Updated December, 2024
This pattern has been updated to include additional child and adult sizes. For more information on the changes, what’s included and many other questions, click here.
Last year I worked up an adorable duplicate stitch reindeer hat knitting pattern and this year I decided it was time to add a cheerful Santa hat knitting pattern. This adorable pattern also uses duplicate stitch to add the cute smiling Santa face to the front of a complete knitted hat making it a super quick and easy Christmas knitting project.
Duplicate stitch is one of y favorite knitting techniques lately for a variety of reasons and especially because it’s very flexible and forgiving. Unlike other colorwork strategies like fair isle or intarsia, it can be added to a finished project and you can plan placement of the motif after the object is finished instead of trying to figure it out as you knit.
I also appreciate that it is very easy to change things and fix mistakes with duplicate stitch. There’s no tinking or frogging with this project!
This cute cheerful Santa Hat knitting pattern uses worsted weight yarn on my classic and well tested hat pattern so it goes quickly and fits great. You only need a tapestry or yarn needle to do the stitches and if you are new to duplicate stitch, I even have a tutorial right here! I promise, it sounds kind of intimidating but it’s actually really really easy. I even find it kind of meditating and addicting, the perfect task for doing while you watch something on streaming, a bit like a cross between knitting and embroidery but easier than both!
If you make a cheerful Santa Hat this year I’d love it if you’d share your project with me! It love to see what you all make and it helps other knitters to see how awesome your project turned out!
Cheerful Santa Hat Knitting Pattern
Sizes included: 0-3 months, (6 months, 1-2 years, 3-6 years, Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Large) Read our sizing guidelines post for more information.
Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
This cute pattern is available for sale only. When you purchase this pattern, you’ll get an instant download PDF pattern in a few nicely formatted easy-to-print pages that includes written instructions and step by step photos. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry where it will also be permanently stored in your Ravelry pattern library.
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