How to Crochet Your Own Chunky Earflap Beanie Hat118

If you're looking for a winter hat that's both warm and stylish, look no further than the chunky earflap beanie. This hat is made with thick, bulky yarn, so it's sure to keep you warm even on the coldest days. And the earflaps provide extra protection from the wind and cold. Best of all, this hat is surprisingly easy to crochet, so even beginners can make one.

MaterialsTo make this hat, you will need the following materials:
* Chunky yarn (size 6) in your desired color
* 5.0mm crochet hook
* Tapestry needle
* Scissors

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

Instructions1. To start, ch 30.
2. Join the ends of the ch st together to form a ring.
3. Ch 1 and sc in the same st.
4. Sc around the entire ring. (30 sc)
5. Ch 1 and hdc in the same st.
6. Hdc around the entire round. (30 hdc)
7. Ch 1 and dc in the same st.
8. Dc around the entire round. (30 dc)
9. Ch 1 and sc in the same st.
10. Sc around the entire round. (30 sc)
11. Repeat steps 9-10 another 19 times.
12. Once you have completed 20 rows of sc, ch 1 and sl st in the same st.
13. Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook.
14. Fasten off the yarn and weave in any loose ends.

To Make the Earflaps1. Ch 30.
2. Join the ends of the ch st together to form a ring.
3. Ch 1 and sc in the same st.
4. Sc around the entire ring. (30 sc)
5. Ch 1 and hdc in the same st.
6. Hdc around the entire round. (30 hdc)
7. Ch 1 and dc in the same st.
8. Dc around the entire round. (30 dc)
9. Ch 1 and sc in the same st.
10. Sc around the entire round. (30 sc)
11. Repeat steps 9-10 another 9 times.
12. Once you have completed 10 rows of sc, ch 1 and sl st in the same st.
13. Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook.
14. Fasten off the yarn and weave in any loose ends.
15. Repeat steps 1-14 to make a second earflap.
16. To attach the earflaps to the hat, fold the earflap in half and insert the folded edge into the hat.
17. Sew the earflap to the hat using a tapestry needle and yarn.
18. Repeat steps 16-17 to attach the second earflap to the hat.

Tips* For a larger hat, add more stitches to the ch st in step 1.
* For a smaller hat, decrease the number of stitches in the ch st in step 1.
* You can use any type of yarn to make this hat, but bulky yarn will give it a thicker, more substantial look.
* If you're using yarn that is a different color than the hat, you can create a striped effect by alternating colors every few rows.
* To make the hat more durable, you can add a pom-pom to the top.

2024-11-16

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