Crochet Earflap Hat Tutorial for Boys307

Introduction

Crocheting a warm and stylish earflap hat for your little boy is a fun and rewarding project. This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through the process, from gathering the necessary materials to finishing the hat with a cozy pompom.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
* 5.00mm crochet hook
* Scissors
* Tapestry needle
* Measuring tape
* Pompom maker (optional)

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

Instructions

Foundation Round

Make a slip knot and place it on your hook. Ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.

Round 1

Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), dc 10 into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 2

Ch 1, 2 dc into each dc around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 3

Ch 1, *dc 1, 2 dc into the next dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 4-6

Ch 1, dc 1 into each dc around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Earflap Row 1

Turn your work. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc 1 into each dc across. Turn your work.

Earflap Row 2-4

Ch 1, dc 1 into each dc across. Turn your work.

Crown Round 1

Join the earflaps by crocheting dc around the edge of both flaps. Once joined, place 3 sc into each corner and dc 1 into each dc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Crown Round 2

Ch 1, *dc 1, 2 dc into the next dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Crown Round 3

Ch 1, *dc 1, 3 dc into the next dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Crown Round 4

Ch 1, *dc 1, 4 dc into the next dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Crown Round 5

Ch 1, dc 1 into each dc around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Crown Round 6

Ch 1, *sc 2 together, 4 dc into the next sc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Crown Round 7

Ch 1, sc 1 into each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Crown Round 8

Ch 1, *sc 1 together, 3 dc into the next sc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Crown Round 9

Ch 1, sc 1 into each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Crown Round 10

Ch 1, *sc 1 together, 2 dc into the next sc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Crown Round 11

Ch 1, sc 1 into each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Making the Pompom (Optional)

If desired, make a pompom using the pompom maker or your preferred method. Attach the pompom to the top of the hat using a few stitches.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now completed a stylish and warm earflap hat for your little boy. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating something handmade and special for him to wear all winter long.

2024-11-13

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