Apple/Orange DC Earflap Hat

by Ever Bee Makes

MATERIALS
- Crochet hook size 5mm
- Crochet hook size 4mm
- Crochet hook size 3.5mm
- Worsted weight yarn (Red/Light Green/Orange, brown, dark green)
- Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends
- Tape Measure for checking gauge
- Scissors

NOTES
*Beginning chain 2 does not count as a dc
*Join round to the first dc, not chain
*Start first stitch of each round in same space as chain
*Average dimensions are Height x Circumference (Measurements do not include earflaps)
*Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row indicate the total number of stitches for that round or row

ABBREVIATIONS
MR = magic ring
Rnd = round
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble (triple) crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sc2tog = single crochet decrease
Join = slip stitch to first dc of Rnd (not ch 2)
F/O = fasten off

GAUGE
3 dc = 1" across
2 dc rows = 1" height

BEANIE PATTERN
(Use 5mm Hook, Red/Light Green/Orange yarn)

0-3 months (5”x14”)
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc around, join. (40)
Rnd 6-9: Repeat Rnd 5. (40)
F/O, weave in ends.

3-6 months (5.5”x15”)
Rnd 1: MR, ch 3, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, [dc 7, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (45)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc around, join. (45)
Rnd 7-10: Repeat Rnd 6. (45)
F/O, weave in ends.

6-12 months (6”x16")
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, [dc 3, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (50)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc around, join. (50)
Rnd 7-11: Repeat Rnd 6. (50)
F/O, weave in ends.

Toddler (7”x18”)
Rnd 1: MR, ch 3, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, [dc 3, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (50)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, [dc 9, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (55)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc around, join. (55)
Rnd 8-12: Repeat Rnd 7. (55)
F/O, weave in ends.

Child (7.5”x20”)
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, [dc 3, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (50)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, [dc 4, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (60)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc around, join. (60)
Rnd 8-14: Repeat Rnd 7. (60)
F/O, weave in ends.

Teen/Small Adult (8”x21”)
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, [dc 3, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (50)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, [dc 4, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (60)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, [dc 11, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (65)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc around, join. (65)
Rnd 9-15: Repeat Rnd 8. (65)
F/O, weave in ends.

Adult Medium (8.5”x21”)
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, [dc 3, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (50)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, [dc 4, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (60)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, [dc 5, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (70)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc around, join. (70)
Rnd 9-15: Repeat Rnd 8. (70)
F/O, weave in ends.

Adult Large (9.5”x22”)
Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 10 dc, join. (10)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join. (20)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, [dc 1, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, [dc 2, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, [dc 3, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (50)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, [dc 4, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (60)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, [dc 5, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (70)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, [dc 13, 2 dc in next st] around, join. (75)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc around, join. (75)
Rnd 10-16: Repeat Rnd 9. (75)
F/O, weave in ends.
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EARFLAPS for 0-3 mon:

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 8, turn. (8)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog, turn. (6)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc 6, turn. (6)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, turn. (4)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 4, turn. (4)
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc2tog, turn. (2)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, turn. (1)
F/O, weave in ends.

Earflap 2: 
Leave 14 st along the front for 0-3 mon
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 8, turn. (8)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog, turn. (6)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc 6, turn. (6)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, turn. (4)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 4, turn. (4)
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc2tog, turn. (2)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, turn. (1)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc around the entire hat using 3 sc for tips of earflap corners. Join to first sc.
F/O, weave in ends.
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EARFLAPS for 3-6 months to toddler:

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 10, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 6, sc2tog, turn (8)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc 8, turn (8)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog, turn (6)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 6, turn (6)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, turn (4)
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc2tog, turn (2)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog (1)
F/O, weave in ends.

Earflap 2: 
Leave 16 st for 3-6 mon, 18 st for 6-12 mon, and 20 st for Toddler/Preschooler
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 10, turn (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 6, sc2tog, turn (8)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc 8, turn (8)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog, turn (6)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 6, turn (6)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, turn (4)
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc2tog, turn (2)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, turn (1)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc around the entire hat using 3 sc for tips of earflap corners. Join to first sc.
F/O, weave in ends.
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EARFLAPS for Child to Adult sizes:

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 12, turn (12)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 8, sc2tog, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc 10, turn (10)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 6, sc2tog, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 8, turn (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc 6, turn (6)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc2tog, turn (2)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog (1)
F/O, weave in ends.

Earflap 2: 
Leave 24 st along the front for Child and 26 st for adult
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 12, turn (12)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 8, sc2tog, turn (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc 10, turn (10)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 6, sc2tog, turn (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 8, turn (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog, turn (6)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc 6, turn (6)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, turn (4)
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc2tog, turn (2)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, turn (1)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc around the entire hat using 3 sc for tips of earflap corners. Join to first sc.F/O, weave in ends.
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STEM
(Use 3.5mm Hook, Brown yarn)
*Worked in the round*
Rnd 1: MR, ch 1, sc 6 (6)
Rnd 2: In back loops only, sc 6 (6)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, sc2tog] around (4)
Rnd 4-9: sc around (4)
F/O and sew unto top of cap MR

LEAVES (Make 2)
(Use 4mm Hook, Dark Green yarn)
Rnd 1: Ch 15, sl st in 3rd ch from loop, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, tr 3, dc 2, [hdc 1, sc 2, hdc 1] into last st, DO NOT TURN, WORK ALONG THE BOTTOM LOOPS with dc 2, tr 3, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st.
F/O, and weave in ends. Sew to top of hat by stem.

Optional Braided Tails:
TIES
(Make 2)1. Cut 3 strands of yarn, each about 2 feet2. Fold in half and insert loop through stitch space of the 3 sc at tip of earflap.3. Pull the rest of the yarn through the loop to secure.4. Braid and tie ends.5. Trim ends to liking
 

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