How to Knit a Cozy Waterdrop Earflap Hat120

Materials:
Approximately 300 yards of medium-weight yarn (worsted weight or Aran weight)
Knitting needles: US size 8 (5mm) circular needles and double-pointed needles (optional for crown shaping)
Scissors
Darning needle

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:
CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
Rep: Repeat
St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Body of Hat:
CO 108 stitches using US size 8 circular needles.
Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
K all stitches for approximately 22 rounds or until the hat measures about 6 inches (15cm) from the cast-on edge.

Seamless Join for Waterdrop Effect:
P1, K1 for one round (creates a subtle ridge).
Next round: (Purl until you have 3 stitches remaining on the left-hand needle, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 2)
Continue knitting in the round, purling all stitches until you reach the marker.
Repeat rounds 4-6 for a total of 8 waterdrop sections (10 rounds per section).

Crown Shaping:
K2tog all around (54 stitches remaining).
Switch to double-pointed needles if desired.
K1, K2tog all around (36 stitches remaining).
K1, K2tog all around (18 stitches remaining).
K2tog all around (9 stitches remaining).
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the crown.

Ear Flaps:
Pick up 20 stitches along the edge of the hat where you want the ear flap to be located.
Join in the round and K32 rounds in stockinette stitch (k1, p1).
K2tog all around (16 stitches remaining).
K2tog all around (8 stitches remaining).
Cut the yarn and pull tight to close the ear flap.
Repeat steps 16-21 for the other ear flap.

Finishing:
Weave in any loose ends.
Block the hat lightly to reshape and even out the stitches.
Enjoy your cozy and stylish waterdrop earflap hat!

2025-02-03

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