The Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure is the perfect project for that one skein that is way too special to put on your feet. Miles and miles of stockinette make for a relaxing knit and a great on-the-go project.
Sizes baby to extra large.
The pattern calls for 155 to 415 yards of sock weight yarn.
Great yarn choices include Malabrigo Sock, Hedgehog Fibres Sock, Tosh Merino Light Glitter but you can use any fingering/sock weight yarn.
It's knit using US size 2.5 needles.
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 in in st st
This pattern is available as a PDF download.