Marsala Pom Pom Knit Hat Pattern
If you're looking for free knitting patterns for hats that are both basic and attractive, you're looking for the Marsala Pom Pom Knit Hat Pattern. The trendy color gives you a stylish edge, but the simple design won't make you stand out too much. The simple techniques combined with slightly more complicated ones makes it perfect for those beginning knitting to transition into more intricate patterns. Make a bunch as gifts for the next holiday, or give it to someone who's picky with clothing, as they're bound to love this classic design.
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Patons® Classic Wool Worsted (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m) Cognac Heather (77532) - 2 balls
- Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size: One size to fit average woman’s head.
Abbreviations:
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Approx = Approximately
C2F = Knit into front loop of 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, then knit 1st stitch, slipping both stitches off needle together
C2L= Purl through back loop of 2nd stitch on left- hand needle (behind first stitch), then knit first stitch, slipping both stitches off needle together
C2R= Knit into front loop of 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, then purl first stitch, slipping both stitches off needle together
Cont = Continue(ity)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P = Purl
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Instructions
Cast on 114 sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
3rd row: K1. *C2L. C2R. Rep from * to last st. K1.
4th row: P1. K1. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 4 sts. P2. K1. P1.
5th row: K1. P1. *C2F. P2. Rep from * to last 4 sts. C2F. P1. K1.
6th row: As 4th row.
7th row: K1. *C2R. C2L. Rep from * to last st. K1.
8th row: As 2nd row.
Rep these 8 rows once more.
Next row: (Fold ridge). Purl.
Proceed as follows, reversing rows from RS to WS as follows:
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
3rd and 4th rows: As 1st and 2nd rows once more.
5th row: K1. *C2L. C2R. Rep from * to last st. K1.
6th row: P1. K1. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 4 sts. P2. K1. P1.
7th row: K1. P1. *C2F. P2. Rep from * to last 4 sts. C2F. P1. K1.
8th row: As 6th row.
9th row: K1. *C2R. C2L. Rep from * to last st. K1.
10th row: As 2nd row.
11th and 12th rows: As 1st and 2nd rows.
These 12 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until work from fold ridge measures approx 5½" [14 cm], ending with 10th row of pat.
Shape top: 1st row: (RS). K2. P2. K2. *P2tog. K2. (P2. K2) twice. Rep from * to end of row. 105 sts.
2nd and alt rows: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
3rd row: K2. P2. K2. *P1. K2. P2tog. K2. P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 96 sts.
5th row: K2. P2tog. K2. *(P1. K2) twice. P2tog. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 86 sts.
7th row: K2. P1. K2. *P1. K2tog. (P1. K2) twice. Rep from * to end of row. 77 sts.
9th row: K2. P1. K2tog. *P1. K1. P1. K2tog. P1. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 67 sts.
11th row: K2tog. P1. K1. *(P1. K1) twice. P1. K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 57 sts.
13th row: K1. *K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 29 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw end through rem sts. Pull tightly. Fasten securely. Sew center back seam, reversing seam for cuff turnback.
Pompom:
Wind yarn around 4 fingers 60 times. Tie tightly in the middle and leave a long end for attaching to top of Hat. Cut loops at both ends and trim to form pompom. Sew to top of Hat.