How to Crochet a Baby Winter Hat with Ear Flaps81

Materials:* Medium weight yarn (4) in the desired color
* Size H/5mm crochet hook
* Yarn needle
* Scissors

Abbreviations:* ch - chain
* sc - single crochet
* dc - double crochet
* hdc - half double crochet
* sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:Hat Base

Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1 (hdc, ch 2) 11 times, sl st to join.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in each ch-2 space around, sl st to join.
Repeat Rnd 2 until the hat measures 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height.

Crown Shaping

Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in first 10 sts, (hdc 2 together) 5 times, hdc in remaining sts, sl st to join.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *hdc 2 together, hdc in next st; repeat from * around, sl st to join.
Repeat Rnd 2 until only 8 sts remain on the top of the hat, sl st to join, cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Pull the tail through the remaining sts and tighten to close the top.

Ear Flaps

Right Ear Flap: Ch 15, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join.
Repeat Rnd 1 until the ear flap measures 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height, sl st to join, cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.


Left Ear Flap: Ch 15, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join.
Repeat Rnd 1 until the ear flap measures 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height, sl st to join, cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Using the yarn needle and tail left from the hat base, sew the ear flaps to the sides of the hat, positioning them about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the brim.
Weave in any loose ends, and you're done!

Tips:* For a snugger fit, use a smaller hook size.
* For a looser fit, use a larger hook size.
* You can adjust the length of the ear flaps by crocheting more or less rows.
* Add pom-poms or tassels to the ear flaps for decoration.
* Choose a soft, warm yarn for extra comfort.

2024-11-13

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