Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and the holidays aren’t complete without a cosy Santa hat! This hat features a garter brim knit flat in white, and then joined to work Stockinette in the round with the red. A big, fluffy pom-pom on top is the final touch to invoke the spirit of that right jolly old elf!

Yarn
Katia Big Merino (55% Merino, 45% Acrylic; 87 yards / 100 grams). 1 skein of MC color 23 “Ruby”, ½ skein CC color 1 “White”

Needles
US 15 (10mm) 16” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 15 (10mm) DPNs or circular needles for magic loop, or size to obtain gauge

Notions
Yarn Needle

Stitch Marker
3.5” Pom-pom Maker

Gauge
10 sts and 15 rows = 4” in St st in the round

Finished Measurements
18” circumference, made to fit with 4” negative ease (for 22” head circumference)
14.5” height (without pom-pom)
17” height (with pom-pom)