Mickey Mouse Earflap Beanie (teen - adult size)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Teen - Adult (21" - 23" head circumference)

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 5.5mm (I)
*Worsted weight yarn: Black (110yds), Red (55yds) & Yellow (25yds)
*2 oval white buttons
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
At the end of round 8, laying flat = 7 inches in diameter.
Don’t forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
  Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
  There's no need to slip stitch and/or chain when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
  The ch 2 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 hdc.



BEANIE starting with yellow
  Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
  Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
  Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
  Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
  Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
  Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
  Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
  Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 6 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (64)
  Rnd 9-14: ch2, hdc in each st around, in last st change to red, sl st on top of ch 2 (64)
  Rnd 15-20: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (64)
Don’t F/O, continue to make the first earflap.

1st EARFLAP with red
  Row 1: ch1, sc in next 12 sts, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 7: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (8)
  Row 8: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 10: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

2nd EARFLAP with red
Count to the right 23 sts. Attach the yarn on 24th st, ch1, sc in next 12 sts, ch1, turn. Continue with rows 2-10 just like from the 1st earflap.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

EDGING with yellow
Attach yarn in any stitch and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Join with a sl st in the first sc to give it a nice even finish.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

EARS with black; make 2
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st around (27)
  Rnd 6-9: sc in each st aroud (27)
  Rnd 10: sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog around (24)
  Rnd 11: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)
  Rnd 12: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)
 F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

BRAIDS
Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9 for each earflap) about 36 inches long. Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Braid the strands and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way.

ASSEMBLE
     All that is left to do is adding the 2 oval buttons just like in the picture and sewing the ears on top of the beanie. There's no need in stuffing the ears just flatten them out.

You can easily turn the beanie into Minnie Mouse. If you need any help at all in making Minnie, don't hesitate to contact me.

Idea on how to make a
Minnie Mouse Earflap Beanie

This beanie will go great with the Mickey Mouse Pillow.
You can purchase this pattern in any of my shops (Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy)
for a very low price.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || hdc: half double crochet || sl st: slip stitch
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || st/s: stitch/es || rnd:round || f/o: finish off

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- Janet

Mickey Mouse is copyright by Disney.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (October 2012). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.