Giraffe Earflap Hat

This adorable Giraffe Earflap Hat is a free crochet pattern on my blog! A playful giraffe earflap hat in 6 sizes, from newborn to teen (adult small). It's part of the Wildlife Animal Hat series. The hat is worked top-down in the round in double crochet, using the DC All Day Beanie as its base, with earflaps worked from the bottom edge. A single crochet border in brown finishes the edge. The giraffe details are worked separately and sewn on: Two-color ears, stuffed horns, two spot shapes worked in rows, three-color cartoon eyes with an embroidered highlight, muzzle, nostrils, cheeks, and braided yarn ties finish each earflap. All features are crocheted, with no safety eyes or buttons. Sizes: Newborn, 1–6 Months, 6–12 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small Hook: US I (5.5 mm) Gauge: First 3 rounds = 3.5" diameter Notions: Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle Techniques: Magic circle, double crochet, dc2tog, sc2tog, working into both sides of a foundation chain, color changes, continuous rounds, appliqué sewing, simple embroidery Skill level: Beginner hat base; intermediate small pieces and assembly Written in US terms. Includes abbreviations, special stitch instructions, an assembly photo, and links to video tutorials for the beanie and earflaps, the magic circle, cartoon eyes, and sewing on appliques.