Nordic Snowfall Pompom Hat Free Pattern

Nordic Snowfall Pompom Hat Free Pattern

Embrace the cozy charm of winter with the Nordic Snowfall Pompom Hat. This design features a delightful blend of intricate cable textures and soft, snowy hues, perfect for keeping warm in style.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky weight, 100% wool
• Needles: US 10 (6.0 mm) circular needles
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
• Pompom maker: Optional, for making the pompom

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 80 stitches onto your circular needles. Ensure that the stitches are not twisted as you join them in the round.
2. Ribbing: Work in 2x2 ribbing (knit 2, purl 2) for 2 inches. This will create a snug brim for your hat.
3. Begin Cable Pattern:
   • Rounds 1-4: *Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 5: *C4F (slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, then knit the 2 from the cable needle), Purl 4; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Rounds 6-8: Repeat Rounds 1-4.
4. Continue Pattern: Keep working in the established cable pattern until the hat measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Begin Decreasing:
   • Round 1: *Knit 2, Knit 2 together, Purl 2; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 2: *Knit 3, Purl 2; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 3: *Knit 1, Knit 2 together, Purl 2; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 4: *Knit 2, Purl 2 together; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 5: *Knit 1, Purl 1; repeat from * to end of the round.
   • Round 6: *Knit 2 together; repeat from * to end of the round.
6. Finish the Hat: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
7. Create the Pompom: Make a large pompom using a pompom maker or your hands. Attach it securely to the top of the hat.

Congratulations! You've just completed your Nordic Snowfall Pompom Hat. Wear it proudly and enjoy the warmth and style it brings to your winter wardrobe!