Knitting the Perfect Pompom Hat
Reviewing the Scraptacular Beanie Pattern by Flynnknit
I am on a quest to knit the perfect pompom hat. This is as close as I have ever gotten. The Scraptacular Beanie by Courtney Flynn is a fair isle beanie pattern that is beautifully written, easy to follow, and has lots of tips and links to go to for extra help. Scraptacular and spectacular!
This pattern among other really wonderful creations by Flynnknit can be found right here.
Continue on for yarn and needle suggestions!
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Skill Level → Intermediate with knowledge of fair isle knitting
Skills to know ↓
Need help? Check out this great book
Yarn
Aqua, white, blue and white tweed → Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn
From me to you → a coupon from Hobby Lobby that does not expire
Related Post → Biddeford Baby Blanket and Hat
Needles
Knitpicks Caspian Options Short Interchangeable Circular Set
Size 7 and 8 needles with a 16″ cord and a gauge of 18 stitches per 4 inches. Check your gauge!
Related Post → The Boston Kid Beanie
A Note About Fair Isle Knitting
I have learned everything I know about fair isle knitting from this book – 200 Fair Isle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone. Nearly every fair isle project I knit incorporates charts from this book. Every fair isle technique I have learned has come from this book. If you are going to attempt fair isle knitting for the first time, or if you are experienced in this knitting technique, either way this book is essential in my opinion.
Pattern
Knitting the Perfect Pompom Hat
Head to Flynnknit and download the pattern. I knit a K2, P1 brim instead of the brim in the pattern because I find it works better with my loose knitting style. Otherwise, I followed it as written and whipped it up in a day. Using up some of those scraps I had laying around, I felt like it was a free project!
Pompom – Optional but fun
If you like a faux fur pompom try here: Etsy: faux fur pompoms. They come in different sizes, are beautifully made and less expensive than other Etsy shops!
It is also fun to make your own yarn pompoms. I like to use the Knitpicks Clover Pompom Maker. For help use this guide.
I hope you enjoy knitting this fun hat!
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