MATERIALS

• 1 (1, 1-2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Lovebird, 100% superwash merino wool. Each skein is approximately 75-85 yards/ 100-110 grams; approximately 48-53 (60-66, 82-90, 105-115, 123-135, 140-153) yards required.
• US 10½ (6.5 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• A set of US 10½ double pointed needles
• A stitch marker

For Pom Pom (Optional)

• 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool. Each skein is approximately 84 yards; approximately 20 (20, 35, 50, 50, 50) yards required.
• Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, Small + Large size (for Baby and Toddler sizes) or Extra Large + Jumbo size (for Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium and Adult Large sizes)

NOTE: Because Lovebird is hand spun in small batches, yardages may vary between skeins. Our yardage requirements err on the side of caution, but you may want to purchase an extra skein. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months, for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

We made our samples in the following colors and sizes…

Baby Hats

• Lovebird in Inchworm; Pom Pom: Super Soft Merino in Heirloom White, Large Pom Pom Maker with 2½-inch Trim Guide
• Lovebird in Geranium; Pom Pom: Super Soft Merino in Yellow Yellow, Large Pom Pom Maker with 2½-inch Trim Guide
• Lovebird in Firecracker; Pom Pom: Super Soft Merino in Super Pink, Large Pom Pom Maker with 2½-inch Trim Guide

Toddler Hats

• Lovebird in Paper + Ink
• Lovebird in Point Break
• Lovebird in Hibiscus

Kid Hat
- Lovebird in Rivulet; Pom Pom: Super Soft Merino in Cobalt Blue, Extra Large Pom Pom Maker with 3-inch Trim Guide

Adult Small Hat
- Lovebird in Candy Shop; Pom Pom: Super Soft Merino in Ballet Pink, Jumbo Pom Pom Maker with 4-inch Trim Guide

Adult Medium Hat
- Lovebird in Licorice

GAUGE
10½ stitches and 18 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
Baby (Toddler, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

• Finished Circumference: 13¼ (15¼, 17¼, 19, 21, 22¾) inches
• Finished Height: 6½ (7½, 8½, 9½, 10½, 11) inches

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!