No need for circular or double-pointed needles as you knit this tri-colored hat flat and seam it up the back. Seaming technique video tutorial link in PDF. Patons Yarns

Patons Shetland Chunky
(100 g/3.5 oz; 136 m/148 yds)
3 colors, 1 ball each:
Contrast A Oxford Grey (78046)
Contrast B Steel Blue (78105)
Contrast C Soft Teal (78209)

Sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) and 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles
Cable needle

Worked flat. Seam and add Pom-Pom to finish.

Pom-Pom diagram is provided in pdf download (August 2012).

Ed. note: May also fit teens of both sexes.

Video Tutorial Available
How to Seam: Garter Stitch