santa hat pattern

SANTA HAT

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Hat will fit an average size adult head. Dimensions of hat are 18 ins / 46 cm, but will stretch a few inches.

ABBREVIATIONS 
rd(s): round(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
k: knit
p: purl
tog: together
rep: repeat

MATERIALS 
four dpns size 6.5mm  (US 10.5)
stitch marker
red chunky / bulky / 12ply
white chunky / bulky / 12ply
white dk / 8ply  for tassel

Cast on 72 sts in white chunky yarn, divide between three needles (24, 24, 24), join in the rd and place st marker.

Rds 1–8: (k2, p2) rep to end of rd.

Change to red chunky yarn.

Continue with k until work measure 4.5 ins / 11.5 cms from cast on edge.

Next rd: (k10, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (66 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k9, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (60 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k8, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (54 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k7, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (48 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k6, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (42 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k5, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (36 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k4, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (30 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k3, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (24 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k2, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (18 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k1, k2tog) rep to end of rd  (12 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Next rd: (k2tog) rep to end of rd  (6 sts).

Next 3 rds: k.

Break yarn thread unto a needle and then through the 6 sts, pull tight and fasten off.

To make the tassel
Cut a piece of cardboard 4 inches by 3 inches. If you prefer a longer tassel then cut a longer piece of card, the length of the card determines the length of the tassel. Wind the white dk yarn around the cardboard approximately 30 times.

Using a long piece of white yarn, thread through the top and tie in a knot. These two yarn ends will be used to attach to the hat.

Remove yarn from card and wrap a length of yarn, a couple of times round the tassel about an inch from the top. Secure with a knot.

    

Loose the two yarn ends in the top of the tassel.

Trim the ends of the tassel and attach to the hat.

OTHER IDEAS FOR DECORATING THE HAT

Add a pompom.

Decorate with bells, beads or buttons and felt holly leaves. Add a knitted piece of mistletoe...the pattern is available in my blog click here

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