Easy Winter Cap Pattern

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Disclaimer: The yarn used in this post was given to me by Red Heart.

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Would you like a free pattern for an Easy Winter Cap? I hope you do! Here it is in sizes preemie to adult large. This simple cap is worked in rounds from the top down and then finished in rows in one solid piece. Quick to crochet, excellent as gifts and donation projects this cap is made with medium weight yarn. The edging on the hat covers the ears and is fitted and slightly shorter around the nape of the neck. This hat style is a modern interpretation of the traditional earflap hat. Optional ties can be added and instructions have been included.

If you would prefer a traditional ear flap hat please see this post for my free pattern using the same yarn and hook! Easy Double Crochet Earflap Hat

Supplies

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn(Colors: Soapstone and Lapis) [100% Acrylic, 5 oz/141 g; 236 yds/215 m] [4] Medium Weight Yarn
• Hook: 5.5 mm Clover Amour

You can substitute other medium weight yarns such as Red Heart with Love, Hobby Lobby I Love this Yarn, Loops and Threads Impeccable, Bernat Super Value and Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice.

Difficulty Level

EASY

Finished Size

See sizes listed in the pattern below.

Gauge

3 sts per inch
2 rounds per inch

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
MR – magic ring or double magic ring
R – round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

Helpful Tutorials

Invisible Join

Double Magic Ring (you must try this it is the best way to start in the round!)

Stitch Anatomy

FPdc

Finishing

the above image was my prototype design and I did not initially have the post stitches at the back – I changed the pattern to include them along the center section instead – as in Darla’s hat image below

Notes

• do not count the sl st as a stitch
• do not count the ch 3 at the beginning of a round as a stitch
• the first st of each round is worked in the same st as you sl st to join
• These hats are based on maths so if you have the correct number of stitches and are crocheting to the gauge specified you will always have the exact size hat I have specified below. For example: Child has 60 sts. 60 sts divided by 3 stitches per inch is 20 inches circumference. If you need a different size, simple use this same method to determine how many stitches you need to end with – then be sure you add or subtract a stitch to reach this total during the increase rounds at the beginning of the hat 🙂 email me if you have questions.

Easy Winter Cap – Pattern Instructions

Preemie

Finished hat size: 10″ circumference. To fit 12″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 8 times.  1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [32]

R4: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [32]

R5: Rep R4.

R6: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [32]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 11 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN.

Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 11 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN.

Row 9: Rep Row 7, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row.

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

Newborn

Finished hat size: 12″ circumference. To fit 14″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 2 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [38]

R5: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [38]

R6: Rep R5.

R7: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [38]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 14 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN.

Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 14 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN.

Row 10: Rep Row 8, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row.

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

0-3 months

Finished hat size: 14″ circumference. To fit 16″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]

R5: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]

R6-R7: Rep R5.

R8: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [44]

R9: Rep R8

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 10: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 16 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [44]

Row 11: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 16 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [44]

Row 12: Rep Row 10, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [44]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

3 mos – 6 months

Finished hat size: 15″ circumference. To fit 17″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R6-R8: Rep R5.

R9: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [48]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 10: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 17 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [48]

Row 11: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 17 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [48]

Row 12: Rep Row 10, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [48]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

6 mos – 12 months

Finished hat size: 16″ circumference. To fit 18″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 2 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [50]

R6: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [50]

R7-R10: Rep R6.

R11: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [50]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 12: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 18 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [50]

Row 13: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 18 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [50]

Row 9: Rep Row 12, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [50]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

12 mos – 24 months

Finished hat size: 17″ circumference. To fit 19″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [54]

R6: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [54]

R7-R10: Rep R6.

R11: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [54]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 12: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 19 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [54]

Row 13: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 11more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [54]

Row 14: Rep Row 12, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [54]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

Toddler (3-5 years)

Finished hat size: 18″ circumference. To fit 20″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [58]

R6: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [58]

R7-R11: Rep R6.

R12: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [58]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 13: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 20 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [58]

Row 14: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 20 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [58]

Row 15: Rep Row 13, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [58]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

Child (7-10 years)

Finished hat size: 19″ circumference. To fit 21″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R6: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R7-R12: Rep R6

R13: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [60]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 14: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 21 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [60]

Row 15: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 21 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [60]

Row 16: Rep Row 14, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [60]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

Small Adult (Teen)

Finished hat size: 20″ circumference. To fit 22″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]

R7: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]

R8-R12: Rep R7.

R13: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [64]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 14: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 22 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [64]

Row 15: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 22 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [64]

Row 16: Rep Row 14, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [64]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

Medium Adult (Woman)

Finished hat size: 21″ circumference. To fit 23″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [66]

R7: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [66]

R8-R14: Rep R7.

R15: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [66]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 16: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 23 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [66]

Row 17:  Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 23 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [66]

Row 18: Rep Row 7, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [66]

Finishing:

Ch 1 and work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

Large Adult (Men)

Finished hat size: 22″ circumference, 9″ height. To fit 24″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times.  Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [70]

R7: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [70]

R8-R16: Rep R7.

R17: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [70]

The rest of the hat is worked in rows. Please remember to Turn when the instructions indicate to Turn.

Row 18: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 24 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [70]

Row 19: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**.  Rep from * to ** 24 more times. 1 dc in the next st. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.  TURN. [70]

Row 20: Rep Row 16, ending with 1 hdc in the next st; but do not TURN at the end of the row. [70]

Finishing:

Work 5 sc along the row ends of the last three rows toward the unworked stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the unworked stitches to the other side and the row ends. Work 5 sc evenly up the row ends and finish off with an invisible join.

 

Adding The Ties Instructions

Preemie & Newborn Only:

• Cut 9-strands of yarn, each measuring approximately 20″ ( 50 cm) in length.
• Pull the strands through the space between two stitches where you want them to be located, half way (until you have the same amount of yarn on each side of the earflap).
• Divide the strands equally into 3-sections of six strands (using yarn lengths from each side of the earflap).
• Braid the stands until you are approximately 4-inches from the end and tie a knot using all the yarn.
• Repeat for the second tie.
• Line up the ties and trim the ends to a similar length.

0-3 months to 6-12 Months Only:

• Cut 9-strands of yarn, each measuring approximately 25″ ( 63 cm) in length.
• Pull the strands through the space between two stitches where you want them to be located, half way (until you have the same amount of yarn on each side of the earflap).
• Divide the strands equally into 3-sections of six strands (using yarn lengths from each side of the earflap).
• Braid the stands until you are approximately 4-inches from the end and tie a knot using all the yarn.
• Repeat for the second tie.
• Line up the ties and trim the ends to a similar length.

12 months to Adult Large Only:

• Cut 12-strands of yarn, each measuring approximately 30″ ( 76 cm) in length.
• Pull the strands through the space between two stitches where you want them to be located, half way (until you have the same amount of yarn on each side of the earflap).
• Divide the strands equally into 3-sections of eight strands (using yarn lengths from each side of the earflap).
• Braid the stands until you are approximately 5-inches from the end and tie a knot using all the yarn.
• Repeat for the second tie.
• Line up the ties and trim the ends to a similar length.

Embellish as you wish and enjoy!

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