If your small dog has upright ears, most hats just don't work — they slip, they pinch, or they cover the ears uncomfortably. The Open-Ear Hat is built around two natural openings that let prick ears stand without obstruction. A high ribbed collar holds the hat in place, a soft cap covers the back of the head, and a pompom on top finishes it.
Worked bottom-up from the neck — 1×1 ribbing for the collar, a narrow strip across the top of the head, then a 2×2 ribbed cap, with cast-on stitches on either side to shape the ear openings naturally.
What's inside the master class: - A yarn guide — what to choose, and how much you'll need for your dog's size - How to measure your dog (head, neck, distance between the ears) so the fit is right - Step-by-step video walkthrough — neck collar, head strip, cap, finishing - How to set the ear openings so the ears sit through naturally, without pulling - Pompom finish at the crown - Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Custom-fit to your dog. The kind of hat that actually stays on. Hundreds of small dogs are already wearing our knitwear — you can see them in the reviews.