Bobble hat is fun to knit and fun to wear. Even my marine husband and teenage son were willing to wear the green one. I made a yarny pom pom for the top, but this hat would look really cute with a faux fur pom pom too.

The Bobble Hat: Playful, Bold, and Bursting with Joy
Introducing the Bobble Hat! Inspired by the magic of assigned pooling and the vibrant hues of The Lemonade Shop’s Classic DK, this beanie is a great mix of whimsy and style.

Designed with a close-fitting silhouette and just the right amount of negative ease, the Bobble Hat is cozy enough for the chilliest commutes and chic enough for après-ski selfies. Add a pom pom for extra flair—or keep it sleek for a minimalist vibe.

Whether you’re an advanced beginner looking to level up your skills or a seasoned knitter in search of a fun, feel-good project, this pattern delivers instant gratification. You’ll love watching the bobbles come to life as you knit—and I promise, you’ll be tempted to make more than one!

Yarn Recommendations
The Bobble Hat knits up best in DK-weight yarns featuring a 75% main color and 25% contrasting color—the secret to perfectly placed bobbles. Try it with The Lemonade Shop Classic DK for a guaranteed splash of joy.

Techniques You’ll Use

1x1 ribbing
Bobble making (instructions included!)
Decreases: K2tog, P2tog
Optional pom-pom making (because more fun is always better)
Knit in the round from the bottom up

Sizes:
Preemie, (Baby, Infant, Toddler) [Child/Adult Small, Average Adult, Adult L, Adult XL]

To fit head circumference of 12 (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 24, 26] in /30.5 (35.5, 40.5, 45.5) [51, 56, 61, 66] cm

Bobble Hat is designed to have 1.5-3 in /3.75-7.5 cm of negative ease.

Yarn requirements:
Without pom pom: 58 (67, 82, 100) [117, 137, 161, 190] yards/ 53(62, 75, 91) [107, 125, 147, 173] meters of a DK-weight assigned pooling yarn.

With small pom pom: 70 (79, 94, 112) [129, 149, 173, 202] yards/ 64 (73, 86, 102) [118, 136, 158, 184] meters of a DK-weight assigned pooling yarn.

With large pom pom: 96 (106, 120, 138) [155, 175, 200, 228] yards/ 88 (96, 110, 126) [142, 160, 182, 208] meters of a DK-weight assigned pooling yarn.

**Gauges:
5 stitches x 7 rows = 1 inches in Stockinette
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5 Sts and 7 rows per 1 in/2.5 cm stockinette stitch

6.5 Sts and 8 rows per 1 in/ 2.5 cm in K1P1 rib stitch.

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