Aren’t Septembers wonderful? We took a drive through a local canyon and the timing was perfect for seeing the beautiful fall colors. I love having the option of slippers and scarves in the evening, but also opening the windows in the afternoon and letting in the perfect warm breeze. It reminds me of the excitement of the new school year, and how fall melts into winter. Before you know it, bundling up isn’t an option anymore but a necessity. This simple and cute Schoolyard Pom-Pom Hat is a fun, quick project and will keep your little student warm during recess and cozy while dashing to the school bus.
SCHOOLYARD POM-POM HAT
What you need:
Medium Weight Yarn (in 2 colors)
Size J Hook
Darning Needle
Abbreviations: (American Terms
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
Sp – Space
BLO- Back Loops Only
Gauge: 7 sts= 2″
Ribbed Band:
Using 1st color, Ch 8.
1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc 6. Turn. (7 sts)
2.- 40. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. In BLO, Hdc 5. Hdc in last st (through both loops). Turn.
Piece should measure approx. 15.5″ long (unstretched).
Fold the band in half and sl st the two ends together, forming a band. Don’t break yarn.
Hat:
1. Fold the band so the seam is on the inside and your yarn is at the top. Ch 1. Sc in same sp. You will be working into the horizontal stitches, but try to make them an even as possible. Your exact total stitch count is not super important, but try to work between 55-60 sts.
2.- 3. Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in each st around. Join with sl st.
Join 2nd color. You don’t need to break your yarn, you can bring it up with each color change, eliminating extra tails when you are finished.
4. – 5. Repeat row 2.
Alternate colors, working 2 rows of each color until you reach a total of 13 rows on the body of the hat.
To close the hat, thread a length of yarn through a darning needle and sew a loose running stitch around the top (with hat turned inside-out). Pull the stitch tight, closing the hand with a cinch. Tie a sturdy knot.
Turn your hat right-side out. Finish your hat by adding a pom-pom. You can use this tutorial to make a pom-pom without a pom pom maker.
I hope you enjoy this fun Schoolyard Pom-Pom Hat! And I hope you are able to enjoy September 🙂
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Very cute! What size hat does this pattern make?
+1 to this. What are the final measurements?
Hi,
I am a beginner at crocheting. The only stitch that I have mastered is slip stitch and double stitch and tunisian basic stitch. Is this pattern for a beginner for making this school-pom-pom-hat? I look forward hearing from you. Thanks!
I love this Schoolyard-pom-pom hat pattern. It is very well written and easy to follow. I can just see my Grand son in this warm crocheted hat. I’ll have to make a few for the children in our family and I’m sure they will love the hat. I think Bethany Dearden does some of the best crochet patterns. Love her..
Thank you so much for sharing this free crochet pattern.
Can you show a pic of the band folded ?
Confused on where to begin my horizontal rows. Thhankyou ☺
Thankyou for sharing this pattern, Ive made a few for christmas gifts this year, I used a self striping yarn and they turned out really cute, I hope they like them, Debbie
Do you have a pattern in kids size with the snowflake slouchy