Knitted Norwegian Earflap Hat

The Knitted Norwegian Earflap Hat is a charming and cozy accessory that brings both style and warmth to your winter wardrobe. With its classic Scandinavian design and practical earflaps, this hat is perfect for braving the coldest of days with a touch of Nordic flair. Whether you're heading out for a snowy adventure or simply running errands around town, this hat is sure to keep you snug and stylish. So, bundle up and add a touch of Scandinavian charm to your winter look with the delightful Knitted Norwegian Earflap Hat!

MATERIALS

Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 131yrd/50g, DK / 8 ply (11 wpi) in three colors,
US 2½ - 3 double pointed needles, yarn needle,
Norwegian Knitting Thimble that is worn on the finger and used to control tension, eliminate chaffing or control multiple strands of yarn..

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZE

HC: 46-48 cm

ABBREVIATIONS

• St= stitch
• K=knit stitch
• P=purl stitch
• Yo=yarn over
• K2tog=knit two stitches together
• K3tog= change places of the 1st and 2nd st, sl1, K2tog, psso
• P2tog=purl two stitches together
• Sl1=slip one stitch
• Psso=pass the slipped stitch over

INSTRUCTIONS

This cap is worked in the round on double-pointed needles. It can be made in different sizes by varying the yarn and needle size, or pattern repeats.

The hat started from ties. Cast on 4 stitches.

Row 1: K all sts

Row 2: P all sts

Repeat Rows 1-2 30 cm.

EARFLAPS (make two):

Row 1: K1, yo, K2, yo, K1

Row 2: P1, K1, P2, K1, P1

Row 3: K1, yo, P1, K2, P1, yo, K1

Row 4: P1, K2, P2, K2, P1

Row 5: K1, yo, P2, K2, P2, yo, K1

Row 6: P2, K2, P2, K2, P2

Row 7: K1, yo, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, yo, K1

Row 8: P1, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, P1

Row 9: K1, yo, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, yo, K1

Row 10: P1, K1, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K1, P1

Row 11: K1, yo, P1, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P1, yo, K1

Row 12: P1, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P1

Row 13: K1, yo, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, yo, K1

Row 14: P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2

HAT

Rnd 1: knit 18 st of first earflap (*K2,P2*), cast on 18 st, knit18 st of second earflap (*K2, P2*), cast on 36 st . Join for knitting in the round and place marker. (=90 sts).

Rnd 2-5: *K2, P2* till the end of Rnd.

Rnd 6: K all stitches

Rnd 7-38: K all sts using chart.

TOP DECREASES

Round 1: *K7, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (80 sts rem)

Round 2: K all sts

Round 3: *K6, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (70 sts rem)

Round 4: K all sts

Round 5: *K5, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (60 sts rem)

Round 6: K all sts

Round 7: *K4, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (50 sts rem)

Round 8: K all sts

Round 9: *K3, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (40 sts rem)

Round 10: K all sts

Round 11: *K2, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (30 sts rem)

Round 12: K all sts

Round 13: *K1, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (20 sts rem)

Round 14: *K2tog*, repeat from* to* (10 sts rem)

FINISHING

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and with blunt needle thread tail through remaining stitches, slipping stitches off the needles. Pull tight to gather hole closed, and sew to inside of hat. Weave in all ends. All around hat crochet with sc or crab st.