The Laventon Hat is inspired by the iconic beanie worn by Professor Laventon in the latest Pokémon game, “Pokémon Legends: Arceus”.

This pattern comes with instructions for two types of hats: A classic beanie and a beanie with earflaps and I-cord ties to secure the hat under the chin, like Professor Laventon does. Both versions of the hat are knit in the round from the brim up, while the earflaps and I-cord ties are knit flat separately. Classic stranded colorwork in 2 colors creates the signature Laventon pattern around the head in six even sections. Simple decreases help shape the crown. To complete the Laventon look, a large pompom is attached to the top of the crown.

Professor Laventon of course loves lavender and giant white pompoms (almost as much as he loves potato mochi), but don’t let that stop you from making this hat in your favorite color combo!

The pattern has been tech edited, but not test knit, hence it’s free status. If you find any errors in the pattern while knitting your hat, please private message me here on Ravelry or email knitbyjules@gmail.com so I may make the proper adjustments. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4) = Toddler (Child, Teen, Adult) = 18 (20, 22, 24)” / 46 (51, 56, 61) cm circumference.
Sample size: Size 4, Adult.

GAUGE: 19 sts x 26 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles in the round after blocking.
Take time to save time: Swatch to guarantee correct gauge.

YARN:
MC: 1 ball of Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca (207 yards / 190 meters, 100 g / 3.5 oz, 90% Acrylic, 10% Alpaca) in colorway “Purple Aster” (#146) or any worsted weight yarn that obtains gauge.
Estimated yardage/meterage (includes earflaps):
85 (95, 100, 110) yards / 78 (87, 92, 100) meters

CC: 1 ball of Lion Brand Wool Ease (197 yards / 180 meters, 85 g / 3 oz, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool) in colorway “Fisherman” (#99) or any worsted weight yarn that obtains gauge.
Estimated yardage/meterage (includes large pompom):
68 (76, 82, 88) yards / 62 (70, 75, 80) meters

NEEDLES:
US size #7 (4.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles and dpns for colorwork in the round.
US size #5 (3.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles for ribbing in the round.
US size #5 (3.75 mm) dpns for I-cord ties and earflaps.

Use any size needle necessary to obtain gauge.

OTHER MATERIALS: Stitch markers (2), darning needle, large pompom maker.

TECHNIQUES:
Knitting in the round
I-cord
Stranded Colorwork
Decreases/Increases

Instructions for all techniques included in pattern

Please come ask questions and share either in-progress or FO photos in the Juliana Lustenader Designs group!