Chunky Knit Pom-Pom Hat

Chunky Knit Pom-Pom Hat Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight, one skein each of blue and yellow (approximately 100g of each)
• Knitting needles: Size 8 (5mm) circular needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Pompom maker (optional)

Gauge

10 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Sts: Stitches
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together

Instructions

Brim

1. Using the blue yarn, CO 80 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist, and place a marker to mark the beginning of the round.
2. Knit 6 rounds in a 1x1 ribbing pattern: *K1, P1* repeat from * to * around.

Body

3. Change to a two-color pattern. Begin knitting with blue and yellow alternately by alternating two rows of each color:
   • Rows 1-2: With blue, K all sts.
   • Rows 3-4: With yellow, K all sts.
4. Continue in this pattern until the piece measures 9 inches from the CO edge.

Shaping the Crown

5. Switch to blue and begin decreasing:
   • Round 1: *K8, K2tog* repeat from * to * around. (72 sts)
   • Round 2: Knit all sts.
   • Round 3: *K7, K2tog* repeat from * to * around. (64 sts)
   • Round 4: Knit all sts.
   • Round 5: *K6, K2tog* repeat from * to * around. (56 sts)
   • Round 6: Knit all sts.
   • Continue this pattern, decreasing by one less stitch before each K2tog on odd rounds, and knitting all stitches on even rounds, until you have 8 sts remaining.

Finishing

6. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through remaining sts using the tapestry needle, pull tight to close the top of the hat, and fasten off securely.
7. Using the yellow yarn, create a pom-pom using a pompom maker or by hand. Secure it to the top of the hat.
8. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Your colorful pom-pom hat is now complete and ready to wear!