Note: Due to some recent website changes, the pattern for this hat did not contain the number of cast on stitches. This pattern was updated on 10/10/2023 to fix this issue.
This hat features an easy 8-stitch pattern repeat consisting of knits, purls, and cables on every 3rd row to bring interest to the hat. The pattern itself is written to fit snuggly to an average adult sized head with about a 22" circumference. Made with big needles and big yarn, it's a perfect quick project for a last-minute gift or even just to make for yourself one night on a whim :)
And don't forget that lovely big pom pom on the top! Pom Poms made of yarn or faux fur are extremely easy to make, give it a shot!
As for the name of the hat? I just really want an actual winter - falling snow, cozy days in with a big blanket and hot chocolate or coffee. But nope - here in Chi-Town it's a toasty 50 degrees and not a chance of snow for some time... Well, there's always next month!
Big Faux Fur pom poms really help make this hat just look SO adorable
Materials
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn (Approximately 64 yd)
- Darning Needle
- Pom Pom (your preferred style)
- Cable Needle
- The following sizes of needles:
- US 10 (6.0 mm) 16" Circular Needle (or preferred length for magic loop)
- US 13 (9.0 mm) 16" Circular Needle (or preferred length for magic loop)
- If using 16" circulars: a set of size US 13 (9.0 mm) DPNs for the decrease rounds
Note on Yarn & Needle Size: The smaller needle size for the beginning ribbing will help create a tigher fit to your head while also making sure the hat itself fits well around. I've found that Wool-Ease actually gets slightly looser after washed via the label instructions (Machine Wash/Dry), so this helps to keep the hat on your head better after washing. If you prefer a looser fit for the ribbing, feel free to go up to a size closer to the size 13 needles used for the main pattern. Be sure to swatch your needles/yarn combinations ahead of time, as sometimes different yarns will end up with a different fit.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern has a repeat of 8 stitches, for 6 total pattern repeats around the hat. If you want to make a larger (or smaller) hat, groups of 8 stitches can be removed or added.
- Gauge (Stockinette Stitch)
- Brim (Smaller Needles): 2" = 5.5 Stitches, 8 rows
- Pattern (Larger Needles): 2" = 5 Stitches, 6 rows
Abbreviations
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- CO: Cast On
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- C2F: Cable 2 Front - hold 1 stitch on your cable needle in front of your work, knit off your main needle, knit the stitch off your cable needle.
- C2B: Cable 2 Back - hold 1 stitch on your cable needle on the back of your work, knit off your main needle, knit the stitch off your cable needle.
- K2Tog: Knit 2 Together
- P2Tog: Purl 2 Together
- Working Cables: New to cabling? No problem! For the C2F and C2B stitches, simply slip the first stitch of that group onto a cable needle purl-wise with yarn in back and hold the needle either in front or back of your work, depending on the stitch you are working on. C2B will have the cable needle held behind your work while C2F will have the cable needle held in front of your work. When your cable needle is on the correct side of your work, knit the next stitch off your main needle, then slip the stitch from your cable needle back onto your main needle and knit that one next. If you get lost, remember: C2F will lean your work towards the left, while C2B will lean your work towards the right.
Chart
Pattern
Cast on 48 stitches
Begin Ribbed Brim
Rounds 1-6: * K1, P1, repeat from * until end of round.
Begin Pattern
Swap to larger needles.
If you prefer working off a chart, see the Pattern Information section for the chart for this pattern.
Round 7: * P1, K2, P1, K4, repeat from * until end of round.
Round 8: Repeat round 7.
Rounds 9: * P1, K2, P1, C2B, C2F, repeat from * until end of round.
Round 10: Repeat round 7.
Repeat rows 7 through 10 about 4 more times or until hat measures about 7.75" from the beginning of the hat.
Begin Crown Decrease
If using 16" circular needles, change to size US 13 DPNs.
Round 1: * P1, K2Tog, P1, K4, repeat from * until end of round.
Round 2: * P1, K1, P1, 2x K2Tog, Repeat from * until end of round.
Round 3: * P1, K1, P1, K2Tog, Repeat from * until end of round.
Round 4: * P2Tog, K2Tog, Repeat from * until end of round.
Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving about 8" of tail and sew through remaining stitches on the needles. There should be 12 stitches you have to sew through at this point. Sew through one or more times through these stitches before pulling tight, cutting the tail and weaving as normal to finish off.
And don't forget your pom!
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4 comments
This pattern knitted up so quickly. It turned out so cute. I will be certainly making many more.
My apologies! This pattern has been updated with the number of cast-on stitches! It should be 48 stitches on cast on :)
@Cassi “This pattern has a repeat of 8 stitches, for 6 total pattern repeats around the hat. If you want to make a larger (or smaller) hat, groups of 8 stitches can be removed or added.” This means you can cast on 48 stitches to start with but if you need to make it bigger or smaller you would decrease or increase by 8 stitches. I didn’t catch onto that right away either!
I’m not seeing how many to CO?