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Monday, February 7, 2011

Crochet: Earflap Hat for Tess


UPDATE: I got around to the pattern for the "Ruffled Rose" I made for this hat. You can find it here in my Etsy Shop.

It's always interesting to see what floats to the top of the list. There is of course always a list of things to make and do, but it never remains in the same order for long. Take this hat for instance. I had seen the Mia pattern a couple weeks ago and thought it was really darling, but I've been trying to avoid the lure of multiple smaller projects like this in favor of bigger things, such as sweaters for my girls. But then we scheduled an extended family photo shoot outdoors and I thought Tess really needed this hat to keep her little ears warm! Seriously, how cute is this hat?!


This is the Mia Earflap Hat, which I found through The Jilted Ballerina, who, by the way, has an amazing number of video tutorials for various crochet projects. The flower is my own design. I wanted a full, slightly extravagant bloom because the texture of the hat is so rich. So I came up with this ruffled rose. Very fun I think. Makes me think of a few other applications for it.


The yarn is Bernat Cottontots  in Country Red, which looks more like deep pink to me. It was perfect for this project--very soft and great definition for all the texture.

So I'm not sure which I favor: finally crossing something off my long list or bumping something spontaneous to the top. This hat was a fun surprise. We'll see how the family photos turn out. It was certainly hat weather!


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32 comments:

  1. leraFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    That hat is adorable. As is the baby wearing it! I love, LOVE your ruffled flower!

    (I just made three of your cloches within the past week. And I bought the Loop Scarflette pattern last weekend, which I made, too.)

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  2. Leslie February 7, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    What a cutie! Love the hat, too. I think she likes it. =)

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  3. CleideFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    A question about flower corsage cardi pattern posted on 17 January 2010. It´s from one piece crochetd, isn´t it ? .
    Would like answer. Thank you

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  4. Jayna RaeFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I don't know what is cuter your hat or your adorable little Tess.

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  5. KristaFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love it!!! The flower makes the whole hat. What a sweet little face under it too :)

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  6. BizFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    That is absolutely precious and that bright pink just pops against her beautiful porcelain skin!
    Biz

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  7. JaceyFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    That hat is beautiful, the colour is gorgeous. xx

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  8. French Press KnitsFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Oh my! I may need to take up crochet- too adorable.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    WOW, that is adorable - I think I need to check out that pattern. The flower is pure perfection. Gosh, Tess is just beautiful!!

    Lindsay

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  10. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Look at that sweet sweet child. Beautiful pictuers, and a hat to treasure.

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  11. Jessica F.February 7, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I am obsessed with everything you make but this hat takes the cake! I love the color, design, EVERYTHING. Darling.

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  12. ElaineFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    "Seriously, how cute is this hat!?!" Seriously, how cute is that baby!?! Oh my gosh, she is so precious! I love this hat pattern and just faved it in Ravelry. :) Me thinks I need to make one for all the new little girls in our life. Now, if we just had a pattern for that adorable bloom, too....*nudge* ;)

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  13. Jess@craftiness is not optionalFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    that is one gorgeous hat on one gorgeous baby! I wish I had half the crocheting skills you do!

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  14. SueFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I love the color, love the design, and I love the baby! :)

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  15. AnnelieseFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Thanks for all the nice comments! Tess makes everything look pretty good! I love this baby--it makes all the difference to have a good muse, right?

    @Cleide: Yes, that crochet cardi is crocheted all in one piece and then seamed under the arms and at the side. You can download the free pattern from the link at the end of the post. Hope that helps!

    -Anneliese

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  16. Wanting What I HaveFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    PLEASE!!! I could eat her up! She is beautiful! And what a gorgeous hat! You are so talented!

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  17. MeghanFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Oh my, everything you make is so gorgeous. Every time I look at your site, I want to crochet but sadly I haven't been able to teach myself. And your little model is about as beautiful as they come!

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  18. KaraFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Ah! So cute!

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  19. PennyFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Wow what a cutie pie your daughter is and her hat is heavenly, such stunning colour and texture xox

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Tess is just perfect. There are no other words for it, she is a perfect looking baby

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  21. MargretFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S !!

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  22. JackieFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Can you share the pattern with us for the ruffled rose. Would love to make it for my new grandaughter.

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  23. AnnelieseFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    @Jackie: I'm glad you like the ruffled rose! I've got it on my list to make the pattern. I hope to have it soon-ish!

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  24. the jilted ballerinaFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    You hit this one "outta the ballpark." I knew you wouldn't disappoint with your color choice. Just stunning... I think Tess is my muse now as well, LOL she makes the pattern come to life.

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  25. AgsFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    That hat is absolutely adorable! But not quite as adorable as your sweet little darling. :) Beautiful job, thanks for posting it.

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  26. Tyann and Aaron BoutilierMarch 21, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Oh my gosh, I just stumbled onto your site and I am LOVING it! I love this hat and definately need to make it for my niece. Is there a pattern for the flower? I've never seen a crochet flower quite like that and I would LOVE to be able to make it as well. Thank you!

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  27. AnnelieseMarch 21, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    @Tyann: I am working on a hat pattern with this flower. Hope to have it in the next few weeks! Thanks.

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  28. emalia mayMarch 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Just wanted to say I'm looking forward to the flower pattern too.... you (
    and Tess) are inspiring my crocheting (or dreams/ to do list anyway) for my wee lass! Beautiful!

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  29. AnnelieseMarch 31, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    The Ruffled Rose pattern is now available as an embellishment to my own earflap hat: http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/03/crochet-ruffled-rose-earflap-hat-for.html

    -Anneliese

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  30. AnonymousApril 21, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    I would really like the hat pattern and the rose pattern from the dark pink hat that is on Tess. When I go to the link it is not the same pattern for the hat. Also, I cannot find the pattern for the rose. This is the pattern I want at this site: http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/02/crochet-earflap-hat-for-tess.html

    Can you direct me in the right direction I will pay for pattern of hat and rose.

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  31. AnnelieseApril 21, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    @Anonymous: I am sorry you're having trouble finding the hats. The hat on Tess above is the Mia pattern, which you can find here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-mia-earflap-hat and the pattern for my ruffled rose earflap hap is in my Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71229623/baby-earflap-hat-crochet-pattern-with Thanks!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    she is just beautiful.

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