Christmas Tree Hat Knitting Pattern {Baby Sizes}

This Christmas tree hat knitting pattern is the perfect accessory for the holidays!

It is really quick and easy to make, with super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn and size 10mm (US 15) circular needles.

So not only is it cute but also really cosy.

An Easy Level Knitting Pattern

This is an easy 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.

Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.

If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.

*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

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.

Christmas Tree Hat Knitting Pattern

Grab the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.

Skill Level – Easy

Notes

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• If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
• You may sell items produced using this pattern.
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Gauge – 10 sts and 15 rounds = 4in/10cm

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.

Yarn

• 1 ball of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn 100g.
• Bernat Softee Chunky – 1 ball in Dark Green
• Scraps of DK (light 03) yarn in red, mustard/gold, green and white for the poms.

Needles

• 10mm (US 15) 16″ Circular needles
• You may also need a set of 10mm (US 15) Double pointed needles for the decreases.

Notions

• Tape measure
• Scissors
• Darning needle

Other Materials

• Clover pom maker – 2 1/2 inch for the large pom
• Clover pom maker – 3/4 inch – for the mini poms

Abbreviations

• Approx = Approximately
• Beg = Begin(ning)
• Cont = Continue(ing)
• K = Knit
• K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
• P – Purl
• PM = Place marker
• Rem = Remaining
• Rep = Repeat
• Rnd(s) = Round(s)
• St(s) = Stitch(es)

Pattern

1. CO 38sts, pm and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
2. 1st round – Purl
3. K 5 rounds
4. P 5 rounds
5. K 5 rounds
6. P 5 rounds
7. K 5 rounds
8. P 5 rounds

Decrease the crown;

1. Round 1 – K6, K2tog to end, K6
2. Round 2 – Knit
3. Round 3 – K4, K2tog to end, K4
4. Round 4 – Knit
5. Round 5 – K2, K2tog to end, K1
6. Round 6 – Knit
7. Round 7 – K1, K2tog to end, K1
8. Round 8 – 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 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 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.

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Happy Knitting! xoxo