The “HOLLY” hat - a classic winter cap

Knit in the round in a simple textured stitch, the holly leaves and berries are knit separately and sewn on later. The optional picot edge is crocheted.

THE BASICS

• Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Toddler / Child / Adult

• Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms

• Instructions are for knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles

• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE

• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Knitting in the round

• Basic increases and decreases

• Knitting cables

• Knitting I-cord

• Basic crochet stitches (chain, single crochet)

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 70 to 130 yds (64 to 119 m) DK or light-worsted weight yarn for hat depending on size made

• Approx. 30 yds (28 m) Fingering weight yarn for holly leaves

• Approx. 12 yds (11 m) Fingering weight yarn for berries

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) 12” (for 3 smallest sizes) or 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 2 (2.75 mm) double pointed needles

• U.S. size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook (for optional picot edging)

• Stitch markers

• Yarn needle

• Cable needle

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