Easy DIY Knitted Earflap Hat Tutorial194

Materials:* Worsted weight yarn (about 200-250 yards)
* US size 8 (5mm) circular knitting needles, 16" or 24" long
* Yarn needle
* Scissors

Abbreviations:* CO: cast on
* K: knit
* P: purl
* K2tog: knit two stitches together
* P2tog: purl two stitches together
* SSK: slip, slip, knit
* SSR: slip, slip, purl

Gauge: 4 stitches and 6 rows per inch in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

Earflaps:* CO 18 stitches.
* Join in the round and knit 10 rows in stockinette stitch (K every row).
* Divide the stitches into two groups of 9 stitches.
* Knit these two groups separately for earflaps.

Left Earflap:* Row 1: K9
* Row 2: P9
* Rows 3-10: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

Right Earflap:* Row 1: K9
* Row 2: P9
* Rows 3-10: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

Join Earflaps:* Place the left earflap next to the right earflap, matching the first stitches on each needle.
* Using three-needle bind off, join the two earflaps together.

Hat:* CO 108 stitches.
* Join in the round and knit 2 rows in stockinette stitch (K every row).
* Begin decreasing for the crown.
* Decrease Row: *K2, K2tog* around.
* Repeat the decrease row every other round until there are 12 stitches remaining.
* Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
* Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the crown.

Finishing:* Weave in any loose ends.
* Fold the top edge of the hat down about 2 inches to form a brim.

Enjoy your cozy and stylish knitted earflap hat!

Tips:* You can adjust the size of the hat by adding or removing stitches to the initial cast on.
* For a closer fit around the ears, you can knit a few extra rows on the earflaps before joining them.
* Experiment with different yarn colors and textures to create a unique and personalized hat.

2025-01-01

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