How to Knit a Baby Earflap Hat346

Keeping your little one's head and ears warm is essential during the cold winter months. A baby earflap hat is a great way to do just that. It's a quick and easy project that even beginner knitters can handle.

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to knit a baby earflap hat, from choosing the right yarn and needles to casting on and binding off. We'll also provide you with a free pattern that you can use to make your own hat.

Materials* Medium weight worsted weight yarn (approximately 150 yards)
* US size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
* US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
* Tapestry needle
* Scissors

Abbreviations* CO - cast on
* K - knit
* P - purl
* BO - bind off
* Rep - repeat
* St(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern

CO 70 sts on US size 7 needles.

Join and work in the round. Work 1x1 rib (K1, P1) for 2 inches.

Switch to US size 8 needles and work in stockinette stitch (K all sts) for 4 inches.

Shape the earflaps.

Row 1: K25, BO 20, K25.

Row 2: K24, BO 20, K24.

Row 3: K23, BO 20, K23.

Row 4: K22, BO 20, K22.

Row 5: K21, BO 20, K21.

Continue working in stockinette stitch on the remaining 50 sts for 2 inches.

Shape the crown.

Row 1: K2, *K2tog, K1; rep from * around.

Row 2: K1, *K1, K2tog; rep from * around.

Row 3: K2tog around.

Row 4: K1tog around.

BO remaining sts.

Weave in loose ends and sew on earflaps.

Your baby earflap hat is now complete!

Tips* To make a larger or smaller hat, adjust the number of stitches you CO.
* To make a hat with a different brim, work a different rib pattern.
* To add a pompom, make a small ball of yarn and sew it to the top of the hat.

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* How to Knit a Baby Booties
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2024-11-22

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