This hat is knit from the bottom up, mostly in the round. First both earflaps are worked back and forth, then the final head circumference is cast on between earflaps to work the hat in the round. The stranded color work band instructions are both charted and written, line by line. Lastly, stitches are picked up from the earflaps for the I-cord ties, embellished with pom poms.
Two hanks of Berroco Ultra Alpaca will make two hats, reversing the colors.

One size to fit: 20” to 22” head circumference

Finished measurements
Circumference 20” (50 cm) Length 8” (20.3 cm) not including ear flaps

Materials
1 Hank BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA (100 grs / 219 yd), #6289 Charcoal Mix (MC)
1 Hank BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA (100 grs / 219 yd), #6206 Lt Grey (CC)
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 6 (4 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 6 (4. mm)
Stitch holders
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Pom pom maker or two fur pom poms

Gauge
20 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 28 rows = 4” (10.2 cm) in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Pattern stitches are both written and charted.