Hand-knitted Earflap Hat

This color scheme is calm and understated, with small, colorful decorative yarns added for a touch of interest. The earflap area uses a different elastic weave than the hat body, providing a less restrictive fit around the edges. The hat is knitted from the following yarns: Yarn 1: Made in Japan colorful dotted decorative yarn, 50% nylon, 50% synthetic fiber Yarn 2: Made in Japan QUEEN ANNY 100% dark green wool yarn Yarn 3: Gray blended mohair yarn Yarn 4: Made in Italy FILATURA DI CROSA mohair yarn, 80% mohair / 20% acrylic Yarn 5: Khaki-gray blended dotted mohair decorative yarn Yarn 6: Dark gray 100% alpaca wool yarn Flat measurements: Size S~M: front length 19 cm, back length 21 cm, total length including earflaps 26.5 cm, head circumference 53 cm, cord length approx. 22 cm Size M~L: front length 19 cm, back length 21 cm, total length including earflaps 26.5 cm, head circumference 55 cm, cord length approx. 22 cm Photos 7~9 show size S~M (the dark green section at the bottom is slightly shorter in proportion compared to the M~L size). Fitting reference: Size S~M: Comfortable for a 53.5 cm head circumference, just right to comfortable for a 55 cm head circumference. Size M~L: A bit loose for a 53.5 cm head circumference, comfortable for a 55 cm head circumference. Fit scale: Snug >> Just Right >> Comfortable >> Loose Fitting references are for guidance only; everyone's wearing preference is different. Some prefer a tighter fit, while others prefer a looser one, so please choose according to your personal preference. Care instructions: Hand wash in cold water using a gentle pressing motion; do not rub to prevent deformation. You may wrap it in a towel and place it inside an appropriately sized laundry bag for spin-drying (ensuring the hat does not fall out of the towel), then lay flat to dry in the shade.