One skein of Eco Cloud (top photo) is all it takes (for women’s medium) to work up this ultra-soft, deliciously warm winter cap.

The hat has just enough detail to keep the experienced knitter from getting bored and it presents only a small challenge for the beginner who wants to expand beyond knit and purl.

The yarn’s tubular construction (made from undyed merino wool and undyed baby alpaca) produces a “squishy” fabric with lots of bounce and energy. And the cap works up quickly for almost instant gratification.