Springtime Picholine Hat created by O Wool.

The Springtime Picholine Hat is a charming, intermediate-level knit hat designed for children and adults. Worked in a delicate lace-inspired pattern with optional increases and decreases for shaping, it’s finished with a playful pom-pom. Made with O-Wool Balance Bulky yarn, this eco-friendly hat combines warmth and style with an adjustable fit.

Skill Level
Intermediate — suitable for knitters familiar with circular knitting, double-pointed needles, lace patterns, and basic increases/decreases.

Sizes & Finished Measurements

Size	Circumference (unstretched)	Stretches to	Height
5–10 years	16.75”	19.5”	8.5”
Adult Small	19.25”	22”	9.5”
Adult Large	22.5”	25.25”	10.5”

Materials

• O-Wool Balance Bulky (50% certified organic merino, 50% certified organic cotton; 3.5 oz/100 g; 106 yds/97 m): 1 (1, 2) skeins, color 3017 Peridot
• Needles: US 13 (9 mm) 16” circular and DPN; US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” circular for ribbing
• Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge
11 sts × 16 rows = 4” over Pattern Stitch on larger needles

Construction Notes

• Brim: worked in k1, p1 ribbing for a stretchy fit.
• Body: lace-inspired Pattern Stitch with increases for shaping.
• Decreases: strategically placed rounds create the tapered crown.
• Finishing: cinch remaining stitches, weave in ends, block over a 10” plate, and add a 3.5” pom-pom.

Why You’ll Love It
This hat blends playful details with practical fit, perfect for spring or cooler days. The eco-conscious yarn adds softness and durability, making it a gift-worthy or personal project.

Free Pattern