This pattern is found in Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn and cannot be purchased as an individual download. The book is available for purchase HERE on Indiebound or HERE on Amazon.

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Over a decade ago, I knit an earflap hat for my husband that he still wears to this day. One particularly cold winter, he told me that if had to choose one article of clothing to wear in a snowstorm, it would be that hat. While I wouldn’t recommend gallivanting around in the snow with nothing but your hat, I can wholeheartedly recommend earflaps on your next hat. A good earflap hat will keep your head, your neck and even parts of your chin warm. The Gallivant hat was designed to showcase the full potential of your self-striping yarn. By changing the texture of your stitches, direction of your stripes and length of your rows and rounds, you will see your yarn transform as you create your new favorite winter accessory.

SIZES
Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult M, Adult L)

YARN
Worsted weight yarn, Must Stash Sweater
Weather

Sample shown in ‘Denali’

105 (135, 175, 200) yards / 96 (124, 160, 183) m

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 18 (19, 21, 23) inches / 46 (48.5, 53.5, 58.5) cm
Total Length: 6.75 (7.5, 8.75, 9) inches / 17, (19, 21.5, 23) cm

NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm) 16-inch (40-cm) circular needles, or as required to meet gauge

DPNs in the same size

GAUGE
16 stitches and 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

16 stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch after blocking

TOOLS
Tape measure, 9 Stitch markers, Scissors, Tapestry needle