As you knit through the 1x1 ribbing of Bobble Hat, you'll eagerly anticipate the moment when the contrasting color appears, marking the next playful bobble. These pops of texture and color dance across the hat, creating a bold and cheerful look that's as satisfying to make as it is to wear.
 
Designed with a close-fitting silhouette and just the right amount of negative ease, the Bobble Hat is cozy enough for the chilliest commutes and chic enough for après-ski selfies. Add a pom-pom for extra flair—or keep it sleek for a minimalist vibe.
 
Whether you’re an advanced beginner looking to level up your skills or a seasoned knitter in search of a fun, feel-good project, this pattern delivers instant gratification. You’ll love watching the bobbles come to life as you knit—and I suspect you’ll be tempted to make more than one!
 
 
Yarn Recommendations
The Bobble Hat knits up best in DK-weight yarns featuring a 75% main color and 25% contrasting color—the secret to perfectly placed bobbles. Try it with The Lemonade Shop Classic DK for a guaranteed splash of joy.
 
Techniques You’ll Use
1x1 ribbing
Bobble making (instructions included!)
Decreases: K2tog, P2tog
Optional pom-pom making (because more fun is always better)
Knit in the round from the bottom up
 
Sizes:
Preemie, (Baby, Infant, Toddler) [Child/Adult Small, Average Adult, Adult L, Adult XL]
To fit head circumference of 12 (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 24, 26] in /30.5 (35.5, 40.5, 45.5) [51, 56, 61, 66] cm
Bobble Hat is designed to have 1.5-3 in /3.75-7.5 cm of negative ease.
 
Yarn requirements:
Without pom pom: 58 (67, 82, 100) [117, 137, 161, 190] yards/ 53(62, 75, 91) [107, 125, 147, 173] meters of a DK-weight assigned pooling yarn.
 
With small pom pom: 70 (79, 94, 112) [129, 149, 173, 202] yards/ 64 (73, 86, 102) [118, 136, 158, 184] meters of a DK-weight assigned pooling yarn.
 
With large pom pom: 96 (106, 120, 138) [155, 175, 200, 228] yards/ 88 (96, 110, 126) [142, 160, 182, 208] meters of a DK-weight assigned pooling yarn.
 
Gauge
5 Sts and 7 rows per 1 in/2.5 cm stockinette stitch
6.5 Sts and 8 rows per 1 in/ 2.5 cm in K1P1 rib stitch.