crocheted ravens hat

Even though we only live about an hour for Baltimore, we have no affiliation with either team in the Superbowl. My husbands not even that excited about it. However, being from this area, we know a number of Raven's fans and I was asked to make a few hats for the big game.

If you'd like to make your own, follow along with this pattern (feel free to adjust the colors to coordinate with your favorite team!)

This pattern is adapted from Repeat Crafter Me's Owl Hat Pattern

Baltimore Raven's Crocheted Hat with Earflaps: What you'll need: 1. Medium worsted weight yarn 2. Crochet hook size H 3. Darning needle (for weaving in loose ends)
Abbreviations: ch - chain SC - single crochet DC - double crochet HDC - half double crochet HDC decrease - half double crochet decream sl st - slip stitch Here is Repeat Crafter Me's pattern with my alterations for the Raven's hat in RED :)
Size: Teen/Adult Magic Ring, Chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2  Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)  Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)  Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)  Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)  Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)  Round 7: DC around (54 DC)  Round 8: 2 Dc in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)  Round 9: 2 DC, DC in next 29, repeat around (62 DC)  Change color to WHITE, join and ch 2  Round 10: DC around (62 DC) Change color to PURPLE, join and ch 2 Round 11: DC around (62 DC) Change color to YELLOW, join and ch 2  Round 12-13: DC around (62 DC)  Change color to PURPLE, join and ch 2 Round 14: DC around (62 DC) Change color to WHITE, join and ch 2 Round 15: DC around (62 DC) Change color to PURPLE, join and ch 2 Round 16: DC around (62 DC) do not fasten off, begin on first earflap 
Earflaps: In PURPLE Row 1: Chain 2, HDC 12, chain 2, turn Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8, HDC decrease, chain 2, turn Row 3: HDC across, chain 2, turn (10 HDC) Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6, HDC decrease, chain 2, turn Row 5: HDC across, chain 2, turn (8 HDC) Row 6: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4, HDC decrease, chain 2, turn Row 7: HDC across, chain 2, turn (6 HDC) Row 8: 3 HDC decreases Row 9: 2 HDC decreases, chain 2, turn Row 10: HDC decrease, fasten off leaving long tail.
Leave 25 stitches along the front for adult size hat... begin second earflap. After second earflap, Continue to SC around the entire hat. Join to first SC and fasten off, leaving long tail.
Braided Tails:  Cut three SIX 1 yard strands of each color (9 18 strands total).  Double over & pass loop through last space in earflap. You should now have 18 36 strands to braid with. Make a knot and braid approx 5.5 inches long, knot, trim ends.
Make a fun pom pom (YELLOW & WHITE) to add to the top :)

Now, go on - make a fun hat! If you need other sizes, check out Repeat Crafter Me's patterns. They're the best! I'm now going to focus on some yummy snacks for the game instead. [p.s. this post may be linked to any number of these blogs]