There's nothing like a cosy knitted hat to keep you nice and warm throughout the winter season. If you want to have a go at knitting your own, you might be surprised to know it's easier than you think.
Before you embark on your hat project, you'll need to know how to knit one, purl one and cast on your needle. If you'd rather learn a different starter project first, we'd recommend getting yourself a beginner's kit so you can learn the basics of knitting before you start your own project.
This particular knitted has uses thicker yarn and has a lovely little bobble on top for an adorable winter touch. Watch the video below for the full instructions from start to finish.
What you'll need
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You'll need a set of 10mm to make this hat. These particular needles are made from natural bamboo.
You'll need this for when it comes to constructing the hat into a hat shape for a seamless finish.
Again, these might come in handy when creating the seam of the hat but they're optional.
Of course you can use a piece of cardboard to make your pom poms and do it the old fashion way, but if you want to make life a little easier, you can always try a pom pom maker kit like this one. They're worth investing in if you regularly make projects with pom poms.
WATCH: How to knit a hat
Step-by-step: How to knit a hat
You can find this pattern and further instructions sheepandstitch.com.
Cast on 49 sts with long tail cast on.
Row 1 (WS): K1, P1; repeat from to last stitch, K1
Row 2 (RS): P1, K1, P1; repeat from to end of row
Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 3”. End having worked Row 1.
Increase Row (RS): K1, KFB, knit to end of row (50 sts)
Work in Stockinette Stitch as follows: Row 1 (WS): purl all stitches, Row 2 (RS): knit all stitches. Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 6” from cast on edge. End having worked Row 1.
Decrease Rows:
Row 1 (RS): K3, K2tog; repeat from to end of row (40 sts)
Row 2 and all even rows (WS): purl all stitches
Row 3 (RS): K2, K2tog; repeat from to end or row (30 sts)
Row 5 (RS): K1, K2tog; repeat from to end of row (20 sts)
Row 7 (RS): K2tog; repeat from to end of row (10 sts)
With working yarn, measure out a length of yarn that’s three times the length of the seam. Cut the yarn loose.
Thread the yarn onto a tapestry needle and seam the hat together with mattress stitch. Weave in ends.
Pom Pom
Create a pom pom with a pom pom tracer that’s between 2.5 and 3”.
Secure the pom pom to the top of the hat. Weave in ends.
Abbreviations:
K: knit
K2tog: knit two stitches together
KFB: knit into the front and back of the stitch
P: purl
RS: right side of knitting
WS: wrong side of knitting