How to Knit a Chunky Yarn Earflap Hat for Women: A Step-by-Step Guide87

Materials:
Chunky yarn (approximately 120-150 grams)
Knitting needles (size US 10 or 15 millimeters)
Yarn needle or large-eye needle
Measuring tape or ruler

Instructions:

Ribbing:

Cast on 80 stitches.
Knit 2, purl 2 across the row.
Repeat for 10 rows.

Body of Hat:

Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row).
Knit until the hat measures approximately 7 inches in length (from the cast-on edge).
Shape the crown:
Knit 2 together across the row.
Knit the next round without any decreases.
Repeat the previous two steps until there are 40 stitches remaining on the needles.

Earflaps:

Divide the 40 stitches onto two double-pointed needles (20 stitches on each needle).
Knit the first 10 stitches of the left-hand needle.
Turn the work and purl back across the 10 stitches.
Repeat these steps for the remaining 10 stitches on the left-hand needle.
Repeat for the stitches on the right-hand needle.
Knit 3 rows without any decreases.
Shape the earflaps:
Knit 2 together at the beginning and end of each row (knitting only the first and last stitches of each needle).
Continue decreasing until there are only 2 stitches remaining on each needle.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining 4 stitches and pull to tighten.

Finishing:

Sew the bottom edge of the body of the hat together using a yarn needle.
Fold up the earflaps and sew them in place at the sides of the hat.
Weave in any loose ends.

Tips:
For a tighter fit, use smaller knitting needles.
For a looser fit, use larger knitting needles.
Experiment with different yarn colors and textures to create different styles.
Don't worry if your stitches aren't perfect. The chunky yarn will help conceal any imperfections.
If you're new to knitting, there are plenty of resources available online and in libraries to help you learn the basics.

2024-12-06

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