DIY Hand Knitted Women‘s Earflap Hat with Visual Guide220

Embrace the cold season in style with a cozy and practical hand-knitted earflap hat. This accessory is not only warm and protective but also stylish enough to elevate any winter outfit. With our comprehensive visual guide, knitting this hat is a breeze, even for beginners.

Materials You'll Need:- Medium worsted weight yarn (approximately 120 yards)
- Size 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
- Darning needle for weaving in ends
- Optional: Pompom for decoration

Abbreviations:- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- inc: Increase (knit 2 into 1 stitch)
- dec: Decrease (knit 2 stitches together)
- rep: Repeat
- st(s): Stitch(es)

Pattern:Cast On:
- Cast on 72 sts
Row 1-12:
- K all sts
Row 13:
- *K2, inc*, rep to end (84 sts)
Rows 14-18:
- K all sts
Row 19:
- *P2, inc*, rep to end (96 sts)
Rows 20-24:
- K all sts
Row 25:
- *K2, inc*, rep to end (108 sts)
Rows 26-30:
- K all sts
Row 31:
- *P2, inc*, rep to end (120 sts)
Rows 32-36:
- K all sts
Crown Shaping:
Row 37:
- *K12, dec*, rep to end (108 sts)
Row 38:
- K all sts
Row 39:
- *K11, dec*, rep to end (96 sts)
Row 40:
- K all sts
Row 41:
- *K10, dec*, rep to end (84 sts)
Row 42:
- K all sts
Row 43:
- *K9, dec*, rep to end (72 sts)
Row 44:
- K all sts
Row 45:
- *K8, dec*, rep to end (60 sts)
Row 46:
- K all sts
Row 47:
- *K7, dec*, rep to end (48 sts)
Row 48:
- K all sts
Row 49:
- *K6, dec*, rep to end (36 sts)
Row 50:
- K all sts
Row 51:
- *K5, dec*, rep to end (24 sts)
Row 52:
- K all sts
Earflap Shaping:
Row 53-59 (Left Earflap):
- K 12 sts, turn
- P 12 sts, turn
- Repeat Rows 53-54 until piece measures 4.5 inches in length
Row 60:
- Bind off
Repeat Rows 53-60 for the Right Earflap
Joining:
- With the right side facing out, sew the earflaps to the sides of the hat.
Optional: Add a pompom to the top center of the hat for a playful touch.
Weaving in Ends:
- Use a darning needle to weave in any loose ends. Trim any excess yarn.