With extra balls of super bulky yarn always floating around in my knitting bag, I knew I needed a way to use them up, while still creating a functional (and beautiful) hat both men and women would love to wear.

Make this hat with a dark main color and it’s perfect for donation; use brighter colors and it’s ready to gift to a teen in your life; work it in neutrals (as shown above) and it’s perfect for everyone you know!

YARN:
MC = one skein Loops & Threads Cozy
Wool (50% wool / 50% acrylic; 90yds / 82m per 127 g) shown in stone

CC = approx. 30 yards Loops & Threads Cozy Wool (50% wool / 50% acrylic; 90yds / 82m per 127 g) shown in granite

NEEDLES:
Size US 15 / 10mm 16” circular needles

NOTIONS:
Stitch marker
Darning needle

GAUGE:
8 sts x 12 rows = 4” in stockinette

SIZES:
18” unstretched - fits most teens/adults