How to KNIT a HAT - Super Chunky Bobble Hat

This knitting video will take you step by step from start to finish to create a super chunky adult sized bobble hat! Pompom is optional! This can be knitted up really quickly, and is great for beginners and pros alike. Happy knitting!
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Please see the links below for more details of the items featured in this video!
Body of the hat:
- Peacock Green, Lion Brand Thick and Quick Yarn - www.lovecrafts...
- Vegan Friendly - Lion Brand Hometown in Peacock Green - www.lovecrafts...
Contrasting yarn for the pompom:
- Lion Brand Thick and Quick Yarn - www.lovecrafts...
- Vegan Friendly - www.lovecrafts...
Addi 9mm Circular Knitting Needle - amzn.to/38vMBKM
Knitpro Pompom Maker - www.lovecrafts...
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[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

I’ve been searching for a chunky knit hat. This is the BEST TUTORIAL I have seen! Thank you! I’m going to cast on! Love the cast on, and the “wicked “ crown!

[@FlockAndFern]

Yay! Thank you so much! You are so welcome!

[@libbystout1571]

I agree 💯 best ever what a great teacher you are. Thank you for the video.

[@lindawalker404]

I could listen to you all days long.Your voices very relaxing and reassuring. Lovely project wonderful and easy to follow. Thank you very much.

[@shahnazskitchenshaikhover3164]

Love this hat very nicely shown

[@FlockAndFern]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@gloriaa3652]

You did a lovely job of explaining/demonstrating this.

[@bellacucina3209]

Very interesting and clear tute for cast on and circular knit method. Appreciated~!

[@lakshmigopinath8165]

Thank you, Today I learnt seamless cost on from you.

[@dearlymonica]

Love the bobble hat and the video, really easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing with us! ;)

[@FlockAndFern]

Thanks so much 😊 more videos to follow!

[@caitlinburton9912]

Great video, and very easy to follow!

[@FlockAndFern]

Thank you! Be sure to subscribe as I'm posting videos regularly 😊 Happy knitting

[@sharnigarza152]

What size yarn is that is it a 6 if not how many cast on stitches would I use for a #6

[@crochetcat9584]

Ahh this is so cool! Thanks for sharing your pattern!

[@FlockAndFern]

You’re more than welcome 🙏 happy knitting

[@laurahorgan7657]

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial!

[@nataliecleaver8493]

Thank you very much for your tutorial. It was very clear. I’ve just finished making it for my sons girlfriend. Can’t wait for some more. 🙂

[@alexishopkins526]

Looking forward to attempting this! I’m a beginner but your instructions are so clear and combined with your calming voice and the music, it makes me look forward to it even more somehow. 🥰

[@FlockAndFern]

Yes! You can do it! Thank you very much - really hope it helps!

[@FlockAndFern]

Go for it Nellie! A new project can be daunting but just remember you've got nothing to loose!

[@pollydee4909]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial - the best! Decided to make a hat on a whim. This step by step couldn't be simpler. Agree with other comments - so well explained. I am a fan. Thanks so much

[@FlockAndFern]

Fantastic! Thanks so much! :) You're very welcome!

[@redredwine1277]

Well explained and illustrated. Thanks for sharing🌹

[@smallfootprint2961]

where you are, not where you're at. Love the cast on and join. Beautiful hat.

[@lindawalker404]

Hello. You are an amazing and patient teacher. Thanks so much for this beautiful hat will make 1 for my oldest she is 50. Best Christmas greetings.🥰

[@FlockAndFern]

Thank you so much that’s so very kind of you to say! Have a wonderful Christmas!

[@ruthmaxwell60]

Got my circular 9mm on Saturday and this is a perfect project to start my Christmas knitting. TFS, new subscriber. 👌🐢

[@maryandgarysnyder9861]

Very excited about trying this cast on.Thanks

[@FlockAndFern]

Good luck!

[@NightOwl12345]

You are an excellent teacher! I am starting my bobble hat today!! What I liked most was your clear explanation on how to reduce the stitches at the very end. Thank you!

[@FlockAndFern]

You are so welcome! Glad you found it useful

[@lynnedwards8398]

Brilliant tutorial. So well explained and shown. Thank you.

[@nataliecleaver8493]

Thank you very much for your clear and understandable tutorial. I’ve just finished making it. I haven’t knitted since I was a teenager and unfortunately my mum is no longer here for me to ask for help. 😕 So thank you very much.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@sheilaroffey8201]

Brilliant thank you so muchxx

[@jennyv2514]

You do a great job explaining this cast on method, I think its because of the angle of your camera and how nice and slow you go You mention that this is the magic loop method but this is NOT the magic loop method at all, I think you have a misconception of what magic loop is. And also, with a 1X1 rib, which is a 2 stitch repeat, and is divisible by 2, the stitch count needs to be even. You stated that normally with 1X1 rib, it needs to be an odd number of stitches. As a general rule, 1x1 ribbing needs an even number of stitches, unless a pattern calls for one extra stitch for joining in the round, which I think is maybe what you meant? And at the end, why dont you just use your darning needle to take each stitch off of your needle as you go? I do it all of the time. You don't need to take the stitches off of the needle all at once at all. I think many beginners may lose their stitches doing it your way.

[@emibennett1357]

Beautiful

[@ratriwulanfauzin8286]

Thank u for your tutorial in easy method ..

[@redredwine1277]

Beautiful 🎉🌹❤️

[@moiramackenzie2394]

Hi there, I really enjoyed your second video, but again I think it would be very helpful if you told us the Gauge that the yarn knits to on 9 mm needles . Thank you so much . Warmest regards, Moira

[@Katiebruin1]

I can’t wait to make this hat for Christmas presents! I have made 5 of your easy Christmas Stockings! Can you talk about the length of the wire the knitting needle has? I tried using one with a much longer wire (it was the right size needle) to see if it would work, but it didn’t. Now I see where you responded to another comment. Is there a trick to determine the length of the wire? 30:04

[@FlockAndFern]

40cm cable I find is the best to use for hats!

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks again🌷Merry Christmas 🎄

[@lilianahorjea8183]

Great pattern thank you

[@FlockAndFern]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mellijeans8633]

Thank you so very much. I love your voice and presentation. Your video is so clear on what to do but doesn't drag on and on and on. I've never been taught how to use a pom-pom maker so that was super helpful as well. The question that I have is what if you need a BIG hat? I want to make one for my husband but the man is 6'4" tall and has a massive skull LOL. It's impossible to find hats in stores that fit him. Do you have a suggestion for making the hat larger? Thanks!

[@FlockAndFern]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much! For your husband cast on an extra 4 stitches do two extra rows in rib and 2 extra rows for the body and then continue as set out. Hope that helps!

[@conniejohnsoncj8724]

Does this affect the decrease rows? and cast off? How many stitches will be left? Sorry I’m terrible at math! Also, I knit the hat and after 1.5 “ ribbing for rim, I did three rows of slipping the knit stitch, and normal purls. It makes for an awesome fold, but I added more knit rows before decreasing. Fits my head perfect, but hubby’s head is bigger. 4 stitches is all I need?

[@jandaniel9133]

Downloaded the pattern but struggling to understand. Please could somone explain (knitting every round as the magic loop method) When you knit the main part of the hat. Does that mean you loose a stitch where you pull one over the other at the join as at the first row of ribb? Thank you

[@FlockAndFern]

No you just slip one st and pass it over on the join (very first time only) all the rest you just keep knitting as is until the decrease. The st marker helps you keep track of how many rounds you’ve done. Hope that helps!

[@rhianamolinari6776]

Hello! I love your video! Can I knit this using straight needles? What adjustments should I make?

[@ruthmaxwell60]

👋. At 14.50 she explains what to do for the pattern section on straight needles. For the rib section just add an extra stitch to accommodate the joining seam. 🐢

[@derricklittle6431]

this is such a beautiful hat and extremely helpful tutorial. thank you so much for sharing! do you have a recommendation for what size cable to use? im using detachable needles

[@FlockAndFern]

Thank you so much! Go for 40cm if you have it, smaller the better as that will make the decrease to shape the crown much easier! :)

[@shannonluoma3365]

About how many inches is the finished hat? I want to make this for my son who is 6, head measure 15" around. So I'm trying to figure out if I could stick to the pattern as is, or if I need to decrease amount of cast-on stitches. Thank you!

[@sharonlieding7048]

I knit mine 8 inches from start to finish unless there is a rib where I turn it up 2 inches then it’s 10 inches.

[@sharonlieding7048]

I knit mine

[@FlockAndFern]

Hi thanks for getting in touch. For a hat to fit your son, I'd recommend casting on 40 sts and working 2 less rows in rib for the rim and 1 less for the body of the hat. Hope that helps!

[@lindacarrella107]

Thank you! Could I make this with a long tail cast on? Also, for a 1x1 rib, don't you need an even # of stitches left after joining? Love the hat, going to try!

[@FlockAndFern]

Thanks so much! Yes you can absolutely, it's much quicker that way it just isn't as stretchy. Nah, they don't have to be even depends on what kind of rim you want and I liked the look of that many Sts (plus it fitted my head better haha). Hope that helps!

[@Ka-kz2gu]

Yes you need an even number of stitches fora 1x1 ribbing.

[@nicolemiller25]

Hi, I loved your video...but sadly am a beginner...when you pearled the "last stitch with the yellow clip" to the "first stich" at the end of the first round...was that the only time you were supposed to do that? Just after the first "round"...and how did not throw the stitch count off? Are we always working (until the crown) with 45 stitches?? Sorry to be so clueless but I LOVE This hat and want to make tons of them ;)

[@ruby07241]

Don't be sorry. The instructions after the first row no made sense to me either. I was wondering what you were. too bad there was no response.

[@Auggie025]

@@ruby07241 I can try to answer your question. Purling the last and first stitches together-- She did it to make the stitch count odd so that the 1x1 rib wouldn't be off and also to blend in the join at the beginning. You would only do that once. Your stitch count would have decreased by one after that. As long as you have uniform stitches, I wouldn't stress too much about little details for a simple pattern like this. If it were a cabled or more intricate design, then yes. I've discovered so much from misinterpreting patterns. It's the beauty of experimentation!

[@ruby07241]

@@Auggie025 Thank you for taking the time to explain. It seems the designer responds to positive comments. Oh well, thanks again I do really appreciate you caring about a fellow knitter.

[@Katiebruin1]

But she already made the stitch count odd when we slipped one and passed over the very first stitch after the cast on.

[@ruby07241]

cant get the cast on. Is there another way to cast on for this hat. I can't see what you are doing. Also after the first round you ended it with a pearl and then said to pearl two together.

[@trishwhipps879]

C crochet edge of the blanket

[@hefinaowen7820]

do i have to cast on stiches like you or can i cast on as normal learning to knit thank you

[@FlockAndFern]

Yes you can! Do any cast on that you like! The only difference will be in the stretch of the cast on edge. If it’s too tight, cast on with more stitches and vice versa for too big. Happy knitting! Xx

[@noellenenuttall3853]

Do you have a tutorial for a two year old or does anyone know how many stitches to cast on, thank you for a great tutorial xxx

[@FlockAndFern]

Great idea! I’ll add it to the list for the next video!

[@inesbarry3751]

Please give instructions using flat needles. Much appreciated!

[@FlockAndFern]

Oh good idea, I'll re-design the pattern for knitting flat!

[@ppyli]

Hi thank you for your video, could you please tell me what are you using to hold your yard!!! I would love to get me one of those 💕 thank you!!!

[@cl0ckbl0cker]

I wish the camera was from another angle bc this is so confusing 😢

[@cl0ckbl0cker]

At 9:10 you knit the loop with the marker on it but then the camera cuts and the marker is moved??? Did you undo the stitch or move the marker? And why?

[@Katiebruin1]

This part was confusing for me, too. She had pearled the last stitch but then cut away and said to purl together the last and first stitch.

[@allenehancock8024]

What Needle size

[@FlockAndFern]

Hi there, it’s a 9mm circular knitting needle with 40cm length.

[@maxx6050]

👍🏽

[@ИринаСоколова-ф1о]

Это самый странный набор петель.

[@Timbergal]

What is the point of the marker if you join?

[@FlockAndFern]

Hey Terri, the marker makes it easier to show where you start the round. This helps with working out when to change style e.g. rib to st-st or when counting how many rounds you have done - if you loose count. You can use a scrap of yarn and feed it through the joined sts if you don't have a marker to hand. Or even a safety pin :)

[@gobabe2396]

Excellent video. But I’m confused. This is not how I knit Pearl? Is this something nee diff etc. I don’t understand. I do a traditional stitch. Ohhh you are casting in this way? Oh I’m Lost

[@janeowen6737]

Where did you get your needls please

[@sharonlieding7048]

I get mine at hobby lobby

[@FlockAndFern]

Hi Jane, thanks for getting in touch. Try here: amzn.to/3nIOata or these wooden ones: www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/addi-olivewood-circular-needles-40cm-16?a_aid=bd91f770 or these ones:

[@janet5820]

How many stitches have you cast on ?

[@janet5820]

Ok I heard thanks

[@brose4180]

going too fast

[@conniejohnsoncj8724]

The pace is fine; I’m a beginner! You can use the rewind 30 seconds feature to re-listen. Being grateful for someone’s time without being charged $ should be Something we all thank her for, not complaints!

[@rosepaul9681]

Change your setting, three dots in upper right corner. You can slow down the speed as much as you want.