What you'll need
| Age: | Baby | Toddler | Child | Preteen | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat circumference, cm: | 36cm | 40cm | 44cm | 48cm | 52cm |
Wendy Merino Chunky - Poppy (2475)
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Product Description
This is an easy to knit feminine earflap hat, set off with a simple flower.
Instructions are given for 5 sizes from baby through to adult.
Optional ties will secure the hat on a small child, or they can just hang loose for a more casual effect.
Instructions are given for both knitting flat on two straight needles and for knitting in the round. Choose whichever method you prefer. As with all my patterns there are clear detailed instructions and plenty of stage by stage photos where needed.
The hat s knit in chunky weight yarn.
Freya Earflap Hat with Flower by Julie Taylor
What is Being Made
The Freya Earflap Hat with Flower is a feminine knitted earflap hat designed by Julie Taylor. This beginner-friendly pattern includes instructions for five different sizes, ranging from baby through to adult, making it a versatile project suitable for the entire family. The hat features decorative earflaps and is embellished with a simple knitted flower detail. Optional ties are included in the pattern to secure the hat on small children, or the ties can be left loose for a more casual aesthetic.
Techniques Used
The Freya Earflap Hat pattern offers flexibility in construction methods to accommodate different knitter preferences and skill levels. Knitters can choose between two primary techniques: knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, or knitting flat on two straight needles. Both methods produce the same finished garment, allowing beginners to select the approach they are most comfortable with. The pattern includes straightforward shaping for the crown and earflaps, making it an accessible introduction to hat construction.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch details are not enumerated in the pattern excerpt provided, the hat is designed as a beginner-level project, indicating the use of fundamental knitting stitches. The pattern includes instructions for creating a decorative flower element, which adds visual interest to the finished hat while remaining suitable for knitters new to the craft.
Materials and Yarn
The Freya Earflap Hat is worked in chunky weight yarn, which allows the project to knit up quickly and makes it ideal for beginners. Yarn requirements vary by size: approximately 42 to 72 grams (63 to 118 metres or 70 to 118 yards) depending on which of the five sizes is being made.
The designer, Julie Taylor, suggests Sirdar Folksong yarn for this project. Specific colourways recommended include Shade 381 (Flower Power) for a red colourway and Shade 386 (Finnegan) for a blue and cream version. However, any chunky weight yarn that knits to the correct tension specified in the pattern will produce successful results. Knitters should use needles appropriate for chunky weight yarn, whether circular needles for knitting in the round or straight needles for the flat construction method.
Pattern Details
- Designer: Julie Taylor
- Craft: Knitting
- Difficulty Level: Beginner
- Yarn Weight: Chunky
- Available Sizes: 5 sizes from baby through adult
- Format: Downloadable PDF pattern
- Construction Methods: Knitting in the round or knitting flat options
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Julie Taylor |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | A small oddment of chunky weight yarn in a contrast colour is also needed for the flower. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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