I used:
Patons Canadiana Medium (Dark blue)
Patons Canadiana Medium (Aran)
4.5 MM hook or Hook Needed to obtain gauge.
5.5 MM hook.
Round Markers.
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Skill Level: Easy-Medium
Gauge:
Approximately 5 rows = 2 inches.
Approximately 5 Hdc = 2 inches.
Note. Measure gauge before you add the ss spiral.
Size 3 Months
Approximate Circumference = 16 inches.
Approximate Crown to Mid Ear = 5.25 inches.
Using Dark blue yarn and 4.5 mm hook.
Round 1:
Using Yellow. Slip Knot. Ch 2, 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook.(6hdc)
Round 2:
Hdc to join(mnr), hdc in same st. 2 Hdc in ea st around.(12hdc)
Round 3:
Hdc to join(mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around.(18hdc)
Round 4:
Hdc to join(mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around.(24hdc)
Round 5:
Hdc to join(mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next 3 sts, 2hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around.(30hdc)
Round 6:
Hdc to join(mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around.(36hdc)
Rounds 7-13:
Hdc to join(mnr). Hdc in each st around.(36hdc)
Spiral
Using Aran Yarn and 5.5 mm hook, Ss to join new yarn by inserting hook into beg slip knot. drawing loop through. *Insert hook into top of next hdc, yo, draw through loop on hook.* Repeat from * to * spiralling around. Do not fasten off. Continue with next round using Aran yarn.
Round 14:
Switch to 4.5mm hook.
Hdc to join(mnr). Hdc in ea st around.(36hdc)
Rounds 15 - 17:
Hdc to join(mnr). Hdc in ea st around.(36hdc)
Round 18:
Sc to join(mnr). Sc in ea st around. Ss to join. Fasten Off.
Using Aran Yarn and 5.5 mm hook, Ss to join new yarn by inserting hook into beg slip knot. drawing loop through. *Insert hook into top of next hdc, yo, draw through loop on hook.* Repeat from * to * spiralling around. Do not fasten off. Continue with next round using Aran yarn.
Round 14:
Switch to 4.5mm hook.
Hdc to join(mnr). Hdc in ea st around.(36hdc)
Rounds 15 - 17:
Hdc to join(mnr). Hdc in ea st around.(36hdc)
Round 18:
Sc to join(mnr). Sc in ea st around. Ss to join. Fasten Off.
Ear flaps
Mark 9 stitches of each side of hat. Leave 19 stitches open in front. Leave 10 open stitches in back.
Working on one ear flap at a time.
Working with 4.5 mm hook and Aran Yarn & working from right to left.
Row 1:
Ss to join new yarn. Ch 2, hdc in ea st across. (9hdc)
Rows 2-5:
Turn. Hdc in next st, Hdc in ea st across. Sk last st.
Place 2 hdc in last row. Fasten Off.
Repeat with second ear flap.
Border
Using Blue yarn and 4.5mm hook.
Round 1:
Ss to join new yarn. Ch 1, Sc in ea st around, placing an extra sc in corner sps.
Braided Ties
Cut 10 pieces ea of 2 colours of yarn (5 of ea colour per ear) cut at approximately 30 inches ea.
Divide into 2 even parts. Cut 2 pieces of yarn at 6 inches each. Starting with one ear, find the centre of the 1 of the 2 bundles, pull the centre through bottom of ear flap. (So loop is inside the hat). Pull the yarn ends through the top of the loop. Tighten loop. Repeat with other ear.
Braid ties to a matching length. Fasten at the bottom of braid with 6 inch pieces of yarn. Trim to even ends.
Make a 4 inch Pom Pom(See video for help with pom pom), and Attach it to the top of the hat. Using the longer string you tied the pom pom with, and a needle. Draw the ends through the top of hat from outside to inside. Knot and weave in ends on inside of hat.
Weave in ends. Hide all ends and knots inside your hat.
