How to Knit an Earflap Hat for a Little Girl300

Knitting an earflap hat for a little girl is a great way to keep her warm and stylish during the winter months. This hat is easy to knit, even for beginners, and can be completed in just a few hours. You can customize the hat to fit your child's head and choose from a variety of colors and patterns to match her personality. Materials:
* Worsted weight yarn in two colors (approximately 100 yards of each color)
* Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
* Tapestry needle
Gauge:
* 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Instructions:
Cast on:
* With the lighter color yarn, cast on 60 stitches.
Brim:
* Row 1: Knit
* Row 2: Purl
* Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the brim measures 2 inches.
Crown:
* Row 1: Knit 2, *k2tog, yo, repeat from * to end of row.
* Row 2: Purl
* Repeat rows 1 and 2 until there are 30 stitches remaining.
Shape the crown:
* Row 1: Knit 2, *k2tog, repeat from * to end of row. (20 stitches)
* Row 2: Purl
* Row 3: Knit 2, *k2tog, repeat from * to end of row. (15 stitches)
* Row 4: Purl
* Cut the yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to close the crown.
Earflap:
* With the darker color yarn, cast on 12 stitches.
* Knit in stockinette stitch (knit every row) until the earflap measures 5 inches.
* Bind off all stitches.
* Repeat to make a second earflap.
Sew the earflaps:
* With the tapestry needle, sew the earflaps to the sides of the hat, about 2 inches from the brim.
Finishing:
* Weave in any loose ends.
Congratulations! You have now finished knitting an earflap hat for a little girl. This hat is sure to keep her warm and stylish all winter long.