Construction: This simple bulky beanie is a perfect quick knit to kick off your new year knitting. Knit one for yourself or for that knitworthy person in your life that deserves a new hat in 2022!

Skill level: Intermediate
Skills needed: knitting and purling in the round, decreasing by k2tog.
Size: One size to fit average adult head

Circumference: Stretches to fit up to 22” head circumference
Height: 7 ¾”
Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch knit in the round on larger needles

Materials:
US 10 (6.0 mm) 16” circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US 10 ½ (6.5 mm) 16” circular needle and set of double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
90 yards of bulky weight acrylic yarn. Sample shown in Big Twist Arcade (pink blue multi, 100% acrylic, 150 g/ 154 yards)
Stitch Marker
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional: Pompom or other hat topper