Unlike any other hat in this book, this beanie is worked from the top of the crown down towards the brim. After the body of the hat is finished and its front and back stitches are bound off, the earflaps are knitted down continuously. The subtle ribbing of knits and purls offers an opportunity to wear this hat either way out.

• Intermediate difficulty – Knit, purl, working in the round, simple increases and decreases.
• Finished circumference 16 (18, 20, 22) in / 40.5 (45.5, 51, 56) cm. Shown in size 20 in Pearl Ten and size 18 in Sweet Grape. To fit head circumference 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 45.5 (51, 56, 61) cm.
• MATERIALS AND NOTIONS 1 skein of Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% merino wool; 210yds/192m per 100g skein); #69 Pearl Ten or #509 Sweet Grape. US #6 (4mm) set of dpns. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge. Stitch markers; yarn needle.
• GAUGE 20 sts and 32 rnds = 4 in / 10cm in St st.