 cm] ball. Using yarn needle and long strands of yarn, attach pom-pom to top of hat. Weave in ends.

— Tie ends :

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Cut 24 pieces of CC at 32" [81.5 cm]. Set 12 of these pieces aside for the second tie. Insert hook from WS to RS through earflap near tip, lay center of 12 strands of cut yarn over hook, and use hook to pull through earflap until a large enough loop forms to pull all 24 ends through. Divide strands into 3 equal sections (8 ends in each section) and braid until desired length. Tie in overhand knot and trim ends. Repeat for opposite tie end with remaining 12 strands of yarn.

Assembly Instructions

  • Seam the hat by turning as if to work another row, folding hat to match ends and slip stitching through both loops of the front row and the front loops of the foundation edge, then leave for edging and do not fasten off until finished.
  • Weave a double-stranded length of main color through each ridge along the top edge of the hat, pull tight to close the top, and use yarn tails to sew the remaining hole closed before weaving in ends.
  • Make the pompom using a 3.5" [9 cm] cardboard, tie center strands tightly, trim to a 3.5" [9 cm] ball, and attach to the top of the hat with long yarn strands and a yarn needle.
  • Change to smaller hook and work a single crochet edging in contrast color around the hat and earflaps, then join and work a round of YOslst around before fastening off for a tidy border.
  • Attach and braid tie ends by inserting a hook from WS to RS at earflap tip, pulling through 12 strands, folding and braiding into three sections then knotting and trimming; repeat on opposite earflap.

Important Notes

  • 💡Turning chains do not count as a stitch; do not work into turning chains on the next row to maintain correct stitch counts.
  • 💡Use removable stitch markers to keep track of the first and last stitch of each row, especially during increases and decreases in turned-row construction.
  • 💡Switch to a smaller hook for edging (two sizes smaller) and adjust SC spacing between ridges to prevent the edge from constricting or stretching.
  • 💡Weave a double-stranded length of yarn through the top ridges and close gradually to avoid puckering or an uneven crown.

This Oak Grove Earflap Hat pattern makes cozy, adaptable hats perfect for cold weather and handmade gifts. Customize with school colors, contrasting trims, or a fluffy pompom for a personalized touch. Enjoy making a practical, stylish hat that fits the whole family. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished hats measure approximately 16 (18.25, 20.25, 22.5, 24.5)" [40.5 (46.5, 51.5, 57, 62) cm] in circumference and about 6.5 (7.25, 8, 9, 10)" [16.5 (18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm] tall along the center back seam.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter final size and drape; choose an appropriate hook size for your yarn and adjust the gauge to match the pattern if you want the listed finished measurements.

Do turning chains count as stitches in this pattern?

No, turning chains do not count as a stitch in this pattern. Do not work into the turning chains on the next row to maintain correct stitch counts.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this hat in 2-4 hours, depending on size and finishing details like pompom and braided ties.

What hook sizes are recommended for the hat and edging?

Use US H/8 [5.0 mm] for the hat (or size needed to obtain gauge) and switch to US F/5 [3.75 mm] or two sizes smaller for the edging.