How to Knit a Child‘s Earflap Hat143

A knitted earflap hat is a cozy and practical accessory for children, especially during the cold winter months. It provides warmth and protection for the ears, head, and neck while also adding a touch of style. With a little patience and some basic knitting skills, you can easily create a unique and adorable earflap hat for your child.

Materials:* Worsted-weight yarn (approximately 150-200 yards)
* Size 8 US (5 mm) knitting needles
* Stitch marker
* Yarn needle

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

Instructions:

Hat Band:

CO 75 stitches.
K2, P2 rib for 3 inches or desired length.
Bind off all stitches.

Hat Body:

CO 75 stitches.
Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
K all stitches.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for 5 inches or until the hat body measures approximately 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

Crown:

Place a stitch marker on the beginning of the round.
*K2tog, K22, K2tog*
Rep from * to * around. (65 stitches)
Continue decreasing in this manner every other round until there are 5 stitches remaining.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to close.

Earflap:

Pick up 22 stitches along the side of the hat body from the cast-on edge to the crown.
Join in the round.
K all stitches for 4 inches or desired length.
Bind off all stitches.

Repeat steps 1-5 to create the opposite earflap.

Finishing:

Sew the earflaps to the sides of the hat body using the yarn needle and a whipstitch.
Fold the hat band in half lengthwise and sew it to the bottom edge of the hat, matching the center of the band with the center front of the hat.
Weave in any loose ends.

Your child's knitted earflap hat is now complete! Enjoy the warmth, comfort, and style it provides.

Tips:* For a more fitted hat, use a smaller needle size.
* To make the hat longer or shorter, adjust the number of rows knit for the hat body.
* Add a pom-pom or other embellishments to personalize the hat.
* If you prefer, you can use a different stitch pattern for the hat body, such as stockinette stitch or garter stitch.

2024-11-19

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