I created this hat to look great in all of those crazy rainbow colored variegated skeins and to show off all the beautiful pom-poms! I also created this hat to be flexible enough to either use DK, worsted, or two fingering yarns held together. (Note: Deep purple pom-pom hat shown is an example of a hat made with 2 fingering yarns held together. The gold pom-pom hat is an example made in DK yarn.) Holding the two strands of fingering yarn together will help to break up the pooling that naturally happens with variegated yarns in patterns with decreases. Some knitters may really like this aspect.

The Pattern includes some detailing on the crown to draw the eye up to the pompom. The purl ridge stitching is great for beginner knitters and it adds nice shaping to the top of the hat. Most knitters should be able to complete this project in a few days, or sittings.

I came up with the name “Mayflower Hat” from a convergence of sentimental things: I have a favorite beach with this name and I was making this hat to debut a super big yarn festival in May, as well as the purl ridge stitching that makes a bit of a flower on the crown. Enjoy!! :)