A basic bulky winter hat with a big puffy pom for extra fun! This quick classic knits up in just a few hours and makes the perfect holiday gift.

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SIZES:
Child (Adult) to fit head circumference up to 20 (24)”/51 (61)cm
Finished Circumference: 14 (16)”/35.5 (40.5)cm unstretched

Note: If you are an adult with a small head and would like a snug fit, you can knit the child circumference to a longer length.

Materials:
Super bulky weight yarn, circular or double pointed needles, smooth worsted weight scrap yarn, darning needle, Clover Pom Pom Maker, size Extra Large (optional)

Suggested Yarn:
Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky, 80% Acrylic/20% Wool, 106yds (97m)/ball)

You can substitute anything from a chunky to super bulky weight yarn, or any combination of yarn weights you can get gauge with. Four strands of fingering held together work great!

Yardage:
Hat Only: 80-100 (95-120) yds/73-91 (87-110)m
Hat with PomPom: 150-170 (175-220) yds/137-155 (160-201)m

Suggested Needles:
US 9 – 5.5 mm 16” circular needle (optional – required for tubular cast on)
US 10.5 – 6.5mm 16” circular needles
US 10.5 – 6.5mm DPNs

Since this is a ribbed hat, exact gauge isn’t that crucial. If you only have a size 10, 11, or 13 needle, go ahead and use what you have!

Gauge:
16 sts/17 rows 4” in 1x1 ribbing in the round, relaxed (unstretched) & unblocked.

Techniques:
knitting in the round, magic loop (if not using 16” circulars or DPNs,) decreasing