How to Crochet a Cable Knit Earflap Hat: A Comprehensive Guide366

Introduction

Cable knit earflap hats are stylish and functional accessories that keep you warm and cozy during cold weather. Crochet them using a simple pattern, a few basic stitches, and a little patience.

Materials You'll Need:- Worsted-weight (4) yarn
- Crochet hook size 5mm (H) or as recommended on yarn label
- Cable needle or another double-pointed needle
- Scissors
- Yarn needle

Abbreviations (US Terms):- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Tr: Treble crochet
- Tbl: Treble back loop only
- C4f: Cable 4 front (see below)
- C4b: Cable 4 back (see below)

Cable Techniques:- C4f: Slip 2 stitches (sts) to cable needle and hold in front. Work next 2 sts. Pass 2 sts held on cable needle over worked sts.
- C4b: Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back. Work next 2 sts. Pass 2 sts held on cable needle over worked sts.

Instructions:Hat Band:
1. Ch 79 (or Ch to desired width of hat).
2. Rows 1-4: Sc in each ch across.
3. Row 5: Hdc in each sc across.
Body of Hat:
4. Row 6: Dc in each hdc across.
5. Rows 7-12: Dc in each dc across.
6. Row 13: (Dc, C4f) repeat across.
7. Row 14: Dc in each dc across.
8. Row 15: (Dc, Tbl in back loop only, Dc) repeat across.
9. Rows 16-19: Dc in each dc across.
10. Row 20: (Dc, C4b) repeat across.
11. Rows 21-24: Dc in each dc across.
12. Repeat Rows 13-24 until hat is desired length.
Crown of Hat:
13. Join with sl st in the first dc.
14. Row 25: (Dc, 2 dc together) repeat around. (52 sts)
15. Row 26: Dc in each dc around.
16. Row 27: (Dc, 3 dc together) repeat around. (35 sts)
17. Row 28: Dc in each dc around.
18. Row 29: (Dc, 4 dc together) repeat around. (26 sts)
19. Rows 30-32: Sc in each dc around.
20. Cut yarn and draw through last loop to fasten.
Earflap:
21. Chain 57 (or Ch to desired length of earflap).
22. Rows 1-4: Sc in each ch across.
23. Row 5: Hdc in each sc across.
24. Rows 6-12: Dc in each hdc across.
25. Row 13: (Dc, C4f) repeat across.
26. Row 14: Dc in each dc across.
27. Rows 15-19: Repeat Row 13-14.
28. Row 20: (Dc, C4b) repeat across.
29. Rows 21-24: Dc in each dc across.
30. Rows 25-28: Repeat Row 20-21.
31. Fold earflap in half lengthwise and sew to each side of hat brim.