This Canadian classic, work sock inspired, winter hat is quite rustic and eye-catching with its unique ribbing pattern and fluffy white pom pom. This is a wonderful beginner knitting pattern for practicing basic rib stitches and simple decreases. Coming in multiple sizes to fit the whole family as well as two different colours; iconic Canadiana has never looked so good!

This knitting pattern is a digital download in a PDF format.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Toddler/Child, Child/Preteen, Teen/Adult S/M, Adult L/XL

Stitch Patterns Used: 1x1 rib, 2x2 rib, stockinette

Stitches Used: knit, purl, knit two together

Techniques Used: knit in the round, colourwork

Needles Needed: US 10 (6.0 mm) circular needles

A note from the designer…

A Decade of Patterns - The Canon Years

In the winter of 2017 I was on a hat making binge. I was exploring texture and colour and gathering inspiration from what I consider traditional Canadiana. And honestly what could be more inspirational then a pair of woolly socks? Yes that was meant to be sarcastic… but in all seriousness nothing says Canadian winter to me more than sock monkey colours and traditional work socks. I’m sure everyone can look back on their childhood and remember at least one family member with a pair of these socks. I know I can. So why not make a hat out of it and not just any hat but a hat that can be worn by the whole family!