Sizes: Small (medium, large) with finished circumference approximately 18.5 (20, 21.5)“/45 (47.5, 50) cm to fit heads up to 21 (22.5, 24)”/52.5 (56, 59) cm.
Gauge: 12 sts and 15 rounds to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.
Yarn: Super bulky yarn, approximately 90 (100, 110) grams/65 (75, 80) yards/60 (68, 75) meters.
The sample was made with Madelinetosh ASAP, a 100% wool single-ply yarn with 94 yards to 132 grams. Other bulky wool or wool-blend yarns would work well. Popular yarns for this pattern include Malabrigo Mecha or Noventa, Manos del Uruguay Franca, Rowan Big Wool, Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega, and others.
Needles: 16” circular needle in sizes US 11/8 mm and US 13/9 mm, or size to obtain gauge plus one size smaller.
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