How to Knit Earflap Winter Hats: A Step-by-Step Guide85

Earflap winter hats are a great way to keep your head and ears warm in cold weather. They are also relatively easy to knit, making them a great project for beginners. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps on how to knit earflap winter hats.

Materials
Worsted weight yarn (about 2 skeins)
Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
Tapestry needle

Instructions

Hat Body

Cast on 96 stitches.

Knit 2 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

Switch to stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row).

Knit until the hat measures about 7 inches from the cast-on edge.

Earflaps

Divide the stitches in half, 48 stitches on each side. Mark the center stitch on each side with a stitch marker.

Knit the first 24 stitches on the left-hand side.

Place a stitch marker on the next stitch.

Turn the work and knit back to the stitch marker. Remove the stitch marker.

Turn the work again and repeat steps 2-4 until you have knit 18 earflaps.

Knit the remaining 24 stitches on the left-hand side.

Repeat steps 2-6 on the right-hand side.

Crown

With the right side of the hat facing you, join the two sides of the hat by knitting the first stitch on the left-hand side with the first stitch on the right-hand side.

Continue knitting around the hat, decreasing one stitch every other round. To decrease, knit two stitches together.

Continue decreasing until you have 8 stitches remaining.

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 6 inches.

Thread the tail of yarn through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the hat.

Finishing

Weave in any loose ends.

Fold the earflaps down and enjoy your new hat!

Tips
If you want a smaller hat, cast on fewer stitches. If you want a larger hat, cast on more stitches.
You can also adjust the length of the earflaps by knitting more or less rows.
If you are a beginner, I recommend using a light-colored yarn so that you can see your stitches more easily.
Be sure to block your hat before wearing it. This will help to set the stitches and give your hat a more polished look.

Conclusion

Earflap winter hats are a great way to keep your head and ears warm in cold weather. They are also relatively easy to knit, making them a great project for beginners. With a little bit of practice, you can knit a beautiful and warm earflap winter hat that you will be sure to love.

2024-12-08

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