Sophomore by Alexandra Frankel

Sophomore

Knitting
December 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
106 - 212 yards (97 - 194 m)
Baby (Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
English
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Everyone needs a go-to winter hat, and Sophomore checks all the boxes. This classic beanie features a folded brim for extra warmth, vertical crown decreases for a tailored look, and a pompom for a touch of whimsy. Knit in our Deluxe Bulky Superwash yarn, this cozy cap will keep your noggin nice and toasty all season long.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Basic

SIZES
Baby (Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 15 (17, 19¼, 21¼, 23½)”
Stretches to approx. 17 (19, 21¼, 23¼, 25½)”
Length (unfolded and excluding pompom): 9½ (10½, 11¾, 12¾, 13¾)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Bulky Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/106 yds)
• 945 Charcoal Heather – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
Needles: US Size 10 (6 mm) 16” circular and set of dpns (or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, unique marker for bor, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3)” pompom maker

GAUGE
15 sts x 19 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) with larger ndl after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. It is finished with a pompom at the top.

Please note that the Child size is written to make the most of one ball of Deluxe Bulky Superwash. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase an extra ball as insurance.

Skills Built: Long-tail cast on, knitting in the round, purl stitch, directional decreases.