Adult Earflap Hat: Knitted Goodness for Winter257

When the cold weather strikes, it's time to protect your ears and head from the elements. A knitted earflap hat is the perfect solution, providing both warmth and style. This guide will walk you through the steps of knitting an adult earflap hat, so you can create your own cozy and stylish winter accessory.

Materials:* Worsted-weight yarn (approximately 200-250 yards)
* US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
* Darning needle

Gauge:* 5 stitches and 6 rows per inch in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:* CO: Cast on
* K: Knit
* P: Purl
* SKP: Slip the next two stitches onto the right-hand needle, knit the next stitch, and then pull the slipped stitches over the last stitch.
* YO: Yarn over

Instructions:

Band:

CO 80 stitches.

Knit 14 inches or until the band reaches the desired size. Bind off all stitches.

Earflaps:

On the cast-on edge of one side of the band, CO 24 stitches.

Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.

Row 2-12: Repeat Row 1.

Fold the earflap in half and sew the short ends together using a darning needle.

Repeat steps for the other earflap on the opposite side of the band.

Crown:

With the right side facing, join the stitches of both earflaps and the band using a three-needle bind-off. This will create the crown of the hat.

Round 1: *SKP, K2; repeat from * around.

Round 2: *K2, SKP; repeat from * around.

Continue alternating Rounds 1 and 2 until only a few stitches remain.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the crown.

Finishing:

Weave in any loose ends and block the hat to shape it.

Tips:* For a more fitted hat, use a smaller needle size or knit more rows in the band.
* For a looser hat, use a larger needle size or knit fewer rows in the band.
* Add a pom-pom or other embellishments to the top of the hat for a touch of personality.
* Use different colors of yarn to create a unique and stylish hat.

2025-01-17

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