Nordic Earflap Hat
Introducing our charming Nordic style earflap hat, featuring an enchanting two-color Fair Isle design complemented by a playful stripe pattern. This delightful hat is expertly knitted flat and includes contrast garter stitch trims that add a stylish touch. The earflaps are crafted individually and seamlessly knitted into the trim of the hat, ensuring a snug fit that keeps little ears warm and cozy.
This pattern utilizes Rowan's Hand Knit DK yarn, which is made of 100% cotton, providing both comfort and durability. However, if you prefer a different yarn, other worsted weight yarns may be substituted as long as you achieve the required tension. A variety of alternative yarn options are listed in the materials section below for your convenience.
The hat is knitted on 4mm (US 6) straight needles and features a clean central back seam finish for a polished look. Perfect for knitters at all levels, this pattern guides you through essential techniques such as casting on and binding off, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, two-color stripe knitting, and Fair Isle knitting. You'll also learn how to read a pattern chart for the intricate Fair Isle design, making it an excellent opportunity to enhance your knitting skills!
Our pattern includes detailed instructions for five sizes, catering to infants and toddlers: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, as well as sizes for 1-2 years and 3+ years. Specifically, it will fit head circumferences of 38cm (15in), 43cm (17in), 46cm (18in), 49cm (19in), and 53cm (21in), ensuring a perfect fit for every child.
Get ready to create this adorable and functional Nordic earflap hat that is sure to delight both you and your little ones. Enhance your knitting repertoire today and keep those little heads warm with our winter-ready hat pattern!
