Knitted Blue Racoon Pompom Hat

Oh, the Knitted Blue Raccoon Pompom Hat is an absolute delight! Picture yourself wrapped up in cozy warmth with this adorable blue hat perched on your head, complete with a charming raccoon face and fluffy pompom detail. It's not just a hat; it's a statement piece that adds a touch of fun and personality to your winter wardrobe. Whether you're out for a stroll in the snow or simply running errands on a chilly day, this hat will keep you both stylish and snug. You'll find yourself smiling every time you wear it, spreading cheer wherever you go. Embrace the cozy cuteness of the Knitted Blue Raccoon Pompom Hat – it's sure to become your favorite cold-weather accessory!

Blue Racoon Hat Knitting Pattern

Adult One Size

You will need:

• Pair each of 5.5mm/US 9 size and 6.5mm/US size 10 straight knitting needles.
• 80g of chunky yarn – 50g of main colour and approx 30g of contrast colour.
• Pair of buttons for the eyes.
• Pompom maker for the ears.
• Darning needle to sew up seam and a pair of scissors.

Abbreviations

• K – knit
• P – purl
• K2tog – knit 2 stitches together

Tension Information

Over 2cm: 2.5 stitches and 3 rows.

Instructions

Hat

With 5.5mm knitting needles and main colour (paler blue), cast on 60 stitches. Cast on 70 for a larger head or if you knit tightly.

Work 4 rows of 1 x 1 rib – (K1,P1) across each row.

Switch to 6.5mm needles.

Commencing with a K row, work stocking stitch (K right side rows, P wrong side rows) for 10 rows.

Change to contrast colour (darker blue). Work stocking stitch for 8 rows.

Switch back to contrast colour and work stocking stitch until piece measures 18cm from cast on edge. End with a P row.

Now work the following shaping rows.

• (K3, K2tog) across row
• P
• (K2, K2tog) across row
• P
• (K1, K2tog) across row
• P
• (K2tog) across row

Break yarn, leaving a long enough tail to sew up back seam. Thread through remaining stitches and draw up firmly. Sew up back seam and then weave in all loose ends.

Nose

Using main yarn and 6.5mm knitting needles, cast on 5 stitches.

K 4 rows.

Cast off.

Sew onto hat using photo as a guide.

Ears

Make two pompoms in a suitable size and attach to hat as per photo.

To finish

Sew on two buttons to make the eyes.