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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Adult Clothing

    Bobble Poof Crochet Earflap Hat

    Published: Nov 30, 2012 · Modified: Oct 14, 2022 by Tamara Kelly · 58 Comments

    The Bobble Poof Crochet Earflap Hat has a whole lot going on, and it adds up to a fun toque for both kids and adults! This stocking cap is easily customizable too - it works just as well with or without the earflaps and pompom on top. With this crochet hat pattern you can make a great hat for men and women, boys and girls - and now newborns too!

    free bobble poof crochet earflap hat pattern free crochet hat pattern kids adult earflap hatDisclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

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    Bobble Poof Crochet Earflap Hat

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    Note: This hat utilizes the bobble stitch, aka dc5tog, in a unique way. As shown in this video tutorial, usually the bobble is made from the wrong side of the fabric, and worked so that it pops out on the right side. This pattern is made in rounds, and the bobble is made from the right side of the fabric, so be sure to push the bobble towards you as you work the following single crochet stitch. If you prefer, you can substitute the Popcorn Stitch.

    US - I, 5.5mm hook

    150-240 yds total worsted weight yarn in 1 to 8 colors
    (I Love Cotton in Purple, Dark Denim, Sage, and Ivory shown, directions written for 4 colors as shown)

    Clover Large Pom Pom Maker or other pompom making tool

    Stitch marker

    Gauge: After Round 4, Child/Adult hat should measure 5" in diameter; After Round 3, Newborn hat should measure 3.5" in diameter

    Sizing: Directions are written for Child's Size (fits 19-21") with changes for Adult's Size (fits 22-24") in parenthesis (changes start on Round 5). Directions for Newborn size are written separately at the bottom of the page.

    Video tutorials for the Bobble Stitch and other stitches used in this pattern, including the magic circle and seamless join, can be found on the Moogly Tutorials Page.

    BOBBEL MUTS MET OORFLAPPEN (Dutch Translation in PDF) by Elke Wellens of Het Haakbeest – Dank je wel Elke!

    free bobble poof crochet earflap hat pattern free crochet hat pattern kids adult earflap hat

    Child and Adult Instructions (scroll down for Newborn)

    Round 1: Using Color A, make a magic circle and ch 2. Make 12 dc in the ring, join to the first dc with a sl st. (12 dc)

    Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 dc)

    Round 3: Using Color B, ch 2. [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 12 times. Join. (36 dc)

    Round 4: Ch 2. [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts] 12 times. Join. (48 dc)

    Round 5: Using Color C, ch 2. [2 dc in next st, dc in next 11(5) sts] 4(8) times. Join. (52(56) dc)

    Round 6: Ch 1, sc in first st. [Bobble in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 12(13) times. Bobble in next st, sc in last 2 sts. Join. (13(14) bobbles)

    Round 7: Using Color D, ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join. (52(56) dc)

    Round 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st] 13(14) times. Join carefully to first sc of round. (13(14) bobbles)

    Round 9: Using Color A, ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join. (52(56) dc)

    Round 10: Ch 1, sc in first st. [Bobble in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 12(13) times. Bobble in next st, sc in last 2 sts. Join. (13(14) bobbles)

    Round 11 - 12: Using Color B, repeat Rounds 7-8.

    Round 13 - 14: Using Color C, repeat Rounds 9-10.

    Round 15: Using Color D, ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join. (52(56) dc) If making the Child Size, break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. Place marker in the joined st and proceed to Earflap Instructions below.

    Round 16 (Adult size only): Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st] 14 times. Join carefully to first sc of round. (14 bobbles)

    Round 17: Using Color A, ch 2. Dc in each st around. (56 dc) Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. Place marker in the joined st.

    Earflap Instructions for Child/Adult: (optional - if no earflaps, skip to Edging Instructions below)

    Left Flap:

    Row 1: Count out 8 sts from the marked stitch, join last color yarn used with a sl st. Ch 1, sc in 10(12) sts. Turn. (10(12) sc)

    Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog (decrease), sc in 6(8) sts, sc2tog. Turn. (8(10) sc)

    Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (8(10) sc)

    Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4(6) sts, sc2tog. Turn. (6(8) sc)

    Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (6(8) sc)

    Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2(4) sts, sc2tog. Turn. (4(6) sc)

    Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (4(6) sc)

    Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 0(2) sts, sc2tog. Turn. (2(4) sc) For Child Size, break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends.

    Row 9 (Adult size only): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (4 sc)

    Row 10: Sc2tog twice. (2 sc) Break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends.

    Right Flap:

    Row 1: Count out 18(20) sts from marked st, and join yarn with a sl st.

    Proceed as written for Left Flap. Go to Edging Instructions below.

    Newborn Instructions

    Round 1: Using Color A, make a magic circle and ch 2. Make 12 dc in the ring, join to the first dc with a sl st. (12 dc)

    Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 dc)

    Round 3: Ch 2. [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 12 times. Join. (36 dc)

    Round 4: Using Color B, ch 2. Dc in ea st around. Join. (36 dc)

    Round 5: Ch 1, sc in first st. [Bobble in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 8 times. Bobble in next st, sc in last 2 sts. Join. (9 bobbles)

    Round 6: Using Color C, ch 2. Dc in ea st around. Join. (36 dc)

    Round 7: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st] 9 times. Join carefully to first sc of round. (9 bobbles)

    Round 8 - 9: Using Color D, repeat Rounds 4 - 5.

    Round 10 - 11: Using Color A, repeat Rounds 6 - 7.

    Round 12: Using Color B, ch 2. Dc in ea st around. (36 dc) Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. Place marker in the joined st.

    Earflap Instructions for Newborn: (optional - if no earflaps, skip to Edging Instructions below)

    Left Flap:

    Row 1: Count out 5 sts from the marked stitch, join last color yarn used with a sl st. Ch 1, sc in 8 sts. Turn. (8 sc)

    Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (6 sc)

    Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (6 sc)

    Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (4 sc)

    Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (4 sc)

    Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog twice. (2 sc) Break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends.

    Right Flap:

    Row 1: Count out 13 sts from marked st, and join yarn with a sl st. Proceed as written for Left Flap. Go to Edging Instructions below.

    Edging Instructions (all sizes):

    Remove marker and use this st to join color of choice with a sl st. Ch 1 and sc evenly around opening and flaps. Work sc2tog decrease in the four points where the flaps meet the hat to keep sharp corners. Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. Weave in ends.

    Ties: (optional)

    Cut 6 pieces of yarn 18" long for kids, at least 24" long for adults. Hold 3 pieces together, fold them in half lengthwise and use a crochet hook to pull the center through one of the bottom edging stitches of an earflap. Pull the ends of the yarn through the loop made by folding the three pieces in half. Pull the ends down to create a snug knot on the earflap. Braid pieces together, knot at end and trim so ends are even. For thicker braids, add more strands until desired look is achieved.

    Pompom: (optional)

    Use Clover Large Pom Pom Maker (the larger one) or other pompom maker of choice to make a pompom. Sew to center of Round 1. Pompom!


    The Fine Print

    Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2012. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please feel free to link to this page to share this pattern with others. You are welcome to make items to sell from this pattern.

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    Comments

    1. 1

      Diane

      November 30, 2012 at 11:39 am

      What a GREAT pattern! Thanks for creating! BTW, your model is a doll!!!

      Reply
      • 2

        moogly

        November 30, 2012 at 11:48 am

        Thanks so much! He's proud of his new hat - getting him to stand still for the picture was the hard part! 😀

        Reply
    2. 3

      Vetty

      November 30, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      Love the colors! Pattern is nice and would be great for boys. Thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • 4

        moogly

        November 30, 2012 at 9:40 pm

        My boy certainly loves his! 😀 Thank you!

        Reply
    3. 5

      The Crafty nana

      December 01, 2012 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks for the pattern and the many posts about free patterns.
      Greatly appreciated.

      Reply
      • 6

        moogly

        December 01, 2012 at 6:25 pm

        You're very welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    4. 7

      Pam

      December 01, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      Just made the hat n love it!!!! How can I share a pic of it?

      Reply
      • 8

        moogly

        December 01, 2012 at 6:25 pm

        Hi Pam! If you're on facebook you can post it to the facebook page as part of a comment, or if you're on Ravelry you can put it in your projects and send me a message there if you like. I'm so glad you like it! 😀

        Reply
    5. 9

      Robin

      December 09, 2012 at 6:58 pm

      Love your hat pattern and mine turned out really cute. Thanks for sharing.
      Robin

      Reply
      • 10

        moogly

        December 09, 2012 at 7:15 pm

        Thanks Robin! I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. 11

      suzanne

      January 02, 2013 at 12:45 am

      I love this hat. I'm going to try making it for my adult grandaughter. She has Trigeminal neuralgia (sp?) in the sides of her face and the cold makes it quite painful.

      Reply
      • 12

        moogly

        January 02, 2013 at 1:01 am

        Thank you suzanne - I hope it helps her!

        Reply
    7. 13

      Amy

      January 03, 2013 at 10:18 am

      I make hats every fall for all of my great nieces and nephews. I think this will be next years pattern! Looks like I can use up some bits and pieces of yarn as well. Love your patterns (working on infinity scarf now) and appreciate that you share your talents! THanks!

      Reply
      • 14

        moogly

        January 03, 2013 at 11:10 am

        Thank you Amy! And you're very welcome! 😀

        Reply
    8. 15

      Beaj

      January 08, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Hi,
      Love the Bobble Proof Crochet ear-flap Hat but for the life of me I can't download it.
      Any help would be appreciated..
      Thanks in advance..:)

      Reply
      • 16

        moogly

        January 08, 2013 at 10:14 pm

        Beaj, there isn't a download, but there is an easy to print version - just click the green print friendly button at the bottom of the post.

        Reply
    9. 17

      Victoria

      January 11, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      I need help! I am making your cute BOOBLE POOF hat..but I am doing somehting wrong..What does this mean exactly..then I can get the rest: ch 2. [2 dc in next st, dc in next 11(5) sts] 4(8) times. Join. (52(56) dc)
      I am ending up with 50 stitches on Row 5 not 56... thank you!!

      Reply
      • 18

        moogly

        January 11, 2013 at 4:09 pm

        Hi Victoria! I responded to you on your private message on facebook. 🙂

        Reply
        • 19

          Denise

          November 17, 2013 at 6:55 pm

          I am having questions about this round as well. Do I do (2 dc in st and then the (5 bobble) sts in the next 11? Then it would be 2 dc again and so on?

          Thanks in advance. I am on FB also.
          Denise

          Reply
      • 20

        Priscilla

        November 15, 2018 at 2:25 pm

        Can this be explain as I’m stuck getting to the adults size also

        Reply
        • 21

          Tamara Kelly

          November 16, 2018 at 10:34 am

          Hi Priscilla! The different numbers are for the different sizes. So for the adult, it would be: "Round 5: Using Color C, ch 2. [2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts] 8 times. Join. (56 dc)" Does that help?

          Reply
    10. 22

      Beaj

      January 12, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      moogly,
      The green print friendly button wants me to download the PDF and I choose not to ...but turns out somehow or other I downloaded it and it went to my download area and not to my desktop. Have made a couple hats so far and am finding it a great easy pattern so I'm busy making as many of them in all sizes as I hope to donate them to a food bank so they can be given out there to anyone who needs one. Our temperatures here this winter are quite frigid.
      Thanks for the Pattern.
      Bea..:)
      Am I correct in reading the pattern....the first number in brackets is for a child and the second number is for adult

      Reply
      • 23

        moogly

        January 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm

        You are correct in reading the numbers! And that sounds wonderful Beaj, I'm proud the hats I designed will be going to such a wonderful cause. And thank you for the heads up about the button, I'll have to look into that! Sorry if it caused you any trouble!

        Reply
    11. 24

      Beaj

      January 13, 2013 at 1:03 am

      Thanks again..:)

      Reply
    12. 25

      carol

      January 16, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Love the hat....I used the same colors!

      Reply
    13. 26

      Mary Jesman

      January 26, 2013 at 11:14 am

      This is the cutest hat I've seen this season! Can't wait to make a couple. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    14. 27

      Frankie

      February 09, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you so much for this pattern.... i changed the colors and it came out great thank you....

      Reply
    15. 28

      Frankie

      February 09, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you so much for this pattern.... i changed the colors and it came out great thank you....

      Reply
    16. 29

      Lee

      February 22, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Cute, cute, cute! I am never sure where to make my colour changes, though. Do you change colours while making the last stitch of the round or on the slip stitch to join? Also, do you carry your colours while working or do you cut and weave in ends each time? Thank you for your help.

      Reply
      • 30

        moogly

        February 22, 2013 at 10:53 am

        Thanks Lee! I change colors on the slip stitch of the join. I think it works best for me, but if you get better looking results some other way then definitely go with that - everyone crochets a little differently. Whether I carry the colors or weave them in just depends on how many colors I'm using. More than 2 or 3 and I usually cut and weave them in, otherwise it gets a little crazy in there.

        Reply
    17. 31

      amanda

      October 10, 2013 at 9:56 am

      This pattern is so cute and so easy to follow. Thank you! I made a pink/orange/white/brown version for my 3 year old niece. I want to make a couple new born hats. Should I use the same hook size or use a smaller hook?

      Reply
      • 32

        Tamara Kelly

        October 10, 2013 at 10:25 am

        For newborn going down a hook size or two should do the trick! 🙂

        Reply
    18. 33

      Stephanie

      November 07, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      Love this pattern! I want to make it this for my daughter who will be 9 months during the winter. How big does the newborn hat come out? There are measurements for kids and adults but not newborn. Her head is about 17" now. What do you suggest? Thanks!

      Reply
      • 34

        Tamara Kelly

        November 07, 2013 at 7:35 pm

        Newborn size is usually about 15". To bump up a bit for your daughter a larger hook should work!

        Reply
    19. 35

      Brian wise, esq.

      January 03, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      Just finished making an adult-sized one for my wife. I handed her the computer open to my Ravelry acct and told her to pick the pattern she wanted and she chose yours. Made mine with Cascade 220 in 4 colors. She loves it and wears it around the house. Thank you for sharing such clear instructions!

      Reply
      • 36

        Tamara Kelly

        January 04, 2014 at 11:28 am

        😀 Awesome! Thank you Brian, glad you both enjoy it!

        Reply
    20. 37

      Anna Hibbard

      February 18, 2014 at 11:44 am

      I was going to make this for my 3 month old great nephew. The child sizes seems to big and I know the newborn is too small. Would taking it down a hook size on the child size help make it fit a 3 month old?

      Reply
      • 38

        Tamara Kelly

        February 18, 2014 at 1:37 pm

        That could indeed work very well! That, or use a thicker yarn and a bigger hook on the newborn size. 🙂

        Reply
    21. 39

      teresa

      April 30, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      crear, iim knitting it now... could you please link me to the seamless join tutorial¿ i cant find it en the tutoriales page, thanks¡¡¡

      Reply
      • 40

        Tamara Kelly

        April 30, 2014 at 7:31 pm

        Hi Teresa! Sorry about that, it's at https://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-video-tutorial-seamless-finishing-when-working-in-the-round/

        Reply
    22. 41

      Cyndi Fischer

      August 20, 2014 at 7:05 pm

      This is so adorable, I am sure that some of the kids that receive from our charity will love this!!!

      Reply
    23. 42

      Clotilde/Craftybegonia

      August 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      What a handsome little dude he is, great job (with the hat also, Tamara, LOL!)

      Reply
      • 43

        Tamara Kelly

        August 30, 2014 at 9:42 am

        😀 Thank you so much!

        Reply
    24. 44

      Kristina and Millie

      September 03, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      great color choices and what a cute model! thanks for sharing this fun pattern!

      Reply
      • 45

        Tamara Kelly

        September 03, 2014 at 2:46 pm

        😀 Thank you so much!

        Reply
    25. 46

      Monique

      September 26, 2014 at 12:18 am

      Love the hat and pattern but I've hit a wall. I've completed row 6 and have the correct number of bobbles and stitches but when trying to start row 7 I am confused! I cannot come up with a way to only dc in 52 stitches. To me every stitch meant every one but afterwards I saw it was over 100 putting a stitch in every dc and sc around. But if I only dc in the sc I can only come up with about 30 something dc. Where am I supposed to be placing these 52 dc exactly? I hate to give up because its a beautiful hat! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • 47

        Tamara Kelly

        September 26, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Hi Monique, and thank you! It's hard to say exactly what's happening on your hat since I'm not there to see it in person. But at the end of Round 6 you should have 13 bobbles with 3 sc sts in between each one. 13 x 3 means you'll have 39 sc sts. 39 sc plus 13 bobbles equals 52 sts to work into. Re-reading your comment now, I'm wondering if you're trying to crochet into each half-dc of the bobble? A bobble counts as one stitch, so you just crochet one stitch into it. Does that help at all?

        Reply
        • 48

          Monique moody

          October 01, 2014 at 5:02 am

          Ah yes I totally understand now! I was trying to put a stitch in each stitch of the bobble! Thank you!

          Reply
          • 49

            Tamara Kelly

            October 01, 2014 at 8:45 am

            Ah, I'm glad we were able to figure it out! 😀 You're very welcome!

            Reply
    26. 50

      Leslie Vanover

      December 14, 2015 at 7:33 am

      Can you help me out on the sizing for a one year old please.!

      Reply
      • 51

        Tamara Kelly

        December 14, 2015 at 9:45 am

        I would make the child size version with a smaller hook. 🙂

        Reply
    27. 52

      Ladee

      April 09, 2016 at 12:49 am

      I am totally awestruck! Just visited the Moogly Tutorials Page. So many patterns I can try now because I understand how to make the stitches. So many stitches I want to revisit and learn! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

      Reply
      • 53

        Tamara Kelly

        April 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

        😀 Oh Wow!!! Thank you so much Ladee!!

        Reply
    28. 54

      Wendy

      October 26, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Love love love this pattern! Already have made two of them!! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

      Reply
      • 55

        Tamara Kelly

        October 27, 2017 at 10:20 am

        Thank you so much Wendy!

        Reply
    29. 56

      Janice

      February 18, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Hi.. does the ch 2 at the beginning of each round count as the first DC? Thanks. Janice

      Reply
      • 57

        Tamara Kelly

        February 19, 2018 at 9:59 am

        Hi Janice! No, it doesn't. 🙂

        Reply
        • 58

          Janice

          February 19, 2018 at 2:27 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply

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