Hat where earflaps are worked as you are rounding

[YaYa Yarnhood]

Looking for a pattern where the earflaps are worked as you are doing the rounds. (Stitch increases on each side or larger stitches?)

I want something different than making the hat first and then adding the earflaps.

[Granny Square]

I don't think I've seen a pattern like this, but what came to mind is , before you get to the bottom edge length, make a big  shell stitch (like 9 or more stitches ) on each side, perhaps with increasingly tall stitches.  On subsequent rows, build on those 'bumps' until you have the shape you want.  This might look interesting if you were working in stripes...

[Granny Square]

Ha!  Found one like I was imagining, check this out

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-peasy-ear-flap-hat-pattern

 

Another, not free

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-ear-flap-hat-2

[YaYa Yarnhood]

Thank you!

That is pretty much the idea I was wanting.

[jessicali]

Wow, Thank you Granny Square for sharing that pattern. I've never even thought of doing a hat like that. Turned out really pretty! I've downloaded the pattern and have that on my list!

[YaYa Yarnhood]

Jessica, did you try it already? Could you post a picture of your finished hat?