How to Crochet a Chunky Knit Earflap Cap for Kids203


Materials:* Super bulky yarn (weight 6) in your desired color
* Crochet hook sized 10mm (US N/15)
* Yarn needle

Gauge:* 4 stitches and 4 rows per 4 inches in single crochet

Size:* To fit head circumference of approximately 18-20 inches

Abbreviations:* sc: single crochet
* sl st: slip stitch
* ch: chain
* yo: yarn over

Instructions:Part 1: The Earflaps
1. Ch 26.
2. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (25 sc)
3. Turn. Ch 1.
4. Sc in each sc across. (25 sc)
5. Repeat steps 3-4 for a total of 10 rows.
6. Bind off by cutting the yarn and pulling it through the last loop on the hook.
Part 2: The Crown
1. Join a new piece of yarn to the center of one of the earflaps.
2. Ch 1.
3. Sc in the same st and in each st across the row. (25 sc)
4. Turn. Ch 1.
5. Sc in the back loop of each sc across. (25 sc)
6. Repeat steps 4-5 for a total of 8 rows.
Part 3: The Other Earflap
1. Join a new piece of yarn to the other earflap.
2. Repeat steps 2-6 of Part 2.
Part 4: Joining the Earflaps
1. Fold the crown in half, aligning the earflaps.
2. Sc through both layers of the crown and both layers of one of the earflaps. (25 sc)
3. Sc through both layers of the crown and both layers of the other earflap. (25 sc)
4. Bind off by cutting the yarn and pulling it through the last loop on the hook.
Part 5: The Ties
1. Ch 10.
2. Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (9 sl st)
3. Bind off by cutting the yarn and pulling it through the last loop on the hook.
Part 6: Finishing
1. Sew the ties to the inside of the cap, one on each side near the back.
2. Fold the earflaps down to create a cozy and warm cap for your little one.

Tips:* Use different colors of yarn to create a fun and eye-catching look.
* Add a pom-pom or other embellishments to personalize the cap.
* This pattern can be easily adjusted to fit larger or smaller head sizes by adding or reducing the number of rows in the earflaps and the crown.
* The super bulky yarn makes this cap a quick and easy project that is perfect for beginners.

2024-12-09


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