Use up leftovers or a pile of mini skeins, make an ombre or fade, combine different yarn fibers, weights and types — whatever you like!

This hat goes super fast, perfect for gifting.

Many combinations of weights and bases are possible — mix it up, use your stash, and share the woolens!

NOTA BENE

• The Left and Right Ear Flaps are shaped using short rows.
• Because this pattern works the short rows above the garter stitch edging, you do not have to pick up the wraps. Ignore the wraps when you come to them and work the wrapped stitch normally.
• Multiple sizes, multiple yarn options — stripes, marled, ombre, fade, solid. It’s all possible!

SIZING
Baby (Toddler, Kid, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Finished Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20.5, 22.25, 24) inches

YARN
70 (80, 90, 100, 115, 125) yds of bulky yarn or equivalent:
= 2 stands of light worsted/DK held double
= 1 strand of worsted + 2 strands of fingering/sock
= 3 strands sport/heavy fingering
= 4 strands of fingering/sock
add in mohair/silk blends wherever you like; it does not substantially alter the gauge

NEEDLES
US 11 / 8mm, 16” / 40cm circular or DPNs
US 10.5 / 6.5mm, 16” / 40cm circular and DPNs
or size needed to obtain gauge + needle1 size larger

NOTIONS/TOOLS
Darning needle
Stitch markers

SKILLS
Essential: knit and purl; cast on; weaving in ends;
Acquired during the project for the beginning knitter: working in the round; wrap-and-turn short rows; decreases;
Optional: pom, braided yarn tassles.