Big Cuff Hat by Purl Soho

Big Cuff Hat

Knitting
November 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
110 - 310 yards (101 - 283 m)
Baby (Toddler, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) ball(s) of Purl Soho’s Paintbrush Mohair, 75% kid mohair and 25% Peruvian Pima cotton. Each ball of this worsted/aran to chunky/bulky-weight yarn is 120 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 110 (155, 195, 235, 310) total yards required. We used the colors Golden Honey, Golden Raisin, Fresh Grapefruit, and Giant Sequoia.
  • US 5 (3.75 mm), 12- or 16-inch circular knitting needles OR US 5, 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop
  • If using 12- or 16-inch circular needles: A set of US 5 double pointed needles
  • Removable stitch markers, including one unique

GAUGE
21 stitches and 27 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
For help choosing a hat size, check out our complete guide on How to Knit the Right Hat Size!

Baby (Toddler, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)

To fit head circumference of 13½–15 (15–17, 17–19½, 19½–22, 22–25) inches

  • Finished Circumference: 12¼ (13¾, 15¼, 17½, 19¾) inches
  • Finished Height (cuffed): 6¼ (7¼, 8½, 8¾,10½) inches tall, with 3 (3¾, 4¼, 4½, 5¼) inch cuff
  • Finished Height (uncuffed): 12¼ (14¾, 17, 17¾, 21) inches

Samples: The Golden Honey hat is the Baby size; the Golden Raisin hat is the Kid size; and the Fresh Grapefruit and Giant Sequoia hats are the Adult Small size.

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. See even more of Hiromi’s work on her Instagram!