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Christmas Ornament Hat Knitting PatternDesigned by Julie Dietz
This pattern for a hat looks like a Christmas ornament. It fits older kids and with a small adjustment will fit an adult.
Materials:100-150 yards worsted weight yarn (MC) 10-15 yards of metallic yarn for the top of the ornament hat Size 8 US (5 mm) 16" circulars or size needed to obtain gauge Size 8 US (5 mm) set of double pointed needles Gauge: 16 sts=4" in St st Instructions CO 81 st. Making sure sts aren't twisted, join and mark beg of round. Knit in St st until desired length (6-7" for a child). Begin decreases (decreasing 9 stitches every decrease row) switching to double points when sts no longer fit. Row 1: *K7, k2tog* repeat around Row 2: K Row 3: *K6, k2tog* repeat around Row 4: K Row 5: *K5, k2tog* repeat around Row 6: K Row 7: *K4, k2tog* repeat around Row 8: K Row 9 (begin color pattern): K2 MC, *K1 metallic, K4 MC* repeat around, ending with K2 MC Row 10: K Row 11-12: K1 MC, *K3 metallic, K2 MC* repeat around, ending with K1 MC Row 13-15: K with metallic (you're done with the MC) Row 16 (turning row): Purl with metallic Row 17: K with metallic Begin crown decreases: Row 18: *K3, k2tog* repeat around Row 19: *K2, k2tog* repeat around Row 20: *K1, k2tog* repeat around Row 21: *k2tog* repeat around Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through tapestry needle and thread through sts on needle. Pull tightly to close top of hat. Crochet a chain for the hanging loop and attach to the top. Photo ©Sarah Bradberry and used with her permission. See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. |