How to Crochet a Winter Earflap Hat for Kids Tutorial 1104

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to keep your child's head and ears warm this winter, why not crochet them a cozy earflap hat? This beginner-friendly tutorial will guide you through the steps on how to make a child's earflap hat using basic crochet stitches.

Materials:- Worsted weight yarn (about 200 yards)
- Size H (5mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors

Gauge: 4 stitches per inch

Finished Size: Child's size (fits head circumference 18-20 inches)

Instructions:Step 1: Create the Crown

Make a magic ring.
Sc 6 into the ring. (6 sc)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Ch 2 (counts as first hdc).
Hdc 11 into the ring. (12 hdc)
Join with a sl st to the first hdc.

Step 2: Increase the Crown

Ch 2 (counts as first hdc).
2 hdc in each hdc around. (24 hdc)
Join with a sl st to the first hdc.
Ch 2 (counts as first hdc).
Hdc 2 in the next hdc, *hdc in the next hdc, hdc 2 in the next hdc; repeat from * around. (36 hdc)
Join with a sl st to the first hdc.

Step 3: Continue the Crown

Ch 2 (counts as first hdc).
Hdc in each hdc around. (36 hdc)
Join with a sl st to the first hdc.
Repeat Step 3 until the crown measures about 5 inches in diameter.

Step 4: Create the Hat Body

Ch 1.
Sc around the edge of the crown. (36 sc)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Ch 2 (counts as first hdc).
Hdc in each sc around. (36 hdc)
Join with a sl st to the first hdc.

Step 5: Continue the Hat Body

Repeat Step 5 until the hat body measures about 6 inches tall.

Step 6: Create the Earflaps

Leave a long tail and cut the yarn. Insert the yarn needle through the last stitch on one side of the hat body.
Draw the yarn through to create a loop.
Ch 11.
Hdc in each ch across. (11 hdc)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Repeat Steps 1-5 to create the second earflap.

Step 7: Sew the Earflaps

Use the long tails from the earflaps to sew them to the hat body. Fold the earflaps up and sew them to the inside of the hat about 1 inch from the top edge.

Step 8: Finish the Hat

Weave in any loose ends.
Enjoy your new handmade earflap hat!