Free bobble hat knitting pattern
Warm hats are always welcome items of clothing when it’s chilly, and Rico Design’s free bobble hat knitting pattern has a ribbed brim to make it extra snug.
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You will need
- Rico Design, Essentials Merino DK (100% wool, 50g/120m), 2 balls of Burgundy (009)
- A pair of 3¼mm (US 3) needles
- A pair of 4mm (US 6) needles
- A cable needle
Tension
27 sts and 31 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern on 4mm needles
Measurements
53cm (21in) diameter
Abbreviations
C10B Slip 5 sts onto cn, hold at back of work, K5 from left-hand needle, K5 from cn.
C6B Slip 3 sts onto cn, hold at back of work, K3 from left-hand needle, K3 from cn.
For a full list see our knitting abbreviations.
Free bobble hat knitting pattern
Cast on 142 sts using 3¼mm needles and thumb method.
Row 1 *K2, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2 *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.
These 2 rows will now be referred to as 2x2 rib stitch. Cont in 2x2 rib until work measures 9cm, ending with a RS row.
Next row P to end inc 3 sts evenly across row. [145 sts]
Change to 4mm needles and work as follows:
Row 1 *P6, K10; rep from * to last st, P1.
Row 2 K1, *P10, K6; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 & 2 once.
Row 5 *P6, C10B; rep from * to last st, P1.
Row 6 As row 2.
Rep rows 1 & 2, 4 times.
These 14 rows form patt.
Work 28 rows more in patt.
Shape crown
Row 1 *P2togtbl, P2, p2tog, K10; rep from * to last st, P1. [127 sts]
Row 2 K1, *P10, K4; rep from * to end.
Row 3 *P2togtbl, p2tog, K10; rep from * to last st, P1. [109 sts]
Row 4 K1, *P10, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 5 *P2, C10B; rep from * to last st, P1.
Row 6 K1, *P10, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 7 *P2, sl1, K1, psso, K6, k2tog; rep from * to last st, P1. [91 sts]
Row 8 K1, *P8, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 9 *P2, sl1, K1, psso, K4, k2tog; rep from * to last st, P1. [73 sts]
Row 10 K1, *P6, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 11 *P2, C6B; rep from * to last st, P1.
Row 12 K1, *P6, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 13 *P2, sl1, K1, psso, K2, k2tog; rep from * to last st, P1. [55 sts]
Row 14 K1, *P4, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 15 *P2, sl1, K1, psso, k2tog; rep from * to last st, P1. [37 sts]
Row 16 K1, *P2, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 17 *P2tog, k2tog; rep from * to last st, P1. [19 sts]
Row 18 K1, *p2tog; rep from * to end. [10 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem 10 sts. Fasten off.
Make up the bobble hat
Weave in ends and sew back seam, reversing sewing for 8cm for turnback.
Make a 12cm diameter pompom and attach to the crown.
Cover with a clean, damp tea towel and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.
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Complete your cosy accessory collection
Once you've knitted your new winter hat, the next step is making a scarf to go with it! Take a look at ur list of scarf knitting patterns and find your favourite.
