These little hats check all the boxes: great coverage for little ears, ties to keep them in place, not too bulky, and easy to knit! They’re worked in the round from the bottom up, and the ear flaps are added afterwards by picking up stitches along the sides. These are meant to be fitted; if you’d like a looser fit or more flexible sizing, I recommend going up a size.

Sizes: Infant (toddler, child)
Finished measurements: appx 14.5” (16”, 17.5”) circumference.
Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish Dk or other dk/ light worsted that meets gauge, approximately 125 (150, 200) yards. Contrast color for pom pom (appx. 20 yards).
Needles: Size US 4 double-pointed.
Notions: Needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker, pom pom maker (optional).
Gauge: Appx 22 stitches x 30 rows = 4” x 4” in stockinette stitch.

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