The classic combination of garter stitch and cables makes for a fun and functional earflap hat. Knit the earflaps first, then join in the round to the crown—and don't forget to top off this hat with a pom-pom!

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 19½” around x 8½” high (not including earflaps and pom-pom)

MATERIALS

2 hanks BERROCO VINTAGE CHUNKY (100 grs), #6181 Black Cherry

16” length circular knitting needle, size 10 (6.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

1 set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpns), size 10 (6.00 mm)

2 st holders

Cable needle (cn)

1 stitch marker

Tapestry needle

3” pom-pom maker

GAUGE

14 sts and 24 rows = 4” in Garter St

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Earflaps are knit flat, separately, then set aside.  Later they are returned to circular needle and additional sts are cast on for knitting in the round.