Bobbul knit hat with bobbles

Bobbul Knit Hat with Bobbles by Kyla Zoran

What is Being Made

The Bobbul is an oversized knit hat featuring decorative bobbles and an optional pom-pom, designed by Kyla Zoran. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a cozy, textured hat available in three sizes: small (baby to toddler, 19.5"-21" head circumference), medium (kids M to adults M, 21.5"-23" head circumference), and large (adults L to XXL, 23.5"-25" head circumference). The finished hat measures 16 inches long, making it a generous, slouchy silhouette perfect for a relaxed, contemporary look.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The construction involves working with circular needles and double-pointed needles to create a seamless, tubular hat structure. Bobbles—three-dimensional textured elements—are incorporated throughout the design for visual interest and tactile appeal. The pattern includes instructions for both a regular version without a pom-pom and an oversize version with a pom-pom, offering customization options. The use of a pom maker simplifies the creation of the decorative topper, while a tapestry needle is used for finishing details.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided materials list, the pattern incorporates bobble stitches as a primary design element. These textured stitches create the distinctive dimensional details that give the Bobbul hat its name and character. The construction method using circular and double-pointed needles suggests the use of standard knit and purl stitches worked in the round to achieve the seamless crown and body of the hat.

Materials and Yarn

The Bobbul pattern calls for Hayfield Bonus Chunky yarn, a 100% acrylic fiber available in 3.5oz/100g skeins with 150 yards (137 meters) per skein. Yarn requirements vary by size and version: the regular version without a pom-pom requires 1 skein for size S, 2 skeins for size M, or 2 skeins for size L. The oversize version with pom-pom requires 1 skein for size S, 2 skeins for size M, or 3 skeins for size L. This chunky/bulky weight yarn works quickly and creates a warm, substantial fabric ideal for winter wear.

Tools and Equipment

The pattern requires US#11/8mm and US#13/9mm circular needles (16 inches long) and matching double-pointed needles in either size, selected to obtain proper gauge. Additional tools include a US#11/8mm crochet hook for finishing, a pom maker for creating the optional pom-pom, a stitch marker to track rounds, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, a measuring tape for checking dimensions, and scissors. The pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for digital reference while knitting.

Color Options

The sample photographs showcase the hat in two colorways from the Hayfield Bonus Chunky range: Sherbet (color 731) displayed on the regular version in size M, and Salmon (color 622) shown on the oversize version, also in size M. These colors demonstrate the hat's versatility and appeal across different aesthetic preferences.