Wrap your head in the cozy warmth of a crochet earflap beanie! This charming hat keeps your ears snug with soft flaps and adds a playful touch with a fluffy pom pom on top. Perfect for chilly days, it's a fun project you can whip up with yarn and a hook.
Crochet Earflap Beanie
Materials Needed:
- 8 ply (category 3) 100% acrylic yarn (each ball is 100g, but you will need only about 60g for this project, including the pom pom)
- 4 mm crochet hook (or size needed for your yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
Beanie Pattern
Starting the Beanie
Create a Slip Knot:
- Begin with a slip knot on your hook.
Chain to Head Circumference:
- Make a chain long enough to stretch around your head.
- For reference, 75 chains were used, which stretched to about 21-22 inches.
- Adjust the number of chains according to the thickness of your yarn and the size of your head.
Join Chain in Round:
- Ensure the chain is not twisted, and join it in the round using a slip stitch into the first chain.
Working in Rounds
Round 1:
Back Loop Only:
- Work in the back loops of the chain. Find the back bump of each chain loop to create a firmer edge.
Double Crochets:
- Make one double crochet in each chain around.
- Insert your hook starting from the first chain’s back bump, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through two loops.
Join:
- Slip stitch in the first double crochet to join the round.
Round 2 and Beyond:
- Repeat Round 1 until the beanie covers the desired portion of your head. Usually, 14 rounds create a length of about 7 inches.
Closing the Top
Thread Top Loops:
- Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn through the top loops of each stitch around the last row.
Pull to Tighten:
- Pull the yarn to gather the top and close the hole. Secure with a knot and weave in the ends.
Ear Flaps
Placement:
- Determine the placement of ear flaps. Count stitches from the back seam to ensure symmetry.
Create Flaps:
- At the stitch marker, begin the ear flap.
- Chain one and start making double crochets across the marked stitches for the flap.
- Decrease at the start and end of each row until the flap is about 3-4 inches long.
Shape Flap:
- Decrease every few stitches by pulling through all loops on the hook to taper the ear flap.
Finish Flap:
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Braids
Cut Yarn Strands:
- Cut several strands of yarn, each about 40 inches long.
Thread through Ear Flap:
- Fold in half and thread through the bottom of the ear flaps.
Braid:
- Divide the strands into three parts and braid to the desired length.
Secure the Braid:
- Tie a knot at the end of the braid and trim the excess.
Finish
Add a Pom Pom:
- Attach a pom pom to the top of the beanie.
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