Learn to Crochet the Perfect Baby Tiger Earflap Hat78

Crocheting a baby tiger earflap hat is a fun and rewarding project that can be completed in just a few hours. The finished product makes a perfect gift for a new baby or toddler, and it's sure to be cherished for years to come.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn in orange, black, and white
* Crochet hook size H (5.00 mm)
* Yarn needle
* Scissors

Abbreviations* ch = chain
* sc = single crochet
* hdc = half double crochet
* dc = double crochet
* sl st = slip stitch

InstructionsFoundation Row:
* Ch 80
* Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (79 sc)
* Turn.
Rows 1-15:
* Ch 1
* Sc in the first sc and in each sc across. (79 sc)
* Turn.
Ears:
Orange ears:
* Ch 10
* Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (9 sc)
* Turn.
* Ch 1
* Hdc in the first sc and in each sc across. (9 hdc)
* Turn.
* Repeat Row 2 until the ear measures 2.5 inches in height.
* Sl st in the first sc and cut the yarn.
* Make a second orange ear.
Black ears:
* Ch 10
* Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (9 sc)
* Turn.
* Ch 1
* Hdc in the first sc and in each sc except for the last sc. Dc in the last sc. (9 hdc, 1 dc)
* Turn.
* Repeat Row 3 until the ear measures 2.5 inches in height.
* Sl st in the first sc and cut the yarn.
* Make a second black ear.
Attaching the Ears:
* With the wrong side of the hat facing you, place an orange ear on the hat, centered on Row 10, about 10 stitches in from the edge.
* Sew the ear to the hat using a yarn needle and yarn.
* Repeat with the other orange ear on the other side of the hat.
* Place the black ears on the orange ears, centering them.
* Sew the black ears to the orange ears.
Earplaps:
Orange earflaps:
* Ch 40
* Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (39 sc)
* Turn.
* Ch 1
* Sc in the first sc and in each sc across. (39 sc)
* Turn.
* Repeat Row 2 until the earflap measures 6 inches in height.
* Sl st in the first sc and cut the yarn.
* Make a second orange earflap.
Black earflaps:
* Ch 40
* Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (39 sc)
* Turn.
* Ch 1
* Hdc in the first sc and in each sc except for the last sc. Dc in the last sc. (39 hdc, 1 dc)
* Turn.
* Repeat Row 3 until the earflap measures 6 inches in height.
* Sl st in the first sc and cut the yarn.
* Make a second black earflap.
Attaching the Earflaps:
* Fold the earflaps in half lengthwise.
* Sew the earflaps to the hat, centering them on Row 10, about 20 stitches in from the edge.
* Sew the folded edges of the earflaps to the hat.
Finishing:
* Weave in any loose ends.
* Enjoy your new baby tiger earflap hat!