A fun, quick, toasty warm hat to wear, ear-flaps or not. The ear-flaps are made separately and stitched in place after the hat is finished, soooo…. you can add them or not! A simple chart is included for the purl stitch diamond design. Can be made with any bulky weight yarn at same gauge. Don’t miss the Mean Green Purly Short-Fingered Gloves pattern that matches this hat!!