How to Knit a Little Tiger Earflap Hat Part 1165

Materials:- DK weight yarn in orange, white, and black
- Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular knitting needles
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Finished Size: Fits a head circumference of up to 20 inches

Instructions:

Hat Body:1. Cast on 70 stitches in orange yarn.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
3. Knit in stockinette stitch (knit every round) for 12 rounds.

Earflaps:1. Left Earflap:
- Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
- Knit 18 stitches.
- Place a stitch marker.
- Turn the work and purl 18 stitches.
- Turn the work and knit 18 stitches.
- Place a stitch marker.
- Repeat steps 3-5 for a total of 10 increases (36 stitches).
- Knit in stockinette stitch for 12 rounds.
2. Right Earflap:
- Place a stitch marker at the end of the round.
- Knit 2 stitches.
- Place a stitch marker.
- Turn the work and purl 2 stitches.
- Turn the work and knit 2 stitches.
- Place a stitch marker.
- Repeat steps 3-5 for a total of 10 increases (36 stitches).
- Knit in stockinette stitch for 12 rounds.

Decrease Earflaps:1. Left Earflap:
- Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
- *Knit 2, knit 2 together* around. (24 stitches)
- Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rounds.
- *Knit 1, knit 2 together* around. (12 stitches)
- Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rounds.
- Bind off all stitches.
2. Right Earflap:
- Place a stitch marker at the end of the round.
- *Knit 2 together, knit 2* around. (24 stitches)
- Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rounds.
- *Knit 2 together, knit 1* around. (12 stitches)
- Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rounds.
- Bind off all stitches.

Attach Earflaps:1. Unfold the left earflap and place it on the left side of the hat, with the right sides facing.
2. Pin the earflap to the hat, matching the stitch markers.
3. Sew the earflap to the hat using a tapestry needle and whipstitch.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the right earflap.

Tiger Stripes:1. Using black yarn, embroider 5 to 7 stripes onto each earflap.
2. Using white yarn, embroider 2 to 3 whiskers on each side of the face.
3. Using orange yarn, embroider a small nose on the face.

Finishing:1. Weave in all loose ends.
2. Block the hat by pinning it to a flat surface and spraying it with water.
3. Allow the hat to dry completely before wearing.

Enjoy your cozy little tiger earflap hat!

2024-12-07

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