Cast on 48 st.

first 6 rows, single moss stitch

Start quail pattern (from vogue knitting daily calendar) approx 11 in of this pattern, end with 6 rows single moss stitch and bind off.

Sew sides together to create a box - topped hat.

Add ear flap:

Cast on 19 sts centered on each side seam. Knit in single moss stitch - stay 19 sts for first two rows (rs & ws) on the reduce by 1 st on each side every other row on the rs until 3 sts left. bind off. Add ties at end of flap.