DIY Knitted Earflap Hat with Lime Stitch Tutorial169

Introduction

Stay warm and cozy this winter with a stylish knitted earflap hat featuring a unique lime stitch pattern. This beginner-friendly tutorial will guide you through every step of creating your own knitted masterpiece.

Materials You'll Need:
Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards)
Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
Scissors
Yarn needle

Stitches You'll Use:
Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Lime stitch (lm)

Instructions:

Step 1: Cast On

Cast on 90 stitches using the long tail cast-on method.

Step 2: Ribbing

Work 2x2 ribbing for 4 inches. To create the ribbing, alternate knitting two stitches with purling two stitches across the row.

Step 3: Lime Stitch Pattern

Once the ribbing is complete, begin working the lime stitch pattern as follows:
Row 1: Knit 2, *lm, p2; repeat from * across the row.
Row 2: Purl 2, *k2, lm; repeat from * across the row.

Continue repeating rows 1 and 2 until the hat reaches a height of approximately 7 inches.

Step 4: Decrease the Crown

To shape the crown of the hat, begin decreasing stitches by knitting two together at the end of every other row.

Step 5: Close the Crown

When there are only a few stitches remaining, pull the yarn through the stitches to close the crown.

Step 6: Create the Earflaps

Pick up 30 stitches along the side of the hat for the first earflap. Knit 30 rows in the lime stitch pattern.

Repeat steps 6-7 for the second earflap.

Step 7: Assemble the Hat

Fold the earflaps down and sew them to the bottom edge of the hat. Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've just knitted a cozy and stylish earflap hat with a unique lime stitch pattern. Now you can enjoy the cold weather in warmth and style.

2025-01-02

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