The Design

“Instant gratification.”

With this free pattern, we aimed for the fastest hat in the west! Based on our Basic Beanie, this hat has a snug ribbed brim and easy, swirling decreases at the crown. Knit with a super-chunky-weight yarn, this hat will be on your head in—if not a few hours—a few nights of knitting. That means it’s perfect as a last-minute gift, too!

We knit the Super Quick Hat in super-chunky-weight Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang. 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. And with a great palette of richly saturated hues, you can go crazy and knit one in each color

We've wound a few yards of Crazy Sexy Wool onto a Churchmouse Spool Tag—use it to add a cute little heart embellishment, if you like! To learn how, visit our Duplicate Stitch page.

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 18"/46cm round x 8 1/2"/21.5cm long; fits 20-23"/51-58cm head.

YARN
1 skein Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool (87yds/80m each). Or approx. 42 yds/38m super bulky-weight yarn.
Optional: small amount of contrasting yarn for duplicate stitch or pompom. Note: You can also use leftover yarn from hat to create matching pompom.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 17 (12-12.75mm) set of double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 15 (10mm) 16"/40cm circular, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
1 Locking stitch marker.
4 Large stitch markers.
3 3/8"(85mm) Pom-pom maker; strong yarn or string to attach pom-pom.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 8 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.