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Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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

This pattern creates the Oak Grove Earflap Hat worked sideways in turned rows to form seamless earflaps. It features yarn-over slip stitches worked in the back loop for a textured ridge and shaping through increases and decreases. The design includes a contrasting edging, pompom instructions, and tie ends so you can customize the finish.

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

Sizes are included from baby through adult large with yardage estimates for each size. Detailed special stitch notes and a gauge are provided to help you achieve the correct fit.

Why You'll Love This Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the sideways construction creates seamless earflaps that feel professional and comfortable. I enjoy how simple stitch choices create a bold ribbed texture that looks great in any color. The ability to add a contrasting edge and a pompom makes each hat feel unique and personal. Crafting this hat is satisfying—there are clear shaping steps, and I always love gifting them to family and friends.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with colorways to make this hat my own; try coordinating team colors for a spirited look or soft neutrals for a classic finish.

To change the size quickly, adjust your hook and yarn weight — a bulkier yarn with a larger hook will create a chunkier, warmer hat while a lighter yarn makes a dainty, smaller version.

I often swap the pompom for a faux-fur topper or skip it entirely for a sleeker silhouette depending on who will wear the hat.

You can vary the edging by using a contrasting color, an ombre yarn, or even a simple crab stitch instead of single crochet for a textured finish.

Try adding a small embroidered motif or initial on one earflap for personalization — use duplicate stitch or surface embroidery with contrasting yarn.

For a snugger fit, reduce the number of increase rows slightly or block the hat less aggressively to retain more stretch.

If you want a more secure tie, braid longer tails and add a bead or knot detail to the ends for a playful finish and extra weight.

I sometimes substitute the YOslst Blp with a front-loop variation to change the ridge direction and create a different visual texture.

Consider making a matching cowl or mitts using the same YOslst Blp stitch to create a coordinated winter set that's perfect for gifting.

Don't hesitate to mix fibers — a wool-acrylic blend adds warmth and durability, while alpaca offers loft and softness for a luxurious hat.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge can lead to an ill-fitting hat; measure your stitches and rows over the YOslst Blp pattern and adjust hook size as needed. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during turns will cause lost stitch counts; place a marker at the first and last stitch of each row to maintain accuracy. ✗ Working into turning chains as regular stitches will distort edges; remember that turning chains do not count as stitches for this pattern. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight during the edging can constrict the hat opening; if the edge looks tight, try fewer stitches or a larger hook as suggested. ✗ Overstuffing or forcing seam closure can pucker the crown; use the double-stranded drawstring method and pull gradually to close the top neatly.

Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

Make a cozy, side-to-side worked earflap hat perfect for all ages. This pattern uses yarn-over slip stitches and shaping to create seamless earflaps and a tidy ridged texture. You can personalize it with contrasting edging and a pompom for a charming finished look. Ideal for gifting or keeping warm during chilly days.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Oak Grove Earflap Hat Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4), MC approximately 165 (195, 220, 240, 265) yards [151 (178, 201, 220, 242) m] depending on size; wool, alpaca, or acrylic recommended
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4), CC approximately 70 yards [64 m] for contrast color for any size
  • 03
    Suggested yarn used for sample hats: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (worsted weight, 100% North American Wool) 220 yards [201 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]; Wild Rose #835, Olive #30, Yellow #735 as MC and Light Gray Heather #050 as CC

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook US H/8 (5.0 mm) for hat (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  • 02
    Crochet hook US F/5 (3.75 mm) for edging
  • 03
    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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    Tape measure

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— Sizes :

Infos :

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.

— Finished Measurements :

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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.

— Materials :

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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) for any size. US H/8 [5.0 mm] crochet hook for hat or size needed to obtain gauge. US F/5 [3.75 mm] crochet hook for edging only. Yarn needle. Removeable stitch markers-optional. 3.5" [9 cm] piece of cardboard (for pompom).

— Yarn Used for Hats Shown :

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Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (worsted weight, 100% North American Wool; 220 yards [201 m]/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.

— Gauge :

Info :

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.

— Abbreviations :

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Blp = back loop. CC = Contrasting Color. Ch(s) = chain(s). MC = Main Color. RS = Right Side. SC = single crochet. St(s) = stitch(es). WS = Wrong Side. YO = yarn over. YOslst = yarn over slip stitch (see notes). YOslst Blp = yarn over slip stitch through the back loop (see notes). YOslst2tog Blp = yarn over slip stitch decrease (see notes).

— 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 :

Info :

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

Row 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.

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.

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.

Row 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) :

Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across until one st remains, YOslst in next st.

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.

Row 9 (11, 11, 13, 13) :

Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across until one st remains, YOslst in next st.

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.

Rows 11-16 (15-18, 15-20, 19-22, 19-24) :

Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

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.

Row 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) :

Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

Row 19 (21, 23, 25, 27) (decrease row) :

Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 27 (33, 36, 43, 47) sts, YOslst2tog Blp twice. 29 (35, 38, 45, 49) YOslst.

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.

Row 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) (decrease row) :

Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 24 (30, 33, 40, 44) sts, YOslst2tog Blp twice. 26 (32, 35, 42, 46) YOslst.

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.

Row 23 (27, 29, 33, 35) (decrease row) :

Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 23 (26, 29, 33, 37) sts, YOslst2tog Blp. 24 (27, 30, 34, 38) YOslst.

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.

Rows 25-35 (29-41, 31-45, 35-51, 37-55) (section across forehead) :

Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

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.

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.

Row 31 (33) (decrease row) :

Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 34 (38) sts, YOslst2tog Blp twice. 36 (40) YOslst.

Row 32 (34) (decrease row) :

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

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.

Row 37 (43, 47, 53, 57) :

Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across until 1 st remains, YOslst in last st.

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.

Rows 39-52 (45-60, 49-66, 55-74, 59-80) :

Repeat Rows 7-20 (9-24, 9-26, 11-30, 11-32).

Row 53 (61, 67, 75, 81) (decrease row) :

Ch 1, turn, YOslst Blp in each of the next 26 (29, 32, 36, 40) sts, YOslst2tog Blp. 27 (30, 33, 37, 41) YOslst.

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.

Rows 55-60 (63-68, 69-76, 77-84, 83-92) :

Ch 1, turn, 1 YOslst Blp into each st across.

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 :

Info :

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 :

Info :

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 :

Info :

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 :

Info :

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 with the foundation row behind the last row worked; working through both loops of the front row and front loops of the foundation edge, slip stitch across, leaving seam inside.
  • Weave a double-stranded length of MC through each ridge along the top edge, pull tight to close the top as much as possible, then turn hat inside out and sew the remaining hole closed using yarn tails.
  • Work the edging with CC using the smaller hook, making single crochet stitches around the straight edges and earflap ridges; slip stitch into first SC and fasten off, then work a final YOslst round and finish with a slip stitch.
  • Make the pompom using the 3.5" [9 cm] cardboard method, secure tightly with the cut yarn strands and attach the finished pompom to the top of the hat with a yarn needle, then weave in ends.
  • Add tie ends by inserting a hook through the tip of each earflap, pulling 12 doubled strands through, dividing into three sections and braiding; knot and trim, then repeat on the opposite earflap.

Important Notes

  • 💡Turning chains do not count as a stitch; do not work into turning chains on the next row to preserve stitch count.
  • 💡Use removable stitch markers to track the first and last stitch of each row, especially if you are newer to turned-row construction.
  • 💡Check your gauge: 16 sts and 15 rows = 4" [10 cm] over YOslst Blp to ensure proper fit of the hat.
  • 💡When edging, adjust stitch frequency or hook size if the border becomes constricted or wavy to achieve a tidy, non-stretchy edge.

This Oak Grove Earflap Hat pattern is a warm, textured design that transitions beautifully from kid-sized to adult sizes. The sideways construction creates seamless earflaps and classic ridging—customize it with bold colors, a contrast edging, or a fluffy pompom for personality. Perfect for gifting or weekend crafting, this hat will quickly become a favorite accessory. 🧶🧣

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished sizes range from approximately 16" (baby) up to 24.5" (adult large) in circumference; height measured from center back seam is about 6.5 to 10 inches depending on size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can use different yarn weights, but it will affect the finished size and texture; be sure to rework the gauge and select an appropriate hook size to match the given gauge of 16 sts and 15 rows = 4" over the YOslst Blp.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses yarn-over slip stitches worked through the back loop, shaping with increases and decreases, and turned-row construction; familiarity with these techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours depending on size and familiarity with the stitches and shaping.