How to Crochet a Cozy Earflap Hat for Mom387

Materials you'll need:* Medium worsted weight yarn (approximately 250 yards)
* Size H (5mm) crochet hook
* Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:* ch: chain
* sc: single crochet
* hdc: half double crochet
* dc: double crochet
* inc: increase
* dec: decrease

Instructions:Hat Band:
1. Ch 17.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (16 sc)
3. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across.
Top of the Hat:
1. Row 11: Ch 2, turn. *Sc in the next 4 sc; inc in the next sc.* Repeat the sequence between asterisks around. (20 sc)
2. Row 12: Ch 1, turn. *Sc in the next 5 sc; inc in the next sc.* Repeat the sequence between asterisks around. (24 sc)
3. Row 13: Ch 1, turn. *Sc in the next 6 sc; inc in the next sc.* Repeat the sequence between asterisks around. (28 sc)
4. Row 14: Ch 1, turn. *Sc in the next 7 sc; inc in the next sc.* Repeat the sequence between asterisks around. (32 sc)
5. Row 15: Ch 1, turn. *Sc in each sc around.*
Earflaps:
1. Left Earflap: Ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (14 sc)
3. Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across.
4. Sew the earflap to the left side of the hat by the edges.
1. Right Earflap: Ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (14 sc)
3. Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across.
4. Sew the earflap to the right side of the hat by the edges.
Finish:
1. Weave in all loose ends.
2. Fold up the hat band and top of the hat to create a brim.
Tips:
* If you want a larger hat, increase the number of chains for the hat band and work more rows before increasing for the top of the hat.
* If you want a smaller hat, decrease the number of chains for the hat band and work fewer rows before increasing for the top of the hat.
* You can use any type of yarn that you like to create your hat, but a worsted weight yarn is a good choice for beginners.
* If you are new to crocheting, there are many free tutorials available online.