How to Knit the Yanfeng Earflap Hat136

The Yanfeng earflap hat is a traditional Chinese winter hat that is both stylish and warm. It is made of two layers of fabric, with a soft inner lining and a durable outer layer. The hat has a wide brim that can be folded down to cover the ears, and it is often decorated with fur or tassels.

To knit a Yanfeng earflap hat, you will need the following materials:* Worsted weight yarn in two colors
* Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
* Tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:* CO = cast on
* K = knit
* P = purl
* St = stitch

Instructions:

Crown:
With the main color yarn, CO 40 stitches.
Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
K 2, *P 2, K 2* around.
Repeat Row 3 until the piece measures 6 inches (15 cm) from the CO edge.

Body:
Change to the contrast color yarn.
K all stitches.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 7 inches (18 cm) from the CO edge.
Change back to the main color yarn.
K 1 row.
CO 1 stitch at the beginning of each round.
Repeat Row 6 until there are 56 stitches on the round.
K all stitches until the piece measures 9 inches (23 cm) from the CO edge.

Earflap Shaping:
Divide the stitches into four equal sections.
K the first section.
CO 1 stitch and place a marker on the needle.
K the second section.
CO 1 stitch and place a marker on the needle.
K the third section.
CO 1 stitch and place a marker on the needle.
K the fourth section.
Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Earflap 1:
K 6 rounds.
K 2 together, K 20, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 2 until there are 16 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 12, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 4 until there are 8 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 4, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 6 until there are 2 stitches on the needle.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to tighten.

Earflap 2:
K 6 rounds.
K 2 together, K 20, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 2 until there are 16 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 12, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 4 until there are 8 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 4, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 6 until there are 2 stitches on the needle.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to tighten.

Earflap 3:
K 6 rounds.
K 2 together, K 20, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 2 until there are 16 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 12, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 4 until there are 8 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 4, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 6 until there are 2 stitches on the needle.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to tighten.

Earflap 4:
K 6 rounds.
K 2 together, K 20, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 2 until there are 16 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 12, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 4 until there are 8 stitches on the needle.
K 2 together, K 4, K 2 together.
Repeat Row 6 until there are 2 stitches on the needle.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to tighten.

Finishing:
Weave in any loose ends.
Fold the brim up over the ears and secure with a stitch marker.
Optionally, attach fur or tassels to the hat for decoration.

2025-01-09

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