The Newcomer Hat features an unusual brim construction, using “intarsia-like” techniques, bobbins and lace stitches to create a pointed edging. The body is then knit in a simple 1x1 rib. This hat makes for a quick but engaging knit for advanced beginners looking to improve their skills. The edging is both written and charted. The pattern has been tested.

The design is inspired by my love of the video game series Animal Crossing and the design is drawn from the “red pom-pom hat” an in-game item in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. ALL proceeds from this pattern will go to Feeding America.

Recommended Skill Level
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Size
One-size-fits-most

Finished Measurements
Circumference - 15”/38 cm (unstretched)
Height - 8.5”/22 cm

Yardage
2 colors of worsted weight yarn
MC: 108 yards (99 m)
CC: 50 yards (46 m)
(Yardage does not include pom-pom)

Suggested Yarn
Knit Picks Swish Worsted (110 yds/50 g) in
MC: Serrano (1 skein, more if making pom-pom)
CC: White (1 skein)

Suggested Needles
Size US 6 (4.0 mm), 16” circular needles and DPNs or longer circular needles for magic loop methods

Notions
Tapestry needle
Stitch Markers
Scrap yarn or stitch holders
Crochet hook (optional)
Pom-pom maker (optional)

Gauge
24 sts x 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in 1 x 1 rib, unstretched and blocked

Featured Techniques
Knitting in-the-round
Knitting flat
Unique “intarsia-like” knitting with bobbins in-the-round
Lace knitting
Increasing
Decreasing
Chart reading
Bobbin creation
Ribbing
Provisional cast-ons