A friend recently asked me if I had seen the little hats with two pom poms on top.  “Of course!” I said, “I can make you one!” and so of course I had to come up with my own pattern instead of just following one.  She has two boys and a little girl who is the same age as my third son so he got to try it on for me while I was working on it to make sure it was the right size.  With four little boys and no girls to make for I really enjoy making girlie things sometimes!

This hat is very simple K2P2 rib with Stockinette knitted on double pointed needles.  I used 4 needles but it’s perfectly fine to use 5 if you like – I don’t think it really makes a difference with this pattern.  I really enjoyed using the Big Twist Chunky yarn.  I bought this skein months ago at my local Joann and finally have a project I wanted to use it for!!  I’m really trying to not buy yarn just because I like it.  Anyone else do that??  I’m trying to only buy yarn if I have a specific project in mind, but it’s hard when there are so many pretty yarns out there!!

Chunky Pom Hat

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Big Twist Chunky in Cotton Candy, 1 Skein

Needles: US size 10 1/2 (6.5mm) double pointed needles

Notions: Tapestry needle; pom pom maker (if desired)

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Preemie, Baby, Toddler – 12 (14, 16)” circumference

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4″ in St st

Pattern

Cast on 44 (52, 60) sts.  Divide evenly among 3 dpn’s and join, being careful not to twist.

Work in K2P2 ribbing for 1″.

Change to St st and knit until 4 1/2 (5, 6) inches from bottom of ribbing.

Shape Crown:

SIZE PREEMIE ONLY

Round 1: *K 20, k2tog; repeat – 42 sts.

Round 2 and all even rows: Knit.

Round 3: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around – 35 sts.

Round 5: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around – 28 sts.

Round 7: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around – 21 sts.

Round 9: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around – 14 sts.

Round 11: *K2tog; repeat from * around – 7 sts.

SIZE BABY ONLY

Round 1: *K 11, k2tog; repeat from * around – 48 sts.

Round 2 and all even rows: Knit.

Round 3: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around – 40 sts.

Round 5: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around – 32 sts.

Round 7: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around – 24 sts.

Round 9: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around – 16 sts.

Round 11: *K2tog; repeat from * around – 8 sts.

SIZE TODDLER ONLY

Round 1: *K 13, k2tog; repeat from * around – 56 sts.

Round 2 and all even rows: Knit.

Round 3: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * around – 49 sts.

Round 5: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * around – 42 sts.

Round 7: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around – 35 sts.

Round 9: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around – 28 sts.

Round 11: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around – 21 sts.

Round 13: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around – 14 sts.

Round 15: *K2tog; repeat from * around – 7 sts.

ALL SIZES

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.  Draw tail through remaining sts and pull gently to close hole.

Make 2 pom poms with either 3 fingers (I used this tutorial with hot glue for poms that won’t fall apart!) or a medium pom pom maker.  Attach as shown in photo and weave in ends.

That’s it!  This is really a simple pattern but it turns out really cute.  You could put a leather tag on it for a trendy touch. 🙂

Hope you enjoy!

Happy knitting!
Amanda