Here’s a little bit of inspiration for you: The Little Mountain Beanie & Cowl by Sandra A James (Etsy link – Ravelry Link)!
When I opened up the box of the recently-added Ella Rae Seasons yarn, I knew I needed to knit something up with it to show off the fun color changes of the yarn. While scouring Ravelry one day, not really looking for a project, in particular, I stumbled across this pattern and KNEW I needed to make it with this yarn.
My version of the hat uses 1 skein of Berroco Vintage Chunky in color #6108/Stone, and 1 skein of Ella Rae Seasons in color #32/Natural, Orange, & Dark Magenta. Paired together, you get this lovely neutral base that offsets the ombre yarn gorgeously! Add one of the faux fur pompoms and you’ve got a great new winter hat to keep for yourself or to gift to someone you know!
Here’s some great color coordinating options to help get you dreaming a bit…
Vintage Chunky in #6108/Stone paired with Seasons #32/Natural, Orange, Dark Magenta (used in sample) 
Vintage Chunky in #61174 /Spruce paired with Seasons #62/Vanilla Iced 
Vintage Chunky in 6144/Cork paired with Seasons #56/Cocnut Sundae 
Vintage Chunky in 6185/Tide Pool paired with Seasons #57/Pineapple Upside Down Cake
The supplies for this project run about $20.25 total if you get both yarns and a faux fur pom. PLUS you *should* have enough yarn leftover (depending on your gauge and how many repeats you make on your hat) to make the coordinating cowl that comes with the pattern, making it a great and affordable project!
Snag your yarns here:
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Faux Fur Pom Poms$3.50 -
Berroco Vintage Chunky$9.50
I love this yarn selection and pattern pairing!!! I will have to pick up the yarn next time I stop in the store. Thanks for sharing this idea!!
Oh I’m nothing if not a huge enabler! 🙂 But yes! It’s such a great pairing that works so well for the pattern!