So there I was in my local Walmart’s yarn aisle, trying hard not to put one of everything in the cart when I saw it. A new yarn, Bernat Pop! I quickly emptied the shelf into the cart and ran to the checkout like I just conquered the world. Ok, ok I guess it didn’t happen exactly like that, but I did pick out one.
Bernat Pop! Yarn Review
*A little disclaimer before I move on with this review. All opinions are entirely my own and I did not receive compensation, monetary or otherwise for this review.
Bernat Pop! Is a 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn that has long self-striping colorways. The one I picked was called Lipstick on your Collar. It actually has little color smudges on the yarn! Which I thought added a lot of interest.
How Big Is It?
It comes in 5oz cakes with approximately 280 yards each. These cakes look really big and when I picked it up I thought it would have some weight to it, but it was surprisingly light. Like holding a cloud.
where can we buy it?
Right now this yarn is available in store at Walmart. According to Yarnspirations face book page it will be available at all other retailers in April 2017.
Would you use this yarn again?
This yarn was a joy to work work with. It wasn’t splitty at all and seamed to glide on and off my hook with ease. The hats I made are really soft to wear and not scratchy at all.
I will definitely be using this yarn again and I think it would suit a variety of different projects.
Ok, on to the pattern I promised.
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Materials
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- 1 skein Bernat Pop!
- 6mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Optional: Clover Large Pom Pom Maker *(affiliate link)
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: On the band, 7 stitches x 5 rows = 2in x 2in
- Sizing: The larger hat should fit most Adult women. The little hat should fit a 2-4 year old. It fits my 2 ½ year old perfectly with a little room to grow.
Abbreviations
- Ch: chain
- Sk: skip
- Sc: single crochet
- BLO: back loop only
- Sl St: slip stitch
Note: I started with the adult hat and moved on to the toddler size hat but you could surely start with the toddler hat and finish with the adult size… or just make the adult size or just the toddler size. Basically I’m saying have fun and be creative.
Adult Size Pattern
Band
Ch 9
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1, turn (8 sc)
Row 2. Working in BLO, sc in each stitch across (8sc)
Row 3-50: repeat row 2.
Fold band together to make a tube. Sl st edges together through the BLO of each edge. Turn your work so the seam is on the inside.
Body of hat
Round 1: ch 1. Place 29 groups of 2 sc evenly around the band of hat. Join with a sl st to top of first sc. (58 stitches)
I did this by placing 2 sc in the little spaces shown in picture below and 4 extra groups of 2sc in the “non-spaces” in 4 different places around the band. Make sure to space your extra sc groups evenly apart so there is no weird bunching.
Rnd 2: ch 1, sk same st as ch 1. 2 sc in next, *sk 1 st, 2 sc in next repeat from * around. Join with slip st to 1st sc. (29 groups of 2 sc OR 58 sc)
Rnd 3-20: repeat round 2 (if you want it a little more slouchy add 2-3 more rounds). At the end of the last round cut your yarn leaving a long enough tail to sew top shut. (29 groups of 2 sc OR 58 sc)
Finishing
Turn hat inside out. Using your tapestry needle sew back and forth around the edge of hat. Pull on yarn to cinch top closed and sew a couple stitches in top of hat. Weave in ends.
*At this point I made a pompom using my Large Clover Pom Pom maker for the little hat. I have a tutorial HERE. I didn’t want the bright pink color to end part-way around the band of the hat.
Little Sized Hat: 2-4 year old
Band
Ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across. ch 1 turn. (6 sc)
Row 2-46: working in BLO sc in each stitch across (6 sc)
Fold band together to make a tube. Sl st edges together through the BLO of each edge. Turn your work so the seam is on the inside.
Body of hat
Round 1: ch 1. Place 25 groups of 2 sc evenly around the band of hat. Join with a sl st to top of first sc. (50 sc)
I did this by placing 2 sc in the little spaces shown in the picture above and 2 extra groups of 2sc in the “non-spaces” in 2 different places around the band. Make sure to space your extra sc groups evenly apart so there is no weird bunching.
Rnd 2: ch 1, sk same st as ch 1. 2 sc in next, * sk 1 st, 2 sc in next repeat from * around. Join with slip st to 1st sc. ( 25 groups of 2 sc OR 50 sc)
Rnd 3-17: repeat round 2. At the end of the last round cut your yarn leaving a long enough tail to sew top shut. ( 25 groups of 2 sc OR 50 sc)
Finishing
Turn hat inside out. Using your tapestry needle sew back and forth around the edge of hat. Pull on yarn to cinch top closed and sew a couple stitches in top of hat. Weave in ends.
*Attach pom pom you made after ending the adult hat.If desired make another pom pom and attach it to the adult hat.
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Have you tried Bernat Pop! yet? Let me know what you thought of it in the comments.
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To start at the beginning for either adult or child, at the end of row 2 do you not do a chain & turn like in row 1?
Thanks!
I think what is messing me up is the wording of “groups of sc”. Do you sc in every row of the band or place 2 sc in the same stitch and skip a row? On the body do you place 2 sc in a stitch and then skip a stitch?
Yes, along the band place 2 sc in same row then skip a row. Same thing on the body of the hat, 2 dc in a stitch and then skip one. 😶
No I am not you can’t do it
How do you get 58 stitches at the start of body of hat please respond to me I am getting 70 80 90 stitches impossible to get 58 or 59 stitches someone needs to revise instructions or take it off
Hi Lucy, I am sorry your’re having trouble. I have a feeling you are putting your stitches to close together when you are crocheting around the band. If your band has 50 rows like the pattern states, you’ll need to place 2 sc at the ends of every other row plus in 4 extra spots around the hat like I show in the picture.
I either get too many or not enough this pattern sucks
I do that
Love this pattern! I have a question about sizing. I’d like to make this for a 5-7 year old and her mom but as a surprise. Any thoughts or advice on sizing. I can’t measure her head out of the blue…LOL! I have 2 cakes for the set, so I won’t run out of yarn. Thanks in advance and for the great pattern!
Hi Barbara. Here is a link to a head size chart. Follow the instructions for the band but just keep going until it measures the what the circumference of the hat should be according to the chart. Then place groups of 2 sc evenly around the hat an just follow the pattern the rest of the way until you get the height you want using the number of stitches from your round 1 as your guide.
Thank you so much Heather! I appreciate your help!
You’re welcome Barbara.
I had been searching for a hat that would fit an almost 2 year old. I tried the child sized hat pattern and it turned out to be too small. I dont think she has a extra large head or anything. I used the featured yarn and 6mm hook too. 🙁 I guess I will have to keep searching or make the adult size.
Hi Sherri! You can modify this hat to fit her. Follow the instructions for the band but just keep going until it fits around her head. Place groups of 2 sc evenly around the hat and then just follow the pattern the rest of the way using the number of stitches from your round 1 as your guide. I hope this helps.
When I am working on the adult sized hat, I get to row 4 of the body just fine, but by the time I get to row 15 the hat body has decreased to the point that it won’t fit my head. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. Am I reading the body portion correctly…that every row I am to skip a stitch, then do 2 sc, then skip a stitch, then 2 sc and so on? Halllp! ?
Hi Aimee, I’m sorry your having trouble. I thought the wording of the pattern was a little confusing so I just updated it. Skip the same st as the ch 1, then put 2 sc in the next st, then skip a stitch and 2 sc in next etc… At the end of each round you should have 29 groups of 2 sc OR 58 stitches in total. Basically you will be putting 2 sc in the 2nd sc of the group in the previous row. Does that help at all?
Hi Heather! Thank you so much. Now I’m getting the correct count each round! I really appreciate your help!
can’t find a pattern to make a blanket with this pop yarn .any suggestions?
Hi Sandra! There is just not many of patterns out there specifically for this yarn yet. I have seen alot of people do Corner-to-Corner and Never-ending Granny Square blankets with it. You could always substitute the recommended yarn in a pattern that calls for worsted weight yarn with the Pop.
would love to see a pop pattern for a blanket other than the plain jane one that is on the yarn
This yarn would make a fantastic blanket! Its so soft. I have seen alot of people use them to make corner 2 corner blankets, but not much else… Barb you may have just given me an idea ?.
Awesome now I am going to have to give the corner to corner a try I have never done a c2c but there is always a 1st time and I cant wait to see what you come up with for a blanket