Crochet Pattern for Adorable Piggie Earflap Hat33


Embrace the cuteness overload with this charming crochet pattern for a piggie earflap hat! Perfect for keeping little heads warm and cozy during chilly days, this hat is an absolute delight for children and adults alike.

Materials You'll Need:* Worsted weight yarn in your desired color (approximately 250 yards)
* Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
* Yarn needle
* Stitch markers (optional)

Instructions:

Hat Base:


1. Round 1: Magic circle, 6 single crochet (sc) into the circle. Pull the magic circle tight to close. (6 sc)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
3. Round 3-13: Sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Earflaps:


1. Make 2:
2. Row 1: Ch 23, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (22 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, sc in each st across. (22 sc)
4. Row 3-12: Ch 2, turn, sc in each st across. (22 sc)
5. Row 13: Ch 2, turn, sc in each st, but sc2tog in the last 2 sts. (21 sc)
6. Row 14-16: Ch 2, turn, sc in each st. (21 sc)
7. Row 17: Ch 2, turn, sc2tog in the first 2 sts, sc in each st to the end. (20 sc)
8. Row 18-20: Ch 2, turn, sc in each st. (20 sc)

Assembling the Hat:


1. Fold the hat base in half and mark the center with a stitch marker.
2. Align the center of an earflap with the stitch marker and pin it to the hat. Repeat for the other earflap.
3. Using a yarn needle, whip stitch the earflaps to the hat base, leaving the top of the earflaps open.

Piggie Ears:


1. Make 2:
2. Round 1: Magic circle, 6 sc into the circle. Pull the magic circle tight to close. (6 sc)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
4. Round 3: (Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) * 6 times. (6 sc)
5. Round 4: Sc in each st around. (6 sc)
6. Round 5: (Sc2tog) * 6 times. (3 sc)
7. Round 6: Sc in each st around. (3 sc)
8. Round 7: Sc2tog in each st around. (1 sc)
9. Round 8: Finish off.

Finishing Touches:


1. Sew the piggie ears to the top of the hat.
2. Embroider a nose, eyes, and mouth on the hat to give it a piggie face.
3. Enjoy the adorable warmth of your very own piggie earflap hat!

Tips:* For a thicker hat, use a bulky weight yarn.
* Experiment with different colors and patterns to create your own unique piggie hat.
* Add pom-poms or other embellishments to make it even cuter.
* This hat is suitable for infants, toddlers, and older children alike.

2025-01-04


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