Mini Pom – Official Preview
Pom Pom's first book for kids has arrived! Reimagining some of the classic grown-up patterns we've published in Pom Pom Quarterly and our books over the last ten years, Mini Pom is a collection of 11 versatile knitting and crochet patterns for kids aged 0-10.
We love knitting for kids, and making something by hand that will keep them warm and snug is an incredible gesture of love! These are practical patterns, chosen and designed with growing bodies and the way they move in mind, that we know you'll want to return to again and again!
Mini Pom also includes colouring pages, for kids (and adults!) to experiment with and make their own. Each copy comes with a digital download so you can easily print these pages for lots more colour exploration!
Mini Woodwardia // Lydia Gluck
Yellow version: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio DK (Penn North)
Blue version: Berroco Ultra Wool DK (Breeze)
Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 24 sts & 36 rows = 10cm / 4" over St st worked in the round on 3.5mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round; 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length AND 80cm / 32" length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 48.5 (51, 55, 56.5, 59, 63.5, 71.5, 76, 79)cm / 19 (20, 21½, 22½, 23¼, 25, 28, 30, 31¼)" - to be worn with up to 7.5cm / 3" positive ease.
Yarn: Approximately 250 (290, 340, 400, 430, 490, 585, 700, 800)m / 273 (316, 371, 436, 469, 534, 638, 763, 872)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Mini Take Heart // Fiona Alice
John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers DK (Aqua // Purple)
Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 26.5 sts & 27 rows = 10cm / 4" over cable pattern on 4mm needles after blocking. 28 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4" over twisted ribbing on 3.5mm needle after blocking.
Needle size: 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
One size: 118cm / 46½" wide, 51cm / 20" deep
Yarn: approximately 125 (175, 200)m / 136 (190, 218)yds of DK-weight yarn
Mini Shirley // Rachel Coopey
Blue + pink version: Retrosaria Mondim (204), John Arbon Textiles Devonia Minis 4ply (Dark Skies)
Green + pink version: Hedgehog Fibres Sock Minis (Beach Bunny, Kelp, Rosehip)
Yarn weight: Fingering / 4-ply
Gauge: 6 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 11.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18)cm / 4½ (5½, 6, 6½, 7)" – to be worn with approx. 1.5cm / ½" negative ease.
Yarn A: approximately 44 (66, 80, 116, 141)m / 48 (73, 88, 128, 155)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B: approximately 31 (47, 56, 82, 99)m / 34 (52, 62, 90, 109)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn C: approximately 44 (66, 80, 116, 141)m / 48 (73, 88, 128, 155)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Mini Lobelia // Meghan Fernandes
Wandering Flock DK Merino (Electric Orchid)
Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 26 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4" over stranded colourwork in the round on 3.5mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 23 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4" in reverse St st using 3.75mm needles. Each flower motif measures 4.5cm / 1¾" wide & 2½ cm / 1" tall using 3.75mm needles, after blocking.
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference (closed): 47 (50.5, 52.5, 56, 59.5, 63, 66.5, 71.5, 75)cm / 18½ (20, 20¾, 22, 23½, 24¾, 26¼, 25, 28¼, 29½)" - to be worn with up to 7.5cm / 3" positive ease.
Yarn: approximately 491 (527, 548, 584, 621, 658, 694, 746, 783)m / 537 (577, 600, 640, 680, 720, 760, 817, 857)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Pinwheel Blanket // Toshiyuki Shimada
5-colour small version: Manos del Uruguay Alegria (Sand, Toy Solider, Tumeria, Lavendar, Juanita, Euphoria)
3-colour large version: RAUMA Finull (White, Green, Pink)
Yarn weight: Fingering / 4-ply
Gauge: 24 sts & 50 rows = 10cm / 4" in garter stitch using 3mm needles, after blocking
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles, 60-80cm / 24-32" length.
Sizes: Small Blanket (Large Blanket)
Finished measurement: 49.5 (77)cm / 19½ (30¼)” wide, 40.5 (66)cm / 16 (26)” deep.
Yarn: Approximately 460 (1250)m / 502 (1367)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Mini Kordy // Kiyomi + Sachiko Burgin
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (Yellow, Jade, Natural)
Yarn weight: Worsted
Gauge: 20 sts & 27 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st worked in the round on 4mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 40-60cm / 16-24” length (depending on size worked) AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 44 (47, 49, 52, 54, 58, 62, 65, 69)cm / 17¼ (18½, 19¼, 20½, 21¼, 22¾, 24½, 25½, 27¼)" – to be worn with approx 7.5cm / 3" positive ease.
Yarn A: approximately 220 (255, 290, 330, 380, 460, 540, 630, 680)m / 245 (280, 320, 360, 420, 505, 595, 690, 750)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn B: approximately 50 (50, 55, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90)m / 55 (55, 60, 60, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn C: approximately 80 (80, 85, 90, 105, 110, 120, 125, 130)m / 90 (90, 95, 100, 115, 120, 130, 140, 145)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn D: approximately 30 (30, 35, 35, 50, 50, 55, 65, 65)m / 35 (35, 40, 40, 55, 55, 60, 70, 70)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Mini Norn // Lydia Gluck
Short-sleeve striped version: The Uncommon Thread BFL Light DK (Golden Praline, Sorbet)
Long-sleeve cable version: The Uncommon Thread BFL Light DK (Seascape)
Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 18 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4" over Garter st on 5.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 5.5mm / US 9 needles circular needle, 40-80cm / 16-32" length (depending on size worked) AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 42 (44.5, 48, 50, 55.5, 60, 65.5, 70, 74.5)cm / 16½ (17½, 19, 19¾, 21¾, 23½, 25¾, 27½, 29¼)" - to be worn with 2-3cm / 1" positive ease.
Yarn (short sleeve version): Approximately 282 (298, 322, 335, 373, 403, 439, 470, 500)m / 310 (328, 354, 369, 410, 443, 483, 517, 550)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Yarn (long sleeve version): Approximately 373 (395, 426, 445, 493, 533, 582, 622, 662)m / 410 (435, 469, 489, 542, 586, 640, 684, 728)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Mini Pom Scarf // Meghan Fernandes
Checked version: Qing Fibre Dashing DK (Acid Apple, Ayre)
Purple version: The Uncommon Thread Posh DK (Ripe Plum)
Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 22 sts & 26 rows = 10cm / 4" over St st pattern on 4mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 4mm / US 6 straight or circular needle.
Finished length (excluding pom poms): 31.5 (34, 37)cm / 12½ (13½, 14½)"
Yarn: approximately 180 (215, 290) m / 197 (235, 317) yds of DK-weight yarn.
Mini Battenberg // Gina Fama Röckenwagner
BC Garn Summer in Kashmir (Natural, Dusty Pink, Denim, Brick Red, Rainforest, Bras, Kiwi)
Yarn weight: Sport
Gauge: One Square with 1 round of double crochet border = 7cm / 2¾" square using 2.75mm hook after blocking. One Square without border = 5.5cm / 2¼” square square using 2.75mm hook.
Needle size: 2.75mm / US C crochet hook; 2.25mm / US B crochet hook (for button band); 3.25mm / US D crochet hook (for joining).
Finished chest circumference: 47 (49.5, 56, 58.5, 63.5, 70, 72.5, 75, 77.5)cm / 18½ (19½, 22, 23, 25, 27½, 28½, 29½, 30½)" – to be worn with 5-10cm / 2-4" positive ease.
Yarn A: approximately 220 (255, 290, 330, 380, 460, 540, 630, 680)m / 245 (280, 320, 360, 420, 505, 595, 690, 750)yds of sport-weight yarn
Yarn B: approximately 50 (50, 55, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90)m / 55 (55, 60, 60, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100)yds of sport-weight yarn
Yarn C: approximately 50 (50, 55, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90)m / 55 (55, 60, 60, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100)yds of sport-weight yarn
Yarn D: approximately 50 (50, 55, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90)m / 55 (55, 60, 60, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100)yds of sport-weight yarn
Yarn E: approximately 50 (50, 55, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90)m / 55 (55, 60, 60, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100)yds of sport-weight yarn
Yarn F: approximately 50 (50, 55, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90)m / 55 (55, 60, 60, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100)yds of sport-weight yarn
Yarn G: approximately 50 (50, 55, 55, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90)m / 55 (55, 60, 60, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100)yds of sport-weight yarn
Mini Skipworth // Meghan Fernandes
John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers DK (KBN97)
Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 20 sts & 44 rows = 10 cm / 4" over garter stitch in the round on 4mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 3.5mm / US 4 AND 4mm / US 6 knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round; 4 mm / US 6 double pointed needles for I-cord (optional).
Finished hand circumference: 11 (12.5, 13.5, 15, 16.5, 17.5)cm / 4½ (5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7)"
Yarn: approximately 55 (66, 78, 111, 133, 163)m / 64 (73, 86, 122, 145, 178)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Truffle // Sophie Heathscott
Malabrigo Rios (Melon)
Yarn weight: Worsted
Gauge: 20 sts & 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4" over St st on 4mm needles before blocking.
Needle size: 4mm / US 6 needles, suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
One size: 25cm / 10" long x 14cm / 5¾" tall
Yarn: Approximately 120m / 130yds of worsted-weight yarn.
What an absolute delight it's been putting this book together! You can now pre-order Mini Pom, or view the patterns on Ravelry. Pre-order copies will start landing on your doormats from 22nd November 2022, and digital copies will be available from that day too! We hope these designs bring you, and the young people you knit them for, years of joy and cosy memories!
Lots of woolly love, Pom Pom xx
With thanks to the wonderful team that made this book possible:
Photography: Laura Morsman
Location: The Cute House, Austin, Texas
Models: Avienne, Camila, Loden, Lola, Royce, Sabine, and Sylvie