Easy Peasy Bulky Hat

If you’re rushing to get a hat ready and done before the end of the day but you’ve got no idea where to begin, this is the pattern you are looking for. Keep it simple, but pretty with this easy peasy lemon squeezy bulky hat pattern that you can whip up in just a few hours. This easy hat pattern is ideal for using leftovers and/or a skein of this bulky yarn you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Let the yarn speak: choose a high-quality single ply bulky-weight yarn that will showcase this hat. **Join the Sierra & Pine newsletter** – you’ll be the first in the know when new patterns are released, AND you’ll get FREE VIP access to these patterns before anyone else! Plus, get a chance to become a test knitter, access exclusive discounts and the freshest additions to the product lineup! www.sierraandpine.com. -- This hat pattern is offered in 6 different sizes (15.5 inches, 17 inches, 19 inches, 20.5 inches, 22.3 and 24 inches in diameter) using bulky weight yarn, with a gauge of 3.5 stitches per inch. This pattern includes a 1x1 ribbing that is 2.25 inches (6 cm) high, followed by stockinette stitch. Level = Beginner/ Curious Beginner Notions you need to know: Casting on, knitting and purling, knitting 2 stitches together, placing markers, changing colors (optional). MATERIALS - 90-140g of Bulky weight yarn. Yarn recommendations: Superwash Merino Single ply bulky weight yarn (120-140 yards/100g). Shown here in Vrindayarn Namaste (MC) in Colorway June Gloom (light gray) and Malabrigo Mecha (CC) in colorway English Rose (pink). - Circular knitting needles (16 inches / 40cm or longer for magic loop) and/or double-pointed needles in size US 10.5 (6.50 mm) or different size to achieve gauge. - Optional: Circular knitting needle (16 inches / 40cm) in size US 10 (6.00mm) for tighter ribbing if desired - Stitch markers - Scissors - Tapestry needle for weaving in ends - Optional: pompom GAUGE 14 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch using US size 10.5 (6.5mm) needles. SIZES Size 1: 15.5 inches (38cm) circumference; 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall Size 2: 17 inches (44 cm) circumference; 9 inches (23 cm) tall Size 3: 19 inches (49 cm) circumference; 9 inches (23 cm) tall Size 4: 20.5 inches (52 cm) circumference; 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall Size 5: 22.3 inches (57 cm) circumference; 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall Size 6: 24 inches (61 cm) circumference; 10 inches (25 cm) tall Hat meant to be worn with - 4 to + 2 inches of ease (-10 cm to +5 cm)