Free Knitting Pattern
These square Santa hats are so much fun! Two fun, floppy pompoms are much more festive than one. I have written the knitting pattern in sizes for everyone in the family so you can knit these up for some awesome holiday family photos and memories (please share!!).
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Of course, if it’s not always the Holiday season, these hats will also look great in so many other colours and make a great gift too. Knit them up in your favourite team colours or any combination you like and wear them all winter long.
Check out my Rainbow Square Hat pattern here for a cool striped version.
Beginner Friendly
These are a super easy knit, perfect for someone just starting out in-the-round because there is no increasing or decreasing. If you are a little more advanced you can skip the bind off and use a kitchener stitch for a seamless top.
Not a knitter and still want the hat? I can knit one up for you. These will be available in my Etsy shop for a limited time. You can find the listing here.
The Pattern
Yarn
Cascade 220 solids highland wool (worsted weight 4-medium) you can find this yarn at Love Crafts (see the affiliate statement above)
- CC (Contrast Colour): Natural – Small amount, about 30-60 yards
- MC (main Colour): Ruby – approximately 90-180 yards depending on the size
Needles and Tools
- US8 (5.0 mm) 16″ Circular Needle
- Stitch Marker
- Darning Needle
- Pompom maker (I use clover medium for the smallest size and large for all other sizes)
Gauge
4″ = 18 stitches in stocking stitch using US8 (5 mm) needles
Sizes
XXS (XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL)
Approximate circumference measurement:
- XXS – Newborn 0-6 months: 14″ (36 cm)
- XS – Baby 6-12 months: 16″ (41 cm)
- Small – Toddler: 18″ (46.5 cm)
- Medium – Kids Small/Medium: 20″ (51.5 cm)
- Large – Kids Large, Adult Small/Medium: 22″ (56.5 cm)
- XL – Adult Large/XL: 24″ (61.5cm)
Instructions
Using CC, Cast On 52(60, 68, 76, 84, 92) with US 8 (5.0mm) circular needle
[K2, P2] repeat to end, place marker
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for a total of 9(10, 11, 12, 13, 14) rounds from cast on
Switch to MC
Knit 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) Rounds
Next Round: Knit 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46)
Turn and bind off these stitches, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the seam across the top later
Rejoin the yarn and knit the remaining 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46) stitches
Turn, bind off these stitches
Finishing
Pompoms – make 2 in CC
Sew a seam across the top using the tail from your bind off.
Attach the pompoms at the top corners. When attaching close-up the small gap in the corners below the top seam.
Wash and Block.
Wear and Enjoy.
© 2021 Heather Pelletier – Handknit Hugs
Do not copy, re-distribute or sell this pattern either in whole or in part
You may sell products made from this pattern, credit would be appreciated
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