PFMs Do It Better: DIY Eugenia Kim Inspired Crochet Cuffed Pom Hat

You're either romantic or you're not...and I'm not so much. So instead of getting all hearts 'n flowers on you, I'm going to share a simple DIY that's completely unrelated to Valentine's Day. But the end result will keep you looking cute, cozy, and chic. I love Eugenia Kim's line of  headwear, the pieces are fabulous. Inspired by this ultra-expensive cuffed Rain Hat that I could not afford, it was time to come up with a crochet pattern alternative.

Materials: 2 Skeins Super Bulky Yarn in Black- I like to use Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or Loops & Threads Cozy Wool

N hook

Large Eye Blunt Needle

4” square of cardboard

16” long strand of yarn (not pictured)

Scissors!

Begin: Chain 24.

Row 1: Single Crochet in 2^nd chain from hook and in each chain across. (23 sc)

Row 2: Chain 1, turn, and sc in back loops only all the way across.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approx 19” from the beginning.

Finishing Up: Now rotate the piece so that you can seam ends together; sl st in each st across to make hat. Fasten off and leave a long tail. Thread tail through ends of rows along edge and pull to gather for top of hat. Make a secure knot.

Pom-Pom: There are many ways to make a pom, but this is how we do. Using the 4” cardboard square, wrap the yarn around approx 60 times.  Carefully slide the yarn off the cardboard, and using your 16” piece of yarn, tie it around the center of the yarn bundle. Pull tight and knot securely. Cut the loopy edges to make them open up into pom-pom strands. Attach pom-pom to top of hat. Weave in ends.

Done, now you can wear this hat all winter! It looks pretty close to the original and you saved yourself over $100. Cuff it up and strut your stuff. Can't crochet? No worries, you can still get the look for less with the Greenwich Beanie Hat, now available in our etsy shop.

Tonight I will be enjoying the best brick-oven pizza on Long Island with my favorite guy at our new favorite spot. Intrigued? Maybe I will be tempted to share with y'all at some point, but for now we have to keep this little gem under wraps! Any special plans with loved ones for Valentine's Day? Do you like to celebrate it, or will you be curling up on the sofa and cranking out this DIY?