Two-Year-Old Girl‘s Earflap Hat: A Comprehensive Guide to Knitting82

Knitting a cozy and stylish earflap hat for your two-year-old girl is a rewarding and practical project. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, materials, and tips to create a warm and comfortable hat that your little one will cherish.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 70-100 yards)
* Size 7 (4.5mm) circular knitting needles (24 inches or longer)
* Darning needle
* Stitch marker
* Wool needle or yarn needle for weaving in ends

Instructions

Cast On

Cast on 72 stitches using the long tail cast on method. Join the stitches in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Brim

Knit 1x1 ribbing for 2 inches. This will create a stretchy and comfortable brim that will fit snugly around the head.

Crown Shaping

Row 1: Knit 2, *Knit 2 together, knit 5*; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2: Knit.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until there are 12 stitches remaining.

Crown

Knit 6 stitches, place a stitch marker, knit the remaining 6 stitches.

Round 1: Knit 3, knit 2 together, knit 1, slip the stitch marker, knit 1, knit 2 together, knit 3.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until the crown is closed.

Earflap Shaping

Earflap 1:

Pick up and knit 18 stitches from the side of the hat, place a stitch marker, pick up and knit 18 stitches from the other side of the hat, join in the round.

Knit 5 rows.

Row 1: Knit 1, *knit 2 together, knit 1*; repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat Row 1 until there are 12 stitches remaining.

Knit 2 together, knit 2 together, knit 2 together, knit 2 together, knit 2 together, knit 2 together.

Cut the yarn and pull through the remaining stitches to close the earflap.

Earflap 2: Repeat the steps for Earflap 1 to create the second earflap.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends using the darning needle.

Fold the brims of the earflaps up and stitch them in place.

Your two-year-old girl's earflap hat is now complete!

Tips* For a warmer hat, use a thicker yarn or double the yarn when knitting.
* Adjust the length of the earflaps as needed to fit your child's face.
* Add a pompom or tassels to the top of the hat for extra cuteness.
* Use a different color yarn to create a stripe at the brim or crown.
* Make a matching scarf or mittens to complete the set.

2025-01-12

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