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Snow Day Hat
Having grown up in southern California, I’ve never made a snow angel or felt the supposed sting of a direct snowball hit. My first winter in New York I had to ask, “What is sleet?” Don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed my warm-weather childhood, but I do feel a pang of sadness that I never experienced the singular joy of a snow day!
Though I’m far from expert on the subject, my Snow Day Hat seems to me the perfect accessory for child and adult snow days alike. Knit with two strands of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino yarn, the marled fabric looks like the cozy version of a January blizzard.
Snug in my Snow Day Hat, I plan to make up for lost time this winter. I may be too old for snow days, but not for building a snowman, right? -Gina
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
Update: New Colors
November 2016
When we added over a dozen new colors to our Super Soft Merino palette, we couldn’t help knitting up a new collection of Snow Day Hats In New Colors!
Update: New Pom Poms
November 2019
We’re having a party and you’re invited! We’ve topped a few of our favorite hat patterns with festive pom poms including our Snow Day Hat! Using our Pom Pom Maker Set in the Small + Large and Extra Large + Jumbo sizes, adorn your Snow Day Hat and join in on the party here!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Gina Rockenwagner.
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Materials
- 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino yarn, in 2 different colors. Each skein of this super bulky-weight yarn is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 72 (87) yards required per color.
- US 15 (10 mm), 16-inch circular needle
- A set of US 15 double pointed needles
- 1 stitch marker
- Optional: A Purl Soho Pom Pom Maker Set in Extra Large + Jumbo
KID HAT: 1 skein of Heirloom White, 1 skein of Super Pink
ADULT HAT: 1 skein of Heirloom White, 1 skein of Black Green (no longer available)
Gauge
10 stitches = 4 inches in 1×1 rib, with yarn doubled
Sizes
Kids (Adult)
To fit head sizes up to 20 (23) inches in circumference
- Finished height (not including pom pom): 9½ (12½) inches
- Finished circumference (relaxed): 11 (14) inches
- Pom pom diameter: 3½ (4) inches
Pattern
Using a strand of each yarn held together, cast 34 (40) stitches onto the circular needle. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 8 (11) inches from cast on edge.
Changing to the double pointed needles…
Next Round: [Ssk] 17 (20) times. [17 (20) stitches]
Knit 2 rounds.
Next Round: [K2tog] 7 (10) times, K3tog 1 (0) time. [8 (10) stitches]
Cut both strands of yarn and thread them onto a tapestry needle. Draw the needle through the remaining stitches, pull taut and bring the tails to the inside of the hat.
Use both yarns and the smaller (larger) Extra Large Pom Pom Maker to make a pom pom 3 ½ (4) inches in diameter. Attach securely at crown. Here’s how…
You should have 2 long tails coming from the pom pom. Thread 1 tail through a tapestry needle. Insert the tapestry needle through the very top of the hat, directly to one side of the closure at the crown. Pull the tail through to the inside. Repeat with the other tail, this time inserting the needle on the opposite side of the closure at the crown. Turn the hat inside out. Firmly tie the two tails together in a tight double knot. Thread both tails onto the tapestry needle and bring the needle through the crown and up through the center of the pom pom. Trim the tails to the same length as the rest of the pom pom.
Weave in the remaining ends and enjoy your Snow Day Hat!
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You’re never too old for snow days, Gina, or snowball fights or snow angels. I’m absolutely certain that you can find all those things in New York this winter.
Cute hat. I love chunky ribbed hats.
thank you so much for sharing with us all this beautiful and stylish patterns.
holiday greetings from france
daniela
Super cute hat! This may be a silly question – but can I just use the double pointed needles instead of starting on circulars? Are there any disadvantages to doing that? I can’t seem to find that size circulars anywhere in stores and I have the double pointed already.
Thank you!
Hi Kate-
Not a silly question at all! You could do this all on double pointed needles with no problem! In general people like knitting on circulars when they can because it’s quicker and a lot of people find double points confusing, but they both achieve the same goal! Just make sure that the tension between the different needles is even and you should be fine!
Please let us know if you have any other questions and thanks for getting in touch!
Best-
Molly
As far as I’m concerned, circulars are confusing – ugh!
Hello Suzanne!
Yes, getting used to this technique can be really difficult at first! However, once you master this, you’ll be able to make so many new projects! What specifically do you have issues with?
Let me know so we can hopefully work together to overcome this difficulty! Happy knitting! -Alyson
Can I knit this on straight needles, Thankyou
Hi Annie-
This hat has to be knit in the round and we don’t have a version that can be knit on straight needles. But it’s very easy! If you need any help with the double pointed needles (which is often what scares people off from knitting in the round) we have a great tutorial for that here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2008/07/25/double-pointed-needles/
Or if you have any other questions about knitting this (or any of our other patterns!) please let us know. Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
What a great knit. The pattern was easy to follow and knit, and child-size hat came together in about 3 hrs … perfect timing for those last minute gifts!
How about knitting on circular needles the whole way up? Thanks!
Hi Bethanie-
Unfortunately you do need to use double pointed needles at the top of the hat because the stitches won’t fit around a circular needle at that point. If you’d like some help with using double pointed needles you can check out our Double Pointed Needle Tutorial here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2008/07/25/double-pointed-needles/
Thank you for getting in touch and good luck with the project!
Best-
Molly
Or magic loop.
Hi Janet – I made the hat using the Magic Loop method on a 40 inch circular needle and it worked very well! Thanks for writing in with your question and good luck with the project! – Gina
You can also use multiple (two or three) circulars at the top in a pinch. It’s a little unwieldy, but if that’s what you have…..:)
Cheers.
You can use 2 circulars to knit all the way up, though it gets a bit fiddly when you only have a few stitches left!
LOVE this hat pattern. made it flat and seamed the edges and it turned out great. i used 2 strands of shunky (#6) yarn and it is VERY warm; i live in MN,
i will be making 2 others with 2 and 3 strands of worsted (#4) yarns to go with some scarves i have made.
THANKS!
Hi Ann – Thanks so much for writing in with your kind words! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the project. All my best,
Gina
I discovered this pattern 5 days ago….I have already made 3 of these hats and plan on making more….a quick and easy knit and looks great!
how much yarn is need in both the adult version and the child? I have some left over Super Soft Merino from a previous project and am hoping to use it in this hat. It looks like a great hat!
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for your kind words!
The adult hat uses most of the two skeins. I had only a couple of grams of yarn left over.
The kids size uses about 3/4 (three quarters) of each skein – less if you are conservative with the pom pom.
I hope that helps! Enjoy and please don’t hesitate to write in if you have any more questions.
– Gina
Aaaah so that’s how to properly attach a pom pom! Thank you! Very good instructions. Much better than my yarn needle going everywhere approach.
Can you tell me how many stitches to cast on for an infant and how long to make it. Thank you!
Hi Phyllis! Thanks for your question! For an infant, cast on 30 or 32 stitches and knit for 7 inches before the crown decreases. Enjoy! – Gina
How much yarn would I need for an adult hat if I left the pom off?
Hi Kait! You would need approximately 1.5 skeins in one color or 3/4 of a skein in each of two colors. Thanks for your question! Gina
LOVE this hat ! Have already made 3. Thanks so much for sharing !!
Love this hat and am in need of a quick project! If I only use one color, how would I change things?
Thanks for the help!
Hi Jen-
You would still need to double the yarn to get the correct gauge, but you could certainly get two skeins of the same color and just follow the pattern as written.
Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I made two of these hats using purl soho yarn as indicated. One hat made on #13 and one on #15. Both came out quite large as there is so much stretch to this yarn. I think if I made it again I would cast on less stitches. The one with size #13 needles was definitely more stitches per inch which is why I made the second on #15 but even with the correct gauge it seems on the big side to me.
Hi Lisa, Thanks for writing in! I’m sure other readers will appreciate hearing your experience. Making a hat that fits properly is a bit of a tight rope walk. On the one hand, you want the gauge tight enough to not stretch out too much, but on the other hand, you don’t want the hat to squeeze the head of the person wearing it and give them a headache! There’s also the element of head size, which can vary widely from person to person. As a guide, I write my women’s hat patterns to fit a women’s medium head (which measures 22 1/2 inches around the largest part of the head). I make the pattern for the fit I prefer, not too tight, not too loose. It’s important to remember that fit is also a matter of preference. You might prefer a tighter fit than I do. You can definitely cast on fewer stitches to make a smaller hat if you prefer a tighter fit. Please do let me know if you have any other questions, I value your feedback! Thanks again! -Gina
I love this hat! How many stitches would you suggest to cast on if I wanted to make this had for a baby?
Hi Kate, I’m so glad to hear you love the hat! Thanks so much.
For a baby, I would cast on 30 stitches.
Thank you for writing us! Have a great day. -Gina
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That’s such a lovely pattern! If I wanted to make the pattern for someone with a 24 inch head, how many more stitches do you think I would need to add?
Thanks for your help! X
Hello Ana!
Since this yarn is so chunky, especially when doubled, I would only recommend adding 2 more stitches to the cast on pattern. Let us know how it turns out! Stay warm! -Alyson
Hi ! What cast on method did you use?
Hello Maria!
Since our Purl Soho Super Soft Merino yarn doubled is so incredibly thick, for this pattern we chose to use cable cast on. Take a look at our tutorial here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2008/07/07/cable-cast-on/
Let us know how your new squishy Snow Day Hat turns out! Best of luck! -Alyson
Thank you Alyson, it turned out great!
Could you tell me how much of the yarn is left over from 1 hat?
I’d like to make 2 of these (kid size) and wonder if 1 skein white will do for both? i.e. is 1/2 skein enough?
Thanks!
Hello, Jude!
Thank you so much for writing in and we are so sorry for the delay in responding to your question! The kids size uses about 3/4 (three quarters) of each skein (less if you are conservative with the pom pom). So, unfortunately, a 1/2 skein of white may not be enough. Again, thank you for writing in!
Best,
Kumeko
Can I make this with an extra skein or two that I have of Gentle Giant? If so, any suggested alterations??? ps. I am IN LOVE with Gentle Giant, it’s like yummy cotton candy to knit with and the cameo pink makes me think of what unicorn hair would be like! 🙂
Hello, Kristin!
Thank’s for your question! The yarn that we used for this pattern gets a gauage of 10 stitches over 4 inches in a k1 x p1 rib whereas the Gentle Giant has a gauge of 6 stitches over 4 inches. So, if you wanted to make this hat using the Gentle Giant you’d need to make a few adjustments to the pattern so that you don’t end up with a hat that’s too big! If you let me know about what size hat you’re making I can definately help you out with those adjustments.
I am so glad that you love the Gentle Giant, there’s nothing in our store quite like it!
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Hi!
I am dying to make hats for my grabdoarents with this yarn, but from the options I saw listed I didn’t see one that was what I am looking for since I don’t want a pompom, ear flaps, or something as thick as this hat. I have the “Basic Hats for Everyone” pattern booklet and was wondering if it is possible to adapt this yarn to any of those patterns, which are for the Worsted Twist. And if so, how! Is it simply a matter of matching the gage?
Thanks so much!
Hello Veronica!
Take a look at our Super soft hats for everyone here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/11/23/whits-knits-super-soft-merino-hats-for-everyone/
You don’t have to do the stripes if you want something more streamlined, but I think this may be what you’re looking for! Happy knitting! -Alyson
Could I use one skein of super bulky yarn instead of two skeins with different colors?
Hello, Rose!
Thank you so much for writing in! You could use one skeing of a super bulky yarn rather than holding two strands of a chunky weight together, just make sure to knit you a gauge swatch with the super bulky yarn to ensure that your yarn will meet the gauge. It would be a shame to knit the hat and end up with something that won’t fit! If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
I love this pattern! I am going to modify it slightly and just do the ribbed brim and then go into a stockinette stitch (so no folding up, its for a 5 yr old so I want it to be as easy as possible for her) — I was just curious if the finished hat without pom pom (9.5″) is with the fold up brim or without. I want to factor that into the modifications I made. Thank you so much!
Hi Angelique,
Thanks for writing in! The hat measures 9.5″ from bottom to top without the brim folded up. Let us know how the hat turns out!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Dear purl soho I’m 8 years old and I made 3 snow day hats and I’m working on one right now I love the pattern the hats are so warm and fuzzy I made a hat for me my dad and my friend baritt. Thanks for the pattern
p.s. when I visited I got yarn there and it made the warmest hat I love the yarn you have warm and fuzzy yarn
Love,jojo
Hi Jojo,
We are so happy to hear that you knit 3 of our Snow Day Hats! Welcome to the happy world of knitting and we hope to see you in the shop some day!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I have made several of these hats and just love them!! My very dear friend is going through chemo and just lost all her hair. I was going to make a snow day hat for her except that it is spring, and the yarn may be too warm! Any recommendations for a beanie type hat that doesn’t take too long to knit! I greatly appreciate any ideas!!
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for writing in and I am so happy you are doing such a great and kind thing for your friend. I suggest you use two strands of Blue Sky Worsted Cotton on a US 11 and follow the Super Soft Merino Hats for Everyone pattern for a rough guide on how much to cast on. The Blue Sky cotton is cool and not itchy on the scalp, so I think this would be the best option if doubled. Best of luck to you and thanks again!
-Adam
Hello, I’m a little confused on the decrease section.. I followed the instructions and somehow I still have a ton of stitches left?!
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for writing in! Curious! How many stitches do you still have on the needles? After the first decrease round, you should have cut the number of stitches in half from 34 to 17 or 40 to 20. After the next decrease round, you will go down by a little over half from 17 to 8 and from 20 to 10. If you have a larger number of stitches, it may be that you missed a decrease in one of the rounds. Please do not hesitate to write back!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
How many stitches should I cast on if I used only one yarn?
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in! So long as you are getting the same gauge with a single strand of yarn, you will cast on the same number of stitches!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Did I miss something? What size needles are used with the double strand hat?
Hi, Maxine!
Thank you for writing in! This hat calls for a US #15, 16-inch circular needle and a set of US #15 double pointed needles. Please let us know if you have further questions! Again, thank you for your question.
Best,
Kumeko
Hi
This is such a cute hat. I have one skein of cashmere merino bloom yarn left from my last project. Can I use that to make an adult hat. How many stitches do I cast on? What needle size should I use? Is it fine making with just one strand of yarn? Thank you for this wonderful pattern.
Shweta
Hi Shweta,
Thanks for writing in! Cashmere Merino Bloom is quite a bit thinner than our Super Soft Merino. For this pattern, quite a bit of reworking would be necessary. You could knit a gauge swatch and multiply the number of stitches by the finished head circumference and use that number as your cast on number so long as it is an even number.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Does this hat only come in 2 sizes?? I was just in the store I Soho and sea several different sizes made up?
Nancy
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in! This hat only does come in two sizes. The samples can look quite different depending on whether they are cuffed or not. I thought the same thing when I first saw them but upon further inspection, the samples are indeed knit in the two sizes noted above. The stretchy quality of the rib means that although there are only two sizes, this hat fits a wide range of head sizes!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Can you explain what means [Ssk]
Thanks
Hi Catalina,
Thanks for writing in! SSK means to slip, slip and then knit the two slipped stitches together. We have a handy video tutorial for this technique and it can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/slip-slip-knit-ssk/
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi. If I use a different yarn, am I looking for chunky or super chunky weight? I know I should be holding two strands together, so assuming chunky weight is correct? Thanks!
Hi Alexis,
Thanks for writing in! Our Super Soft Merino has a gauge of 2.75 – 3.25 stitches per inch. This classifies it as either a Bulky or a Super Bulky depending on what scale you follow. I always like to look at the recommended gauge for a better idea of substituting yarns. For this patter, we hold 2 strands together yielding a gauge of 2.25 stitches per inch which could be considered a Super Bulky.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thanks. I’m having a lot of trouble getting gauge. I’m getting 12 stitches over 4 inches on a size 15 needle. But I can’t go up to a 17 needle or the stitches will be too loose for a hat. Any suggestions?
Just following up. I have to finish this hat in 4 days! Thanks!
Hi Alexis,
Thank you for writing in! I’d add on two more stitches if you are having trouble with getting gauge. It’s not necessary to go up in needle size for such a small difference in gauge. Best of luck!
-Adam
I am going to knit them for the grade schools
I would like to knit this hat with a single strand, how many stitches would I have to cast on, please?
Thank you!
Hi Marion,
Thanks for writing in! For this pattern, quite a bit of reworking would be necessary for the top shaping and we are unable to so at the moment. We will take your suggest into consideration for the future. If you like, you could knit a gauge swatch and multiply the number of stitches by the finished head circumference and use that number as your cast on number so long as it is an even number.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi. When I cast on 40 stitches for the adult size hat, the stitches did not meet on the circular needle. It looks like I need to cast on at least 20 more to make the stitches meet. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for your help…I love your patterns!
Hi Margaret,
Thanks for the question! First, make sure you are doubling the yarn so you get the thickness required. Also, make sure your circular needle in a US 15 at 16″ long. This is the required length for the circular needle for this hat. Let me know if that solves the problem! Thanks!
-Adam
I knitted this hat using the magic loop method and I used one skein and one strand of a super super bulky yarn so my gauge is correct however after I finished I noticed my hat and stitch lean a bit as opposed to going straight up like the photo above.. Does this mean I need to block the hat? Is this a result of magic loop?
Hi Marta,
Thank you for writing in! I don’t believe that your leaning stitches are a result of the magic loop method, magic loop generally produces stitches that look the same as regularly knit stitches. I think your right, gently blocking the hat should straighten things out a bit. Please keep us posted on how your hat turns out!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I used the long tail tubular cast-on, just having learned it for your classic cuffed hat. I thought it would make sense for this hat… Was that a mistake, or do you think this cast-on is ok?
Hi Becky,
Thanks for writing us! The long-tail tubular cast on is a perfectly viable method for this hat. Let me know how it goes!
-Adam
Hi there,
I’m trying to knit these on 15-inch circular needles and on a 16-inch cable. I’m having some difficulty knitting in the round as the cable/needles seem to be too long.
Any advice?
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for the question. The cast on amount should fit on this length cord, so make sure you are casting on using Super Soft Merino doubled and not single. Also, make sure you are on a US 15 16″ and not a 24″. The cord length is usually written on the cord. Let me know if you have any other questions!
-Adam
Hello, I’m making matching adult and infant hats without the fold-up edge for a baby shower. On ravelry.com I found the 7″ measurement before reducing for the adult hat, which worked perfectly. Can you tell me how many inches I should knit for the infant hat before reducing? Thank you for such a cute and easy pattern.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for writing in! I’d say 5″ is a good measurement to start the decreases. Thanks!
-Adam
Do you have instructions how to make the Pom Pom i have had difficulty getting it done neatly and all the same. Love the pattern . If you put 34 stitches on what is the circumference it will fit . 2 grandkids heads are 21 and 21 -1/2 inches
Hi Dorothy,
Thanks for the question. Casting on 34 stitches will yield an 11″ circumference. The hat is rib stitch though so there is a lot of stretch. I suggest you do the adult size for your grandkids. The pom pom is quite easy to make but what most people don’t know is that you need to give it a hair cut all the way around to make it denser. Best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
-Adam
Hi-
Do I need to use 3 double-pointed needles, or 5 double-pointed needles? Thanks! Kate
Hi Kate,
Thanks for the question. When using double points for working in the round you usually use three or four needles to hold your stitches and use one free needle to knit.
All the best,
Adam
Hello!
HELP! I’ve never knit with two colors at the same time- do the 40 stitches mean 40 of each color are cast on (together)? do i knit both colors at the same time as if it were one stitch? there aren’t many (if any) helpful videos or explanations anywhere!
Hi Jess,
Yes, you are casting on holding the two strands together, and knitting with both strands as if they were one.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
Hi, I am curious how you make the cast on edge look like it is on the “right” side after you turn up the ribbed cuff. When I turn up the ribbed cuff the cast on edge definitely looks like it is on the “wrong” side…
What’s your secret?
Thanks
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing in! As this lovely hat is a 1 x 1 rib, it is essentially reversible (until you put the pom pom on). Both sides will be virtually identical! Additionally, if you use a cable cast on, you should get a nice and tidy edge that looks the same on both sides!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
OMG I have made two of these already and I don’t think I ever thought to “turn it inside out”.
Silly me. Thanks
I really want to try this pattern, but I need a more washable yarn for my adult son. He’s on the Autism Spectrum and his things need washing frequently. He is learning to use a washing machine and dryer so any other way just isn’t going to work.
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for writing in! We are happy to make alternate yarn suggestions! I would say that Cascade 128 Superwash would be a good option here. It is a touch thinner than our Super Soft Merino but should still knit up at the same gauge when holding 2 strands together. On the plus side, 128 Superwash is washable and comes in a good variety of colors!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
about to start decreasing. What does the (20) mean in the instruction [Ssk] 17 (20) times. Repeat ssk 20 times? Thank you.
Hi Divina,
Great question! If you are knitting the smaller size, you will ssk 17 times and if you are knitting the larger size you will ssk 20 times!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
Did you use any special method to cast on in order to make the hat stretchy? What would be a good one to use for this?
Hi Rita!
A long tail cast on will work perfectly for this hat!
Happy knitting!
Carly
I would like to try this pattern…it’s looks like a wonderful hat. One question, for the 1X1 ribbing is there any advantage knitting in the back loop for the knit stitches?
Thanks so much.
Hi Angela,
Thanks for writing in! If you were to knit the knit stitches through the back loop, you would twist the stitches. This will make the ribs pop a bit more!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thanks so much for the fast response…I appreciate your help with my question.
Hey,
I don’t know what i am doing but i am having real difficulty knitting this with the 16inch length circular needles, it just seems too long. Any help would be so appreciated!
Cheers,
Tess
Hello Tess,
Thank you for reaching out! I’m not sure which size you are making, but particularly If you are knitting the Kid’s size I would recommend to knitting the whole hat on your Double Pointed needles. When knitting hats you want to avoid stretching out the stitches as you knit as it can effect your gauge.
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thanks Marilla. Yep, it was the kid’s size i was doing. I’ll try with double pointed instead.
Hello – Any chance you have a couple of skeins of the black green color laying around? I have made this hat so many times – it’s my go-to for kids going away to college!
This time I need green and white. If not, any suggestions for a substitute?
Thanks so much!
Hello Sheila,
Thank you for reaching out! We are currently severely lacking in green options at this particular gauge. If you wanted to knit a hat at a smaller gauge you could check out our Tiny Stripes Hat knit with our Linen Quill or our Striped Cuff Hat which could be made with our Mulberry Merino in Black Green and Heirloom White.
I hope this helps and Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Can this pattern be adjusted to make a messy bun hat?
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for reaching out! You could certainly turn this into a messy bun hat though it may take a bit of experimenting! After working the first row of decreases, take a look at the opening left int he top of the hat. It may be the right side already, but if not, you can work a few more decreases on the next knit row. Once you are happy with the opening at the top of the hat, simply cast off your stitches and you are done!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi! I just finished knitting the decrease, but I feel like it looks really pointy. Is that supposed to happen?
Hello Lauren,
Thank you for reaching out! It is true that there might be a slight point at the top when you finish due to the slant that the decreases create. I have found that it is not pointy when worn because of the slight stretch that occurs to accommodate ones head.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
This pattern is so cute! How will this change if I use US10 sized needles instead of 15? Will I need more yarn?
Hello Miranda,
Thank you for reaching out! If you are using two strands of bulky yarn you will need to us a US15. If you were to knit this hat up with a US10 the fabric will become very dense and stiff, and will come out much smaller.
If you are looking for a hat to knit up on a smaller needle I would check out our Super Soft Merino Hats.
I hope this clears things up for you and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
I’m wondering if there are any video tutorials for this pattern? Or for decreasing in general? Or a glossary of terms somewhere on the website as I am just above a beginner knitter and need a little extra guidance.
Thanks
Hello Sarah,
Thank you for reaching out! We have a great Tutorial collection as well as a Knitting Abbreviations + Terms. I find both of these resources very useful and I hope you do to!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
If I want to use the salt and pepper for this hat do I purchase 2 skeins of it or each color separately. If separately, which colors are are they?
Hi Mary,
Thanks for reaching out! For our black and white sample, we used one strand of Heirloom White and one strand of the discontinued Black Green held together, but I think using the already marled Salt and Pepper color of Super Soft Merino is a fascinating idea! You could hold two strands of Salt and Pepper together for a lovely fine grained marl, or use one strand of Salt and Pepper and one strand of a solid like Toasted Charcoal for a predominantly gray hat with fun speckles of white. To replicate the look of our original Snow Day Hat most closely, I would use one strand of Heirloom White and one strand of either Toasted Charcoal or Soft Black held together.
Happy knitting, and please let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
I would love to have the pattern but cannot justify all the ink to print out the pattern with all the comments.
Hi Deanna,
Thanks for reaching out! If you use our print function, none of the comments will be included and you can easily choose which portions of the pattern to print and which to omit. If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
How many revolutions of yarn should I use for a large Pom Pom? The tutorial suggests 300, but that is with much thinner yarn, and I don’t have that much left. What would you advise?
P.S. I LOVE this hat, pattern, and yarn!!
Thanks in advance – Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thank you so much for the kind words! With a Bulky yarn like Super Soft Merino and our Pom Pom Maker Set, I would probably do about 150 wraps – the key is to make sure it looks nice and full on the pom pom maker, but not so thick that you can’t tie it securely!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
How would you end this if you didn’t want a pom pom on the end?
I’m using a size 9 circular needle.
Hi Christina,
Great question! This hat looks great as is without a pom pom – you don’t have to do anything special if you are skipping the pom!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hello
Is There a way to Get This pattern on french ?
Thanks!
Hi Nicky,
Thanks for writing in! At present, our patterns are only available in English. We certainly appreciate the request!
Best,
Julianna
Hi
Could this pattern be used with a single strand of Super Soft Merino? As long as I adjust for the gauge and cast on the right amount of stitches?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! Although going from a double strand of Super Soft Merino to a single strand is quite a jump, you could use this pattern as a starting point to figure out your own hat! You would have to knit a gauge swatch on a US 11 or 13 needles and calculate how many to cast on, but the decreases should still work well for a ribbed hat at a smaller gauge.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hello, may I know how many stitches repeat is this pattern for adult large size? I’m trying to figure out if I can incorporate a fair Isle pattern since we’re knitting with two color yarns here! Thanks!!
Hi Virgie,
Thanks for reaching out! The adult large hat requires a multiple of four stitches.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
No matter how loose I knit with #15 needles I get about 14 stiches on 4 inch and the hat clearly feels too tight. Should I go down to size 13?
Hi Monica,
Thanks for reaching out! If you are getting too many stitches per four inches, that actually means you need to go up a needle size or two. It sounds a bit counter intuitive at first, but you need to make your stitches larger so that there are fewer of them in your four inch square.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
I love this pattern! Super easy to whip out. My only problem was getting gauge. I was so excited to start that I grabbed 2 skeins of my super bulky that I had in my stash and my 10 mm needles. I kept getting 7 to 8 stitches per 4 inches. It was huge, so I kept stepping down and I finally got gauge at a 5.5 mm set. I didnt like the fabric it created, so I just tried 1 strand of the yarn at 10 mm and it worked perfectly fine. Maybe my yarn was just too bulky? It has little bumps in it, but I thought that it would work because the gauge was the same as the yarn required for the project. Oh well, I’m almost done with my first hat and I’m loving it. Thanks!
Hi Alex,
Thanks for reaching out! Super bulky yarns can knit up at anything from 1.75 stitches per inch to 2.75 stitches per inch on a size 11 to 17 needle, which is quite a difference! Our Super Soft Merino is a super bulky yarn but comes in at the lowest end of that range, so if your super bulky yarn was at the high end, it certainly makes sense that you would be able to get gauge with a single strand. You definitely did the right thing by checking your gauge and finding the needles and yarn that work best with the pattern!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
When attaching my pompoms to the hat, my super soft merino tends to be break and my pompoms are not securely attached. Any suggestions?
Hi Nithya,
Thanks for writing in! This is not uncommon when sewing with or trying to pull tightly on single ply yarns such as Super Soft Merino. If you look closely at the yarn, you should be able to see which direction the fibers are twisted together, and you can then twist the yarn so that it becomes more tightly twisted. This will strengthen the yarn so you can pull on it tightly to secure your pom pom without worrying about it breaking. Another option would be to use a regular plied sturdy yarn, such as Cascade Yarns Superwash 128, in a color similar to your Super Soft Merino, to tie the center of the pom pom and secure it to the hat.
Best of luck, and I hope that helps!
Julianna
hello is it possible to make a video tutorial for this hat? I am French Canadian and understand more or less your pattern.
thank you very much
alexe
Hi Alexe,
Thanks so much for your interest in our pattern! Unfortunately we don’t have the resources at the moment to do a video tutorial of this pattern. We will keep your request in mind though for the future! Thanks!
Best,
Julianna
This hat is very much like the “Super Simple Super Soft Merino Baby Hat”. I have made about 20 of those. I actually like it better because there is no awkward decreases. You just run a needle through all the stitches and gather it. That pattern has disappeared from your website. Any chance you could bring it back?
Hi Pat,
Thank you for reaching out! Our Super Simple Super Soft Merino Baby Hat is still available – I apologize that it isn’t showing up in search results! You can find it by browsing all of our hat patterns, though you will have to scroll a bit, or by clicking right here. I’ll let our web team know about this bug in the search system, and in the mean time, I hope you enjoy knitting yet more hats!
Best,
Julianna
I wish the Honey Pink was still available!
What do you think about the combination of Red Poppy with Oyster Gray for this hat? Or would Red Poppy work best with Heirloom White?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! We are always sad to see some of our favorite colors go, but we’re always making room for new beautiful colors! I personally prefer Red Poppy with Heirloom White, but there’s no reason you couldn’t pair it with Oyster Gray if you prefer gray as a background color! Alternatively, you could use Oatmeal Gray for an extra-marled bit of both worlds!
Best,
Julianna
hello .. do i have to change to double pointed needles or i can make decrease on circular needle?
Hi Nisrine,
Thanks for reaching out! While you are working the decreases the opening at the top of the hat will be much smaller than the 16″ circular needle, so you will need to switch to double pointed needles to complete the hat. If you are familiar with the magic loop method and have a 32″ or longer needle available in the same size, you could use that instead!
Best,
Julianna
Hello! I was hoping to make this pattern with the gentle giant yarn, but I’m not sure if that’s possible, or how much I would need for one adult hat, or what size needles to use?
Hi Liz,
Thanks for reaching out! Since we are holding our Super Soft Merino double here the gauge should actually be quite similar to using a single strand of Gentle Giant! I would recommend buying 2 skeins of Gentle Giant to insure you have enough for the hat and using the needle size we recommend in the pattern (US 15!)
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi,
I was wondering if I could increase the cast on 36 stitches. I have an adult with a small head and I think the adult cast on of 40 would be too big. If I cast on 36 stitches, would it change the rest of the pattern?
Thanks very much
Terri
Hi Terri,
Thanks for reaching out! As long as you keep an even number of stitches I don’t think that would change the rest of the pattern, you may have to adjust the shaping of the crown a little but but it should be fairly easy to figure out!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
If you purchase a skein or each color for the adult hats, is there enough to make two hats? Thanks!
Hi Georgia,
Thanks for reaching out! You need 2 skeins for one hat, so to make two I would recommend buying 4 skeins!
All the best,
Gianna
How would I change this pattern to make a hat for a toddler?
Hi Laura,
Thanks for reaching out! You could adjust the cast on to be slightly less than the kid size, the pattern works over a multiple of 2 stitches and you can calculate this based on the circumference of the toddlers head!
All the best,
Gianna
Hello! Is it possible to leave off the Pom Pom and make a beanie?
Thanks!
Hi Stacy,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes the pom pom is totally optional so you can absolutely leave it off the hat!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi! This is probably a silly question but does the 40 cast on stitches mean 1 stitch of each color = 1 stitch or do the serrated colors = 2 stitches??
Thanks!
Hi Rosie,
Thanks for reaching out! For this hat you will cast on 40 stitches holding the 2 colors together, so you will be using 2 strands as 1 throughout the hat!
I hope this clarifies things!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello,
How many stitches in the cast on would you recommend to make this an adult large?
Thank you
Hi Katherine,
Thanks for reaching out! The adult size can comfortably stretch to a 23″ circumference, so I would suggest following the pattern and casting on 40 stitches!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi there,
I really love this pattern but I kind of just want to do a solid colour hat. How many stitches should I cast on if I am using just one strand of the Super Soft Merino?
Thanks 🙂
Hi Abigail,
Thanks for writing in! I would suggest starting off by working a gauge swatch, from there you can calculate your stitches per inch to determine your cast on amount! I also suggest checking out our wonderful tutorial All About Gauge for more information!
Warmly,
Gianna
Ok great, I’ll check it out! Thanks so much for you help
Knitting this hat right now and need a little bit of clarification. I just finished my decreasing row and have 20 stitches. The next set of instructions says knit 2 rounds. Does that mean knit, purl for two rounds? Or just knit stitch for two rounds? Thanks in advance!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out. It means to knit every stitch for two rounds! The two decrease rounds essentially “get rid of” the purl stitches and leave you with only knit stitches left. I hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
I’m a little confused on how many skeins I need for the Snow Day Hat.
In the pattern it shows this:
2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino, in 2 different colors. Each skein is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 72 (87) yards required per color.
But in the Nov 2016 update this:
2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 144 (174) yards required, in two different colors.
The yardage is different.
I’m making a child’s hat w/pom. Will I need,
2 of x color skeins and
2 of y color skeins ?
Or one of x & y, will be enough?
Hi Evie,
Thanks for reaching out. The yardage is actually still the same! A child size hat requires 72 yards of each color, which adds up to 144 yards in total. So you’ll need just 1 skein of each color!
All the best,
Lili
can i make this with just one strand of yarn instead of 2
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out. You could knit this pattern with just one strand of Super Soft Merino, but you will need to adjust your cast-on number so that it fits! To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the finished circumference of the size you’re making and cast on an even number of stitches. Then, just follow the pattern as written, but you may need to work a few extra decrease rounds. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi can you please tell me the size of the needles in the uk size?? Many thanks
Chris
Hi Chris,
Thanks for reaching out. I believe that US size 15 needles would be a size 000 in UK sizing! Another way to determine needle size is by the millimeter measurement, which is 10mm for the recommended needles for this pattern. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hello,
This looks like a great hat! I have one skein of super soft merino. Is it possible to break the skien in half, make two balls and complete the pattern with the same color? I’m knitting this for an 8yo.
Thanks!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for writing in! I’m afraid that you’ll need a full 2 skeins for this hat though. The total yardage for the Kids size is 144, and each skein of Super Soft Merino only contains 87 yards.
All the best,
Lili
I am making this hat in various colors of pink red blue with white: how do I/or do I need to block it without having the colors bleed together? Help a new knitter please 🙂
Hi Lindsay,
Never fear, the colors are unlikely to run together during blocking! We haven’t had any cases of the dye running in Super Soft Merino, but you could test the colors beforehand. To do so, just place a snippet of the yarn in a glass of water for a few hours. If the water remains clear, then you’re good to go without refixing, but if the water is tinted with the color of the yarn, then you should refix the dye for that color. We have a great tutorial on refixing dye for when (or if) you need to do so!
All the best,
Lili
Hello and good day to all: In the Snowy Day Hat, the instructions call for taking one of each color and casting on, held together. Does this mean that both yarns are pulled together as you knit/purl throughout the pattern, and without much difficulty. In other words, the procedure is done with a double yarn approach, correct? Sounds like fun!! Any suggestions on how to manage the 2 strands. Thankyou for your consideration, Scott
Hi Scott,
Yep, you’ll be knitting with two strands held together all the way through this pattern! I’d say the best way to do that is just to think of the strands as one individual strand and treat it the exact same way you would when knitting with one strand.
All the best,
Lili
New newbie here. If I switch to size 11 DPN for the decrease, will I run into a lot of problems?
Thank you!
Hi Maria!
Welcome to knitting! We’re glad you found us!
There is a pretty big difference between US 15 (the needles recommended in the pattern) and US 11, so you’ll probably have a pretty big difference in gauge. It’s probably best to keep to a size 15 throughout the pattern for optimal results!
Happy Knitting!
Andrea