Our other Christmas themed hats have been quite a hit and I’ve always wanted to add a few more designs. Introducing the Santa Belt hat pattern. This free knitting pattern will give you all the details to make this hat in sizes newborn, toddlers, children and women.
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Our other Christmas hats you will love:
Santa Pompom Hat | Medium Weight Christmas Hat Collection | Chunky Pompom Christmas Hat Collection | Santa Stocking Cap | Christmas Stocking Cap
Although our patterns are always free on our blog, many prefer our premium ad-free, printer friendly, PDF versions. These are available to purchase HERE.
Supplies:
Yarn – Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky 6). Colors Fisherman, Cranberry, Black and Mustard.
Order online: (Lion Brand) (Amazon USA) (Amazon Canada) (Michaels) (Love Crafts)
Needles – US 13/9mm or whichever size needed to obtain gauge. Size US 13/9mm circular needles, 16” long and US 13/9mm double pointed needles for the decrease, if desired.
Darning needle, stitch marker, pompom maker, measuring tape and scissors. I use the Clover brand pompom makers – size 2.5” (green) size for the newborn and 0-3 month hats; and the 3 3/8” (blue) size for the larger sizes.
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 9 stitches and 12 rows in stocking stitch (same as pattern). I recommend using US 13 needles, but if you are a loose knitter you may need to drop down to US 11 or go up to US 15 for tighter knitters.
Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the hat will fit your little one properly.
Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit two together
Sizes:
Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-3 Years, 4-12 Years, Women
Directions:
Newborn:
Cast on 24 stitches on your circular needle in color Fisherman.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 2 rounds.
Switch to Black. K all for 2 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 3 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all for one round.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end. Make pompom using a pompom maker and attach to the top of the hat.
Now it’s time to add the buckle. The design can be found on the last page. This is done using a duplicate stitch. If this stitch is new to you, there are many tutorials on YouTube to demonstrate.
0-3 Months
Cast on 26 stitches on your circular needle in color Fisherman.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 3 rounds.
Switch to Black. K all for 2 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 3 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.
K all for one round.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end. Make pompom using a pompom maker and attach to the top of the hat.
Now it’s time to add the buckle. The design can be found below on the last page. This is done using a duplicate stitch. If this stitch is new to you, there are many tutorials on YouTube to demonstrate.
3-6 Months
Cast on 28 stitches on your circular needle in color Fisherman.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 5 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 4 rounds.
Switch to Black. K all for 2 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 4 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all for one round.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end. Make pompom using a pompom maker and attach to the top of the hat.
Now it’s time to add the buckle. The design can be found below on the last page. This is done using a duplicate stitch. If this stitch is new to you, there are many tutorials on YouTube to demonstrate.
6-12 Months
Cast on 30 stitches on your circular needle in color Fisherman.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 6 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 4 rounds.
Switch to Black. K all for 3 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 3 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2. (23 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Next row – *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, K1, K2together. (17 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end. Make pompom using a pompom maker and attach to the top of the hat.
Now it’s time to add the buckle. The design can be found below on the last page. This is done using a duplicate stitch. If this stitch is new to you, there are many tutorials on YouTube to demonstrate.
1-3 Years
Cast on 32 stitches on your circular needle in color Fisherman.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 4 rounds.
Switch to Black. K all for 3 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 4 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (24 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Next row – *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (18 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end. Make pompom using a pompom maker and attach to the top of the hat.
Now it’s time to add the buckle. The design can be found below on the last page. This is done using a duplicate stitch. If this stitch is new to you, there are many tutorials on YouTube to demonstrate.
4-12 Years
Cast on 34 stitches on your circular needle in color Fisherman.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 4 rounds.
Switch to Black. K all for 3 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 5 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to last two stitches, K2. (26 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Next row – *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to last two stitches, K2. (20 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end. Make pompom using a pompom maker and attach to the top of the hat.
Now it’s time to add the buckle. The design can be found below on the last page. This is done using a duplicate stitch. If this stitch is new to you, there are many tutorials on YouTube to demonstrate.
Women
Cast on 36 stitches on your circular needle in color Fisherman.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 8 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 5 rounds.
Switch to Black. K all for 3 rounds.
Switch to Cranberry. K all for 5 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (27 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Next row – *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to last three stitches, K1, K2tog. (20 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end. Make pompom using a pompom maker and attach to the top of the hat.
Now it’s time to add the buckle. The design can be found below on the last page. This is done using a duplicate stitch. If this stitch is new to you, there are many tutorials on YouTube to demonstrate.
Adding the buckle:
Using the duplicate stitch, add this buckle to your hat, starting at the bottom and working your way up.
Smaller buckle (sizes Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months)
Start one row below the black stitches. The white center of the buckle in this chart will be the black stitches on the stripe of the hat.
Larger buckle (6-12 Months, 1-3 years, 4-12 years, Women)
Start two rows below the black stitches. The white center of the buckle in this chart will be the black stitches on the stripe of the hat.
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Our other Christmas hats you will love:
Santa Pompom Hat | Medium Weight Christmas Hat Collection | Chunky Pompom Christmas Hat Collection | Santa Stocking Cap | Christmas Stocking Cap
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