Half Circle -Single Crochet - EarFlaps for Hat

[luviyi]

I want to make a pacman headband is there a way i could use this pattern for the pacman?

[rapturousrae]

I used this as the ears(up top=animal) to a hat I made :D Thanks for the great tutorial!

[tjw1963]

@rapturousrae Great idea!!

[calimntgirl34]

Is a yarn needle the same thing as a tapestry needle?

[tjw1963]

@calimntgirl34 They will have many different names. They could also be called sewing needles. I prefer the tapestry needle because the point is dull. Sewing needles will work too.

[Rebeccahanne100]

Could you send your link for a longer flap to me also?

[tjw1963]

@Rebeccahanne100 If you look to the right of this page, you will see a thumbnail for a video called "Oblong Crochet Ear Flap for Hat or Cap". Click on that for the video.

[Rebeccahanne100]

could you send it to me too?

[doodmooshoo]

*GASP*

it looks sooo hard

[lshymciver]

oh can u please send me the link to make a longer earflap as wel?

[tjw1963]

I just sent you the link.

[lshymciver]

I am so glad u put this video up here now I dont hav to keep making square earflaps : )

[luviyi]

great pattern i was wondering if you could make a bigger and longer earflap?

[tjw1963]

I do have another one that is longer. I will send you the link.

[kawaiiushii]

@luviyi if u want longer ones just keep on increasing ...like it was one single crochet and then in the next stitch....and then it became 2single crochet and 2 in the next.....so just keep increasing till it becomes the width and length u want....im not sure though coz im still a beginner xP......but when i try things like that it work so u should give it a try ^^

[gambrell104]

How do you add the tie string/ropes for the hat with earflaps? I have tried and they come out looking stupid!

[mrsdavis113]

i love watching your vids. you are so thorough in your teaching! you have taught me how to make a few things. LOL! i'm working on the earflaps for my hat now and then it's houseslippers!!!

[tjw1963]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment. I also have the oblong ear flaps posted if you are interested in them.

[ashleyyyynoel]

this may sound stupid, but how do you attach them to the hat? i'm new to crocheting and trying to make a hat for my 8 month old.

[tjw1963]

You just sew them to the hat with your yarn. Just a basic whip stitch will work.

[calijenny1997]

I just did it and i did only two rows and i worked out great you are a crochet genius...

[tjw1963]

I also have triangles if you ever need pointy ears.

[tjw1963]

Thank you for the comments, I appreciate it.

[calijenny1997]

That was a quick reply i will try thanks...Great job

[calijenny1997]

can you send me a link on how to do a semi/half circle for an amigugurumi bear i am making i need it for the ears,or should i just do a full circle and sew it on so you can only see half of it?

[tjw1963]

These will work great for a bear. They are made separate. Just do less rounds for a smaller ear. You can shape them by sewing the flat section closer together. The link to the written instructions is posted to the right of the video below my channel image under the "MORE INFO".

[POSSYPOPO]

you lost me at magic circle and chain 3

[july3717]

ugh everytime i make a semi circle it ends up on side isnt straight at the bottom

[tjw1963]

That may be from where you are placing your stitches. You can solve that by doing a row of single crochet across the uneven edge. The single crochet will cover them right up.

[parkourdude2]

why are you using an f hook

[tjw1963]

I am using 3-ply yarn so that was why I used the F size hook.

[ladyyycuhz]

do you have a tutorial to make the hat??

[tjw1963]

Yes I do. I will send you the link.

[Tamothegreat]

haha magic circle :) I just learned TWO new things....thanks!

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[ladyyycuhz]

i love your work btw!!

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[XaldinDemyx]

Is there any way to make them longer? The best I can describe the shape is Goofy's Ears-Long and slightly wide.

[tjw1963]

You can crochet along the flat edge with several rows of single crochet. I will work on an oblong shape for a future tutorial.

[daligoddess2006]

Have you created the oblong shape tutorial yet? I would be interested in learning that too.

[gleeman34]

Could you please explain how? I've tried and I keep making mutant earflaps.

[tjw1963]

You would make a chain, crocheting around your chain, increasing at one end, crocheting down the other side. The other end of your chain will remain even and flat.

[gleeman34]

Thank you very much. Your videos are incredibly helpful.

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[gleeman34]

Is there any way to make the earflaps longer without making them wider? (Can you make earflaps that are more ovular instead of perfect half-circles?)

[tjw1963]

Yes, it can be done.

[smsnsms032406]

thank you for doing both of your video. i just made a half circle along with you. It really helped me out

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. There will be a video showing how to sew earflaps on the cap if you are interested. It will follow this one.