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Knit Ribbed Earflap Hat
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
11 sts + 12 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in k2, p2 Rib. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
K2, p2 Rib
Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from *.
Row 2: K the k sts and p the p sts.
Rep Row 2 for k2, p2 rib.
HAT
Cast on 56 sts. Rows 1-26: Work in k2, p2 rib. Row 27 (Dec Row): *K2, p2, k2, p2tog; rep from * across row – 49 sts. Row28: *K1, p2, k2, p2; rep from * across row. Row 29 (Dec Row): *k2, p2tog, k2, p1; rep from * – 42 sts. Row 30: *K1, p2; rep from * across row. Row 31: *K1, k2tog; rep from * across row. – 28 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in. [20.5 cm] tail. Thread tail through remaining sts, draw together tightly and fasten off.
EARFLAP (make 2)
Cast on 10 sts. Rows 1-4: Knit. Row 5(Dec Row): K2tog, k 6, k2tog - 8 sts. Rows 6 and 7: Knit.
Rep last 3 rows twice. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k1.
Rep last row once – 2 sts.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Ties (make 2)
Cut 3 lengths of yarn, each about 12 in. [30.5 cm]. Knot lengths tog at one end and sew to Earflap. Braid lengths for about 10 in. [25.5. cm], then knot. Trim ends evenly. Pompom
Follow package instructions to make a pom pom.
Sew back seam of Hat. Fold up 3 1/2 in. [9 cm] for brim. Sew Earflaps to sides of Hat at fold line. Sew pom pom to top of Hat. Weave in ends.
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Knit Ribbed Earflap Hat Reviewed by Emily Guy on 2010-12-20
Good pattern, by I had to adjust it to make it much smaller.
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