Puffy Pouf Hat

*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.* > **Let's stay connected!** <br> > [Sign up for my newsletter][1] for > subscriber exclusive treats including > open testing calls for new designs, > kals, promotions, & more.<br><br> > If you aren't able to purchase my patterns at > full price, my **Choose What You Pay** pricing model > is also available exclusively to > subscribers. Immediately upon sign-up, you will receive a > welcome email and access to 25% & 50% discount codes to assist with financial accessibility.<br> > **Sharing**<br> To share your projects and see other versions of the pattern, > use the [#PuffyPoufHat][2] hashtag > on Instagram, and tag >[@jessssiemae][3]. <br><br>Seeing your > finished objects is one of my favorite > parts of designing, and I love when > you tag me to share ❤ **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 [1]: https://www.jessiemaeddesigns.com/newsletter [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/puffypoufhat/ [3]: https://www.instagram.com/jessssiemae/