A great, warm, (optionally fleece lined) hat that will make a loved gift for a friend, relative, or just for you.

Leave the earflaps off if you like, change the colors, put a tassel instead of a pompom. In other words, make it your own.

Line with a fleece cap (instructions included) and make it cozy on the coldest of days.

Cascade 220 Wool and size 7 US circular needles will make it knit up quickly.

Originally published in KNIT magazine in 2011. Enjoy.