Basic Crocheted Earflap Hat Pattern (Newborn)!

Hi, guys! Here are the written instructions to go along with the video tutorial I recently posted on my YouTube channel. This is not originally my pattern. I have found so many patterns online, but they were always lacking something...like clear instructions! I have taken a few different patterns and adapted them to work to make one easy to use pattern! Here is the YouTube link to the video tutorial: http://youtu.be/knujMOnU2oA Thank you!

Basic Crocheted Earflap Hat (Newborn)
Supplies needed:
H Hook
Baby Yarn (any medium or worsted weight will work, too)

*Chain three does not count as first double crochet throughout.

Round 1 Foundation: Make magic ring, ch 3, 10 dc inside ring. Pull tight. Join round at the top of beginning chain 3. (10 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around. Join round at the top of chain 3. (20 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3, *2dc in first dc, 1 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join round at the top of chain 3. (30 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3, *2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join round at the top of chain 3. (40 dc)

Rounds 5-9: Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around. Join round at the top of chain 3. (40 dc...no more increasing)

Do not finish off.

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in next 10 dc.Row 2: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over next two sc.  Sc in next 6 sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 3: Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc across.  (8 sc)Row 4: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over next two sc.  Sc in next 4 sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 5: Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc across.  (6 sc)Row 6: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over next two sc.  Sc in next 2 sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 7: Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc across.  (4 sc) Row 8: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over first two sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 9: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over two sc.  Finish off.

Earflap 2:  Attach yarn 18 stitches over on the other side of the seam.  (smaller opening for the back of the hat, please see video for clarification)
Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in next 10 dc.Row 2: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over next two sc.  Sc in next 6 sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 3: Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc across.  (8 sc)Row 4: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over next two sc.  Sc in next 4 sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 5: Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc across.  (6 sc)Row 6: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over next two sc.  Sc in next 2 sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 7: Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc across.  (4 sc)Row 8: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over first two sc.  Sc dec over last two sc.Row 9: Ch 1, turn.  Sc dec over two sc.  Do not finish off if your border will be the same color. If switching colors for border, finish off and attach new color at the tip of one ear flap.


Border: Loosely sc or crab stitch evenly all around cap and earflaps. Finish off. Weave in all ends.

Braids or tassels: For each earflap, cut 12 lengths of 24" yarn. Group the yarn together and fold in half. Insert crochet hook from the inside tip of one earflap to outside, hook all braid yarns and pull through halfway. bring the ends of the braid threads through the large loop you just created. Pull tight to create long flowing braid threads with a tidy knot at the tip of the earflap. Group the yarn ends in three groups of 6 strands each, and braid. Knot the end of the braid, and trim the ends to even up. Repeat for other earflap.

Decorating the hat: Add whatever motif, flowers, embellishments that you like! Google is a great place to find lots of motif or appliqué patterns!