Winter Hat with Ear Flaps

[delladea]

Because I have an abundance of time and yarn combined with a lack of funds, everyone is getting crocheted Yule gifts this year. So far on my list to make is two pairs of fingerless gloves, a throw, and possibly a shawl (though I'm rethinking the latter). I come from a family of crafters, so I know the gifts would be appreciated.

I made this hat for my husband as he is in desperate need of ear-covering winter wear. I really, really like how it turned out:



Now I'm debating on making myself one if my hands aren't killing me by the end of the month.

Is anyone else doing handmade gifts for the winter holidays?

Comments

[copracat]

Yes! One pair of socks done and another half done. It's summer here so wintry gifts are, sadly, not so seasonal.

I'd hoped to make cushion covers as well, but a shoulder injury meant a couple of months off my schedule and I have to take it easy now.

The hat and the model's expression are very cute!

[delladea]

Thanks!

Crocheted bikinis always looked very uncomfortable and impractical to me, unless you just plan on wearing it and not swimming :P.

Do you knit or crochet socks? Trying to crochet socks is on my to-do list one day.

[delladea]

The thing about the bikinis was meant for another comment. This is what happens when I have too many tabs open, LOL. XD

[copracat]

I knit socks at the moment, but I've queued crochet patterns I plan to try - some like a sock you'd wear around the house and one a ripple pattern knee sock.