Cozy Crochet Puff Stitch Earflap Hat Pattern for Winter

Skill Level – Easy

Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
PS – Puff Stitch

Materials
Size G/4.25 mm crochet hook
3 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Size – 18 inches/46 centimeters

Stitch Instructions and Definitions

Puff Stitch 7 Loops :

Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook below the chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw through. There will be 3 loops on the hook.
Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook below the chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw through. There will be 5 loops on the hook.
Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook below the chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw through. There will be 7 loops on the hook.
Wrap the yarn over the hook, pull the yarn through all 7 loops.
Wrap the yarn over the hook, pull through(chain) to secure puff stitches at the top.

Chain 4, join with the beginning chain.

Round 1: Chain, pull up, *work 8 puff stitch around, join with the beginning puff stitch. Slip stitch in to the space between the puff stitch.

Round 2: Chain, pull up, * Work 2 puff stitch in each space around, join with the beginning puff stitch. Slip stitch in to the space between the puff stitch.(16 puff stitch total)

Round 3: Chain, pull up, Work 1 PS in the space, *Work 2 puff stitch in the next space, work 1 PS in the next space. Continue around from * join with the beginning puff stitch. Slip stitch in to the space between the puff stitch. (24 puff stitch total)

Round 4: Chain, pull up, *1 PS in each space around, join with the beginning puff stitch. (24 puff stitch total)

Round 5: 1 PS in each of the next 2 spaces, 2 PS in the next space. Join with the beginning puff stitch. (32 puff stitch total)

Round 6: 1 PS in each space around. Join with the beginning stitch. (32 puff stitch total)

Round 7-14: 1 PS in each space around. Join with the beginning stitch. (32 puff stitch total)

EarFlaps
Row 1: Slip Stitch in to the space, work 1 puff stitch in 5 spaces.
Row 2: CH 3 turn, work 1 PS in each of the next 4 spaces, HDC in the last puff stitch.
Row 3: CH 1, Work 5 PS, HDC in last stitch.
Row 4: Repeat row 2.
Row 5: Work 1 PS in each of the next 3 spaces.

Work 1 SC in the PS, 1 SC in the space, continue around and join with the beginning stitch. You can continue with additional rounds of single crochet.