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GAUGE:

11 sts + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in K2, p2 Rib. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

K2, p2 Rib Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from * across the row. Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts. Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.

HAT
Cast on 56 sts.
Rows 1-26: Work 26 rows in k2, p2 Rib.
Row 27 (Dec Row): *K2, p2, k2, p2tog; rep from * across row – 49 sts remaining at the end of this row.
Row 28: *K1, p2, k2, p2; rep from * across row.
Row 29 (Dec Row): *k2, p2tog, k2, p1; rep from * across row – 42 sts.
Row 30: *K1, p2; rep from * across row.
Row 31: *K1, k2tog; rep from * across row – 28 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in. (20.5 cm) tail. Thread tail through sts of last row and pull tightly to secure.

EARFLAP (make 2)
Cast on 10 sts. Work 4 rows in Garter st (k every row).
Row 5 (Dec Row): K2tog, k6, k2tog – 8 sts.
Rows 6 and 7: Knit.
Rep last 3 rows twice – 4 sts.
Next Row: K1, k2tog, k1.
Rep last row once – 2 sts. Bind off.

FINISHING
Braids (make 2)
Cut 3 lengths of yarn, each 12 in. (30.5 cm). Knot lengths tog at one end and sew bound-off end to Earflap. Braid lengths for about 10 in. (25.5. cm), then knot. Trim ends evenly.
Pompom
Sew back seam of Hat. Fold up 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) for brim. Sew Earflaps to sides of Hat at fold line.
Follow package instructions to make a pompom. Tie pompom to top of Hat. Weave in ends.

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