Learn to Knit an Earflap Cap by Staci Perry

Learn to Knit an Earflap Cap

Knitting
February 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in 2x2 rib
US 11 - 8.0 mm
200 yards (183 m)
mens, womens
English
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This pattern includes links to 4 instructional videos.

Earflap hats have become very popular recently, but there are some tricky parts to knitting them, including the earflaps themselves. This 4 part video series walks you through the entire pattern, including the cast-on, working cable stitches, switching to double-pointed needles, and adding the trim.

This pattern includes sizes for both men and women.

Materials Needed:
• Worsted-weight yarn in 2 colors, about 50g in each color (about 100 yards each color)
• Size 10.5 US needles 16” circular needles, size 10.5 US double-pointed needles
• Stitch marker
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• Size H crochet hook
• Gauge – 20 sts = 4” in 2×2 rib, using double-strands of yarn, unstretched