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