How to Knit a Baby Winter Earflap Hat179

Keeping your baby's head and ears warm during the winter months is essential. A well-made earflap hat is a great way to do just that. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to knit a baby winter earflap hat.

Materials You'll Need
Worsted weight yarn (about 100 yards)
Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
Tapestry needle or yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations Used
CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
Sts: Stitches
RS: Right side
WS: Wrong side

Instructions

Band:
CO 60 sts.
Knit in ribbing stitch (K1, P1) for 10 rows.

Body of the Hat:
Change to stockinette stitch (K every row) and continue knitting for 10 rows.
Divide the stitches in half, 30 sts on each side. Place a marker at the center stitch.
Work the next row as follows: K to the marker, BO 4 sts, K to the end of the row.
Repeat Rows 6 and 7 until you have 10 sts remaining on each side of the marker.
Bind off all sts.

Earflap:
Pick up 18 sts along the side of the hat, starting from the marker and working towards the cast-on edge.
Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows.
Bind off all sts.

Repeat Steps 10-12 for the opposite side.

Finishing:
Fold the hat in half, with the right sides together, and sew up the back seam.
Fold down the earflaps and sew them in place.
Weave in any loose ends.

Tips
Use a yarn that is appropriate for the climate you live in. If you live in a cold climate, use a heavier yarn such as worsted weight or bulky weight yarn. If you live in a milder climate, you can use a lighter yarn such as fingering weight or sport weight yarn.
Make sure to gauge your swatch before you start knitting the hat. This will ensure that you are using the correct needle size and that the hat will fit your baby properly.
If you are a beginner knitter, you may want to practice knitting a few simple stitches before you start knitting the hat. This will help you get the hang of the basics and will make the knitting process go more smoothly.

2024-12-21

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