This super bulky cabled hat is ready to protect your ears and keep you warm— after all, winter is coming.

A simple cable pattern combined with a bulky yarn and a slouchy length makes this hat a fun, fast knit that is great for gift giving and accessorizing that cute winter coat that’s been sitting in storage all summer.

Substitute your favorite wool super bulky yarn for extra toastiness.

Yarn: Red Heart Mixology Solids acrylic, 70 yards per 5 ounces; Color: Grey; 1 skein

Needles: US size 13 (9mm) 16” circular and a set of US size 13 (9mm) DPNs

Notions: You’ll need one stitch marker to demarcate the beginning of the row.

Gauge: 2 stitches and 2.5 rows in stockinette = 1”

Finished Measurements: 10” from brim to crown