[DIY Delight: Crafting the Cozy Sea Snail Duck Tongue Earflap Hat]92

Nestle your little one in a unique and heartwarming embrace with the enchanting Sea Snail Duck Tongue Earflap Hat. This captivating knitted masterpiece, inspired by the playful spirit of the ocean, will become an indispensable accessory for your child's winter wardrobe.

Materials You'll Need:* Worsted weight yarn in your desired color (approximately 200 yards)
* US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles (16 inches or longer)
* Stitch markers
* Yarn needle
* Optional: Pom-pom for the top of the hat

Yarn Recommendations:* Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted
* Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
* Red Heart Super Saver
* Caron One Pound

Pattern Instructions:

Cast On: Using size 7 circular needles, cast on 100 stitches.

Rib Stitch (Round 1-3): Knit 1, purl 1. Repeat for the entire round.

Stockinette Stitch: Work 6 rounds in stockinette stitch, knitting each row and purling each return row.

Earflaps (Round 10): Knit 40 stitches, place a stitch marker, knit 20 stitches, place a stitch marker, knit 40 stitches. You should now have three sections divided by stitch markers.

Earflap Decrease Rows (Round 11-14): Knit to the first stitch marker, knit 2 together, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 8, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 2 together, knit to the second stitch marker, knit 2 together, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 8, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the round.

Earflaps (Round 15-20): Knit all stitches without decreases.

Shape Crown (Round 21): Knit 6 stitches, place a stitch marker, knit 8 stitches, place a stitch marker, knit 8 stitches, place a stitch marker, knit 8 stitches, place a stitch marker, knit 6 stitches.

Crown Decrease Rows (Round 22-26): Knit to the first stitch marker, knit 2 together, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 6, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 2 together, knit to the second stitch marker, knit 2 together, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 6, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 2 together, knit to the third stitch marker, knit 2 together, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 6, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 2 together, knit to the fourth stitch marker, knit 2 together, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 6, slip the next stitch over the knitted stitch, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the round.

Continue Decreasing: Continue working decrease rounds in this manner, knitting 2 stitches fewer between each stitch marker on each decrease round, until only 10 stitches remain.

Close Crown: Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to close the crown.

Sew Earflaps: Fold the two earflaps up and sew them together along the top edge.

Optional Pom-pom: If desired, attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat for a whimsical touch.

Weave In Ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends.

Congratulations! You have now handcrafted a cozy and charming Sea Snail Duck Tongue Earflap Hat. Let the adventures begin as your little one stays warm and stylish in this unique winter accessory.

2024-12-09

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