FINISHED MEASUREMENTSS: 16 in circumference; 16 in crown (from tip of one earflap to the tip of the other earflap)
M: 18 in circumference; 18 in crown
L: 20 in circumference; 20 in crown.
Additional sizes can be achieved by changing needle size and/or yarn weight to change the gauge.
Stitch Instructions and Abbreviations
k: knit
rem: remain(s), remaining
sl: slip st purl-wise from left needle to right needle st(s): stitch(es)
PM: place stitch marker
SM: slip stitch marker
m1: make one stitch by using left-hand needle, pick up the bar between the stitches from. Use the right-hand needle to knit the bar through the back loop.
NOTES:
*Please remember sizes are only a guide. You may want to adjust according to your preference.
*Pattern is worked in the round with two strands of yarn held together.
*Directions are for all sizes unless otherwise stated.
*All attempts have been made to assure accuracy & to address any potential issues. Please contact us if you have any questions.
*Printable copy can be downloaded from Ravelry.com
INSTRUCTIONS:
S/M/L - CO 64(72, 80). Join ends & begin knitting in the round.
EARFLAPS:
Rnd 1: knit all sts.
S - Rnd 2: k3, m1 & PM. k10, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k10 PM, m1, k10, m1, PM, k10 k2tog, PM, k2tog, k10, PM, m1, k3.
M - Rnd 2: k4, m1, & PM. k11, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k11, PM, m1, k12, m1, PM, k11, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k11, PM, m1, k4.
L - Rnd 2: k5, m1, & PM. k12, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k12, PM, m1, k16, m1, PM, k12, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k12, PM, m1, k5.
S/M/L - *Rnd 3: knit all sts.
Rnd 4: knit until 1st marker, m1, SM, knit until 2 st rem before 2nd marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog, knit until 3rd marker, SM, m1, knit until 4th marker, m1, SM, knit until 2 st rem before 5th marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog, knit until 6th marker, SM, m1, knit rem sts.*
S - Rnds 5-20: Repeat from *to*.
M - Rnds 5-22: Repeat from *to*.
L - Rnds 5-24: Repeat from *to*.
S/M/L – To set up for crown, knit all sts 1 rnd.
CROWN:
Rnd 26: knit until 1st marker & RM. k2tog (RM as necessary). Knit until 5th marker removing markers as you go. k2tog (RM as necessary). Remove rem marker & knit to end.
*Odd Rnds: Decrease number of sts evenly by 6.
Even Rnds: knit all sts*
Repeat from * to * until you have 36 sts left.
Rem Rnds: Decrease number of sts evenly by 6 each rnd until 6 sts rem. Cut yarn & draw through rem sts with tapestry needle. Tie off & weave in loose ends.
FINISHING: Embellish any way you wish or wear it simply as is.
rem: remain(s), remaining
sl: slip st purl-wise from left needle to right needle st(s): stitch(es)
PM: place stitch marker
SM: slip stitch marker
m1: make one stitch by using left-hand needle, pick up the bar between the stitches from. Use the right-hand needle to knit the bar through the back loop.
NOTES:
*Please remember sizes are only a guide. You may want to adjust according to your preference.
*Pattern is worked in the round with two strands of yarn held together.
*Directions are for all sizes unless otherwise stated.
*All attempts have been made to assure accuracy & to address any potential issues. Please contact us if you have any questions.
*Printable copy can be downloaded from Ravelry.com
INSTRUCTIONS:
S/M/L - CO 64(72, 80). Join ends & begin knitting in the round.
EARFLAPS:
Rnd 1: knit all sts.
S - Rnd 2: k3, m1 & PM. k10, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k10 PM, m1, k10, m1, PM, k10 k2tog, PM, k2tog, k10, PM, m1, k3.
M - Rnd 2: k4, m1, & PM. k11, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k11, PM, m1, k12, m1, PM, k11, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k11, PM, m1, k4.
L - Rnd 2: k5, m1, & PM. k12, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k12, PM, m1, k16, m1, PM, k12, k2tog, PM, k2tog, k12, PM, m1, k5.
S/M/L - *Rnd 3: knit all sts.
Rnd 4: knit until 1st marker, m1, SM, knit until 2 st rem before 2nd marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog, knit until 3rd marker, SM, m1, knit until 4th marker, m1, SM, knit until 2 st rem before 5th marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog, knit until 6th marker, SM, m1, knit rem sts.*
S - Rnds 5-20: Repeat from *to*.
M - Rnds 5-22: Repeat from *to*.
L - Rnds 5-24: Repeat from *to*.
S/M/L – To set up for crown, knit all sts 1 rnd.
CROWN:
Rnd 26: knit until 1st marker & RM. k2tog (RM as necessary). Knit until 5th marker removing markers as you go. k2tog (RM as necessary). Remove rem marker & knit to end.
*Odd Rnds: Decrease number of sts evenly by 6.
Even Rnds: knit all sts*
Repeat from * to * until you have 36 sts left.
Rem Rnds: Decrease number of sts evenly by 6 each rnd until 6 sts rem. Cut yarn & draw through rem sts with tapestry needle. Tie off & weave in loose ends.
FINISHING: Embellish any way you wish or wear it simply as is.
