Other suggested yarns:

Cascade 128 Superwash Chunky
Rowan Cocoon
Quince & Co.’s Puffin
madelinetosh Tosh Bulky

Consider placing final stitches onto holders instead of binding off. Instead of picking up for the hood, just slip the live stitches onto needle to continue knitting for hood. Relieves some of the bulk that would be there from picking up.