SIZE: Child 9-10, Tween/Teen 8-16, Adult Medium Child (Youth, Adult) Finished circumference 19½ (21½, 23) inches 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.
9 sts + 12 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette St (k every round) 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:
ssk (slip, slip, knit)
HAT
Cast on 44 (48, 52) sts, divide sts evenly across needles. Mark beg of rnd. Work 4 rounds Garter St (k one round, p the next). Change to Stockinette St and work 1 (1, 2) rows even.
Decrease 4 sts evenly spaced around – 40 (44, 48) sts. Work 4 rows even. Decrease 4 sts evenly spaced around – 36 (40, 44) sts. Work 3 rows even.
Dec 4 sts evenly spaced around – 32 (36, 40) sts. Work 1 row even. Repeat last 2 rows 2 (3, 4) times more – 24 sts. Dec 4 sts evenly spaced around – 20 sts. Repeat last row 2
times more –12 sts. Decrease 3 sts evenly spaced – 9 sts.
Repeat last row once more – 6 sts. Cut yarn leaving a 12" tail. Pull tail through remaining sts.
EARFLAPS
With RS facing, pick up and knit 7 (7, 9) sts along cast-on edge.
Next Row
Ssk, k across. Repeat last row until 1 st rem. Fasten off. Skip 18 (20, 20) sts across front and repeat instructions above for 2nd earflap. With crochet hook, work 1
round of sc around entire edge.
TASSELS
Cut 3 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.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Earflap Hat Reviewed by Shirley Carlen on 2009-12-19
Just made this on our record snow day. I used Chenille Thick and Quick with Wool Ease Thick and Quick.
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