Say goodbye to knitter's block BASIC EARFLAP HAT | KNIT
EASY
SIZES To fit average head sizes: Child 4/6 yrs (Child 8/10 yrsAdult Small-Adult Large).
INSTRUCTIONS
Join Ear Flaps: 1st row: (RS). With smaller
The instructions are written for smallest
needles cast on 6 (7-8-10) sts. K22 (22-25-
size. If changes are necessary for larger
25) from 2nd Earflap. Cast on 15 (20-19-
sizes the instructions will be written thus
22) sts. K22 (22-25-25) from 1st Earflap.
( ). When only one number is given, it
Cast on 6 (7-8-10) sts. Place marker on last
applies to all sizes. For ease in working,
st. 71 (78-85-92) sts in total.
circle all numbers pertaining to your size. GAUGE 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] with First Earflap:**With smaller needles, larger needles in stocking stitch. cast on 4 (4-5-6) sts.
Knit 11 (11-15-15) rows (garter st). Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st until work from marked row
1st row: (RS). Knit.
measures 3¼ (4-4½-4½)" [8.5 (10-11.5-
2nd row: Kfb. Knit to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1.
11.5) cm], ending on a purl row.
Rep last 2 rows until there are 20 (20-23-
MATERIALS
Bernat® Super Value Team Colors™ (5 oz/142 g; 319 yds/292 m) Sizes 4/6 yrs 8/10 yrs Adult Small Adult Large Garnet/Grey (74011) 1 1 1 1 ball Sizes U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) and U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch holder. 2 stitch markers. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Alt = Alternate(ing) Cont = Continue(ity) Dec = Decreasing K = Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch. P = Purl P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together
RS = Right side Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat St(s) = Stitch(es) WS = Wrong side
23) sts.
Shape top: 1st row: (RS). K1. *K2tog.
Knit 3 rows.
K8 (9-10-11). Rep from * to end of row.
Next row: As 2nd row. 22 (22-25-25) sts.
64 (71-78-85) sts.
Place marker.
2nd row: Purl.
Work in garter st (knit every row) until
3rd row: K1. *K2tog. K7 (8-9-10). Rep
work from marked row measures 2½ (3-
from * to end of row. 57 (64-71-78) sts.
3½-3½)" [6 (7.5-9-9) cm], ending on
4th row: Purl.
a WS row.** Break yarn. Leave sts on a
Cont in this manner, dec 7 sts evenly
stitch holder.
across next and following alt rows until there are 15 sts.
Second Earflap: Work from ** to ** as
Next row: P1. *P2tog. Rep from * to end
given for First Earflap. Do not break yarn.
of row. 8 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts. Sew center back seam.