Crochet Earflap Hat with I-Cord Edge Tutorial160

This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process of crocheting a stylish and warm earflap hat with an I-cord edge. The I-cord edge adds a unique and eye-catching detail to the hat, making it stand out from the crowd. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this tutorial will provide you with all the necessary instructions and tips to create a perfect earflap hat.

Materials:* Worsted weight yarn (approximately 150 yards)
* Crochet hook size H (5.0mm)
* Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
* Scissors

Gauge:* 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Stitches Used:* Single crochet (sc)
* Double crochet (dc)
* I-cord

Instructions:Step 1: Create the Foundation Chain
* Chain 135 and join the first and last chain stitches with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Step 2: Single Crochet the Brim
* Round 1: Single crochet into each stitch around the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (135 sc)
Step 3: Increase the Brim
* Round 2: Single crochet into the first stitch. Double crochet into the next stitch. *Repeat this pattern (*sc, dc*) until the end of the round. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (195 sc, dc)
Step 4: Work the Main Section
* Rounds 3-15: Single crochet into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet at the end of each round.
Step 5: Create the Earflaps
* Round 16: Divide the stitches into four equal sections of 49 stitches each. Mark the beginning of each section with a stitch marker.
* Round 17-22: Work single crochet into each stitch of the first and third sections (the earflaps). Single crochet into the back loop only of each stitch of the second and fourth sections (the sides).
Step 6: Decrease the Earflaps
* Round 23: Single crochet into each stitch of the first and third sections. *Single crochet two stitches together into the next stitch. Repeat this pattern (*sc, sc2tog*) around the section. (36 sc)
* Round 24: Single crochet into each stitch of the first and third sections. (24 sc)
Step 7: Complete the Hat
* Round 25-30: Single crochet into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet at the end of each round.
Step 8: Create the I-Cord Edge
* Round 31: Slip stitch into the next stitch. Chain 6. Single crochet into the fourth chain from the hook. *Repeat this pattern (*sl st, ch 6, sc*) until the end of the round. Join with a slip stitch to the first slip stitch.
* Round 32: Pull the loop through the next loop on the I-cord. Chain 1. Single crochet into the next loop. *Repeat this pattern (*pull, ch 1, sc*) until the end of the round. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
* Repeat Round 32 until the I-cord reaches the desired thickness.
Step 9: Finish the Hat
* Cut the yarn and pull through the last loop.
* Weave in all loose ends.

Tips:* Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the rounds and the earflap sections.
* If you want a thicker hat, work more rounds of the main section (Step 4).
* You can adjust the length of the earflaps by adding or removing rows during Step 5.
* This pattern can be easily customized by changing the color of the yarn or adding a pompom to the top.
Enjoy your warm and stylish earflap hat with an I-cord edge!

2025-01-14

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