Crochet Granny Earflap Cap

Discover the charm of the Crochet Granny Earflap Cap, a delightful accessory that combines vintage style with cozy warmth. This unique cap is a modern twist on the classic granny square pattern, showcasing intricate crochet work that is sure to turn heads. The earflaps add an extra touch of functionality, keeping your ears snug and protected from chilly winds.

Crafted with love and attention to detail, this cap is perfect for those who appreciate the art of crochet and want to make a fashion statement. Step into a world of timeless elegance with the Crochet Granny Earflap Cap. This exquisite piece showcases the beauty of traditional crochet techniques, with each stitch carefully crafted to create a stunning visual effect. The intricate granny square pattern adds a touch of nostalgia, reminiscent of cozy blankets and cherished memories. The addition of earflaps not only enhances the cap's functionality but also adds a playful and whimsical element to its design. Whether you're strolling through a winter wonderland or simply want to add a touch of vintage charm to your outfit, this cap is the perfect accessory to keep you warm and stylish.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (approximately 3 ounces total)

Size US H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Sizes

Woman’s medium: 20 inch

Woman’s large: 22 inch

Notes

• Read through all instructions before beginning.
• Cut the yarn and fasten off for the color changes.
• Beginning ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch; it is there as a filler. Make the first stitch of the round in the same stitch as the ch 2.
• Pull the joining slipstitches tight, so they don’t get counted as a stitch on the following round.
• Each time you fasten off a color, use your yarn needle to weave the end in and out of the back loop of the stitches. Then you will crochet over it.
• Work rounds 7, 9, 11 with contrasting color.
• I used Red Heart Super Saver yarns, Petal Pink and Pink Camo.

Instructions

Make the earflaps first.

Earflaps

Round 1:

With contrasting color, ch 3, join to form a ring. Ch 3, working into the ring 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc. Ch 2 and join with a slipstitch in the top of ch 3. Fasten off. (three 3 dc groups)

Round 2:

Join main color with a dc in any ch 2 sp. 2 dc in the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, in the same sp. *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1 in next ch 2 sp. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off. (six 3 dc groups)

Round 3:

Join contrasting color with a dc in any ch 2 sp. 2 dc in the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1 in the same sp, 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1. *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, in ch 2 sp, 3 dc, ch 1 in ch 1 sp. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off. (nine 3 dc groups)

Cap

Round 1:

Ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd chain from hook. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. [12 dc]

Round 2:

Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. [24 dc]

Round 3:

Ch 2, dc in the same st as join. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with 2 dc in the last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. [36 dc]

Round 4:

Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join. *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. [48 dc]

Round 5:

Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join. *dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Ending with dc in the last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. [60 dc] For medium, skip to round 7.

Round 6:

Large only: Ch 2, 2 dc in the same st as join. *dc in 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Ending with dc in the last 9 sts. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. [66 dc]

Round 7:

Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off.

Round 8:

Join contrasting color with a dc in any dc, 2 dc in the same st. *Skip 2 dc, 3 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off.

Round 9:

Join main color with a dc in any space between 3 dc groups, 2 dc in the same space. *Skip 3 dc, 3 dc in the next space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off.

Round 10:

Join contrasting color with a dc in any space between 3 dc groups, 2 dc in the same space. *Skip 3 dc, 3 dc in the next space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off.

Round 11:

Join main color with a dc in any space between 3 dc groups, 2 dc in the same space. *Skip 3 dc, 3 dc in the next space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off.

Round 12:

Join contrasting color with a dc in any space between 3 dc groups, 2 dc in the same space. *Skip 3 dc, 3 dc in the next space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. Fasten off. Work remainder of hat in main color.

Round 13:

Join main color with a sc in the top of any dc, sc in each dc around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first sc.

Round 14:

Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first sc. DO NOT fasten off.

Joining Earflaps

Round 15:

Ch 1, hold earflap inside cap wrong sides together. Sc through cap and earflap 13 sts, sc in 21 (24) sts, attach second earflap, sc in 13 (16) sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc.

Round 16:

Ch 1, rvsc (reverse single crochet) in 16 sts, and around 2 sides of earflap. Rvsc across 24 sts and around second earflap. DO NOT join, but fasten off and use your tapestry needle to join and weave in end.

Ties

Leaving a 4-inch tail, ch 28, slipstitch in point of earflap. Ch 1, sc in each ch.

Fasten off leaving a 4-inch tail.

Cut four pieces of yarn about 8 inches long. Pull yarn pieces through the end of the tie. Tie an overhand knot, including the beginning and ending tails, close to the tie. Pull tight by pulling each end of yarn separately. Trim yarn pieces about an inch long. Repeat for the other earflap.