Materials:
• 4) US Size 7, 4.5mm Double Point Knitting Needles
• US Size 7, 4.5mm 16” Circular Knitting Needle (Optional)
• US Size 5, 3.75 mm Double Point Knitting Needles or 16” Circular
• Cable Needle
• 1) skein of malabrigo, Worsted, Pure Merino Wool,100g (3.53 oz), 210 Yards (192 m)
- Approx. 198 yds of worsted weight yarn
• Stitch Marker
• Darning Needle

Gauge:
• 20 sts x 30 rows = 4” x 4” in Stockinette on US Size 7, 4.5 mm needles

Finished Size:
• Adult – Fits up to 24” Diameter Head

Notes:
• Unless otherwise noted repeat each row shown in the chart six times in the round. Repeats are marked in red.
• On increase rows, total stitch counts for the round can be found (in blue italics).
• The ribbing can be extended as to be as long as you would like to increase the amount that can be rolled over the ears and neck.
• In rounds 35 and 51, start with knit stitches and do the first cable cross from the start of the round when you get to the end of the row. When completing those rounds and moving onto the next one, be sure to take out the place marker, knit the first two crossed stitches, and replace the marker, then knit the second two stitches. Continue with pattern as if the row started normally