Machu Picchu Earflap Hat

This Peruvian inspired earflap hat features a unique, new cast-on technique and Andean patterns worked in fair isle. This is a great pattern for learning fair isle color work.









Materials:

Small Adult:
1 Skein Alpaca with a Twist Big Baby (82 yds) #0095 Embers (main color-mc)
1 Skein Alpaca with a Twist Big Baby (82 yds) #1016 Kentucky Blue (contrast color-cc)

Medium/Large Adult:
1 Skein Alpaca with a Twist Big Baby (82 yds) #0095 Embers (main color-mc)
1 Skein Alpaca with a Twist Big Baby (82 yds) #3003 Carnival Red(contrast color-cc)

1 16” circular needle, size US 10 (6.0 mm) and 4 double pointed needles (dpns), Size US 10 (6.0 mm) or 2 16” circular needles, size US 10 (6.0 mm)
1 Size I or J Crochet Hook

Gauge:
14 sts to 4 ins in st st
20 rows to 4 ins in st st

Finished Size:
Small Adult- 20” (Medium/Large Adult- 23”)