Bearskin Using 4mm needles cast on 25 stitches in a black 'hairy' wool. The number of stitches cast on may vary depending on the type of wool you use Knit every row until work measures 6cm (K1, K2tog) repeat to end (K1, K2tog) repeat to end (K1, K2tog) repeat to end (K1, K2tog) repeat to end B & T tightly Sew up the row ends and add a chin strip measuring 10cm in a cord of your choice.  I threaded my chin strap through the knitting and caught it in place with normal sewing thread.