Crochet Earflap Hat Pattern for Kids114

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in your desired color
Crochet hook size 5mm (H)
Large-eye needle
Measuring tape
Scissors

Gauge:

10 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet

Abbreviations:
CH: Chain
HDC: Half double crochet
SL ST: Slip stitch

Instructions:Hat Band:

CH 22.

HDC in each CH. (21 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

HDC in each HDC across. (21 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

Repeat Step 4 until the Hat Band measures approximately 19 inches long.

SL ST in the last HDC. Fasten off.Crown:

Join the Hat Band into a ring with a SL ST. CH 1.

HDC 2 in the first HDC. *Skip the next HDC, HDC 2 in the next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around the entire ring. (42 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

*HDC in the next HDC. HDC 2 in the next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around. (63 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

*HDC in the next 2 HDC. HDC 2 in the next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around. (84 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

*HDC in the next 3 HDC. HDC 2 in the next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around. (105 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

*HDC in the next 4 HDC. HDC 2 in the next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around. (126 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

HDC in each HDC around. (126 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

*HDC in the next 5 HDC. HDC 2 together.* Repeat from * to * around. (94 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

*HDC in the next 4 HDC. HDC 2 together.* Repeat from * to * around. (72 HDC)

CH 1, turn.

*HDC in the next 3 HDC. HDC 2 together.* Repeat from * to * around. (54 HDC)

Continue decreasing by 1 HDC every 3 stitches around until there are approximately 12 HDC remaining. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail.

Draw the yarn through the remaining HDC and fasten off. Weave in any loose ends.Earflap:

With RS of Hat Band facing you, find the center stitch on one end. CH 15.

HDC in the second CH from the hook and in each CH across. (14 HDC)

CH 1, turn.