How to Knit Adorable Chinese Ingot Earflap Hat: Video Tutorial230


Materials:* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 50 grams) in the main color
* Small amount of contrasting yarn for the tassel
* Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, 16-inch (40 cm) long
* Tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Finished Size: One size fits most adults

Abbreviations:* CO: Cast on
* K: Knit
* P: Purl
* Rep: Repeat
* St(s): Stitch(es)

Video Tutorial:Click on the link below to watch the detailed video tutorial that guides you through every step of knitting this adorable hat:
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Instructions:Foundation:
* CO 96 sts on circular needles.
* Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Body:
* K in the round for 5 rows.
* Increase Round:
* K1, [M1, K1] 47 times, M1
* 145 sts
* Rep Increase Round until there are 193 sts.
* Knit in the round until the work measures approximately 5 inches (13 cm) from the CO edge.
Shaping the Ingot:
* Decrease Round 1:
* K2tog, K59, K2tog, K60
* 189 sts
* Decrease Round 2:
* K2tog, K57, K2tog, K58
* 185 sts
* Decrease Round 3:
* K2tog, K55, K2tog, K56
* 181 sts
* Decrease Round 4:
* K2tog, K53, K2tog, K54
* 177 sts
* Decrease Round 5:
* K2tog, K51, K2tog, K52
* 173 sts
* Decrease Round 6:
* K2tog, K49, K2tog, K50
* 169 sts
* Decrease Round 7:
* K2tog, K47, K2tog, K48
* 165 sts
* Decrease Round 8:
* K2tog, K45, K2tog, K46
* 161 sts

Earplugs:* Divide the sts into four sections: 41 sts for each earplug.
* Knit each section in the round for 10 rows.
* Bind off all sts.

Tassel:* Cut 8 pieces of contrasting yarn, each approximately 12 inches (30 cm) long.
* Tie the pieces together in the center and secure the knot.
* Trim the ends of the tassel to your desired length.

Finishing:* Sew the earplugs to the sides of the hat, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bottom edge.
* Attach the tassel to the top of the hat.
* Weave in any loose ends.

Congratulations! You have now completed your adorable Chinese ingot earflap hat. Stay warm and stylish in this unique and charming piece.

2024-12-22


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