One of my first designs, Lichen is a classic earflap hat that has been keeping me warm for years! Moss stitch stripes add texture to this easy knit. The earflaps are knit flat first, then joined in the round at the brim and worked to the crown at the top of the head. A fluffy pom-pom can be applied to the crown or, as shown, suspended from the earflaps. Instructions are given for two sizes suitable for the average woman or man’s head.

Knit up in your favorite aran or chunky weight alpaca or wool yarn, ‘Lichen’ is sure to keep you toasty on the coldest of days!

February 2014- Pattern has been updated with a new format, an easier-to-follow notation style and an additional larger size.

Materials:
Approx 180 yards of Aran or Light Chunky weight yarn
5.5 mm 16” circular needles or size to obtain gauge
5.5 mm set of double pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
Wool needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holder

Skills Used: Knitting in the round, using double pointed needles , pom-poms (instructions given)

Measurements:
To fit 20”- 22” (22”-24”)
Average woman’s (man’s) head

Gauge:
16 sts= 4 inches in Stockinette st using 5.5mm needles or size to obtain gauge.

Questions or comments? Please contact Ash Kearns directly or join my Ravelry group, Ash Kearns Handknitting!