The Alpi Earflap Hat is a charming earflap hat featuring a two-color stranded pattern. It is offered in a free size that fits an average adult head circumference (54–58 cm).

Because the size cannot be easily adjusted, achieving the correct gauge is important. If you wish to modify the size, you will need to adjust your needle size to achieve a different gauge.

How to Knit
This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, with earflaps picked up and worked flat afterward. The lower edge is finished with a folded hem. After knitting, the hat is lightly felted in the dryer to achieve a thicker, more structured look.

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Size: free
Head Circumference: approx. 55 cm
Total Length: 23 cm (measured flat from top of the hat to bottom edge, excluding ties)

Gauge:
• 4.5mm, colorwork: 17 sts × 24 rows = 10×10 cm (before wash) / 17.5 sts × 24 rows (after felting)
• 4.5mm, stockinette: 17.5 sts × 25 rows = 10×10 cm (before wash) / 17.5 sts × 28 rows (after felting)

Needles: 4.5mm (main), 3.5mm
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (50g, 91m) — MC 2 balls, CC 1 ball