ERRATA:
Row 45 should read: T5B, K3, P2, K3, T5F, P2 rep to end

I started knitting this hat on a Monday, as I sat by my grandmother Nonny’s supposed deathbed. I finished it the next day, Tuesday evening, right about the time that the doctor announced that despite all odds, Nonny was recovering – a “Miracle” he said
Use the smaller needles for preteen size or for a snug adult hat that reaches just over the ear tips. Use larger needles for roomier adult size.
6/23/10 - uploaded new version on the pattern which includes the optional earflaps and has a few small revisions.