Santa, Stop Here!

Looking for a festive knitting project to get you into the holiday spirit? This delightful Santa hat pattern is perfect for knitters of all levels who want to create a unique and stylish accessory for Christmas! Designed with love, the pattern focuses on crafting a cabled headband, which serves as the foundation for the rest of the hat. After completing the headband, you’ll effortlessly pick up stitches to form the body of the hat, allowing for a fun and engaging knitting experience.

Needles: You’ll need a set of size 5 US (3.75mm) double pointed needles or a 16” circular needle (or a size that achieves your desired gauge), along with your preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round.

Finished Size: This hat fits a circumference of 21-24” when unstretched and can stretch to 25” comfortably, with a length of 17” not including the pompom. The length and fit can be easily adjusted to suit individual preference, making this hat a versatile holiday gift or personal accessory.

Yarn: For this cozy project, we recommend using Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted, a luxurious 100% Superwash Merino yarn that offers both warmth and softness. The skein includes 225 yards/114g, and you will need approximately 135 yards to complete your hat, including the fun, fluffy pompom on top. The provided sample is shown in a beautiful Natural shade, perfect for the holiday season.

Gauge: Achieve the best results by working at a gauge of 20 stitches and 24 rows in a 4” blocked stockinette swatch. This will ensure your Santa hat fits perfectly and maintains its structure throughout wear.

Embrace the Christmas spirit and showcase your knitting skills by creating this charming Santa hat. It's a fantastic way to celebrate the season, and a wonderful project to gift to loved ones or to sport yourself as you enjoy holiday festivities!