Winter Carnival Hat — A Festive, Beginner-Friendly Colorwork Knit

Step right up to the Winter Carnival Hat — the happiest little colorwork knit you’ll cast on all season! Inspired by bright lights, snowy nights, and all the festive fun of winter carnivals, this hat brings bold contrast, playful patterns, and instant cheer to your needles. Hello hot cocoa après ski moments!  

Designed with beginner-friendly colorwork, the Winter Carnival Hat uses only two colors per round, making it the perfect “first Fair Isle” project for knitters who want all the wow without the overwhelm. Grab kit and watch the magic appear stitch by stitch.

Two Kit Choices:

• Baby/Child - 5 x 20g Marshmallow DK - 49yds 
• Adult Sm/Md/Lg- 6 x 20g Marshmallow DK - 49yds (this kit is enough to make an adult and child hat if you switch up the order of the colors!)

DON'F FORGET! Add one of our Lux Faux Poms to complete the look!  Shop Poms Here

✨ Why You’ll Love It

• Beginner-friendly colorwork — simple two-color rounds make stranded knitting totally approachable

• Cozy DK-weight yarn keeps it warm without being heavy

• Bold, festive motif adds instant joy to any winter wardrobe

• Quick knit perfect for gifting, holiday knitting, or last-minute handmade magic

• Fun to customize with bright, playful color combos!

✨ The Vibe

Think twinkly lights, puffing steam from a cup of cocoa, and the joy of bundling up in something handmade and happy. The Winter Carnival Hat is cozy, cheerful, and guaranteed to spark compliments wherever you go.

🧶 Perfect For

• Beginner knitters trying colorwork for the first time

• Fast, satisfying winter projects

• Coordinating sets (hello, Winter Carnival Cowl!)

• Holiday gifting + festive outfits

• Anyone who wants their winter wardrobe to feel brighter

Bring home the winter magic and cast on your new favorite festive accessory. The Winter Carnival Cowl is the kind of knit that makes cold days warmer, outfits brighter, and handmade moments even sweeter.

"The Winter Carnival Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up and features an easy color work chart.  Pick from 5 sizes and make it slouch or fitted." - Whimsy North 

Each kit is for yarn and pattern only to complete this project. Poms are NOT included.