While this hat is probably not actually wellsuited to hunting wabbits (or ducks), it does remind me a bit of traditional hunting caps when you tie the earflaps up- only, much cuter. With buttons. And pom-poms. (Ok, fine, it bears very little resemblance.) Flaps down, your ears will be super cozy under doublethick layers that also serve as pockets! (For
what? Up to you.) Malabrigo Twist is positively scrumptious and this hat is about as comfy as they get. It is worked from the top down, and then extra stitches are cast on to create the pocketed earflaps, one at a time. Add some pom-poms and you’re off! Tassels are also acceptable ;-) I’m a fool for tassels.

Yarn: 2 skeins Malabrigo Twist in “Azul Profundo” (heavy worsted weight, 100% merino, 150 yards.)

Needles: 16” US size 9 circular needle and size 9 double pointed needles

Other tools: Darning needle for weaving ends, stitch marker, pom-pom maker (if desired), two 1-inch buttons, a stitch holder (or waste yarn, or spare dpn)

Gauge: 17 st and 24 rows in 4 inches in stockinette (stitch gauge is more important than row gauge, if you have to choose.)