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Knitting pattern: A stylish and slouchy pom-pom beanie

Knitting pattern: A stylish and slouchy pom-pom beanie

Pom-pom beanie Author: Americo Original

Knitting & Crochet

Knitting pattern: A stylish and slouchy pom-pom beanie

The Sundew Hat is one of our all-time favourite easy knitting patterns for winter—a super easy pom-pom beanie that is sure to be worn again and again.

Quick to knit and extra-cozy, the Sundew Hat is the perfect cold-weather accessory. Whether you are looking to knit a thoughtful last-minute gift or your own quintessential hat, the Sundew Hat is a crowd-pleasing favourite with its classic design and soft texture. It looks great when worn slouchy, and just as cool with the brim rolled. We designed the hat in our luxurious Alpaca Wool yarn, which perfectly balances the softness of alpaca with the structure of wool. The yarn is a pleasure to knit with and the pattern is easy to follow – you will be so pleased with your results, you’ll want to make a Sundew Hat in every colour.

Knitting Tips:
The Sundew Hat is a good beginner project as the thick stitches are easy to see and you will be able to wear your finished hat in no time. Because the stitches are chunky, it is easiest to follow the instructions and begin knitting the project with round needles and then switch to double pointed needles when required to complete the crown shaping. The hat is finished with an oversized pom pom. This special touch is easy to make – you can purchase a pom pom maker or create a pom pom the old-fashioned way using cardboard cutouts. Before attempting to make a pom pom, we find it helpful to watch online tutorials, which ensure that you achieve the right look on the first try. You also have the option of buying a pre-made pompom, or leaving the hat without any embellishments at all. Either way, you’ll have a beautiful hat that you’re sure to love!

Materials:

- 2 Skeins of Americo Alpaca Wool (30% Superfine Alpaca / 70% Wool)  100g / 87 yards (80 m)
- 6.5 mm (US10.5) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needles and set of 6.5mm (US10.5) DPNs
- 1 stitch marker     
- Yarn needle

Note about the yarn: Alpaca Wool is available through Americo Original online and in select yarn stores. You can substitute for other bulky/heavy worsted weight yarns like Americo’s Highland Simple Twist, Copito Medio, or any bulky/heavy worsted weight in your stash.

Measurements:
Finished size is 20-inch (50.8 cm) circumference by 11.5 inches (29 cm) long. Yarn has considerable stretch; one size will fit most head circumferences

Gauge:
13 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm) in stocking stitch using 6.5 mm (US 10.5) size needles or size needed to achieve gauge.

Abbreviations:
K, k: knit

P, p: purl

DPN(s): double pointed needle(s) - a needle with points at both ends; used in sets of 5

M or PM; //M//: stitch marker or place marker; denotes stitch marker dividing sections

Ribbed/rib/ribbing: a pattern stitch – has vertical columns of knit and purl stitches, side by side, with elastic properties. Examples: (K1, P1) aka 1 x 1 ribbing, (K2, P2) aka 2 x 2 ribbing etc.

St-st/stockinette /stocking stitch: a pattern stitch – in circular knitting – knit every round    

k2t (slant to R): Knit 2 together (a decrease) - insert the needle into the front of the 2 knit stitches from left to right. Draw the yarn through to the front both stitches from the needle

Pattern:
Using  6.5 mm (US 10.5) 16” (40cm) size needles, and Alpaca Wool yarn,  cast on 64 stitches, //PM//, and being careful not to twist your stitches, join in the round.

Round 1:   (K1, p1), repeat to the end of the round.

Repeat this round for 4.5 inches (11.5 cm)

Change to stocking stitch (knit every round) until stocking stitch measures 4.5 inches (11.5 cm), and you have a total of 9 inches (22.8 cm) from the beginning of your work.  

Shape Crown:
Note: When the stitches no longer fit comfortably around the circular needle, change to double pointed needles.  

Round 1:   (k6, k2t), to end of round.  (56 stitches)

Round 2 and all even rounds:  knit to end of round.

Round 3:   (k5, k2t), to end of round.  (48 stitches)

Round 5:   (k4, k2t), to end of round.  (40 stitches)

Round 7:   (k3, k2t), to end of round.  (32 stitches)

Round 9:   (k2, k2t), to end of round.  (24 stitches)

Round 11:  (k1, k2t) to end of round   (16 stitches)

Break yarn leaving an 8-inch tail. With yarn needle, thread through remaining stitches, tighten to close the top of the hat and secure inside the hat.
 
Finishing
A pom pom maker can be easily made using cardboard and scissors. Instructions are readily available online. A commercial pom-pom maker can be purchased.
  
Weave in all loose ends.

Americo Original is a Canadian yarn company and online knitting shop with its own line of quality yarns, knitwear patterns and accessories. Americo’s yarns are made exclusively in the Andean highlands of South America, using only natural fibres, including luxurious wool, llama, alpaca, cotton, linen, silk and cashmere. Americo and its in-house design lab are based in Toronto, offering international shipping from its online store: americo.ca/shop

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