Two-Tone Pom Pom Hat + Scarf: Free Knitting Pattern

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Two-Tone Pom Pom Hat + Scarf

Flip a coin, heads or tails… How about both! No need to pick one color when Tayler Harris’s new Two-Tone Pom Pom Hat + Scarf pattern lets you have two.

For the hat, Tayler walks us through a technique for intarsia “in the round” that newer knitters can master but that many experienced knitters may not yet have encountered. We love a fresh approach!

The basic gist is to work the hat in rows, which you connect into the round each time you reach the end. Simple, right? Our approachable instructions and your clear head are a recipe for success!

And this adorable scarf? For this one, you use a provisional cast-on so you can come back and cinch the end shut, and the rest is just 1×1 rib with a color-swap in the middle. Fluffy, fuzzy pom poms add some serious fun.

A great yarn for a knitting adventure, our generous jumbo-weight Gentle Giant yarn makes it easy to see what you’re doing and also helps you reach the finish line quickly. This incredibly soft, single ply 100% merino wool also feels amazing as you zip along.

Looking for a gentle glow, we knit our Two-Tone Pom Pom Hat + Scarf in Calico Pink and Cowrie Pink, but there are over twenty lovely colors of Gentle Giant to choose from… If it’s a coin flip between your favorites, pick both and cast on!

Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!

Designed for Purl Soho by Tayler Harris. Based in Utah, Tayler finds inspiration for her designs from the unique landscapes of her home state. From the beautiful mountains and canyons to the national parks and natural landscapes, she loves to incorporate the colors, textures, and shapes of her favorite places. See more from Tayler on her Instagram!

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Materials

HAT

Purl Soho’s Gentle Giant, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this super bulky yarn is approximately 48 yards/ 125 grams.
- Color A: 1 (1, 2) skein(s); approximately 40 (48, 60) total yards required. We used Calico Pink.
- Color B: 1 skein; approximately 25 (35, 45) total yards required. We used Cowrie Pink.
US 15 (10 mm), 16-inch circular needles
A set of US 15 double pointed needles
Jumbo stitch markers, including one unique
A cable stitch holder
Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, Extra Large + Jumbo

SCARF

Purl Soho’s Gentle Giant, 100% merino wool. Each skein is approximately 48 yards/ 125 grams.
- Color A: 3 skeins; approximately 115 total yards required. We used Calico Pink.
- Color B: 3 skeins; approximately 115 total yards required. We used Cowrie Pink.
US 15 (10 mm), 16-inch circular needles
A few yards of scrap yarn and a crochet hook to match
Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, Extra Large + Jumbo

NOTE: If you’re making both the Hat and Scarf, you’ll need 4 skeins of Color A and 3 (4, 4) skeins of Color B.

NOTE: Some colors are no longer available.

GAUGE

11 stitches and 13 rows/rounds = 4 inches in 1×1 rib, unstretched and steam blocked

SIZES

HAT

Kid (Adult Small/Medium, Adult Large/Extra Large)

To fit actual head circumference of 16–19 (19–22, 22–25) inches

Finished Circumference (unstretched): 13 (16, 19) inches, comfortably stretching 3–6 inches
Finished Height: 7 (8¼, 9½) inches

SCARF

Finished Dimensions: 6¼ inches wide x 72 inches long

HAT PATTERN

NOTES

YARN OVERS

At beginning of wrong-side rounds: Bring yarn to front of work, then over right needle to back of work, ready to knit the next stitch.

At beginning of a right-side rounds: Bring yarn over right needle to front of work, then between needles to back, ready to knit the next stitch.

SLIP STITCHES

Slip stitches purlwise unless directed otherwise.

RIBBED DOUBLE DECREASES

RDD-L (Ribbed Double Decrease, Left Leaning)

Slip 1 purlwise to right needle, slip 1 purlwise to cable stitch holder and hold in back, slip 1 purlwise to right needle, return stitch from cable stitch holder to left needle, return both slipped stitches from right to left needle, slip slip knit (ssk) purl 2 together. [2 stitches decreased]

RDD-R (Ribbed Double Decrease, Right Leaning)

Slip 1 purlwise to right needle, slip 1 purlwise to cable stitch holder and hold in back, slip 1 purlwise to right needle, return stitch from cable stitch holder to left needle, return both slipped stitches from right to left needle, knit 2 together, slip slip purl. [2 stitches decreased]

CAST ON

With Color A, use a basic Long-Tail Cast On to cast 19 (23, 27) stitches onto circular needles. With Color B, make a slipknot about 24 inches from the end of the yarn, and without turning work, place knot on right needle. Pass last Color A stitch over slipknot and off needle, slip Color B stitch to left needle, place marker, slip Color B stitch back to right needle. [19 (23, 27) total stitches: 18 (22, 26) Color A stitches; 1 Color B stitch]

Continuing with Color B, cast on another 18 (22, 26) stitches. [37 (45, 53) total stitches: 18 (22, 26) Color A stitches; 19 (23, 27) Color B stitches]

Arrange needles for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Slip first Color A stitch to right needle. Pass last Color B stitch over Color A stitch and off needle, slip Color A stitch to left needle, place unique marker for end of round. [36 (44, 52) total stitches: 18 (22, 26) Color A stitches; 18 (22, 26) Color B stitches]

Use a removable stitch marker or piece of scrap yarn to mark the right side of the work, which is the one facing you. After a few rounds, move it up so it is clearly visible on the right side.

BODY

NOTE: To work intarsia for this pattern, you work right- and wrong-side rows, joining them together at each end of round. It’s kind of quasi in-the-round, quasi flat, an interesting knitting adventure!

Round 1 (wrong side): Turn work so wrong side is facing you and remove marker. With Color B, yarn over (see Notes), replace marker on right needle, *k1, p1, repeat from * to next marker, slip marker (sm). At front of work (wrong side), cross Color B over Color A, then bring Color A to back of work, and with Color A, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, purl last stitch together with yarn over.

Round 2 (right side): Turn work so right side is facing you and remove marker. With Color A, yarn over (see Notes), replace marker on right needle, *k1, p1, repeat from * to next marker, sm. Bring Color A to back of work (wrong side), cross Color A over Color B, then with Color B, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, purl last stitch together with yarn over.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until piece measures approximately 5¾ (6½, 7) inches from cast-on edge, ending with Round 2.

CROWN

NOTE: Change to double pointed needles when necessary.

Set-Up Round (wrong side): Turn work so wrong side is facing you and remove marker. With Color B, yarn over, replace marker on right needle, [k1, p1] 4 (5, 6) times, k1, place marker, p1, [k1, p1] 4 (5, 6) times, sm. At front of work (wrong side), cross Color B over Color A, then bring Color A to back of work, and with Color A, [k1, p1] 4 (5, 6) times, k1, place marker, p1, [k1, p1] 3 (4, 5) times, k1, purl last stitch together with yarn over.

Round 1 (Decrease Round, right side): Turn work so right side is facing you and remove marker. With Color A, yarn over, replace marker on right needle, *k1, p1, repeat from * to 5 stitches before next marker, RDD-L (see Notes), k1, sm, p1, RDD-R (see Notes), *k1, p1, repeat from * to next marker, sm. Bring Color A to back of work (wrong side), cross Color A over Color B, then with Color B, *k1, p1, repeat from * to 5 stitches before next marker, RDD-L, k1, sm, p1, RDD-R, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, purl last stitch together with yarn over. [8 stitches decreased]

Round 2 (wrong side): Turn work so wrong side is facing you and remove marker. With Color B, yarn over, replace marker on right needle, *k1, p1, repeat from * to 1 stitch before next marker, k1, sm, p1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to next marker, sm. At front of work (wrong side), cross Color B over Color A, then bring Color A to back of work, and with Color A, *k1, p1, repeat from * to 1 stitch before next marker, k1, sm, p1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, purl last stitch together with yarn over.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 zero (1, 2) more time(s), then repeat Round 1 one more time, removing stitch markers. [20 stitches remain]

Cut yarns.

Thread Color B tail onto a tapestry needle and draw twice through remaining stitches, pulling taut to secure. Bring tail to inside of hat to weave in.

Weave in all ends and gently steam block.

POM POM

If you’re using Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, use the Extra-Large Pom Pom Maker with the 3-inch Trim Guide. With Color A, follow our Pom Pom Tutorial to make a 3-inch pom pom.

ATTATCH POM POM

Attach the pom pom by threading each tail separately through the top of the hat. Tie the tails into a knot, then thread the tails up through the pom pom itself, and trim them flush with the pom pom. Done!

SCARF PATTERN

NOTE: For help with the Provisional Cast On, please visit

With crochet hook and scrap yarn, use a Provisional Cast On (see Notes) to cast on 17 stitches.

Join Color A, leaving a 12-inch tail to be used later.

Row 1 (right side): K2, p1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.

Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 2 purlwise with yarn in front (wyif), k1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2 purlwise wyif.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures approximately 36 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 2.

Cut Color A.

Join Color B.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures approximately 72 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 2.

Cut Color B, leaving a 12-inch tail.

GATHER ENDS

With right side facing you, thread Color B tail onto a tapestry needle and draw tail through each stitch from right to left. Bring tail across front of work and draw through each stitch once more from right to left. Slip stitches off needles, pull tight, and secure tail.

Carefully remove scrap yarn from Provisional Cast On, slipping the 17 stitches onto needles as you go. Thread Color A tail onto a tapestry needle and with right side facing you, draw tail through each stitch from left to right, then bring tail across front of work and draw tail through each stitch once more. Slip stitches off needles, pull tight, and secure tail.

Weave in all ends and gently steam block.

POM POM

If you’re using Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, use the Extra Large Pom Pom Maker with the 3-inch Trim Guide. Follow our Pom Pom Tutorial to make two 3-inch pom poms, one in each color.

ATTATCH POM POMS

Attach the Color A pom pom to the Color B end of the scarf and the Color B pom pom to the Color A end by threading each pom pom tail through the gathered point of the scarf. Tie tails into a knot, then thread tails up through pom pom itself, and trim them flush with pom pom.

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