This simple to knit hat features bands of different textures created with just knit and purl stitches. The two-color knitting at the top of the hat is easy enough for a beginner knitter who’s ready to take the next step.

Links to a couple of helpful videos are included to help and encourage knitters who are new to color knitting.

Pop Top can be completed in an evening. If you like knitting for charity or need to knit multiple gifts, your choice of color combinations will make each hat unique.

Most of the hat is knit using a single color with enough stitch variety to keep you entertained while still allowing you to watch your favorite show. Add a pop of color at the top by choosing the contrast yarn from some of those leftover balls of yarn that have been patiently waiting in your basket.

Have fun with your color choices.