Crochet Baby Earflap Hat Pattern: A Step-by-Step Guide44

Materials:* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 120-150 yards)
* 5.00mm crochet hook
* Yarn needle
* Scissors

Gauge:* 16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet

Abbreviations:* ch: chain
* hdc: half double crochet
* sl st: slip stitch
* dc: double crochet
* sc: single crochet

Instructions:Foundation Chain:
1. Ch 75. If desired, ch 1-2 more for a wider brim.
Body of Hat:
1. Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across (73 hdc).
2. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each hdc across (73 hdc).
3. Repeat row 2 for 14-16 rows, or until the hat body reaches a depth of approximately 6-7 inches from the foundation chain.
Earflaps:
1. At the end of row 16, ch 10. Turn.
2. Hdc in the 5th ch from the hook, and in each ch across (8 hdc).
3. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each hdc across (8 hdc).
4. Repeat row 3-4 for 5-7 rows, or until the earflap is approximately 3 inches in length.
5. Sl st to the top corner of the earflap. Cut the yarn and fasten off.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to make the second earflap on the opposite side of the hat.
Brim:
1. Join the yarn at the end of row 16 (where you started the earflaps).
2. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each hdc around the entire edge of the hat (73 hdc).
3. Ch 1, turn. *Dc in the first hdc, sl st in the next 2 hdc*. Repeat from * to * around the entire brim (25 dc, 50 sl st).
4. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around the entire brim (75 sc).
5. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Finishing:
1. Sew the earflaps in place along the sides of the hat.
2. Fold the brim up and sew it in place, stopping at the top of the earflaps.

Tips:* Use a thinner weight yarn for a lighter hat, or a thicker weight yarn for a warmer hat.
* Adjust the length of the earflaps and brim as desired.
* Add a pompom or other embellishments to the top of the hat for extra cuteness.

2024-11-27

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