SIZE: Child 9-10, Tween/Teen 8-16, Adult Medium Child (Youth, Adult) Finished circumference 19½ (21½, 23)" Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Earflap Hat
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
15 sts = 4" (10 cm) in single crochet 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.
HAT
Leaving a 12" tail, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, mark beg of rnd. Work 3 rnds sc, increasing 3 sts evenly spaced each rnd – 15 sts.
Work 2 (3, 4) rnds even. Work 1 rnd increasing 6 sts evenly spaced – 74 (82, 86) sts. Work 4 rnds even.
Do not break off yarn.
EARFLAPS
Work 11 (13, 13) sts; ch 1, turn. Skip 1, sc across to last st, ch 1, turn.
Repeat last row until 1 st remains. Sc down side of earflap. Sc across 31 (32, 36) Front sts. Make second earflap. Sc down side of earflap and around entire edge. Join with slip st to
beg sc. Fasten off.
TASSELS
Cut 6 strands of yarn 15" long. Pull strands through point of earflap, meeting ends, tie overhand knot. Divide strands into 3 even groups and braid groups to desired length. Tie
overhand knot. Trim ends.
Top Loop
With crochet hook make a 2" chain from starting tail, fasten securely to inside.
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