Crocheting Cozy Neck Warmer and Earflap Mom Hat100

As a bustling mom, warmth and practicality are indispensable in your wardrobe. Consider whipping up a cozy neck warmer and a matching earflap hat using the art of crochet. Both projects are beginner-friendly and promise to ward off the winter chills. Dive into this detailed guide to master the art of creating these indispensable winter essentials.

Materials You'll Need:For the Neck Warmer:
- Bulky weight yarn (100g)
- Crochet hook size 6mm (J)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
For the Mom Hat:
- Worsted weight yarn (150g)
- Crochet hook size 5mm (H)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Pom-pom maker or yarn scraps for the pom-pom (Optional)

The Neck Warmer

Row 1: Make a slip knot and create a loop on your hook. Insert the hook into the loop, yarn over (YO) and pull through both loops on the hook. You now have a single crochet stitch. Repeat 20 times to create a foundation chain of 21 stitches. (Ch 20, SC in last Ch)
Row 2: Ch 1, SC in each stitch across the row. (21 SC)
Row 3-17: Repeat Row 2. You should have a rectangle measuring approximately 7 inches wide and 12 inches long.

Finishing: Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise, aligning the edges. Using the tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew the edges together to create the neck warmer.

The Mom Hat

Row 1: Make a magic ring. Create 6 evenly spaced single crochet stitches (SC) into the center of the ring. (6 SC)
Row 2: Ch 2, YO, insert the hook into the same stitch as the Ch 2 and pull up a loop. (YO, pull up a loop) Repeat 7 times to create a cluster of 8 stitches. Ch 1, *SC in the next stitch, Ch 2, work a cluster of 8 as before, Ch 1.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times. You should have a total of 6 clusters. (6 clusters of 8 SC)
Row 3: Ch 2, *SC in each stitch around the base of the first cluster, Ch 2, SC in each stitch around the base of the next cluster, Ch 2.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times. (12 clusters of 8 SC)
Row 4-12: Repeat Row 3.

Ear Flaps:
Row 13: Ch 2, *SC in each stitch around the base of the first cluster, Ch 12, turn work.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. You should have 4 ear flaps with 12 chains at the end of each flap. (4 ear flaps of 13 SC)
Row 14-19: Ch 2, SC in each stitch across the row, turn work. Repeat until each ear flap measures approximately 4 inches tall. Fasten off.

Finishing: Fold each ear flap in half and sew the back edges together to create a flap. Attach the ear flaps to the hat by sewing the base of each flap evenly around the opening of the hat. Weave in all loose ends.

Optional Pom-pom

Using a pom-pom maker: Wind the yarn around the pom-pom maker as desired and tie off the center. Remove the pom-pom from the maker and trim to your preferred shape.

Using yarn scraps: Cut several pieces of yarn approximately 12 inches long. Fold the yarn in half, creating a loop with the ends coming together. Insert the loop under a stitch on the top of the hat and pull the ends through the loop. Tighten to secure. Repeat until you have a full pom-pom. Trim the ends evenly.

Attach the pom-pom to the top of the hat by sewing it securely.

Conclusion

With these simple crochet patterns, you can stay warm and stylish this winter. The cozy neck warmer will shield you from the chilly winds, while the adorable earflap hat will keep your head and ears toasty. Whether you're a novice crocheter or an experienced stitcher, these projects will bring you joy and comfort.

2024-12-09

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