3/5/2013 ERRATA: in the 3-9 month size, Row 5 is not “Repeat * 7 times”, but should be “repeat * 5 times”, for a total of 52 stitches, not 51. The current PDF has the updated info.

This pattern gives instructions for a basic striped earflap beanie with detailed photo instructions for finishing earflaps, and additional photo instructions for an optional flower. Instructions include options for DC stripes or HDC stripes.

Detailed pattern instructions for:

0-3 Months
3-9 Months
9-12 Months
1-3 Years

One Lion Brand Pound of Love will make many hats. I can usually get two or three out of a Caron Simply Soft or Red Heart.

US H/5.0mm and I/5.5mm hook
Yarn needle
Tape measure for checking hat size

This is my first published pattern and I’m looking for all feedback. If you find any mistakes or confusing directions, please message me or email me at classycrochet@gmail.com.

Optional embellishments for heart and snowflake can be found here:

Heart: http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/love...
Snowflake: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/crochet-snowflake-g...
Thanks to all the fantastic online crochet contributors!

Other crochet tutorials and free patterns available at www.classycrochet.wordpress.com.

If you want to skip to the finished products, this and other hats are for sale on my Etsy site:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/79875455/flowered-striped-ea...