Love the Cold Hat

Basic hat for chunky-weight yarn in a range of sizes. Circumference: 17.25 (19.5, 21)” Gauge: Approx 3.25 sts = 1” in St st in the round Yarn: Approx. 90 (100, 109) yds of bulky-weight yarn. Shown in Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine Chunky, (40% alpaca/40% wool/20% silk), 100g=109 yds), 1 skein in the pattern PDF photo, shown in Magpie Fibers Plush Bulky in the Ravelry picture. **NOTE: In pattern, the largest size does not list a yardage amount. You will need approx 109 yds to knit this size (so still just 1 skein).** Needles & Supplies: • US 10.5 16” circular needle & DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge • 4 stitch markers: 3 of same color, 1 a different color for beginning of round • Tapestry needle to weave in ends Skills Needed: • Casting on with long-tail cast on • Knitting and purling in the round • Using K2tog and SSK decrease stitches