Snow Bunny Pom Hat Knit Pattern

Snow Bunny Pom Baby Hat Knitting Pattern

The Snow Bunny Pom Hat is one of my all time favorites.  It’s a simple knit done with super bulky yarn making it soooo fast.  The warm and snuggly finished project is perfect for keeping tiny baby heads warm over the winter.  The double poms on top are just eye candy for Mom….because all moms love a super cutely dressed little one, hehe.

This pattern is also great for any beginner knitters looking to learn about working in the round.  The learn-to-knit classes I feature in my Fiber Friends Group recommend this pattern as a great way to get more comfortable with some basic techniques.

Also be sure to check out my tutorial on how to make a pom pom if you’d like to make some super big and cute poms like shown in the pic.

This free baby hat knitting pattern features Super Bulky (6) weight yarn and size 10.0mm (US15) knitting needles.

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Snow Bunny Pom Knit Pattern

Average Head Circumference Size Chart

Preemie:

11.5-13″ (29.25-33cm)

Newborn:

13-14″ (33-35.5cm)

0-3 Months:

14-15″ (35.5-38cm)

3-6 Months:

14-17″ (35.5-43cm)

6-12 Months:

16-19″ (40.5-48cm)

Toddler 1-3 Years:

18-20″ (45.75-50.75cm)

Child 3-10 Years

19-20.5″ (48.25-52cm)

Materials

• Yarn: Approximately 60 yards of super bulky (6) yarn – approx. 40 of color 1 (white) and 10 of each color 2 and 3 (blue and purple)
• Knitting Needles: Size 10.0 mm (US 15) Double Pointed Needles (or use the magic loop method)
• Yarn or Tapestry Needle

Gauge

5 sts and 7 rows = 2 inches (5 centimeters) in Stockinette Stitch

***It is important to check your gauge!***

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• K2tog: Knit the next two sts together
• **: Repeat the section in between the two stars as specified

Preemie Pattern

Cast on 28 sts with color 1 (white)

Join in the round and place stitch marker

Round 1: Purl

Round 2: Knit

Pick up color 2 (blue)

Round 3: Knit

Pick up color 1

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit

Pick up color 3 (purple)

Round 6: Knit

Drop color 3 and pick up color 1

Rounds 7 and 8: Knit

Pick up color 2

Round 9: Knit

Drop color 2 and pick up color 1

Rounds 10 – 11: Knit

Round 12: *K2tog, K5*  Repeat around (24 total sts)

Round 13: *K2tog, K1*  Repeat around (16 total sts)

Round 14: *K2tog*  Repeat around (8 total sts)

Do not bind off.  Cut approx. 7 inch tail.  Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl.   Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat.  Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat.  Tie a knot and weave in ends.

For Pom-Poms (make 2): Take all three colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 18 times.  Remove from fingers.  Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails.  Cut all loops on both sides of the tie.  Trim pom to desired length.  Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.

Newborn Pattern

Cast on 32 sts with color 1 (white)

Join in the round and place stitch marker

Round 1: Purl

Round 2: Knit

Pick up color 2 (blue)

Round 3: Knit

Pick up color 1

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit

Pick up color 3 (purple)

Round 6: Knit

Drop color 3 and pick up color 1

Rounds 7 and 8: Knit

Pick up color 2

Round 9: Knit

Drop color 2 and pick up color 1

Rounds 10 – 13: Knit

Round 14: *K2tog, K2*  Repeat around (24 total sts)

Round 15: *K2tog, K1*  Repeat around (16 total sts)

Round 16: *K2tog*  Repeat around (8 total sts)

Do not bind off.  Cut approx. 7 inch tail.  Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl.   Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat.  Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat.  Tie a knot and weave in ends.

For Pom-Poms (make 2): Take all three colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 18 times.  Remove from fingers.  Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails.  Cut all loops on both sides of the tie.  Trim pom to desired length.  Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.

Baby 0-3 Months Pattern

Cast on 34 sts with color 1 (white)

Join in the round and place stitch marker

Round 1: Purl

Round 2: Knit

Pick up color 2 (blue)

Round 3: Knit

Pick up color 1

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit

Pick up color 3 (purple)

Round 6: Knit

Drop color 3 and pick up color 1

Rounds 7 and 8: Knit

Pick up color 2

Round 9: Knit

Drop color 2 and pick up color 1

Rounds 10 – 16: Knit

Round 17: *K2tog, K15*  Repeat around (32 total sts)

Round 18: *K2tog, K2*  Repeat around (24 total sts)

Round 19: *K2tog, K1*  Repeat around (16 total sts)

Round 20: *K2tog*  Repeat around (8 total sts)

Do not bind off.  Cut approx. 7 inch tail.  Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl.   Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat.  Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat.  Tie a knot and weave in ends.

For Pom-Poms (make 2): Take all three colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 18 times.  Remove from fingers.  Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails.  Cut all loops on both sides of the tie.  Trim pom to desired length.  Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.

Baby 3-6 Months Pattern

Cast on 38 sts with color 1 (white)

Join in the round and place stitch marker

Round 1: Purl

Round 2: Knit

Pick up color 2 (blue)

Round 3: Knit

Pick up color 1

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit

Pick up color 3 (purple)

Round 6: Knit

Drop color 3 and pick up color 1

Rounds 7 and 8: Knit

Pick up color 2

Round 9: Knit

Drop color 2 and pick up color 1

Rounds 10 – 15: Knit

Round 16: K2tog, K4, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K4 (32 total sts)

Round 17 – 20: Knit

Round 21: *K2tog, K2*  Repeat around (24 total sts)

Round 22: *K2tog, K1*  Repeat around (16 total sts)

Round 23: *K2tog*  Repeat around (8 total sts)

Do not bind off.  Cut approx. 7 inch tail.  Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl.   Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat.  Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat.  Tie a knot and weave in ends.

For Pom-Poms (make 2): Take all three colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 18 times.  Remove from fingers.  Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails.  Cut all loops on both sides of the tie.  Trim pom to desired length.  Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.

Baby 6-12 Months Pattern

Cast on 42 sts with color 1 (white)

Join in the round and place stitch marker

Round 1: Purl

Round 2: Knit

Pick up color 2 (blue)

Round 3: Knit

Pick up color 1

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit

Pick up color 3 (purple)

Round 6: Knit

Drop color 3 and pick up color 1

Rounds 7 and 8: Knit

Pick up color 2

Round 9: Knit

Drop color 2 and pick up color 1

Rounds 10 – 16: Knit

Round 17: *K2tog, K19*  Repeat around (40 total sts)

Round 18 – 21: Knit

Round 22: *K2tog, K3*  Repeat around (32 total sts)

Round 23: *K2tog, K2*  Repeat around (24 total sts)

Round 24: *K2tog, K1*  Repeat around (16 total sts)

Round 25: *K2tog*  Repeat around (8 total sts)

Do not bind off.  Cut approx. 7 inch tail.  Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl.   Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat.  Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat.  Tie a knot and weave in ends.

For Pom-Poms (make 2): Take all three colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 18 times.  Remove from fingers.  Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails.  Cut all loops on both sides of the tie.  Trim pom to desired length.  Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.

Toddler 1-3 Year Pattern

Cast on 45 sts with color 1 (white)

Join in the round and place stitch marker

Round 1: Purl

Round 2: Knit

Pick up color 2 (blue)

Round 3: Knit

Pick up color 1

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit

Pick up color 3 (purple)

Round 6: Knit

Drop color 3 and pick up color 1

Rounds 7 and 8: Knit

Pick up color 2

Round 9: Knit

Drop color 2 and pick up color 1

Rounds 10 – 18: Knit

Round 19: *K2tog, K7*  Repeat around (40 total sts)

Round 20 – 24: Knit

Round 25: *K2tog, K3*  Repeat around (32 total sts)

Round 26: *K2tog, K2*  Repeat around (24 total sts)

Round 27: *K2tog, K1*  Repeat around (16 total sts)

Round 28: *K2tog*  Repeat around (8 total sts)

Do not bind off.  Cut approx. 7 inch tail.  Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl.   Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat.  Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat.  Tie a knot and weave in ends.

For Pom-Poms (make 2): Take all three colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 18 times.  Remove from fingers.  Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails.  Cut all loops on both sides of the tie.  Trim pom to desired length.  Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.

Child 3-10 Year Pattern

Cast on 48 sts with color 1 (white)

Join in the round and place stitch marker

Round 1: Purl

Round 2: Knit

Pick up color 2 (blue)

Round 3: Knit

Pick up color 1

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit

Pick up color 3 (purple)

Round 6: Knit

Drop color 3 and pick up color 1

Rounds 7 and 8: Knit

Pick up color 2

Round 9: Knit

Drop color 2 and pick up color 1

Rounds 10 – 24: Knit

Round 25: *K2tog, K4*  Repeat around (40 total sts)

Round 26: *K2tog, K3*  Repeat around (32 total sts)

Round 27: *K2tog, K2*  Repeat around (24 total sts)

Round 28: *K2tog, K1*  Repeat around (16 total sts)

Round 29: *K2tog*  Repeat around (8 total sts)

Do not bind off.  Cut approx. 7 inch tail.  Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl.   Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat.  Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat.  Tie a knot and weave in ends.

For Pom-Poms (make 2): Take all three colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 18 times.  Remove from fingers.  Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails.  Cut all loops on both sides of the tie.  Trim pom to desired length.  Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.

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