Christmas Tree Hat Knitting Pattern
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There are 8 sizes to make from baby to adult, with bulky/chunky/12-ply yarn and size 8mm (US 11) circular needles.
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Make your guests laugh and wish they had their own Christmas tree hats!
This is an easy festive hat pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, and knitting in the round.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.
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This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
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Skill Level – Easy
Pattern Notes
Make a comfy Christmas tree hat with pom-pom ornaments.
The mini decorations are made with a tiny pom pom maker with yarns you have left over in your stash.
The Christmas tree shape is created by alternating knit and purl rows when you make the hat.
Gauge – 10 sts and 18 rounds = 4in/10cm in stockinette.
Sizes
There are 8 sizes to make including regular adult size and adult size for larger heads.
- 6-month baby (CO 38 sts)
- 12-month baby (CO 40 sts)
- 2 years old (CO 42 sts)
- 3-5 years old (CO 44 sts)
- 6-10 years old (CO 48 sts)
- Teen (CO 52 sts)
- Adult (CO 56 sts)
- Adult large (CO 60 sts)
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The supplies you need…
Yarn
- 1 ball or skein of bulky/chunky/12-ply yarn 100g.
- Scraps of DK (light 03) yarn in red, mustard/gold, green and white for the poms.
Needles
- 8mm (US 11) 16″ Circular needles
- You may also need a set of 8mm (US 11) Double pointed needles for the decreases.
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Other Materials
- Clover pom maker – 2 1/2 inches for the large pom
- Clover pom maker – 3/4 inch – for the mini poms
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- CO = Cast on
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit the next 2 stitches together
- P = Purl
- PM = Place marker
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
- CO 38 (40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts, PM and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
- 1st round – Purl
- K 5 rounds
- P 5 rounds
- K 5 rounds
- P 5 rounds
- K 5 rounds
- P 5 rounds
Decrease the crown;
- Round 1 – *K6, K2tog* rep to end, K any rem sts at the end.
- Round 2 – Knit.
- Round 3 – *K4, K2tog* to end, K any rem sts at the end.
- Round 4 – Knit,
- Round 5 – *K2, K2tog* to end, K any rem sts at the end.
- Round 6 – Knit.
- Round 7 – *K1, K2tog* to end, K any rem sts at the end.
- Round 8 – K2tog to end, K any rem sts at the end.
Cut yarn and thread through the rem sts to pull up and secure.
Weave in any loose ends.
Pom Poms
Instead of a sparkling star, make one large pom for the top of the hat, in white and gold – using the clover pom maker – 2 1/2 inches.
Use up yarns in your stash and see if you have any of that tinsel yarn.
Attached to the 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 colors;
- Red
- White
- Green
- Mustard/gold
Trim the poms and sew them into the hat wherever you want them to go, spacing them out or adding more.
Share your work with us…
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Happy Knitting!
