Snowflake knit hat

Snowflake Knit Hat by Yarn Designs

What is Being Made

The Snowflake knit hat is a two bobble beanie hat designed for knitting in two sizes: one for children and one for adults. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Yarn Designs features a classic beanie silhouette finished with two decorative bobbles at the crown. Both sizes are engineered with plenty of stretch for comfortable everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques

This beanie is knit in the round using circular needles, a fundamental technique that creates seamless, tubular fabric ideal for hat construction. The pattern employs UK knitting terminology throughout. The ribbed cuff is worked in a 2 x 1 rib pattern, which provides elasticity and helps the hat grip securely around the head. The main body transitions from the rib into a lattice stitch pattern, adding visual interest and texture to the crown area. The finishing involves creating two bobbles—decorative three-dimensional embellishments—that sit atop the completed hat.

Stitches Used

• 2 x 1 Rib: A classic ribbed stitch that alternates between knit and purl stitches to create vertical columns of texture, used for the cuff
• Lattice Stitch: A decorative stitch pattern forming a crisscross or diamond-like texture across the main body of the hat
• Bobble Stitch: A technique used to create the two three-dimensional bobbles that finish the top of the beanie

Materials and Tools

The Two Bobble Beanie is made using Stylecraft Life Chunky yarn in an acrylic and wool blend, a soft and durable fiber combination. One 100g ball of yarn is sufficient to complete the hat, with a small amount of contrasting yarn available for optional stripe details. The pattern requires two sets of 4mm circular knitting needles for the ribbed cuff and 5mm circular knitting needles for the main body, allowing for the proper gauge transitions between sections. Additional tools include a darning needle or crochet hook for weaving in ends, scissors, and a circular piece of cardboard for bobble construction.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to progress beyond basic projects. Familiarity with circular needle techniques, ribbing, and stitch pattern reading is recommended for successful completion.