One ball of Freia Fine Handpaints Super Bulky Yarn knits up quick to make this fun toasty hat! An extra layer of warmth is provided around the ears with the placement of staggered bobbles (or tufts!).

This knitting pattern includes written directions and thoughtful details.

Finished Measurements
19 ½ inches circumference x 8 ¼ inches depth (not including pompom)

Yardage
Super bulky yarn; 87 yd / 80 m.

Shown in Freia Fine Handpaints Ombré Super Bulky Yarn (100% wool; 87 yd / 80 m per 150 g), in color Dirty Hippie.

Substitution Notes
Look for a super bulky yarn that works up at 2 sts per inch (2.5 cm). You could also try holding two or more strands of a lighter weight yarn together to get gauge.

Needles
15US / 10mm needle(s) for working in the round: one 32 inch or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique, two 24 inch circular needles for two circulars technique, or DPNs, or size to obtain gauge.
13US / 9mm 16 inch circular needle, or 1 size smaller than needle to obtain gauge.

Gauge
9 stitches and 14 rnds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after blocking
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Techniques
Knitting in the round, increases/decreases, bobbles, seamless, pompom.