Easy Baby Hat with Ear Flaps

**Materials Needed** DK weight yarn. I used Loops & Threads Heathered Tweed. For hospital donations, choose ultra-soft, machine-washable yarn such as: Red Heart Soft Bernat Baby Sport Lion Brand Baby Soft Always check NICU guidelines before donating. Size 5.0mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape or a copy of the FREE Hat Sizing Template Below. [Crochet Hat & Beanie Sizing Chart + Template Free Download][1] **Abbreviations Used in Pattern** Ch = Chain MC = magic circle sc = single crochet dc = double crochet dc inc = double crochet increase (work 2 dc sts into the same stitch) dc dec = double crochet decrease = dc2tog st = stitch sts = stitches fo = fasten off **Skill Level** Beginner **Measurements/Size** Approximate finished size: Circumference: 11.8 –12.5 inches (approx. 30 - 32 cm) Height (without flaps): 4 inches (approx. 10 cm) Tip: Always check sizing requirements if making for hospital donation. **Yardage** I used about 46 m for this project (approx. 50 yards) **Gauge** 15 sts and 7.5 rows in dc = 10 cm (4") with a 5 mm hook. **Notes** - This baby hat is worked in joined rounds. - Ear flaps are worked in rows after the hat body is complete. - You can make the pattern larger or smaller by either: changing the yarn weight and/or hook size, adding or reducing the number of rounds. Please refer to the Hat Sizing Chart & Template below to adjust sizing. - Numbers at the end of each round (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that round. - Ch 2 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch. - Please note that I use US crochet terms. ------------------------------------ This is NOT for a finished physical item. Nothing will be shipped to you by post. You will download a digital file that you can save on your computer/tablet or cell phone. NO RETURNS or REFUNDS will be issued on Instant Downloads after pattern/s have been downloaded. This pattern explains how I make this project. It is NOT GUARANTEED that your finished project looks exactly the same. This will depend on a number of reasons: yarn and hook you use, your crocheting skills, style, tension, etc. This pattern or its parts may not be REPLICATED, ALTERED, TRANSLATED, SHARED or RESOLD without permission. PLEASE DO NOT FILM VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR THIS PATTERN. You may SELL physical items made from this pattern, but please GIVE CREDIT to me as the designer if asked (see below). Rights are NOT transferrable. If you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them for you before or after your purchase. Design and photos are copyright of Start Crochet May Shehab © 2026. [1]: https://startcrochet.com/crochet-beanie-hat-sizing-template-free-printable-4/