Do you want to extend ball-cap season just a little longer? My dad requested an ear band like this one so that he could keep his ears warm & still wear his favorite ball-cap for a few more weeks. You might get a few more months (or maybe even the whole winter) if you live in a more moderate climate. Half-fisherman’s rib & a bulky yarn yield a dense, squishy fabric that adds warmth to the ears and back of the neck. Short rows make an overlapped slot for the brim of a ball-cap.