How to Crochet the Latest Fashion Earflap Hat with Tassels248

Materials:
Medium weight yarn (worsted weight or aran weight)
Crochet hook sized 5mm
Yarn needle
Pompom maker (optional)

Stitches used:
Single crochet (sc)
Double crochet (dc)
Slip stitch (sl st)

Instructions:

Step 1: Create the band
Chain 30.
Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and each chain across. Turn.
Row 2-40: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.

Step 2: Join the ends of the band
Fold the band in half and place the ends together.
Sl st through both layers of the band.
Continue sl st around the open edge of the band.

Step 3: Create the earflaps
Pull the yarn up to the inside center of the band.
Ch 5, dc in the next sc. Ch 2, turn.
Row 1: Dc in each ch-2 space. Turn.
Repeat Row 1 until the earflap is the desired length.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Step 4: Repeat Step 3 for the other earflap

Step 5: Attach the earflaps to the band
Overlap the earflaps on the band.
Sl st through the earflaps and band to secure.

Step 6: Create the top of the hat
Join the yarn to the top of the band using a sl st.
Row 1: *Ch 3, dc in the same st, repeat from * around. Turn.
Row 2: *Ch 2, dc in the next ch-3 space, repeat from * around. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the crown of the hat is the desired diameter.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Step 7: Create the tassels (optional)
Cut 12 strands of yarn, each about 6 inches long.
Fold the strands in half and loop them over a yarn needle.
Pull the strands through the loop to create a lark's head knot.
Trim the ends of the strands to create the tassel.

Step 8: Attach the tassels (optional)
Sew the tassels to the top of the hat.
Evenly space them around the crown.

Tips:
For a tighter fit, use a smaller hook size.
For a looser fit, use a larger hook size.
If you don't have a pompom maker, you can use a fork or your fingers to make a pompom.

Congratulations! You have now completed your earflap hat. Enjoy wearing it this winter.

2024-12-06

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