pompom hat

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Ear Flap Pompom Hat

Knit a simple ear flap pompom hat pattern that is easy enough for beginners

Skill Level → Beginner

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Needles

Size 4 Circular Needles

The needles I am using for this project are my absolute favorite for hat knitting.  They are the Knitpicks Caspian Options Short Interchangeable Circular Set.   With small tips and 16″ cords I can knit adult and baby hats in the round.

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Ear Flap Hat Pattern

I used size 4 needles and cast on 88 stitches.  I made the ear flaps first and kept them on the needles.  They were 20 stitches each.   Then I knit them together using the remaining 44 stitches in a K2P2 rib.  I had 24 stitches in front and 20 stitches in back.  This hat was again a bit too loose but it can be tied with the pompom ties.  I knit this at 5 stitches per inch, holding 2 together at all times.