How to make a gauge swatch
With H(I) hook, and A(B), ch 16(14).
Row 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (14[12]dc)
Row 2 Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each st across. Turn.
Rows 3–8 (7) Repeat Row 2. Swatch should measure
4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notes
1 If you want to add a pom-pom to the top of the cap, leave a 12"(30.5cm) tail end when you make your beginning slipknot.
2 Join each round with a sl st to the top ch of the beginning ch 3 of the round.
3 Both sizes of hats are worked the same. The hook size and the yarn choice change.
CAP
With the smaller hook and A (larger hook and B), ch 4 (counts as foundation ch and 1 dc)
Round 1 Work 5 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join. (6 dc)
Round 2 Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (12 dc)
Round 3 Repeat Round 2. (24 dc)
Round 4 Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (36 dc)
Round 5 Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of the next 2 st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (48 dc)
Round 6 Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. (60 dc)
Round 7 Ch 3, dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in each of the next 4 st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (72 dc)
Round 8 Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join.
Rounds 9–15 Repeat Round 8.
CAP WITHOUT EARFLAPS
Round 16 Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each of the next 17 sts, ch 2, sc in each of the next 36 sts, ch 2, sc in each of the last 18 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (72 sc, 2 ch-2 loops)
CAP WITH EARFLAPS
Round 16 Ch 1, sc in same stitch as joining, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
FIRST EARFLAP
Skip 11 sc from where you fastened off. Join yarn with sl st in next sc.
Row 1 Sc in each of next 6 sts, sl st in next st. Turn. (6 sc)
Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 3 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog.
Turn. (4sc)
Row 4 Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 5 Ch 1, sc2tog, ch 2, sc2tog in last 2 st. Fasten off. (2sc)
SECOND EARFLAP
From the last sl st made on Row 1 of the first earflap, skip 35 sts, join yarn with sl st in next sc.
Rows 1–5 Repeat pat for first earflap. Fasten off.
TIES
Cut two strands of yarn, each 53" (134.5cm) in length. Pull one strand through one ch-2 space of Round 16 (cap without earflaps) or Row 5 (cap with earflaps). Tie both ends to one pom-pom. Repeat for the other side.
POM-POM (make 2 or 3)
Make pom-poms as described below:
MAKING POM-POMS
Crafting perfect poms is easy once you know how!
a Cut two cardboard discs about 3" (7.5cm) in diameter. In the centers, make a hole about 1" (2.5cm) wide. Place discs together. (Alternately, use a purchased pom-pom maker). Wrap yarn around the discs (through the center and around the outside) until the center hole is completely filled.
b Using small, sharp scissors, cut through the yarn around the outside edges of the discs.
c Ease discs apart slightly, and wrap the Tie ends between the two discs and around the yarn strands twice. Wrap tightly and secure with a firm knot. Remove the discs.
d Fluff out the pom-pom and trim with scissors if desired.
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