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Garter Ear Flap Hat Knitting Pattern

January 13, 2023 by Sarah White

This is such a sweet take on ear flaps I think everyone is going to want to knit this hat — and with sizes from baby to adult you can knit them for everyone you know!

The Garter Ear Flap Hat from Purl Soho uses short rows to shape the extra bit of fabric that covers the ears. This is so much cuter than the traditional flaps that hang straight down from the sides of the hat, and has the benefit of being integral to the hat so you don’t have any extra finishing to do.

It’s worked in worsted weight yarn from the bottom up. The little tassel at the top is totally optional, but also totally adorable.

You can grab the free pattern from Purl Soho.

[Photo: Purl Soho.]

Flap hats, also known as earflap hats or Trooper hats, are a type of winter hat that features ear flaps that can be tied up or worn down to cover the ears for added warmth. The history of these types of hats can be traced back to cold climates, where people needed a way to keep their ears warm while working or spending time outdoors.

One of the earliest examples of earflap hats can be found in ancient cultures, such as the Inuit and other Arctic peoples, who used fur and other warm materials to make hats with ear flaps to protect themselves from the harsh winds and cold temperatures. These hats were typically made by hand, using traditional knitting and sewing techniques passed down through generations.

In more recent history, earflap hats have been used by soldiers and military personnel during the World War I and World War II, as well as by explorers and mountaineers. The design of these hats was often functional rather than fashionable, with the primary goal of providing warmth and protection from the elements.

Today, earflap hats continue to be popular in cold weather climates, and are often worn for both fashion and function. They can be found in a variety of materials, from wool and fleece to synthetic materials, and in a range of styles and designs. Some modern earflap hats are made with earphones for the ease of listening music or for safe calling or for any similar reason.

Overall, the history of earflap hats is rooted in the practical needs of people living and working in cold climates, but they have also become a fashion accessory that can be seen in many parts of the world today.

 

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Fun Tank Top Knitting Patterns

It seems like every summer there’s a new crop of tank top knitting patterns, and what I noticed about a lot of the new releases this year is that they have fun little details that make them a little more interesting both to knit and to wear. 

Like the Sailoress Top from Joji Locatelli, which has a pretty cable worked up the center from and back, with shorter sections of cable work on the shoulders. It uses DK weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes up to a bust circumference of 72 inches/ 158 cm. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. 

Combine lace and cables in an allover pattern on the Mountain Laurel Top from Andrea Gaughan. This sport weight pattern is worked from the bottom up in the count and has 10 sizes. It’s available on Ravelry.

The Vienna Textured Tank Top by Sarah Hatton has wide ribs broken up by eyelets. There’s very little shaping so it’s a pretty easy knit worked in fingering weight yarn. There are nine sizes available and it’s a free download on Ravelry.

Make a tank with a boho vibe perfect for festival season with Mary Beth Temple’s Tropical Sunset Tank Top. Worked in worsted weight cotton yarn, it’s knit from the bottom up in pieces to make it more stable. The coloring changing yarn is perfect for this one, or you can make it solid or work in your own stripes. You can get the XS size free on her blog, and other sizes are available on Ravelry.

Looking for a cropped lacy V-neck top to knit for summer? Jessie Maed Designs has the Sundae Swirl Tank, worked in DK weight yarn in the round with a fun combination of lace and cables. The ribbing under the arms helps give it a great fit. There are six sizes up to a chest measurement of 62 inches/157.5 cm. You can find this one on Ravelry.

How about a tank top with buttons? The Ridge Tank Button Down from Bluebird Pine Shop could double as a vest in cooler weather. This one is made with light fingering weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes. Grab a copy on Ravelry.

An otherwise simple top can be made a little more interesting with the addition of a fun edging, like on Sarah Opie’s Seashell Tank. Worked in fingering weight yarn, it has a whopping 24 sizes and lots of customization options for making it fit the way you want. The edging is crocheted. Learn more on Ravelry.

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