How to Crochet a Child‘s Earflap Hat104

Crocheting a child's earflap hat is a fun and easy project that can be completed in a few hours. This hat is perfect for keeping your child's head and ears warm during the cold winter months. The best part is that it can be customized to fit any child's head, and you can use any color of yarn that you like.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn in two colors
* Size H crochet hook
* Yarn needle
* Scissors

Instructions

Foundation Row: Chain 100. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Row 1: Chain 1 (counts as a half double crochet), half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 1. (100 hdc)

Row 2: Chain 1, *half double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 1. (150 hdc)

Row 3: Chain 1, *half double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 1. (200 hdc)

Rows 4-10: Repeat Row 3.

Row 11: Chain 1, *half double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 1. (250 hdc)

Rows 12-16: Repeat Row 11.

Row 17: Chain 1, *half double crochet in the next 5 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 1. (300 hdc)

Rows 18-25: Repeat Row 17.

Row 26: Chain 1, *half double crochet in the next 6 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 1. (350 hdc)

Earflap 1: Chain 1, turn. *Half double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * across. Chain 1, turn. Repeat from * to * until the earflap measures 6 inches long. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Earflap 2: Repeat Earflap 1.

Top of Hat: With the right side facing, join the yarn to the top of the hat. Chain 1, *half double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 1. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing: Fold the earflaps down and stitch them in place. You can also add a pom-pom or other embellishments to the top of the hat.

Your child's earflap hat is now complete! Enjoy keeping your little one warm and stylish this winter.

2024-11-22

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