Earflap hats are often reminiscent of childhoods past, but kids shouldn't be the only ones who get to enjoy a good earflap knit hat. Relive your glory years with the nostalgic North Shore Hat. With this easy knit hat pattern, you won't even have to sacrifice sophistication for the comfort and joy this knit earflap hat is sure to bring. With easy-to-follow instructions and only the use of the basic knitting stitches, the North Shore Hat can easily be taken on by beginner knitters looking to learn how to knit a hat just in time for the cooler nights ahead. The bulkier yarn and larger needles also makes this project a quick knit, so you'll have your very own earflap hat in no time at all.