How to Crochet a Long and Shaggy Earflap Hat for Kids146

Kids love to play outside, but they need to keep warm. This crochet earflap hat is perfect for keeping your little one's head and ears warm and cozy. It's made with a super soft and fluffy yarn, and the long earflaps can be tied under the chin to keep the wind out. Plus, it's easy to make, so you can whip one up in a jiffy.Materials:
* 2 skeins of super bulky yarn (worsted weight works too if you want it less shaggy)
* Crochet hook size M/N (9mm)
* Yarn needle
* Scissors
Abbreviations:
* ch - chain
* sc - single crochet
* dc - double crochet
* hdc - half double crochet
* sl st - slip stitch
Gauge:
* 4" x 4" = 10 stitches x 10 rows in hdc
Instructions:
Brim:
1. Ch 9.
2. Join to form a ring.
3. Round 1: Sc 12 into the ring. Sl st to join. (12 sc)
Body:
4. Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc around. Sl st to join. (12 hdc)
5. Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in the next stitch. *Hdc, hdc2tog* around. Sl st to join. (18 hdc)
6. Round 4-9: Ch 2, hdc around. Sl st to join. (18 hdc)
Crown:
7. Round 10: Ch 2, dc in the next stitch. *Dc, dc2tog* around. Sl st to join. (12 dc)
8. Round 11: Ch 2, hdc in the next stitch. *Hdc, hdc2tog* around. Sl st to join. (6 hdc)
9. Round 12: Ch 2, sl st around. Fasten off.
Earflap:
1. Ch 29.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch. Turn. (28 sc)
3. Row 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (28 sc)
4. Fasten off.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to make the second earflap.
Assembly:
* Fold the brim in half lengthwise.
* Sew the earflaps to the inside of the brim, with the raw edges of the earflaps facing the inside of the hat.
* Finish sewing the earflaps to the brim.
* Weave in any loose ends.
That's it! You're all done.

This hat is perfect for keeping your little one warm and cozy all winter long. It's easy to make, and the long earflaps will keep their ears and neck warm. Plus, it's super stylish, so your kid will love wearing it.

Here are some additional tips for crocheting this hat:* If you want a less shaggy hat, you can use worsted weight yarn instead of super bulky yarn.
* You can adjust the size of the hat by adding or removing rows to the body.
* You can also add a pompom to the top of the hat for extra cuteness.

2024-12-30

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