How to Crochet a Tassel Earflap Hat383

Looking for a cozy and stylish hat to keep you warm during the winter months? This crochet tassel earflap hat is the perfect project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The hat is made with a simple crochet stitch and features a unique earflap design with tassels. You can customize the hat to any color or yarn weight, making it a great way to use up leftover yarn.

Materials
Worsted weight yarn (about 200 yards)
Crochet hook size H (5 mm)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Pom-poms (optional)

InstructionsStep 1: Chain the foundation

To make the hat, start by chaining 80 stitches. Slip stitch the first and last stitch together to form a ring.Step 2: Work in the round

Single crochet into each stitch around, joining the round with a slip stitch. Continue working in the round, single crocheting into each stitch until the hat measures about 6 inches high. You should have about 12 rounds completed.Step 3: Shape the earflaps

To shape the earflaps, divide the stitches into thirds. The first third will form the front of the hat, and the other two thirds will form the earflaps. Slip stitch to the first stitch of the second third. Skip the next stitch and single crochet into the following stitch. Continue single crocheting into each stitch around the earflap, joining the round with a slip stitch.

Repeat the previous step for the opposite earflap.Step 4: Continue working in the round

Slip stitch to the first stitch of the front of the hat. Single crochet into each stitch around, joining the round with a slip stitch. Continue working in the round, single crocheting into each stitch until the hat measures about 7.5 inches high. You should have about 4 rounds completed since you separated the stitches for the earflaps.Step 5: Decrease the hat

To decrease the hat, start by slip stitching to the first stitch of the round. Single crochet into the next two stitches. *Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Repeat from * around, joining the round with a slip stitch. This will decrease the number of stitches by half.Step 6: Continue decreasing

Repeat the previous step until there are only 12 stitches remaining. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch to secure.Step 7: Make the tassels

To make the tassels, cut 12 pieces of yarn, each about 12 inches long. Fold each piece of yarn in half and loop it through the center of the hat, about 1 inch from the top edge. Pull the ends of the yarn through the loop and tighten to secure.Step 8: Add pom-poms (optional)

If desired, add pom-poms to the top of the hat. To do this, simply sew a pom-pom to the center of the hat.Step 9: Finish the hat

Weave in any loose ends and enjoy your new crochet tassel earflap hat!

Tips
You can use any type of yarn for this hat. Worsted weight yarn is a good choice for beginners, but you can also use DK weight or bulky weight yarn.
If you are using a different weight of yarn, you may need to adjust the hook size accordingly.
You can adjust the size of the hat by adding or removing rounds.
You can also customize the hat by adding different colors of yarn or embellishments.

2024-11-12

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