Knitted Hat with Monarch Butterfly Earflaps Pattern141

This adorable knitted hat with monarch butterfly earflaps is perfect for keeping your little one's head and ears warm during the chilly months. The hat is made with soft, worsted weight yarn and features a unique butterfly design on each earflap. The hat is also easy to care for, as it is machine washable and dryable.Materials:
* 1 skein of worsted weight yarn in main color
* 1 skein of worsted weight yarn in contrasting color
* Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
* Tapestry needle
* Scissors
Gauge:
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Hat:
Cast on 100 stitches.
Knit 2, purl 2 rib for 6 inches.
Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row).
Knit 6 inches.
Begin decreasing for the crown:
Knit 5, k2tog, knit to last 6 stitches, k2tog, knit 5.
Knit the next row.
Knit 4, k2tog, knit to last 5 stitches, k2tog, knit 4.
Knit the next row.
Knit 3, k2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, k2tog, knit 3.
Continue decreasing in this manner until there are only 8 stitches left.
Cut the yarn, pull it through the remaining stitches, and weave in the end.
Earflaps:
Cast on 20 stitches with the contrasting color yarn.
Knit 1, purl 1 rib for 4 inches.
Switch to stockinette stitch.
Knit 4 inches.
Begin decreasing for the butterfly shape:
Knit 5, k2tog, knit 4.
Knit 5, k2tog, knit 3.
Knit 5, k2tog, knit 2.
Knit 5, k2tog, knit 1.
Knit 2, k2tog, knit 5.
Knit 1, k2tog, knit 5.
Knit 2, k2tog, knit 5.
Knit 3, k2tog, knit 5.
Knit 4, k2tog, knit 5.
Knit 5, k2tog, knit 5.
Cut the yarn, pull it through the remaining stitches, and weave in the end.
Butterfly Wings:
Embroider 2 small circles onto each earflap, using the contrasting color yarn and the tapestry needle.
Assembly:
Sew the earflaps onto the hat, positioning the butterfly wings on the sides.
Finishing:
Weave in any loose ends.