How to make...bobbles?

Hi all,
I’m knitting up a hat I saw a picture of :
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=60731.0

But I’m not using a pattern. Does anyone know how I make the cute little bobble things on the sides? Are they made with yarn that is from the hat? Or do I tie on new yarn…?
Thanks!
~Lucy

Those thingys are called tassels. Check out THIS ARTICLE and have fun!

VERY cute hat!