POLARIS SIMPLE BOBBLE HAT
Skill Level
Easy
This stocking stitch bobble hat is a great basic for everyone's wardrobe. It's a timeless classic.
Keep it simple in one colour, add a contrast pom pom to make it pop... or stripe away to make it sporty!
This super easy pattern has been especially designed for new knitters. Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this bobble hat either FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles / or IN THE ROUND on DPNs
The detailed 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!
With 11 size options you can knit this simple hat for babies, kids and adults!
The hats shown here have been knitted in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK but you can choose any DK yarn!
Other recommend DK merino yarns are:
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino, Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK, Rico Essentials DK, Valley Yarns Superwash Merino DK
Tension
Stocking Stitch
22 sts = 10cms/4 inches
30 rows = 10cms/4 inches
Sizes
Newborn 6-8lbs (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-9 years, 10-12 years, Teen/Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)
TIP: The hat is a good fit... and looks its best when the fabric is stretched
Size | Circumference flat-stretched |
Height |
6-8lbs | 22 - 30cm | 12.5cm |
0-3 m | 24 - 34cm | 13.5cm |
3-6 m | 26 - 36cm | 14.5cm |
6-12 m | 28 - 38cm | 15.5cm |
1-2 yrs | 30 - 40cm | 16.5cm |
3-5 yrs | 32 - 44cm | 17.5cm |
6-9 yrs | 34 - 48cm | 18.5cm |
10-12 yrs | 36 - 52cm | 19.5cm |
Teen/AdultS | 38 - 56cm | 21cm |
Adult M | 40 - 58cm | 22cm |
Adult L | 42 - 62cm | 23cm |
You will need:
Colour 1 / Main Hat
20 (30, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 80, 90, 100, 120)gm Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Colour 2 / Pom pom
10 (15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15)gm Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
1 pair of 3.25mm (US3) single pointed needles / or DPNs
1 pair of 4mm (US6) single pointed needles / or DPNs
Tapestry Needle
Pompom Maker 4cm (1 1/2in) / or 6cm (2 1/2in)
When ordering alternative DK yarns /US Light Worsted yarns use the following yards / meters
Colour 1 / Main Hat
46 (69, 81, 104, 127, 150, 173, 185, 208, 230, 257) Yards
42 (63, 74, 95, 116, 137, 158, 169, 190, 210, 252) Meters
Colour 2 / Pompom
23 (35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 35) Yards
21 (32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32) Meters
If you are printing out this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the 'All Sizes' pages to save on paper and ink :) All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.
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© Copyright all rights reserved. Linda Whaley. March 2022
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