OSCAR CHUNKY BOBBLE HAT
Skill Level
Easy/Intermediate **
By popular demand you can also knit my super popular Oscar Bobble Hat in Chunky (US Bulky) yarns too!
This bobble hat has a simple cable repeat pattern which makes it the perfect project for a new knitter who is ready to explore cable knits!
This knitting pattern has instructions for the following sizes:
Newborn, Baby/Toddler, Child 2-8 years, Child 8-12 years, Teen/Adult
The hats shown here have been knitted with Valley Yarns Extrafine Superwash Bulky Merino Wool - Sold in 100gm balls. Available via LoveCrafts.com (UK) and Yarn.com (US) .
You can also choose any Chunky (US Bulky) yarns that recommend 6mm (US10) needles.
Tension
Stocking stitch
10cms = 14 sts
10cms = 22 rows
Measurements
This cabled hat has a lot of stretch due to the ribbed knit throughout the hat.
Age | Circumference flat-stretched | Height |
Newborn |
22-30cm
|
14cm
|
Baby/Toddler |
28-40cm
|
17cm
|
Child 2-8 yrs |
32-48cm
|
19cm
|
Child 8-12 yrs |
38-54cm
|
22cm
|
Teen/ Adult |
42-60cm
|
23cm
|
You will need:
47 (78, 95, 140, 180) gm Valley Yarns Extrafine Superwash Bulky Merino Wool
any other Chunky/Bulky yarns that recommend 6mm (US 10) needles
NOTE: When choosing alternative chunky (US Bulky) refer to the yardage/meterage below as you may need either less or more yarn.
52 (86, 104, 154, 197) Yards
47 (78, 95, 140, 180) Meters
1 pair of 5mm (US8) single pointed needles / or DPNs or fixed circulars
1 pair of 6mm (US10) single pointed needles / or DPNs or fixed circulars
Cable needle 6mm (US10)
Pompom-maker
Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this hat either:
FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles / or IN THE ROUND on DPNs or FIXED CIRCULARS
Separate row-by-row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy to follow! You can also dip into Linda's free knit technique videos for additional help!
If you are printing this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the 'All Sizes pages to save on paper ink. All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.
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© Copyright all rights reserved. Linda Whaley. August 2023.
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