One of my favorite things I’ve knitted lately wasn’t for me at all β it was a patterned winter hat for my kid, resized down from a pattern in Poco Grande’s knitting book, ν¬μ½κ·Έλλ°μ μλ¨κ° μν (PocoGrande’s Knitting Accessories).
Instead of the original yarn combination, I made mine in Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in Poppy Rose, held together with another strand. The result is a soft, fluffy pink hat with a real handmade feel β and my kid ended up loving it more than I expected.
If you’re a knitter and want a cute, well-designed project for a little one, this one’s worth adding to your list.
The Pattern: Poco Grande’s Winter Hat
The pattern comes from knitter Poco Grande (ν¬μ½κ·Έλλ°), designed by Bosong Kang. It’s in her second book, published by Pampas, which collects a range of knitting and crochet accessories β bags, mittens, pouches, cushion covers, blankets, and the winter hat pattern I used here.
One thing worth knowing: the pattern isn’t included with any yarn kit. If you want to make the hat, you’ll need the book itself.
Also worth flagging for anyone making this for a child like I did: both the book pattern and the matching yarn kit are sized for the adult version of the hat. I resized mine down for my kid rather than following a dedicated kids’ pattern, so budget a little extra time for swatching and adjusting the stitch count if you’re making this for a smaller head too.
π Where to buy the pattern book
- PocoGrande’s Knitting Accessories β YES24 (208 pages)
My Yarn Choice: Knitting for Olive Poppy Rose
For my version, I used Knitting for Olive Merino and Soft Silk Mohair in Poppy Rose as the mohair strand. Poppy Rose is a warm, light pink with subtle peach undertones β brighter and clearer than a dusty or muted pink, which gave the finished hat a soft but cheerful look, exactly what I wanted for a kid’s piece.
The Soft Silk Mohair is 70% mohair and 30% silk, at 225 meters per 25g ball β a lace-weight yarn meant to be knitted together with another strand rather than alone. That’s exactly what I liked about it here: the mohair adds a delicate halo to the fabric, making the finished hat look softer and more luxurious than a plain wool hat would.
π Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair β Poppy Rose
One thing worth knowing if you’re knitting for a very young baby: mohair generally isn’t recommended for children under 1, since the fine fibers can cause mild skin irritation on very young skin, even though the yarn itself is perfectly safe. My kid is past that stage, so it wasn’t a concern for us, but keep it in mind if you’re making something similar for a newborn.
My Finished Hat
I went with Poppy Rose because I wanted something a little more playful than the original color combination β and pink felt right for a kid’s winter piece. It’s feminine without being overly sweet, and the fuzzy mohair gives the whole thing a lovely texture. The finished fabric is also surprisingly warm for something this lightweight.
What I love most about this pattern is that it doesn’t read as a basic knitted beanie. The patterned section gives it a handmade, slightly whimsical feel β the kind of hat that gets compliments from other moms at pickup.
You Can Also Buy the Yarn Kit
If you’d rather make the original Poco Grande winter hat as written, Playwool (νλ μ΄μΈ) sells a DIY yarn kit for it, built around Sugar Baby Alpaca as the main yarn plus small amounts of contrasting yarn for the motif, with a 4mm circular needle available as an add-on.
Just remember: the pattern book still isn’t included in the kit, so you’ll need PocoGrande’s Knitting Accessories separately either way.
π Poco Grande Winter Hat Yarn Kit β Playwool
Is This Pattern Beginner-Friendly?
I’d say this suits a confident beginner or intermediate knitter better than a first-timer β especially once you factor in resizing it for a child’s head, which adds another layer of math on top of the colorwork.
The book walks through basic techniques and chart-reading before getting into the projects. If you’re comfortable with knitting and purling, decreasing, changing colors, reading a knitting chart, and working in the round, you should be able to take this on with some patience. The colorwork is the part that needs the most attention β taking it slow with the chart made the biggest difference for me.
Final Thoughts
I’m really happy with how this turned out. The original pattern is already lovely, but resizing it for my kid and swapping in Knitting for Olive Poppy Rose mohair gave it a completely different personality β soft, fluffy, warm, and very pink. πΈ
If you’re after a small winter knitting project β for yourself or a little one β Poco Grande’s book is worth checking out.
Pattern β Poco Grande’s book Original-size yarn kit β Playwool My mohair β Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in Poppy Rose
Happy knitting! π§Άπ
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External Links:
- PocoGrande’s Knitting Accessories β YES24
- Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair β Poppy Rose
- Poco Grande Winter Hat Yarn Kit β Playwool
FAQ
Where can I buy the Poco Grande winter hat pattern? The pattern is in Poco Grande’s second book, PocoGrande’s Knitting Accessories, available through YES24. The yarn kit sold separately doesn’t include the pattern book.
Is the yarn kit sized for kids? No β both the book pattern and Playwool’s yarn kit are written for the adult-sized hat. For a child’s version, you’ll need to resize the pattern down yourself.
Is mohair yarn safe for babies? Mohair is generally considered unsuitable for children under 1, as the fine fibers can cause mild skin irritation for very young babies, even though the yarn itself isn’t harmful. It’s fine for older toddlers and kids.
Is this a good beginner project? It’s better suited to a confident beginner or intermediate knitter, especially with the added step of resizing for a child. You’ll want to be comfortable with basic knitting techniques and reading a chart before starting.
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