Enchanted Forest Kids Earflap Hat Free Pattern

Enchanted Forest Kids Earflap Hat Free Pattern

Introduction

Delight your little ones with this whimsical Enchanted Forest Earflap Hat, featuring intricate cable textures and playful tassels. This cozy hat is perfect for keeping tiny ears warm during magical outdoor adventures. With easy-to-follow instructions, even beginners can create this charming accessory that will surely become a favorite for chilly days.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in forest green and earthy brown
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) circular needles
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the forest green yarn, cast on 80 stitches onto your circular needles. Make sure to join in the round carefully to avoid twisting the stitches.
2. Ribbing: Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch. This creates a stretchy and comfortable brim for the hat.
3. Stockinette Stitch: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and knit for 3 inches. This will form the main body of the hat.
4. Cable Pattern: Begin the cable pattern as follows:
   • Rounds 1-4: *K4, P2; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 5: *C4F (cable 4 front), P2, C4B (cable 4 back), P2; repeat from * to end of the round.
   Repeat Rounds 1-5 until the hat measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Decreasing for the Crown: Begin decreasing as follows:
   • Round 1: *K8, K2tog; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Round 3: *K7, K2tog; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 4: Knit all stitches.
   Continue this decreasing pattern until you have 8 stitches remaining.
6. Finishing the Hat: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in all ends securely.
7. Creating the Earflaps:
   • Pick up 16 stitches on one side of the hat using the earthy brown yarn.
   • Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
   • Begin decreasing for the earflap: decrease 1 stitch at each end of every row until 2 stitches remain.
   • Bind off the remaining 2 stitches.
   Repeat these steps on the opposite side of the hat to create the second earflap.
8. Adding Tassels: Cut lengths of both colors of yarn to create tassels. Attach a tassel to the end of each earflap for a whimsical touch.

Congratulations! Your Enchanted Forest Kids Earflap Hat is now complete. This cozy and charming hat will keep your little adventurers warm and stylish during their outdoor escapades!