Learn to Knit an Earflap Cap
This engaging earflap hat pattern features links to 4 comprehensive instructional videos, perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters looking to enhance their skills. Earflap hats have surged in popularity recently, combining style and warmth, but there can be some tricky techniques involved in knitting them, particularly the earflaps. This detailed 4-part video series meticulously guides you through the entire pattern, covering essential techniques such as the cast-on, working intricate cable stitches, transitioning to double-pointed needles, and beautifully adding the finishing trim.
This versatile pattern includes sizes suitable for both men and women, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the cozy comfort of a handmade earflap hat. It's a delightful project that makes for a thoughtful gift or a stylish winter accessory for yourself!
Materials Needed for Your Stylish Earflap Hat:
• Worsted-weight yarn in 2 colors, approximately 50g in each color (around 100 yards of each color)
• Size 10.5 US 16” circular needles, along with size 10.5 US double-pointed needles
• A stitch marker to keep track of your rounds
• A cable needle for all those gorgeous cable stitches
• A tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing touches
• Size H crochet hook for any additional edging work
• Gauge – 20 stitches = 4” in 2×2 rib, using double strands of yarn, unstretched for a perfect fit
Whether you're knitting for yourself or making a gift for a loved one, this earflap hat pattern, paired with its helpful video series, is sure to inspire your creativity and enhance your knitting repertoire. Dive into this fun project and keep warm in style this winter!
