This is my own design, inspired by Interweave Knits Accessories magazine (Fall 2009) earflaps hat pattern but adjusted to my daughter’s head and preferences.

Want to knit a quick, interesting brim-up hat for blustery days? The changing stripe pattern allows you to put two contrasting colors together - the brim should be the color that best compliments the wearer’s face or eyes. I’ve included an option to graft the top closed: using Kitchener stitch here is unusual, but it added nice visual interest ...

Either use a single strand of worsted weight or two strands held together of fingering weight to make a palm-sized heart.