This hat was worked flat from the bottom. No need to shape earflaps, it simple covers your ears. Patten provides two options for the crown shape: knitted flat and in the round. DPNs are used for shaping crown but Magic Loop method could be substituted. 

Sizing
Hat:
Toddler (Child S, Child M) Adult to fit a head circumference of 17½-19 (19½-21, 21-21½, 22-23)“ / 44-48 (49-52, 53-55, 56-58) cm

Materials 
Approximately 110 (132, 148) 160 yds / 100 (120, 135) 150 m. or 2 (2, 3) 3 skeins of Phildar Partner 6 (50% Polyamide, 25% Acrylic, 25% Wool;  71 yds / 65 m = 50 gr) or and bulky yarn weight that will knit to gauge 

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US 9 / 5.5 mm straight needles and set of dpns or long circular for Magic Loop

If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain accurate gauge

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2 stitch markers, 2 flat buttons ½” (1.5 cm) diameter, 1 flat heart shaped button, tapestry needle, crochet hook

Gauge
15 sts and 20 rows over 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles, before blocking

14 sts and 20 rows over 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles, after blocking

Pattern difficulty
Advanced beginner / Intermediate

Skills required
Knit and purl, cable knitting, basic increases and decreases, knitting in the round (optional),

Both charted and written directions are included in the pattern.