How to Crochet an Easy Earflap Hat377


An earflap hat is a simple but essential winter accessory that can keep your head and ears warm in cold weather. It is also a great project for beginners, as it uses basic crochet stitches and can be completed in a few hours.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
* Size H (5mm) crochet hook
* Yarn needle

Stitches* Single crochet (sc)
* Half double crochet (hdc)

Pattern

Foundation: Chain 40.

Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. (39 sc)

Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across. (39 sc)

Rows 3-15: Repeat Row 2.

Row 16: Chain 1, turn. Half double crochet in each stitch across. (39 hdc)

Rows 17-23: Repeat Row 16.

Earflap 1: Fold the hat in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides together. Single crochet around the edge of one half, starting at the bottom and working up to the top. (Approximately 20 sc)

Earflap 2: Repeat Earflap 1 for the other half of the hat.

Top: Join the yarn to the top of the hat. Single crochet around the edge of the top, decreasing by one stitch in each corner. (Approximately 12 sc)

Crown: Chain 1, turn. Half double crochet in each stitch around. (12 hdc)

Row 2: Chain 1, turn. *Half double crochet in the next two stitches, 2 half double crochet together in the next stitch.* Repeat from * around. (9 hdc)

Row 3: Chain 1, turn. *Half double crochet in the next two stitches, 2 half double crochet together in the next stitch.* Repeat from * around. (6 hdc)

Row 4: Chain 1, turn. *Half double crochet in the next two stitches, 2 half double crochet together in the next stitch.* Repeat from * around. (3 hdc)

Fasten off the yarn. Weave in the loose ends.

Your easy earflap hat is complete!

2024-11-20


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