Knitted Snowy Cottage Christmas Hat

The knitted snowy cottage Christmas hat is the perfect festive accessory to bring some cozy charm to your winter wardrobe! With its whimsical design featuring a charming cottage nestled in a snowy landscape, this hat is sure to spread holiday cheer wherever you go. The soft and warm knit will keep you toasty on chilly days, while the adorable cottage motif adds a touch of winter magic. Whether you're out caroling or sipping hot cocoa by the fire, this hat is a delightful addition to your holiday ensemble. Get ready to feel merry and bright in this cozy and charming accessory!

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, Size S (child size) and Size M/L(adult size), (see detailed measurements below).
• Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 1, p 1) ribs, stranded color work, k2tog decrease, making pompoms.

Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: "red" 106, "cream" 1, "dark yellow" 216, and "brown mélange" 234 (one skein of each).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S:head circumference = 17" - 17.7" (43 - 45 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
• Size M/L:head circumference = 21.5" - 22.5" (55 - 57.5 cm), height = 8.7" (22 cm).

Gauge: 22 sts and 20 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage:

• Size S: 158 - 160 yards (145 - 147 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 190 - 192 yards (175 - 177 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.

Instructions:

With red yarn and circular knitting needles US 7 (4.5 mm), cast on 80 (96) sts. Join in the round. 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Bind on cream yarn and work the rib round as follows:

Rib round: k 1 in cream yarn, p 1 in red yarn, repeat to end. Cut red yarn.

With cream yarn repeat the rib round four (six) times.

Bind on brown and yellow yarn. Change to circular knitting needles size US 8 (5 mm) and work the pattern. Cut brown and yellow yarn when you finish using them and bind on cream yarn. Cut red yarn, and keep on knitting with cream yarn. Knit two (five) rounds.

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: k 6, k2tog, repeat to end. [70 (84) sts]

Rounds 2-3: k to end.

Round 4: k 2, *k2tog, k 5, repeat to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. [60 (72) sts]

Rounds 5-6: k to end.

Round 7: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. [50 (60) sts]

Rounds 8-9: k to end.

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Round 10: k 1, k2tog, k 3, repeat to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. [40 (48) sts]

Size S:

Round 11: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 12: k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Round 13: k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Size M/L:

Round 11: k to end.

Round 12: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Round 13: k to end.

Round 14: k2tog, k 1, repeat to end.(24 sts)

Round 15: k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Using cream and red yarn, make a pom-pom 3"- 4" (8- 10 cm) in diameter. Fasten the pom-pom to the top of the hat.