The Ultimate Football Hat

**Woolen Double-Layered Baby Hat Knitting Pattern with Earflaps** Keep your little one cozy and stylish with our delightful woolen double-layered hat featuring charming earflaps. This unique design offers extra warmth and protection for your baby's head, especially with its longer back that ensures coverage from every angle. Adorned with a fun football design inspired by vintage football helmets, this hat is a perfect blend of functionality and fashion. Whether you prefer a classic brown and white color scheme or want to showcase your favorite sports team with vibrant colors, this hat is sure to be a hit. This seamless hat is expertly crafted from two layers of knitted fabric, which are made separately and then joined at the bottom using either a single crochet stitch or a blanket stitch for a smooth finish. The body of the hat is knitted in the round using the stockinette stitch technique, which gives it an elegant and comfortable feel. **Pattern Details:** - **Skill Level:** Intermediate to Advanced - **Finished Dimensions:** Perfectly sized for babies aged 6-9 months, with a head circumference of 17.5-18.5 inches. - **Yarn Requirements:** We recommend using 100% wool baby yarn, with approximately 150m per 25g skein. You will need one skein of the main color (MC) in brown or green and one skein of the complimentary color (CC) in white or yellow. - **Needles:** For this project, you will need a 16" circular needle and/or a set of five double-point needles in size 3.75mm/US5, or a size that achieves the correct gauge. - **Other Materials:** Don’t forget to gather a crochet hook in size 4 or E, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch holders, and stitch markers for ease of knitting. - **Gauge:** Achieve a knit gauge of 11 stitches. This knitted baby hat pattern is not just a fun and engaging project but also an ideal gift for baby showers or a special treat for your own child. Whether you're an experienced knitter or looking to challenge your skills, this pattern will keep your needles clicking while creating a treasured keepsake. Download the pattern now and start knitting a fashionable and functional hat that will keep your baby warm all season long!