Knitted Baby Koala Bear Pompom Hat
The knitted baby koala bear pompom hat is simply enchanting! Picture this adorable little hat perched on your little one's head, keeping them cozy and cute. With its soft knit fabric and charming koala bear design complete with cute pom-pom ears, your baby will look irresistibly adorable in this hat. Not only does it keep your little bundle of joy warm during chilly days, but it also adds a touch of whimsy to their outfit. Whether for a day out or a cute photoshoot, this hat is sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees it. Get ready for some extra cuddles and compliments when your baby wears this delightful accessory!
Materials Required
- 1 pair of 6mm needles
- 1 pair 5.5mm needles
- 50g of chunky yarn.
- Small amount of aran or chunky yarn in black for eyes and nose.
- Scissors and needle for sewing up
- Pompom maker or cardboard piece
Knitting Pattern
On 5.5mm needles, cast on 40 stitches.
Work 4 rows of 1 x 1 rib (k1, p1 across each row).
Switch to to 6mm needles.
Work stocking stitch (k 1 row, p 1 row) until piece measures 12cm from cast on edge.
Work the following decrease rows:
- *K3,k2tog* to end of row
- P
- *K2,k2tog* to end of row
- P
- *K2tog* to end of row
Cut yarn, leaving a long enough tail to sew up back seam, thread through remaining stitches and pull to draw together. Sew up back seam.
Nose
Use black yarn and 5.5mm needles.
Cast on 5 stitches and work the following: K 8 rows
K2tog, k1, k2tog
K
Cast off.
Sew onto hat using cast off and on yarn ends. Weave in ends.
Using the same yarn, embroider two lines for eyes. You could alternative embroider on French knots for the koala eyes.
Make and attach two pompoms for the ears.
And voilà! A cute little baby koala bear pompom hat. Fast, easy, and so sweet!