Thick n' Thermal

I knit this hat a few years ago for my sister.  I usually knit her a new hat every year.  This one I made with bulky yarn using Paton's Classic Roving in one of my favourite colours.  I wrote up the pattern and had some test knitters check it out.  Last week my friend Nicole knit one in Cog Yarns Bulky 2 ply which I intend to do as well so I sent the pattern off to my Tech Editor Mandyz and it has now been released on Ravelry

Not only is this toque stylish, the stitch pattern combined with bulky wool makes this hat super thick and virtually 
impenetrable. Wool is a great insulator in itself, but the design of this hat will trap warm air between the layers and keep you toasty all season. The brim can be knit longer and folded over for even more warmth in sub zero temperatures.
Sizing: 
o Small: 18” (45.7 cm) circumfrence 
o Medium: 22” (55.9 cm) circumfrence 
o Large: 25” (63.5 cm) circumfrence
Gauge: 
Using size 10 US (6.0mm) needles; 15 stitches and 20 rows in stockinette = 4” (10cm)
Materials: 
- Bulky yarn (samples knit in yarns below) 
     Cog Yarns Bulky 2-Ply (purple/white hat size medium) 
           80% SW Merino/20% Nylon (1, 1, 2 skeins) 
           “Sweet Dreams” 185 yards (170 m) 200 g 
    Patons Classic Roving (yellow hat size small) 
           100% Wool (1.5, 2, 2 balls) 
            “Yellow” 120 yards (109 m) 100 g

• Size 10 US (6.0mm) 16” Circular needle
• Size 10 US (6.0mm) Double pointed needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations: 
o k – knit 
o k2tog – knit 2 stitches together as if they were one 
o k2sltog – knit the sl2tog stitches as if they were one 
o p – purl 
o sl – slip stitch 
o sl2tog – slip 2 stitches knitwise as if they were one