This versatile pattern can be used in so many ways. With the hat alone, you have instant curly hair, no matter how much hair the wearer has naturally. Add in the beard, and you can be a leprechaun, uncle sam, or any other bearded character. For the fantasy lovers, ears can be added for an adorable hobbit or elf costume. No matter how you use this pattern, you’ll create hats perfect for the kid in all of us.

Required Skills:
Knit in the round
Increases
Specialty Stitch Included

Stitches Included:
Loop Stitch

Materials:
67-199 yds (61-182 m) Worsted weight yarn for hat
22-93 yds (20-85 m) Worsted weight yarn for beard
15-38 yds (14-35 m) Worsted weight yarn for ears
1 set US #6/4mm double-point needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 24-inch US #6 /4mm circular needle (optional), or size needed to obtain gauge
1 set US #6/4mm straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
4 Stitch Markers
G/ 4mm Crochet Hook (optional), use size closest to knitting needles required to obtain gauge
Darning Needle