Instructions are given for 4 different versions:

1. No Earflaps (grey hat) - Yarn Candy, Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted
2. Short Rounded Earflaps (red hat) - Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
3. Long Pointed Earflaps (teal hat) - Patons Classic Wool
4. Long Rounded Earflaps (white hat) - Malabrigo Twist

Pompoms are optional. If you run short of yarn try making the pompoms in a contrasting yarn.

There are both charts and written instructions given for the stitch pattern

This hat is worked from the top down. This allows you to add or subtract rows to customize the depth of your hat