I wrote this pattern for first time knitters or anyone in need of a quick, warm hat. The all over ribbing helps achieve a good fit even if gauge isn’t perfect and the resulting fabric is super squishy!

Finished Size:
Sizing for newborn through adult large

Circumference:
12.8 (14.4, 16.0, 17.6, 19.2, 20.8, 22.4, 24.0) in
32.5 (36.6, 40.6, 44.7, 48.8, 52.8, 56.9, 61.0) cm

Length:
6.0 (6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5) in
15.2 (16.5, 17.8, 19.1, 20.3, 21.6, 22.9, 24.1) cm

Yarn:
1 skein of Malabrigo Rasta (super bulky, 90 yards/150 grams) or any super bulky yarn.

The variegated red sample used Rasta and is an adult large (24 in / 61 cm), shown in the color Jupiter and used almost the entire skein (140 g / 84 yd). The light pink sample used Crazy Sexy Wool and is the newborn size (12.8 in / 32.5 cm) and used 63 g / 38 yd.

Rasta is available at my LYS but there are many options such as Cascade Magnum, Lion Brand Thick and Quick, and Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool.

Gauge:
10 stitches x 13 rows = 4in / 10cm in 1x1 rib (k1, p1)

Needles and Notions:
Size 9mm (US13) circular knitting needles with a 16in cord, or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Pom pom (optional)

Notes:
Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up