Cozy Earflap Knit Hat Pattern

{'pattern_name': 'Cozy Earflap Knit Hat', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'size': 'Adult smallish head', 'fit': 'Comfortable, not too deep', 'style': 'Earflap without strings', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Soft Touch Merino', 'weight': 'Light Worsted', 'color': 'Heather Grey', 'yardage': '150 yards (137 meters)'}, 'needles': {'us': '8', 'uk': '6', 'old_uk': '4', 'metric': '5mm'}, 'notions': ['Stitch markers', 'Yarn needle', 'Measuring tape']}, 'gauge': '18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch', 'abbreviations': ['k: knit', 'p: purl', 'k2tog: knit two stitches together', 'ssk: slip, slip, knit', 'yo: yarn over'], 'instructions': [{'section_title': 'Earflap (make 2)', 'section_instructions': ['Cast on 5 stitches.', 'Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 6 rows.', 'Next Row: Ssk, k1, k2tog. (3 stitches)', 'Next Row: Purl.', 'Next Row: Ssk, k1. (2 stitches)', 'Next Row: Purl.', 'Next Row: Ssk. (1 stitch)', 'Cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.']}, {'section_title': 'Hat', 'section_instructions': ['Using long-tail cast on, cast on 80 stitches.', 'Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.', 'Work in knit 2, purl 2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.', 'Switch to stockinette stitch.', 'Work even until hat measures 5 inches from cast on edge.', 'Start decreasing as follows:', 'Round 1: *Knit 6, k2tog; repeat from * around. (70 stitches)', 'Round 2: Knit.', 'Round 3: *Knit 5, k2tog; repeat from * around. (60 stitches)', 'Round 4: Knit.', 'Round 5: *Knit 4, k2tog; repeat from * around. (50 stitches)', 'Round 6: Knit.', 'Round 7: *Knit 3, k2tog; repeat from * around. (40 stitches)', 'Round 8: Knit.', 'Round 9: *Knit 2, k2tog; repeat from * around. (30 stitches)', 'Round 10: Knit.', 'Round 11: *Knit 1, k2tog; repeat from * around. (20 stitches)', 'Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the hole.', 'Sew the earflaps to each side of the hat.']}]}

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