How to Crochet a Heart Earflap Hat337

Searching for a warm and stylish winter hat? Look no further than this adorable heart earflap hat! With its cozy construction and charming heart appliques, this hat is sure to keep you warm and looking your best all season long. Whether you're hitting the slopes or simply taking a stroll through the town, this hat is the perfect accessory to keep you comfortable and stylish.Materials:
* Worsted weight yarn in two colors (one for the hat, one for the hearts)
* Crochet hook size H (5mm)
* Yarn needle
* Scissors
Gauge:
* 4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch
Instructions:
Hat:
1. With the main color yarn, chain 84.
2. Join the ends with a slip stitch to form a ring.
3. Round 1: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (84 stitches)
4. Round 2-10: Repeat round 1.
5. Round 11: Chain 1, double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet. (84 stitches)
6. Round 12-16: Repeat round 11.
7. Round 17: Chain 1, single crochet in the next 10 stitches. Chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet in the next 10 stitches. Repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (21 panels)
8. Round 18: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Earflap:
1. With the main color yarn, chain 15.
2. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each stitch across. (14 stitches)
3. Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across. (14 stitches)
4. Repeat step 3 for a total of 14 rows.
5. Fold the earflap in half and sew the edges together.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to make the second earflap.
Hearts:
1. With the contrasting color yarn, chain 5.
2. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. (4 stitches)
3. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
4. Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch around. (4 stitches)
5. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
6. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
1. Sew the earflaps onto the sides of the hat, about 6 inches from the top.
2. Sew the hearts onto the hat as desired.
Tips:
* For a larger hat, chain more stitches at the beginning.
* For a smaller hat, chain fewer stitches at the beginning.
* To adjust the length of the earflaps, work more or fewer rows.
* Be sure to sew the earflaps securely to the hat so they stay in place.
Enjoy your cozy and stylish heart earflap hat!