Some winter days in the Midwest require a little extra warmth. I designed this hat during a brutally cold sub-zero week just for that reason. Using super bulky weight yarn and larger needles, this simple hat pattern is perfect for beginning knitters - or a rather quick knit for more experienced ones. This hat uses only 45-50 yards of yarn. If you are snowed in, you could use leftover scrap yarn from other projects and make it extra fun and colorful. Gauge 10 sts/15 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch Yarn 45-50 yards super bulky weight yarn Shown in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Hudson Bay Materials Size US 11 (8mm) 16” circular or double pointed needles Size US 13 (9mm) 16” circular or double pointed needles Tapestry needle for weaving in ends Stitches to Know: Knit, Purl, SSK, K2tog Size Adult: 18 inch diameter 10 inch height Child: 16 inch diameter 8 inch height
