Earflaps are knit flat, then stitches cast on between the earflaps, joined and finished in the round. The snowflakes are charted and the chart is repeated twice around the hat.

Charts are different for each hat size: Small (Toddler, Young Child), Medium (Large Child, Small Adult) & Large (Medium, Large Adult). Pattern is 10 pages, Print first 4 for written pattern, then print just the 2 pages of charts needed for size being made.

In photo, White is SMALL, Red is MEDIUM.
Note: Charts have been slightly rotated from the hats in photos to adjust earflap placement.

Materials: (amounts include large pom pom)
Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride
MC Cranberry Swirl (or Creme) 150 (170, 190 ) yds /137 (155, 173)m
- CC Creme (or Turquoise) 45 ( 60, 75 ) yds/ 41 (55, 69 )m
US size 8 / 5 mm 16 or 24 in circulars OR size needed to obtain gauge
US size 8 / 5 mm DPNs to finish top decreases or same size as above
US size 7 / 4.5 mm 16 or 24 inch circulars OR 1 size smaller than needles above
2 stitch holders
Optional: Thin fleece liner to line finished hat; Size G crochet hook
Other possible yarns: Montera, Malabrigo Rios or any yarn that gives gauge.

Gauge: 18.5 sts x 23 rows = 4 in/10cm in stranded st stitch, blocked on larger needles
Finished Length: (brim to tip) 8 (9, 9) ins/ 20, (23, 23) cm
Finished Circumference: 18 (20, 22) ins / 46 (51, 56) cm