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How to Crochet a Fun Duck an Ear flap Hat Pattern

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How to Crochet a Duck Ear Flap Hat!

Are you ready to embark on a whim­si­cal cro­chet adven­ture to cre­ate a charm­ing Duck-Ear Flap Hat? In this tuto­r­i­al, we’ll guide you through each step, ensur­ing you not only mas­ter the art of cro­chet but also craft a delight­ful hat that cap­tures the essence of cre­ativ­i­ty and warmth. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or just start­ing out, this pat­tern offers a per­fect blend of sim­plic­i­ty and flair.

To begin, you’ll need an easy cro­chet hat pat­tern that forms the foun­da­tion of your project. You’ll bring the hat to life using basic cro­chet stitch­es like sin­gle and slip stitch­es. Please pay spe­cial atten­tion to the back loop tech­nique for added tex­ture, cre­at­ing a hat that’s as visu­al­ly appeal­ing as it is cozy.

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The top of the hat is where the mag­ic hap­pens, and we’ll guide you through the process with clear instruc­tions and help­ful tips. Using worsted-weight yarn ensures a bal­ance between warmth and flex­i­bil­i­ty, mak­ing this Duck Ear Flap Hat suit­able for the win­ter sea­son. Don’t for­get to incor­po­rate a long tail dur­ing the ini­tial stages, ensur­ing you have enough yarn to com­plete your mas­ter­piece.

As you progress, you’ll find joy repeat­ing rows, cre­at­ing a uni­form and pol­ished look. Uti­lize a stitch mark­er to keep track, and use a tapes­try nee­dle for seam­less fin­ish­ing touch­es. If you pre­fer visu­al guid­ance, a video tuto­r­i­al accom­pa­nies this pat­tern, mak­ing it acces­si­ble for cro­cheters of all skill lev­els.

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Sup­plies:

Impec­ca­ble Yel­low, white, orange and black yarn
I Hook
G Hook
Yarn nee­dle
Abbre­vi­a­tions: dc=double cro­chet sc=single cro­chet sl st=slip stitch ch=chain, hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet, hdc2tog=half dou­ble cro­chet 2 togeth­er decrease
Use the hook best for your hat size, as shown in the pho­to above. 
Instruc­tions: ch 4, sl st, to form a ring.
rnd 1. ch 2 (count as one hdc), work 9 hdc in the ring, sl st. (10 hdc) 
rnd 2. ch 2 (counts as one hdc), hdc in the same stitch as the ch2, then work 2hdc in each stitch around, Slip Stitch (start to use a mark­er) (20 hdc) 
rnd 3. *work a hdc in the next stitch, 2hdc in the next stitch, *repeat around, con­tin­ue around, no slip stitch or chain, (I would use a mark­er so you can keep track of your increased rounds) (30 hdc) 
rnd 4. *work a hdc in the next 2 stitch­es, 2hdc in the next stitch, *repeat around, con­tin­ue around. (40 hdc) 
rnd 5. *work a hdc in the next 3 stitch­es, 2hdc in the next stitch, *repeat around, con­tin­ue around. (50 hdc)
rnd 6. *work a hdc in the next 4 stitch­es, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *repeat around, con­tin­ue around. (60 hdc) 
rnd 7. *work a hdc in each stitch around,*repeat until you hat mea­sures 7 inch­es long, (will be longer for a big­ger size head, see above for sizes)
Ear flaps:

Make 2

J hook , use yel­low yarn
For the first ear flap, con­tin­ue from your hat. 2nd flap, fold hat in half and sl st in hdc direct­ly across from the last hdc from the oth­er ear flap. fol­low the direc­tions below for both ear flaps.
Row 1. ch 2. hdc in next 14 stitch­es, turn. ‑14 sts
Row 2. ch 2. hdc2tog, hdc in the next 9 stitch­es. hdc2tog. hdc in the last st., turn. ‑12 sts
Row 3. ch 2. hdc2tog, hdc in next 7 stitch­es. hdc2tog. hdc in last st., turn. ‑10 sts
Row 4. ch 2. hdc in each stitch across, turn. ‑10 sts
Row 5. ch 2. hdc2tog, hdc in the next 5 stitch­es. hdc2tog. hdc in the last st., turn. ‑8 sts
Row 6. ch 2. hdc in each stitch across, turn ‑8 sts
Row 7. ch 2. hdc2tog, hdc in the next 3, hdc2tog. hdc in the last st., turn ‑6 sts
Row 8. ch 2. hdc2tog, hdc in next 1, hdc2tog. hdc in the last st., turn. ‑4sts
Row 9. ch 2. hdc in each stitch across, pull through and fas­ten off. ‑4 sts

Trim: use white yarn, sc around the hat and earflaps

Eyes: Make 2, G hook, Black, white, Start with black yarn,
rnd 1: ch 2, work 5 sin­gle cro­chet in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st. (5sc)

rnd 2: work 2sc in each stitch around, (10sc) sl st. Change to white,
rnd 3: sc in the next 4 stitch­es, sl st. turn, work 4 sc next 4 stitch­es, sl st. fas­ten off. Sew in a white slit for the cen­ter of the eye with white yarn. Place the white part of the eye fac­ing upward, on the top.
Place the eyes about 1/2 inch apart in the cen­ter of the hat.
Muzzle/beak: G hook, orange yarn,
ch 2, sc from the 2nd chain from the hook 6 times, sl st ‑6 sc
rnd 1. sc in the same stitch, 2sc in each stitch around, use a mark­er to keep track of your rounds ‑12 sc
rnd 2. *sc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat, ‑18 sc
rnd 3. *sc in the next 2 stitch­es, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat, ‑24 sc
rnd 4. *sc in the next 3 stitch­es, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat, ‑30 sc
rnd 5.*sc in the next 4 stitch­es, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat, ‑36 sc
fas­ten off. Fold the cir­cle in half, and attach it to the bot­tom cen­ter part of the hat below the eyes. Sew the beak in the cen­ter, make sure it still can open and close.
Print the entry at the top of the page to print the pat­tern!

Exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent yarn weights, from bulky to chunky, and explore the world of faux fur pom poms for a touch of play­ful­ness. Add a slouchy hat vari­a­tion, adapt­ing the pat­tern to your unique style. The ver­sa­til­i­ty of this design makes it an ide­al gift, espe­cial­ly dur­ing the win­ter sea­son, and the fin­ished prod­uct is bound to be a great addi­tion to your col­lec­tion of cro­chet projects.

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Craft­ing the per­fect cro­chet hat is a delight­ful jour­ney, and with this easy cro­chet hat pat­tern, you’re set to embark on a cre­ative adven­ture. Begin by work­ing the back loop and sin­gle cro­chet stitch­es, cre­at­ing a tex­tured mas­ter­piece. The top of the hat is where your skills shine, incor­po­rat­ing slip stitch­es to achieve a pol­ished fin­ish. Uti­lize a long tail dur­ing the ini­tial stages, ensur­ing you have enough yarn to com­plete the project. This free cro­chet pat­tern is not only acces­si­ble for all skill lev­els, but it also includes a help­ful video tuto­r­i­al for those who pre­fer visu­al guid­ance. Embrace the win­ter sea­son with a slouchy hat made from worsted weight yarn, and use a stitch mark­er to main­tain a con­sis­tent pat­tern.

As you nav­i­gate the rows, explore dif­fer­ent stitch com­bi­na­tions, such as the half dou­ble cro­chet, adding a unique touch to your cre­ation. The ver­sa­til­i­ty of this pat­tern extends to var­i­ous yarn weights, from bulky to super bulky, allow­ing you to tai­lor the hat to your pref­er­ence. With the right-sized cro­chet hook, a tapes­try nee­dle for fin­ish­ing touch­es, and a yarn pom-pom for flair, you’re well on your way to com­plet­ing a hat that is a great project and a per­fect fit for the cold weath­er. Share your progress on social media, con­nect with oth­er cro­cheters in a Face­book group, and rev­el in the joy of cre­at­ing fan­tas­tic gifts for your­self and your loved ones. 

Don’t be afraid to cus­tomize your Duck Ear Flap Hat – play with col­ors, exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent yarns, and make it your own. Engage with our cro­chet com­mu­ni­ty on social media, shar­ing your progress and gain­ing inspi­ra­tion from fel­low crafters. After all, cro­chet hats are not just acces­sories; they are can­vas­es for self-expres­sion.

In con­clu­sion, as you fas­ten off that last stitch, rev­el in com­plet­ing a project that com­bines skill and cre­ativ­i­ty. Whether you’re a begin­ner or an expe­ri­enced cro­cheter, this Duck Ear Flap Hat pat­tern, with its easy-to-fol­low instruc­tions and charm­ing details, promis­es a delight­ful jour­ney from start to fin­ish. Hap­py cro­chet­ing, and may your hooks be ever in your favor!

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