Introducing our Christmas collection chunky hats. These free knitting patterns 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 Thick & Quick yarn (Super Bulky 6). Colors Fisherman, Grass and Cranberry.
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
Colors:
Santa – Cast on with Fisherman. Change to Cranberry after you complete the ribbing rounds. Make a pompom with Fisherman.
Classic Christmas – Cast on with Grass. Change to Fisherman after you complete the ribbing rounds. Alternate with Fisherman and Cranberry, switching every 2 rounds (or 3 for a more bold stripe, as shown in the photo). Make a pompom with Grass.
Candy Cane – Cast on with Cranberry. Change to Fisherman after you complete the ribbing rounds. Alternate with Cranberry and Fisherman, switching every 1 round. Make a pompom with Cranberry.
Directions:
Newborn:
Cast on 24 stitches on your circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
K all for 7 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all for 1 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.
0-3 Months
Cast on 26 stitches on your circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
K all for 8 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.
K all for 1 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.
3-6 Months
Cast on 28 stitches on your circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 5 rounds.
K all for 10 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all for 1 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.
6-12 Months
Cast on 30 stitches on your circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 6 rounds.
K all for 10 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2. (23 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Next row – *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, K1, K2together.
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.
1-3 Years
Cast on 32 stitches on your circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 11 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end. (24 stitches)
Next row – K all.
Next row – *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
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.
4-12 Years
Cast on 34 stitches on your circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 12 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.
Women
Cast on 36 stitches on your circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 13 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.
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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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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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