A warm and protective knit, this aran weight aviator style Hat with integrated earflaps offers comfort on cold days and long nights. Initially started in pieces which are joined as the Hat progresses, the design calls for a garter stitch band and ear flaps to be worked before joining to create a smooth crown of warm stockinette.

Yarn
98 (127, 155, 190, 223) yd/90 (116, 142, 174, 205) m
54yd/50m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Aran weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Spare needle or stitch holder
Pair 0.75in/20mm buttons

Sample details
Shown in Natural Dye Studio Dazzle Aran (180yd/165m per 100g; 100% BFL)
Shown in size 22in/55.75cm on model with 20.5in/52cm circumference head

Gauge
18 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.
18 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Garter Stitch

Sizes
To fit sizes: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) in/ 40.75 (45.75, 51, 55.75, 61) cm
Finished size: 14.25 (16, 17.75, 19.5, 21.25) in/ 36.25 (40.75, 45, 49.5, 54) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, short rows

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Cable Cast-on & Short Rows

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support:
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published July 2012
PDF file size: 3MB
Product code: WW198KKarenin
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray