How to Knit a Baby Bullhorn Earflap Hat281

This adorable baby bullhorn earflap hat is the perfect way to keep your little one warm and cozy during the cold winter months. The hat is made with soft, bulky yarn and features a fun bullhorn design on the earflaps. It's perfect for both boys and girls, and it makes a great gift for any new parent.

Materials* 1 skein of bulky weight yarn (worsted weight yarn can also be used)
* Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
* Tapestry needle

Abbreviations* CO - cast on
* K - knit
* P - purl
* St - stitch
* Sl - slip

Instructions

Cast on 80 sts.

Row 1: K all sts.

Row 2: P all sts.

Rows 3-10: Repeat rows 1 and 2.

Row 11: CO 10 sts at the beginning of the row (90 sts total).

Rows 12-18: K all sts.

Row 19: Bind off 10 sts at the beginning of the row (80 sts total).

Rows 20-26: K all sts.

Row 27: BO all sts.

To make the earflaps: Fold the hat in half lengthwise, matching the cast-on and bind-off edges. Sew the edges together, leaving a small opening at the top for the earflaps. Turn the hat right side out and fold the earflaps down.

To make the bullhorns: Cast on 10 sts with contrasting yarn. Join the round and knit in the round for 10 rounds. Bind off all sts and sew the bullhorns to the earflaps.

Your baby bullhorn earflap hat is now complete! Enjoy!

Tips* For a larger hat, cast on more stitches at the beginning of the pattern.
* For a smaller hat, cast on fewer stitches at the beginning of the pattern.
* To make the hat more challenging, try using a different stitch pattern for the body of the hat.
* To make the hat more personalized, add a pompom or other embellishment to the top of the hat.

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