This baby Christmas tree hat knitting pattern is the perfect accessory for the holidays!
It is really quick and easy to make, knit up on size 8 mm needles (US 11) with bulky yarn.
So not only is it cute but also really cosy!
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Christmas Tree Hat
The Christmas tree hat is completed with an oversized pom in cream and gold, just like a pretty tree topper.
You can make this baby hat in the traditional colours or experiment with other festive colour combos.
This free hat knitting pattern is great for beginners as it is simple to follow.
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Christmas Tree Hat Pattern
I wanted to design a Christmas tree hat knitting pattern that was fun and whimsical, so I came up with this idea for an embellished Christmas tree hat!
This is the perfect accessory for holiday pictures, wearing to Christmas parties and to visit relatives for cuddles.
The Christmas tree hat pattern is easy to make, knitting in the round on circular needles.
This means that there is no seaming needed, you just have to stitch in any loose ends when you are finished.
You will need a pom pom makers to make the poms or if you are going for the traditional method there are many tutorials on Youtube.
Baby Christmas Hat
The baby Christmas hat knitting pattern is great for any beginners who are learning how to knit, as it is a quick project and great for stash busting.
Any yarns you have leftover from other projects can be used up for the mini pom poms.
Knit Hat Patterns
If you would like to make more knitted items/hats for baby, please take a look at the other patterns in the baby knitting pattern library.
There are also hat patterns for women, men, baby and kids in the hat pattern library.
You may also like these free patterns for baby hats:
Free Hat Knitting Pattern
Make this easy hat with an easy to print out pattern below, then come back and let me know what you think in the comments or leave a review!
Baby Christmas Tree Hat Knitting Pattern
Materials
- 1 skein of Alize Lanagold Classic - in green - knit with two strands together.
- Any bulky yarn (05).
- Scraps of DK (light 03) yarn in red, mustard/gold, green and white for the poms.
Tools
- 8mm (US 11) 16" Circular needles
- Clover pom maker - 2 1/2 inch for the large pom
- Clover pom maker - 3/4 inch - for the mini poms
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Darning needle
Instructions
- CO 38sts
- Purl
- K 5 rounds
- P 5 rounds
- K 5 rounds
- P 5 rounds
- K 5 rounds
- P 5 rounds
Decrease the crown;
- K6, K2tog to end, K6
- Knit
- K4, K2tog to end, K4
- Knit
- K2, K2tog to end, K1
- Knit
- K1, K2tog to end, K1
- K2tog to end, K1
Cut yarn and thread through the rem sts to pull up and secure.
Weave in any loose ends.
Pom Poms
Make one large pom for the top of the hat, in white and gold - using the clover pom maker - 2 1/2 inch.
Attached to hat and secure into place, trimming where needed.
The mini poms
Make a selection of mini poms using the clover pom maker 3/4 inch in the following colours;
- Red
- White
- Green
- Mustard/gold
Trim the poms and sew into the hat wherever you want them to go, spacing them out or adding more.
Notes
Gauge - 5 sts = 1"
Size - This hat is for 6-12 months.
Circumference = 16-17 inches
Height = 6.5 inches
The circumference of the head is worked out like this >
0-3 months = 14-15″ / 3-6 months = 15-16″ / 6-12 months = 16-17″ / 18-24 months = 18-19″
Please measure to make sure you have the right circumference for your hat as every baby is different and may need to go up or down a size.
Abbreviations >
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P - Purl
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Recommended Products
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Clover CNC-008 Large Pom Maker (2-1/2in x 3-3/8in), 2/pkg -
Clover Super pom-pom maker mini diameter of about 20 ? 25mm 58-792 -
Baby And Kids Knitting Pattern Bundle | Handy Little Me
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