I improvised the pattern for this chunky cabled earflap hat using Bernat Roving yarn. The color is called "bark" ... it's a warm brown color that I think will match well with lots of things this winter. I originally began the project with my husband in mind ... although now that it's finished I'm not sure whether he'll think it's too "girly".

Considering this is the first time that I've done a project without using a pattern, I'm pretty happy with the overall result. If I end up making another one in the future I might move the earflaps back a couple of stitches. I noted my "pattern" on my ravelry page (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/kmaclean/cabled-earflap-hat) for next time (or for others' inspiration).

This is a super hat! Great job! And THANKS THANKS THANKS for giving us directions!
I'm going to copy/paste them to WORD right away! You rock!

I posted a comment in your Rav project page, too!

It's awesome!!! Love the cables! and thanks for the pattern!

You did a great job on it! It's very cute!

Very cute!!

I don't know... Put a male head in it and it might look quite masculine. It is a great hat!!:woot:

I don't know... Put a male head in it and it might look quite masculine.

I agree .... I'll see what he thinks once he actually tries it on.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! :muah:

Cool hat! Great job with the pattern!

Great hat! It looks like one that you could both wear. Thanks for sharing your pattern.

Cool hat, I like the flaps close on your face though. It looks like a great fit on you. Thanks for sharing the pattern too.