The Design

“Fast & fabulous.”

This Super Bulky Ribbed Hat is fast, fun, and fabulous. This free pattern uses a super-chunky-weight yarn in a simple two-by-two rib—the result is a cozy, marshmallow-y squish! Whether you knit up a taller, two-toned version or choose a snugger fit in one shade, the Super Bulky Ribbed Hat is a super-quick knit and a great, last-minute gift!

We knit both of these cuddly hats in super-chunky-weight Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang—it takes two skeins for the two-color hat, and just one for the one-color! A single ply of plump Peruvian wool, Crazy Sexy Wool is soft, squishy, stretchy—and so fun on your needles. Plus, Wool and the Gang sources this cozy yarn from happy South American sheep, with consideration to reduce the impact on the environment.

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
One size fits 20–24" (51–61cm) head.
Shorter version: height, uncuffed, approx. 12"/30.5cm; cuff depth approx. 3"/7.5cm.
Taller version: height, uncuffed, approx. (15"/38cm); cuff depth approx. 4"/10cm.
Instructions given for shorter version with taller color-blocked version in parentheses ( ).

YARN
1 (2) skeins Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool (87 yds/80m each). For the taller color-blocked version, choose 1 skein in cuff color and 1 skein in crown color.

Shorter version shown in color Sand Trooper Beige.
Taller version show in colors Heritage Green and Space Black.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 15 (10mm) 16" circular needles and set of 5 double-point needles; or size to obtain gauge (ribbing should have a slightly dense structure).
1 ring marker to fit needle size.
One locking marker.
Large darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 12 sts/12 rnds = 4"/10cm in K2/P2 ribbing. Note: Measure with ribbing patted down but not stretched out; stretching the width will shorten the length.