The Bobble Hat: Playful, Bold, and Bursting with Joy
Introducing the Bobble Hat! Inspired by the magic of assigned pooling and the vibrant hues of The Lemonade Shop’s Classic DK, this beanie is a great mix of whimsy and style.

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 promise, 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.

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