Easy Ear Flap Hat

In an effort to use up some of the scraps in my stash, I decided to use this lovely Red Heart Soft yarn in a rainbow of colors to make an earflap hat. 

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Skill Level: Easy

Sizes: Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult

Supplies:

• Worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Soft
• Clover Amour 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  

Gauge in HDC: 14 sts and 11 rows = 4″ (10 cm) PLEASE CHECK YOUR GAUGE

Abbreviations: ch = chain, sk = skip, sl = slip, st(s) = stitch(es), sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet

Special Instructions:

• The beginning chain of each round does not count as a stitch.
• Each round is started in the same stitch as your beginning chain.
• The end of each round is joined by slip stitching in the first stitch of the round, not the beginning chain.

 

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Pattern Instructions

Newborn • Head Circumference = 13″ – 14″ • Hat Circumference = 13″ • Hat Height = 5″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 7 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (45)
Round 7 to 13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (45)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 4.75″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 6th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 13 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 14th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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0 – 3 Months • Head Circumference = 14″ – 15″ • Hat Circumference = 14″ • Hat Height = 5.25″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7 to 14: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (48)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 5″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 7th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 15 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 16th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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3 – 6 Months • Head Circumference = 15″ – 16″ • Hat Circumference = 15″ • Hat Height = 5.75″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 11 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (52)
Round 8 to 15: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (52)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 5.5″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 8th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 17 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 18th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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6 – 12 Months • Head Circumference = 16″ – 18″ • Hat Circumference = 16″ • Hat Height = 6.25″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (56)
Round 8 to 16: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (56)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 6″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 9th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 9 stitches, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 19 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 20th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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Toddler (1 to 3 Years) • Head Circumference = 18″ – 19″ • Hat Circumference = 17″ • Hat Height = 7″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (56)
Round 8: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 13 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (60)
Round 9 to 18: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (60)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 6.75″ in height. Adjust the number of rows if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 9th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 10 stitches, turn (11)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (11)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (10)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st, sc2tog, sc in the last st, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 21 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 22nd stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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Child (4 to 10 Years) • Head Circumference = 19″ – 20″ • Hat Circumference = 18″ • Hat Height = 7.5″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (56)
Round 8: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 6 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (64)
Round 9 to 20: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (64)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 7.25″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 10th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 10 stitches, turn (11)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (11)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (10)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st, sc2tog, sc in the last st, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 23 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 24th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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Teen / Small Adult • Head Circumference = 21″ – 22″ • Hat Circumference = 19.5″ • Hat Height = 7.75″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (56)
Round 8: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 6 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (64)
Round 9: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 15 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (68)
Round 10 to 21: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (68)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 7.5″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 10th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 11 stitches, turn (12)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (12)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (11)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (10)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 10: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (4)
Row 11: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 25 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 26th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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Medium Adult • Head Circumference = 22″ – 23″ • Hat Circumference = 20.5″ • Hat Height = 8″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (56)
Round 8: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 6 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (64)
Round 9: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 7 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (72)
Round 10 to 21: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (72)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 7.75″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 11th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 11 stitches, turn (12)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (12)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (11)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (10)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 10: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (4)
Row 11: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 27 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 28th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

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Large Adult • Head Circumference = 23″ – 24″ • Hat Circumference = 21.75″ • Hat Height = 8.25″

Round 1: Ch 2, make 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join in first st (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next st*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (56)
Round 8: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 6 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (64)
Round 9: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 7 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (72)
Round 10: Ch 1, in first st *make 2 hdc, hdc in next 17 sts*, repeat around, sl st to join in first st (76)
Round 11 to 22: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to join in first st (76)
At this point the hat should measure approximately 8″ in height. Adjust the number of rounds if needed. Fasten off.
Earflap # 1: Join in the 12th st from the starting seam.
(The ch 1 does not count as a stitch; do not work into it.)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 11 stitches, turn (12)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, turn (12)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (11)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (10)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (8)
Row 7: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (7)
Row 8: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (6)
Row 9: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (5)
Row 10: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next st and in each st across, turn (4)
Row 11: Ch 1, sk first st, sc in the next 3 stitches, fasten off (3)
Earflap #2: Leave 29 sts unworked across the front of the hat and join in the 30th stitch. Repeat the instructions for Earflap #1, but do not fasten off after the last row; continue working around the hat making 1 sc in each st, including the ends of each Earflap row. *When you get to the last row of the next Earflap: sc in the first st of the row, in next st make [sc, ch 3, sc], sc in the next st* and continue working around the hat. Repeat between * for second Earflap, sl st to join in the first st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Braided Ties: Cut six 24″ strands of yarn. Loop the yarn around a large hook or your finger. Pull the looped end of the strands through the ch-3 space on the earflap. Pass the ends of the strands through the loop and pull to tighten. Braid the strands and knot the end to secure the braid. Trim the ends so they are even. Repeat for second earflap.
If desired, make and attach a pom-pom to the top of the hat.

 

 

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