How to Crochet a Cozy Marled Chunky Earflap Hat for Fall and Winter259

Winter is coming, and it's time to start thinking about keeping your head and ears warm. This chunky earflap hat is the perfect accessory for any cold-weather outfit. It's made with a soft, marled yarn that will keep you cozy and stylish. The earflaps can be worn up or down, depending on the weather. And the best part? It's easy to crochet, even for beginners.

Materials* Chunky yarn (worsted weight, category 4), at least 200 yards
* Crochet hook, size H/8 (5 mm)
* Yarn needle

Gauge* 4 stitches and 2 rows = 1 inch in half double crochet

Abbreviations* ch - chain
* hdc - half double crochet
* sl st - slip stitch
* rep - repeat

Instructions
With the crochet hook and yarn, ch 32. Sl st to join, forming a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as hdc), hdc in each ch around. Sl st to join. (32 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (32 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (32 hdc)
Round 4: *Ch 3, hdc in next 3 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (48 hdc)
Round 5: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (48 hdc)
Round 6: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (48 hdc)
Round 7: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (48 hdc)
Round 8: *Ch 3, hdc in next 4 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (64 hdc)
Round 9: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (64 hdc)
Round 10: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (64 hdc)
Round 11: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (64 hdc)
Round 12: *Ch 3, hdc in next 5 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (80 hdc)
Round 13: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (80 hdc)
Round 14: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (80 hdc)
Round 15: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (80 hdc)
Change to a contrasting color.
Round 16: *Ch 3, hdc in next 6 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (96 hdc)
Round 17: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (96 hdc)
Round 18: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (96 hdc)
Round 19: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (96 hdc)
Change to the main color.
Round 20: *Ch 3, hdc in next 7 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (112 hdc)
Round 21: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (112 hdc)
Round 22: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (112 hdc)
Round 23: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (112 hdc)
Round 24: *Ch 3, hdc in next 8 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (128 hdc)
Round 25: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (128 hdc)
Round 26: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (128 hdc)
Round 27: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (128 hdc)
Change to a contrasting color.
Round 28: *Ch 3, hdc in next 9 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (144 hdc)
Round 29: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (144 hdc)
Round 30: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (144 hdc)
Round 31: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (144 hdc)
Change to the main color.
Round 32: *Ch 3, hdc in next 10 hdc. Rep from * around. Sl st to join. (160 hdc)
Round 33: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (160 hdc)
Round 34: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (160 hdc)
Round 35: Ch 3, hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (160 hdc)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Finishing

Fold the earflaps up and sew them together at the top. You can also add a pompom or tassel to the top of the hat for extra flair.

Tips

* Use a variegated or marled yarn to add interest to your hat.
* If you're not sure what size to make your hat, measure your head circumference and add 2 inches for a comfortable fit.
* You can adjust the length of the earflaps by adding or removing rows from the pattern.