How to Knit a Cow Baby Earflap Hat291

Introduction

Baby earflap hats are a must-have accessory for keeping your little one's head and ears warm and cozy during the cold winter months. Not only are they practical, but they can also be incredibly adorable. If you're looking for a fun and easy way to make a baby earflap hat, then this cow-themed pattern is perfect for you.

Materials
Worsted weight yarn in white and black
Knitting needles, size 6 (4.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional: Pom-pom maker

Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
K2tog: Knit two stitches together
P2tog: Purl two stitches together
BO: Bind off

Instructions

Earflaps

Make 2
CO 15 stitches in black.
K all rows until piece measures 5 inches long.
BO all stitches.

Body

Make 1
CO 90 stitches in white.
K all rows until piece measures 6 inches long.

Fold and Sew Earflaps

Fold the earflaps in half and sew the sides together, leaving the top open.

Attach Earflaps to Body

With right sides together, pin the earflaps to the corners of the body, aligning the edges. Sew the earflaps to the body using a mattress stitch.

Decrease for Crown

Starting at the center of the back of the hat, K2tog across the row. Next row, Purl all stitches. Repeat these two rows until there are 18 stitches remaining.

Top of Crown

K2tog across the row. Cut the yarn and pull through the last stitch to close the hole.

Finishing

Weave in any loose ends. If desired, make two pom-poms and sew them to the top corners of the hat.

Variations*

For a larger hat, CO more stitches for the body (90 for newborn, 96 for 0-3 months, 102 for 3-6 months).
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To make the hat longer, knit more rows for the body (6 inches for newborn, 7 inches for 0-3 months, 8 inches for 3-6 months).
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To change the color of the earflaps, use different colored yarn.

Conclusion

This cow baby earflap hat is a quick and easy project that is perfect for beginners. It's also a great way to use up leftover yarn. With its adorable cow design, this hat is sure to keep your little one warm and stylish all winter long.

2024-12-07

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