How to Knit Baby Earflap Hats: A Step-by-Step Guide with Diagrams241

Keeping your little one's ears warm and cozy is essential during colder months. A well-crafted baby earflap hat can provide both comfort and protection from the elements. While it may seem daunting at first, knitting a baby earflap hat is a relatively simple project that can be completed in a few hours. With the right materials and a bit of patience, you can create a beautiful and functional hat that your baby will love.

Materials:* Worsted weight yarn (approx. 150-200 yards)
* Size 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles
* Yarn needle
* Scissors

Abbreviations:* CO: Cast on
* K: Knit
* P: Purl
* K2tog: Knit two stitches together
* P2tog: Purl two stitches together

Instructions:

Ribbing:

* CO 72 stitches.
* Rows 1-5: *K1, P1* repeat across the row.

Crown:

* Row 6: K all stitches.
* Row 7: *K1, K2tog* repeat across the row. (54 stitches)
* Row 8: K all stitches.
* Row 9: *K2, K2tog* repeat across the row. (42 stitches)
* Row 10: K all stitches.
* Row 11: *K3, K2tog* repeat across the row. (30 stitches)
* Row 12: K all stitches.
* Row 13: *K4, K2tog* repeat across the row. (24 stitches)
* Row 14: K all stitches.
* Row 15: *K5, K2tog* repeat across the row. (18 stitches)
* Row 16: K all stitches.
* Row 17: *K2tog* repeat across the row. (9 stitches)
* Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
* Pull the tail through the remaining stitches to close the crown.

Earflap Bands:

* CO 20 stitches.
* Rows 1-12: K all stitches.
* Bind off all stitches.
* Repeat for the second earflap band.

Attaching the Earflap Bands:

* With the wrong side of the hat facing you, align the earflap bands with the center of the hat, about 3 inches from the top.
* Using the yarn needle, sew the earflap bands in place.

Brim:

* CO 120 stitches.
* Rows 1-4: *K1, P1* repeat across the row.
* Fold the brim up by about 1 inch and sew in place.

Finishing:* Weave in any loose ends.
* Your baby earflap hat is now complete!

Tips:* For a more snug fit, use a smaller needle size.
* For a looser fit, use a larger needle size.
* You can adjust the length of the earflaps by adding or removing rows.
* To add a pompom to the top of the hat, follow these instructions:
Pompom:
* Cut two pieces of cardboard into a circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
* Wrap yarn around the cardboard circles until they are about 1 inch thick.
* Cut the yarn between the cardboard circles.
* Tie a piece of yarn around the center of the pompom.
* Remove the cardboard circles.
* Trim the pompom to shape.
Attaching the Pompom:
* Sew the pompom to the top of the hat.

2024-12-19

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