Whimsical Holiday Hat
by Danielle Romanetti
We thought that the little lady in the window needed a Santa hat to match her surroundings…our blue and raspberry tinsel holiday decor. So I whipped up this quick knit hat.
Materials
- 2 hanks Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky in colors: Atlantis (main) and Polar Bear (contrast)
- US#17 (12.75 mm) 16″ circular and double pointed needles
Measurements
16 (18, 20, 22)”
Instructions
Cast on 28 (32, 36, 40) sts in contrast and join to work in the round.
Beginning with a Purl row, work in garter stitch for 1 (1.5, 1.5, 2)” (alternating between knit and purl rows to create garter stitch in the round)
Change to main color and work in stockinette stitch for 2.5 (3, 3.5, 3.5)”
Begin pointed top
K5 (6, 7, 8 ) K2tog, repeat to end of row.
Knit one round.
K4 (5, 6, 7) k2tog
Knit one round.
Continue to decrease as set forth above until only four stitches remain. Begin to work I-cord with remaining four stitches until desired length. (sample done for 2 inches but 4-6 would be equally darling)
Break yarn and draw through remaining stitches.
Make pom pom with contrasting color
Make 30 strips about four inches in length. Tie them together at the center with longer piece of yarn. Trim pom pom as desired and attach to very tip of hat.
Enjoy!
