Hello Winter Pom-Pom Hat

Hello Winter Pom-Pom Hat by Angela Plunkett

What Is Being Made

The Hello Winter Pom-Pom Hat is a beginner-friendly crochet hat designed by Angela Plunkett of Little Monkeys Design. This project creates a cozy winter hat suitable for a wide range of sizes, from newborns through large adults. The hat features a pom-pom accent, making it both functional and playful for cold weather wear.

Available Sizes

This pattern accommodates eight different size ranges to fit various ages and head measurements:

• 0-3 months
• 3-6 months
• 6-12 months
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-10 years
• Adult
• Large Adult

Crochet Techniques Used

The Hello Winter Pom-Pom Hat employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern incorporates post stitches, which create textured ribbing and visual interest. These techniques include front post stitches and back post stitches, which are worked around the post of stitches from previous rows rather than into the top loops. This creates a dimensional, ribbed effect that adds stretch and structure to the finished hat.

The use of post stitches in this pattern helps beginners learn how to work in the round and develop control over stitch placement, making it an excellent educational project while still producing a professional-looking result.

Stitches Included

The pattern uses a variety of essential crochet stitches:

• Chain stitch (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create the base of the project
• Single crochet (sc) – a basic, tight stitch that creates dense fabric
• Half double crochet (hdc) – a medium-height stitch that balances structure and drape
• Double crochet (dc) – a taller stitch that creates more open fabric
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and move yarn across stitches
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) – worked from the front around the post of a stitch below, creating textured ribbing
• Front post single crochet (fpsc) – a shorter post stitch variation for finer texture control
• Back post double crochet (bpdc) – worked from the back around the post of a stitch below for alternating texture
• Increase (inc) – used to expand the hat to the proper width
• Skip (sk) – used to create shaping and pattern variations

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Hello Winter Pom-Pom Hat is worked in worsted weight yarn, a versatile medium-weight yarn that works up quickly and provides good stitch definition. The pattern also accommodates aran weight yarn, offering flexibility for yarn substitution. Two colors of yarn are used to create visual contrast and design interest in the finished hat.

Yarn yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 50 yards for the smallest newborn size up to 200 yards for the large adult size. The pattern samples were created using Mountain Meadow Wool Mill yarn in the Laramie colorway, showcasing the beautiful results possible with quality wool yarn.

A J hook (5.5mm) is the recommended crochet hook size for this project, which pairs appropriately with worsted and aran weight yarns to create a fabric with good structure and drape.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Hello Winter Pom-Pom Hat is accessible to crocheters new to the craft while still offering opportunities to learn and practice important techniques. The inclusion of post stitches provides gentle skill-building without overwhelming complexity, making this an ideal pattern for developing confidence in foundational crochet methods.