Crochet Earflap Hat Tutorial163


Introduction

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps on how to crochet an earflap hat. This hat is perfect for keeping your head and ears warm during the cold winter months. It is a great project for beginners, as it uses basic crochet stitches and can be completed in a few hours.

Materials
Medium-weight yarn in your desired color
Crochet hook in the size recommended for your yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors

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

Instructions

Step 1: Create the Brim


Ch 4 and join to form a ring. Sc 12 into the ring. Pull the yarn tight to close the ring.

Step 2: Work in the Round


Ch 1, and continue working in the round, sc in each st around. When you finish the round, sl st to the first sc of the round. Ch 1.

Step 3: Continue Crocheting


Repeat Step 2 until the brim of the hat is the desired width. For an adult hat, aim for 3-4 inches.

Step 4: Begin the Crown


For the first row of the crown, *sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st*. Repeat from * to * around the hat. Sl st to the first sc of the round. Ch 1.

Step 5: Continue Shaping the Crown


Repeat Step 4, until the hat is the desired depth. For an adult hat, aim for 7-8 inches.

Step 6: Create the Earflaps


Ch 15. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. Ch 1, and sc in each st across. Repeat for a total of 10 rows. Sl st to the first sc of the row, and fasten off.

Step 7: Repeat for the Second Earflap


Repeat Step 6 to create the second earflap.

Step 8: Attach the Earflaps


Fold each earflap in half and sew the raw edges together. Position the earflaps on the sides of the hat, and sew them securely.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now finished crocheting an earflap hat. Enjoy wearing your new hat during the cold winter months.

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