Merry Ear Flap Hat by Purl Soho

Merry Ear Flap Hat

Knitting
November 2020
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
107 - 168 yards (98 - 154 m)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • Color A (I-cords + Tassels): 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 87 yards; approximately 10 (13, 16, 18) yards required.
  • Color B (I-cords + Cuff): 1 skein of Super Soft Merino; approximately 24 (26, 32, 40) yards required
  • Color C (Body + Crown): 1 skein of Super Soft Merino; approximately 33 (43, 57, 70) yards required
  • Color D (Pom Pom): 1 skein of Super Soft Merino; approximately 40 (40, 40, 40) yards required
  • US 11, 16-inch circular needles
  • A set of US 11 double pointed needles
  • 4 stitch markers, including one unique
  • Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, Extra Large + Jumbo size

NOTE: To make a solid color hat with a pom pom, you’ll need 2 (2, 2, exactly 2 or maybe 3) skeins. Without a pom pom, you’ll need 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).

We made our samples in these fun palettes…

Baby/Toddler Size

  • Color A: Peachy Pink
  • Color B: Super Orange
  • Color C: Heirloom White
  • Color D: Super Pink

Kid/Junior Size

  • Color A: Lotus Flower
  • Color B: Wild Violet
  • Color C: Oyster Gray
  • Color D: Bougainvillea Pink

Adult Small Size

  • Color A: Mountain Blue
  • Color B: Cobalt Blue
  • Color C: Artemisia Green
  • Color D: Blue Blue

GAUGE
12 stitches and 18 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

12 stitches and 22 rounds = 4 inches in garter stitch

SIZES
Baby/Toddler (Kid/Junior, Adult Small, Adult Large)

  • Finished Circumference: 13¼ (16, 18¾, 21¼) inches
  • Finished Height: 7 (8, 9, 10) inches

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!