As the days are getting colder, I realized my baby doesn’t have any warm hats that fit! I set out to make a soft winter hat that my baby would love to wear. I chose some super soft, fluffy yarn in a gorgeous gray color that will match with all my baby’s outfits! This winter hat is warm because I used thick, soft yarn. The tassels are also long enough to tie around my baby’s head to keep it from falling off while we walk.
Materials needed
J needle (you may want to use a smaller/larger hook depending on how tight your stitches are and how big you want your hat)
1/2 skein of Baby bee Adore-A-Ball in the color flannel
Hat
Form a magic circle
Round1: in magic circle, chain 2, 12 double crochet, pull magic circle tight and join with a slip stitch (12)
Round2: Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each stitch, join with a slip stitch (24)
Round3: Chain 2, *2 double crochet in first stitch, 1 double in next stitch repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch (36)
Round 4: 2 Chain 2, * 2 double crochet in first stitch, 1 double in each stitch for the next 5 stitches, repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch (42)
Rounds 5-9: Chain 2, 1 double crochet in each stitch around. (42)
Ear flap 1
When you’re crocheting the ear flap you will start the first row as if you are continuing another round on the cap. Don’t tie off.
Row 1: Chain 2, double crochet in next 6 stitches, turn (6)
Row 2: Chain 2, double crochet in next 2 stitch, 1 double crochet decrease, double crochet in next 2 stitches. Turn (5)
Row 3: 1 double crochet decrease, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet decrease. (3)
Row 4: single crochet down the side of the ear flap, and make sure to place 6 single crochet in the side of the double crochet rows, next do 1 single crochet in each stitch for the next 15 stitches
Ear Flap 2
Row 1: Ch 1, 6 double crochet in next 6 stitches (6)
Row 2: Chain 2, double crochet in next 2 stitch, 1 double crochet decrease, double crochet in next 2 stitches. Turn (5)
Row 3: 1 double crochet decrease, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet decrease. (3)
Row 4: single crochet down the side of the ear flap, and make sure to place 6 single crochet in the side of the double crochet rows, next do 1 single crochet in each stitch for the next 15 stitches
Row 5: single crochet around your hat, when you reach the ear flaps, make sure to place 6 single crochet in the sides of the double crochets. you will end up with 60 stitches.
Tassels
In the middle of each ear flap, first pull your crochet hook through the middle stitch to attach the tassel. Second make an 18″ tail, and chain 20. Make sure to crochet with both strands of yarn so the tassels are thick. Next cut your yarn and pull the pieces through your last chain to create a knot in your tassel. Repeat on the other side
Pom
To make your pom, wrap the yarn around your fingers loosely about 20-30 times. Tie the yarn together in the middle, use a long piece of yarn. Pull it off your fingers and fluff the yarn up. If you want you can cut the loops to make a more traditional pom. With the two long strands of yarn tie the pom to your winter hat.
