HAT
Leaving a 12-inch tail, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, mark beg of rnd. Work 2 rnds sc, increasing 3 sts evenly spaced each rnd – 12 sts.
Work 6 (7, 8) rnds increasing 4 sts evenly spaced each rnd – 36 (40, 44 sts). Work 1 rnd even. Work 1 rnd increasing 4 sts evenly spaced – 40 (44, 48) sts. Work 2 (2, 3) rnds even. Work 1 rnd increasing 4 sts evenly spaced – 44 (48, 52) sts. Work 3 (4, 4) rnds even.
Do not break off yarn.
Earflaps
Work 7 (7, 9) sts; ch 1, turn. Skip 1, sc across to last st, ch 1, turn.
Repeat last row until 1 st remains. Sc down side of earflap. Sc across 18, (20, 20) Front sts. Make second earflap. Sc down side of earflap and around entire edge. Join with slip st to
beg sc. Fasten off.
TASSELS
Cut 3 strands of yarn 15" long. Pull strands through point of earflap, meeting ends, tie overhand knot. Divide strands into 3 even groups and braid groups to desired length. Tie
overhand knot. Trim ends.
Top Loop
With crochet hook make a 2" chain from starting tail, fasten securely to inside. |