Parade of Pompoms

I'm making a prediction, I think the Pompom Toque is the new slouchy hat. Especially with cables! 

You may ask, how do you make those luscious, fluffy confections? Why with a Clover Pompom maker! See the end of this post for details. 

Ariosa Pompom Hat

• Free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns
• 5.5mm-16" circular, 6.5mm circular & double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins of Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea), or Berroco Vintage Chunky  ($7.97 ea, use 5 and 6 mm needles) or Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea), or Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea)

I Heart Cables

• Free pattern from Petite Purls (note, the download via Ravelry is in Polish, for English instructions go to the Petite Purls website)
• 4.5mm-16" circular & double pointed needles, 4mm-16" circular needles
• cable hook
• 1 to 2 skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8) or Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea)

Neon Ski Bonnet

Wouldn't this hat look awesome wearing your hair in braids?!  If you really want to rock it, make it in one of the Neon colours of Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids. 

• Free pattern from Ravelry
• 4.5mm-16" or 24" circular and double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8), Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea), Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97)

Picholine Hat

• Free pattern  via Ravelry
• 6.5mm-16" circular, 9mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea), Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea),  Berroco Peruvia Quick ($10.97 ea), Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea), or Dream in Color Groovy ($21.97 ea)

Garfunkel Hat

• Free pattern  via Ravelry
• 3.25mm-16" circular, 4mm-16" circular,  and 3.5mm double pointed needles
• 2 skeins (1 in each colour) Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK ($9.47 ea) or Cascade 220 Superwash Sport ($6.97 ea)

Chance of Flurries Hat

I know few of you will agree, but I really want to see this hat in a base of Neon Pink Manos del Uruguay Maxima and flecks of light grey (also Manos). 

• Free pattern from Lionbrand
• 5.5mm-16" circular, 6mm circular and double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins (1 in each colour) Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea),  Berroco Vintage Chunky ($7.97 ea) , Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea). Or use Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97) and 4.5mm and 5mm needles. 

Hay Fever Hat

• Free pattern from Ravelry
• 3.5mm-16" circular, 5.5mm-16" and double pointed needles
• 2 skeins (1 in each colour) Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97)

Pompon and Seeds

• Free pattern from Ravelry
• 4mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• 1 skein of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8), Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea), Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97), or 2 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran ($9.47 ea) 

Really Warm Hat

I made this hat for the store a year or so ago, and it definitely qualifies as a quick gift! The hat fits large, so petite cranuims should start decreases after the second section of ribs. I love the 4 colour version by White Elephant!

• Free pattern from Knitting School Drop Out
• 10mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea), Cascade Magnum ($24.97 ea), or Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solids and semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)

Ion

• Pattern  published in Norah Gaughan 9 ($14.97 available in store)
• 6mm-16" circular, 6.5mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• Cable hook
• 2 skeins Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea), Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea),  Berroco Vintage Chunky ($7.97 ea) , Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea), or Dream in Color Groovy ($21.97 ea)

Cabled Pompom Hat

• Pattern from Vogue Knitting Holiday 2012
• 4.5mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8), Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea), Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97), or 3 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran ($9.47 ea) 

Clover Easy Pompom Makers
And how will you be crafting these luscious, perfect pompoms?  Why with a set of  Medium & Large size Clover Pompom makers ($9.97). The ingenious Clover tool design produces perfect pompoms every time. Quick and easy, too!  Watch a video HERE to see how easy it is to use the Clover Pom-pom maker. 

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