Baby Animal Earflap Crochet Hat169

Crochet a cozy and adorable earflap hat for your little one with this easy-to-follow pattern. The playful animal design will keep your baby warm and stylish all winter long.## Materials
* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 250 yards)
* Crochet hook size H/8 (5mm)
* Yarn needle
* Measuring tape
* Scissors
## Abbreviations
* CH: Chain
* SC: Single crochet
* HDC: Half double crochet
* DC: Double crochet
* TR: Treble crochet
* SL ST: Slip stitch
* BLO: Back loop only
## Pattern

Hat
Round 1: CH 4, join with a SL ST to form a ring. CH 1, work 12 SC into ring. SL ST to join. (12 SC)
Round 2: CH 1, *2 SC into next SC, repeat around*. SL ST to join. (24 SC)
Round 3: CH 1, *2 SC into next SC, 1 SC into next SC, repeat around*. SL ST to join. (36 SC)
Round 4: CH 1, *2 SC into next SC, 2 SC into next SC, repeat around*. SL ST to join. (48 SC)
Round 5-8: Repeat Round 4.
Round 9: CH 1, *2 SC into next SC, 3 SC into next SC, repeat around*. SL ST to join. (60 SC)
Round 10-16: Repeat Round 9.

Earflaps
Right Ear:
Round 1: CH 6, join with a SL ST to form a ring. CH 1, work 10 HDC into ring. SL ST to join. (10 HDC)
Round 2: CH 1, *2 HDC into next HDC, 1 HDC into next HDC, repeat around*. SL ST to join. (15 HDC)
Round 3-10: Repeat Round 2.
Left Ear:
Repeat the steps for the Right Ear to make the Left Ear.

Assembly
* Sew the earflaps to the hat by folding the bottom edge of each earflap over and stitching it to the inside of the hat.
* Create a tassel for the top of the hat by cutting a piece of yarn approximately 12 inches long. Fold the yarn in half and thread it through the top of the hat. Tie a knot to secure the tassel.
* Add embellishments such as buttons, ribbons, or pom-poms to personalize the hat.

Tips
* For a smaller or larger hat, adjust the number of stitches in Round 1.
* To make a longer earflap, add more rounds to the earflap pattern.
* Use different colors of yarn to create a unique and fun design.
* This hat is suitable for babies from 6 to 12 months old.