Free knitting pattern for a quick, warm, adult-sized earflap hat – North Shore Hat by Mary Ann Stephens.
February 9th, 2015 – Today, I’ve updated my old North Shore Hat free knitting pattern PDF with a new version which includes a bunch of explanatory notes which will hopefully clarify the earflap joining process.
Since most of my work involves colorwork, I often hear knitters complain when they have to weave in loose ends. So, with the original version of this pattern, thinking I was writing it for my usual, relatively experienced customers, I tried to avoid loose ends, when possible. But, doing so required a shift in direction at one point and a partial round on one side. Not ideal, especially when so many other websites started sending folks here, referring to this pattern as a “beginner’s” pattern! I wouldn’t call it a beginner’s pattern, but I’m happy to help lure advanced beginners into the joys of charted knitting. To that end, I’ve changed the process slightly: Now, you’ll make one extra cut in the yarn and you’ll shift your stitches around a bit to get back to the beginning of the round. But, as I hope you’ll agree, doing so makes the layout much clearer. And, hopefully, the notes will further encourage those of you who are new to charted knitting.
UPDATE: The North Shore Hat has been moved to the free pattern page on Mary Ann’s new knitting website, MaryAnnStephens.com.
Two Strands 
Thanx for the wonderful large image of this hat.
Johanne
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 20:51:34 +0000 To: johannefrenette@hotmail.com
Hi Two Strands! Just to let you know I figured it out! Thanx for all your help..😏
Johanne
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 20:51:34 +0000
To: johannefrenette@hotmail.com
i finished knitting the hat- great pattern. I did the attached i-cord, but it is so tight that the hat barely fits. how can i adjust the i-cord to make it looser? pick up less stitches? use larger needles?
If you pick up fewer stitches, it will be tighter still, so don’t take that route. In your case, it sounds like you work I-cord quite tightly, You’ll want to create looser stitches and you have two options for achieving them: The easiest way would be to use a larger needle; the other option is to be extra mindful about keeping things relaxed. The best result will probably come from using both approaches.
No matter how many times I try to access the new or old PDF I am not able to get the pattern
I just tested it and it works like a charm; so, you might want to try downloading it with a different browser. Mozilla Firefox worked for my test.
bonjour je n arrive pas a trouver les explications en francais de un chapeau à oreillettes rapide et chaud de taille adulte – North Shore Hat par Mary Ann Stephens. j ai 85 ans est je ne suis pas douee est il possible de les avoir directement sur ma boite email merci beaucoup rolande
Bonjour, Rolande! Cliquez sur ce lien, puis faites défiler jusqu’à ce que vous voyiez le chapeau que vous voulez. Cliquez sur la photo de ce chapeau et le motif apparaîtra. https://www.maryannstephens.com/free-patterns