If you live where it is windy or super cold in winter then you and your family would probably love to have this warm knitted hat with ear flaps and a long back to keep your head, neck and ears warm. This is a free pattern and according to the author will fit most but not all men because there are sizes from 3 months to adult. In the olden days, in order to stay warm when it was cold outside, families had to make their own clothing to keep out the cold. One of those staples was a hand knitted cap with long flaps that would hang down and cover the ears. For those people who like to keep things simple and save money, this article is just for them. It was designed to introduce the reader to a project for making a twisted rope hat.

This Do It Yourself Project is from Talena Winters, available on Ravelry. If you are looking for ways to save money these days, then this article is right up your alley. Make everyone in your family their very own winter hat in order to make those cold winter days and nights more comfortable. This free pattern will allow you to make the whole family their very own classic style knitted hat with ear flaps. The article includes a fully downloadable pattern that includes a complete list of all necessary supplies and tools. You will also find a complete, easy to follow step by step instruction guide in the plan.
There are also many full color pictures and diagrams to help provide a good visual reference.