FREE Crochet Baby Hat Pattern with Earflaps. My own grandson lived in his crochet hats all winter. As it starts to get chilly around the change of the season neared the end of the yeat year when we are starting to think about head coverings of the little ones. I am always looking for baby hat patterns with earflaps for babies. To help keep them snuggly and warm. This is a very easy baby hat to make ideal for beginners and crochets up very quickly in no time at all. This is an easy-to-follow crochet pattern, and it's a good start for beginners as it's also a great pattern for first-time baby hat makers, especially if you have always wondered how to make a baby hat with ear flaps!