Keep your little ones warm and cozy in this superwash merino creation -- an easy yet interesting knit. This cute little patterned earflap hat pattern includes 3 optional closings.

Directions for optional I-cord ties and button band closure are included; for Braided Ties, a graphic technique sheet is provided.

Sizes:
Finished Hat Circumference: 12(14, 16, 18)” / 30.5(35.5, 40.5, 45.5) cm

To fit head: 12 – 14(14 – 16, 16 – 18, 19 – 22)” / 31–36 (36–41, 41–46, 48–56) cm

(approx. ages: preemie (3 - 9 mos, 9 - 18 mos, 2 - 6 yrs)

Notions
5 stitch markers; yarn needle

Method
Ear flaps are knit separately; additional sts are cast on and hat is knit in round, bottom up; 3 closure options provided

Skills
Knit 2 together, knit into front, back and front of same stitch, knit in the round, wrap stitches

Stitch patterns are both charted and written out.

Acknowledgements / Inspiration
A big Thank You to the stitch design talents of Annie Maloney ~ the featured stitch pattern is part of Ms. Maloney’s The Knitter’s Guide to Stitch Design, self-published 2006