A slouchy beanie in super-bulky yarn, Hiro will come to the rescue when frigid winds blow. This fast-to-make winter cap has a raised-welt edging for head-hugging warmth.

It’s worked from the top down in spiral rounds.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
to fit 21 (22, 23, 24) in./
53 (56, 58, 61) cm head sizes

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
NOTE: The band of the slouchy is designed to be smaller than actual head circumference with approx. 2 in./5 cm of negative ease.

Circumference at bottom edge:
19 (20, 21, 22) in./
48 (51, 53, 56) cm
Depth:
Approx. 10 in./25 cm

YARN
NOTE: I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Blossom and Marble. You may also use a yarn mix -- two or more yarns held together -- that equals a super bulky weight yarn; I used two strands of Vanna’s Choice in Barley for the brown hat.
Super-Bulky Weight #6
• Approx. 81 (86, 91, 95) yd./
74 (79, 83, 87) m

The pattern provides written instructions using American crochet terms. It’s been tested, and I’m always happy to answer any questions you may have.

Many thanks to pattern testers CelticCreative, jnrdiza, dgou, LiveLaughLove381, LinMarie and Flametide for their feedback, time, talent and wonderful hats.