a tiny santa hat

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A tiny free pattern for a tiny Santa hat ornament!

MATERIALS
Red and white yarn, a few yards
Appropriate double pointed needles
tapestry needle

– I used Ultra Alpaca Light and doubled some red fingering weight, and used 3mm needles.

DIRECTIONS
With white (or brim colour), cast on 30 sts. Divide over 3 needles (10 sts per needle) and join to work in the round.

(Purl 1 round, knit 1 round) twice, then purl 1 more round – 3 garter ridges.

Cut white yarn and join red. Knit 2 rounds.

Crown Decreases
Next Round: (ssk, k to end of needle) three times.
Knit 1 round.

Rep last 2 rounds until just 3 stitches remain.
Cut yarn and thread onto a tapestry needle. Run the needle through the remaining live stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

To make the pompom, I used the white yarn and just wrapped it around my thumb until it was thick enough, then tied it in the middle and cut it open – like so!. Trim the pompom until you like the way it looks, then sew to the top of the hat.

Thread a bit of silvery or contrasting yarn through the top of the hat and knot to make it into an ornament.

Enjoy!


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8 responses to “a tiny santa hat”

  1. Jennifer Avatar

    I love it! Thanks for the free pattern. I have been on a mini knitting kick for the past few years for the holidays. I even turned 2 wreaths into mini knit display wreaths. Maybe you want to do the same! I’m off to knit a Santa hat now…

    Thanks!

  2. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    thank you so much for the beautiful little Santa hat. I will make many of them for my whole family.They will be so happy. I am crazy for miniature things. I made six tiny gnomes today.
    They are on ravelry.

    Thanks again Laura, love your work.
    Rita

  3. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Thank you so much, Laura for the tiny Santa hat pattern. I can’t wait to cast one (many?) on!

    Donna

  4. Estella Avatar

    Thank you! I’m off to hit my stash and cast on! :)

  5. kathy b Avatar

    sooooooo cute

  6. Maïté Avatar
    Maïté

    Merci beaucoup pour ce tuto très clair ! Je viens de finir le petit chapeau. C’est très mignon ! Je vous souhaite de Joyeuses Fêtes !

  7. Mamzelle Stella Avatar

    Thank you ! I made it and it’s my first post on my new blog !

  8. Chris Berg Avatar

    This might be just the right size for my small parrot. Thanks!