Cozy Pom-Pom Hat Pattern

This simple yet adorable hat is perfect for beginners and will keep you warm all winter long!

Materials

• Bulky weight yarn (approx. 100 yards) in bright orange
• Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needles
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Pom-pom maker or cardboard for making a pom-pom

Gauge

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO = Cast On
• K = Knit
• P = Purl
• RS = Right Side
• WS = Wrong Side
• St(s) = Stitch(es)

Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

CO 60 stitches using the long tail method.

Step 2: Ribbing

Rows 1-8: Work in K2, P2 ribbing. This means you will knit 2 stitches, then purl 2 stitches across the entire row. End with a K2. Turn your work at the end of each row.

Step 3: Body of the Hat

Row 9 (RS): Switch to stockinette stitch. Knit every stitch across the row. Continue to knit each row until the piece measures approximately 7 inches from the cast-on edge.

Step 4: Shaping the Crown

Now we will begin to shape the top of the hat:

• Row 1: K2, K2tog (knit 2 together) across the row. (45 stitches)
• Row 2: Knit all stitches.
• Row 3: K1, K2tog across the row. (30 stitches)
• Row 4: Knit all stitches.
• Row 5: K2tog across the row. (15 stitches)
• Row 6: Knit all stitches.
• Row 7: K2tog across the row. (7 stitches)

Step 5: Close the Top

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches). Thread the tail through the remaining stitches using a yarn needle. Pull tight to close the top of the hat, then secure by weaving in the end.

Step 6: Making the Pom-Pom

Using a pom-pom maker or cardboard, make a pom-pom using the same orange yarn. Attach it to the top of the hat by sewing it securely with the yarn needle.

Step 7: Weave in Ends

Make sure to weave in any remaining yarn ends using the yarn needle to ensure a clean finish.

Final Size

This hat fits most adults and older children comfortably. You can adjust the number of cast-on stitches for a larger or smaller fit.

Enjoy your cozy pom-pom hat, and stay warm!