What you'll need
| Age: | Toddler | Child | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head circumference, in: | 17-19 | 19-21 | 21-23 |
Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Super Bulky -
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2 | 2 | 2 |
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Product Description
The "POLLY" hat - big, bold and bright
This bright pink hat features bold bobbles creating great 3-D texture. It’s topped with a colorful faux fur pom pom. Super-Bulky yarn and large needles makes it a quick knit - perfect for last minute gifts!
THE BASICS
• Pattern includes 3 sizes: Toddler / Child / Adult
• Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms
• Instructions are for knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles
• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE
• Gauge: 9 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)
SKILLS YOU’LL NEED
• Knitting in the round
• Basic increases and decreases
• Knitting bobbles
SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED
• 60 (73, 88) yds or 55 (67, 81) m of Super-Bulky yarn
• U.S. size 13 (9 mm) 16” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
• Set of U.S. size 13 (9 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• U.S. size 11 (8 mm) 16” circular needle or one size smaller than gauge needle
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Polly Hat by Fiddlestyx™
What Is Being Made
The Polly Hat is an original knitting pattern designed by Fiddlestyx™ that creates a fun, textured hat suitable for toddlers, children, and adults. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a quick-to-knit hat featuring dimensional bobble details and a decorative faux fur pom-pom topper, making it an eye-catching accessory project.
Sizes and Fit
The Polly Hat pattern is available in three sizes to accommodate different head sizes:
- Toddler: fits head circumferences 17–19 inches (43–48 cm)
- Child: fits head circumferences 19–21 inches (48–53 cm)
- Adult: fits head circumferences 21–23 inches (53–58 cm)
The pattern instructions are written for the smallest (Toddler) size, with modifications for larger sizes provided in parentheses throughout.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level knitting pattern incorporates several key techniques that create visual interest and texture. The most distinctive feature is the bobble stitch, which is knit in as you go rather than added afterward. This integrated approach to bobble construction creates a three-dimensional texture that adds depth and playful dimension to the finished hat. The bobbles are worked directly into the fabric during the knitting process, streamlining construction while building structural detail into the piece.
Materials Required
The Polly Hat is designed to work up quickly using super bulky weight yarn. The yardage requirements vary by size:
- Toddler: approximately 60 yards (55 meters)
- Child: approximately 73 yards (67 meters)
- Adult: approximately 88 yards (81 meters)
The pattern features Knit Picks "Mighty Stitch Super Bulky" yarn in the Pucker colorway in the photographed sample. The gauge is 9 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) on the specified needles, which is typical for super bulky yarn projects and contributes to the rapid construction time.
Finishing Details
The Polly Hat is completed with a faux fur pom-pom attached to the crown, adding a soft, luxurious finishing touch that contrasts beautifully with the textured bobble body of the hat.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable working with bobble stitches and managing stitch patterns, but not necessarily advanced techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Fiddlestyx™ |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You will also need One 3 (5, 5) inch / 8 (12, 12) cm faux fur pom pom |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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