Crocheting an Earflap Pumpkin Hat167

Autumn is upon us, bringing with it crisp air, colorful leaves, and the unmistakable scent of pumpkin spice. What better way to celebrate the season than with a cozy and stylish earflap pumpkin hat? Crocheting one is easier than you might think, and with the right materials and a little bit of patience, you can create a unique and adorable hat that will keep you warm and fashionable all fall long.

Materials:
1 skein (100g/3.5oz) worsted weight yarn in orange
1 skein (50g/1.75oz) worsted weight yarn in green
5mm (H) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
st - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
bpdc - back post double crochet

Instructions:

Main Body of Hat:
With the orange yarn, ch 4 and join to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc 12 into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc 2 into each st around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (24 sts)
Repeat Round 2 until the hat measures approximately 7 inches from the beginning. (About 12-15 rounds)

Earflap:
With the green yarn, ch 7 and join to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, dc 12 into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, dc 2 into each st around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc 24 around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (24 sts)
Repeat Round 4 until the earflap measures approximately 5 inches from the beginning. (About 5-7 rounds)

Attaching the Earflaps:
Fold the hat in half and place an earflap over one side, aligning the edges.
Using the yarn needle and orange yarn, sew the earflap to the hat around the edges using a whip stitch.
Repeat for the other earflap on the other side of the hat.

Pumpkin Stem:
With the green yarn, ch 6 and join to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc 12 into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, dc 12 around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, fpdc 3, bpdc 1. Repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first fpdc. (12 sts)
Round 4-5: Repeat Round 3.

Attaching the Pumpkin Stem:
Sew the pumpkin stem to the top of the hat using a yarn needle and orange yarn.

Finishing:
Weave in any loose ends.
Enjoy your cozy and stylish earflap pumpkin hat!

2024-11-27

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