Christmas Wreath Hat

Hello everyone! It’s been quite some time since I’ve made a hat for the little ones, and since my theme for this Christmas season is hats, it’s the kids’ turn now to get a special holiday design. I wanted to try something different as the main feature for this hat, to distinguish it from my Christmas Lights Hat of last year, and Christmas Angel Hat and Christmas Gifts Hat that I’ve done this year. So, I decided to knit a wreath themed hat. I’m making this one in three sizes: for a newborn, an infant, and a toddler. The width of the wreath pattern unit can be sort of restrictive when you try to design for multiple sizes, but luckily each pattern repetition I added landed me on the next size. If you like the design and want to make one for yourself, you can definitely do that. You just knit one more pattern repetition and that’s how you get the adult size. I’ve got one more hat design for kids that I’ll be sharing soon, so stay tuned. I hope you all enjoy making this quick and easy hat and get to gift and/or share it with your precious ones.

Skill level: Intermediate

Christmas Wreath Hat - Toddler size 

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Best, (90% acrylic, 10% bamboo), 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the following colors and quantities: light cream 62 (1 skein), green 41 (1 skein), red 106 (1 skein), and dark yellow 216 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Newborn: head circumference = 13- 14" (33- 36 cm), height = 4.5" (11 cm).
• Infant (6- 12 months old): head circumference = 17- 18" (43- 46 cm), height = 6.5" (17 cm).
• Toddler (< 6 years old): head circumference = 19- 20" (48- 51 cm), height = 7.5" (19 cm).

Christmas Wreath Hat - Newborn size

Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Newborn: 57- 60 yards (52- 55 m), approx.
• Infant: 90- 93 yards (83- 85 m), approx. 
• Toddler: 118- 120 yards (108- 110 m), approx. 

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped sts together through back loops.

Christmas Wreath Hat - Newborn size

Instructions:

With light cream yarn and 4 mm circular knitting needles, cast on 70 (84, 98) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds. Work as follows:

Rib round 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 4 (6, 4) times. 

For size toddler only, work as follows:

Rib round 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round four times.

Change to 4.5 mm circular needles while knitting one round, knit 0 (2, 4) rounds. With light cream, green, yellow, and red yarn, work the "wreath pattern" chart, then k 1 (2, 3) rounds.

Decreasing Rounds:

For size newborn:

Round 1: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (50 sts)

Round 4: knit to end.

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 5: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 8: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Round 9: ssk, repeat to end. (10 sts)

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

For size infant:

Round 1: ssk, k 12, repeat to end. (77 sts)

Round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 11, repeat to end. (70 sts)

Round 4: knit to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (63 sts)

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 9, repeat to end. (56 sts)

Round 8: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (49 sts)

Round 9: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 10: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 11: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (28 sts)

Round 12: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 13: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. (28 sts)

Round 14: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (21 sts)

Round 15: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (14 sts)

Round 16: ssk, repeat to end. (7 sts)

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

For size toddler:

Round 1: ssk, k 12, repeat to end. (91 sts)

round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 11, repeat to end. (84 sts)

Round 4: knit to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (77 sts)

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 9, repeat to end. (70 sts)

round 8: knit to end.

Round 9: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (63 sts)

Round 10: knit to end.

Round 11: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. (56 sts)

round 12: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. (49 sts)

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 13: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Round 14: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 15: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. (28 sts)

round 16: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (21 sts)

Round 17: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (14 sts)

round 18: ssk, repeat to end. (7 sts)

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

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Granny Square Wreath

This is my second contribution for this year's Christmas season. It is a granny square prototype that can be used by itself as a coaster (with the plastic ring), or you can crochet many (without the plastic ring) and assemble to make a doily, a blanket, or any other Christmas themed home decoration. It is a little bit different than the wreath ornament I've made in the previous post, though they have the same concept. I hope you like it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton, yarn weight: sport. 50 g/ 1.75 oz. 125 m/ 137 yds. one skein of each: White 106, apple green 205, red 115, forest 244
• Crochet Hook: US: E-4, 3.5 mm.
• Plastic ring: 5.5 cm/ 2.25" diameter, 0.7 cm/ 1/4" thickness
• Tapestry needle

Measurements: 5" x 5" / 12.5 cm x 12.5 cm square

Gauge: 28 st x 12 row in dc

Yardage: 80 - 85 m/ 85- 95 yds


Crochet terms

• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• picot: ch 3, ss in first ch.

 

Instructions:

With white yarn, make a magic ring, or ch 4 and ss to first ch:

Round 1: ch 3, dc 11, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc 2 in each st around, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends. (24 sts)

Round 3: with apple green yarn, make a standing dc in any st with the plastic ring inside the dc, dc in the same st, dc 2 in next st and all around, ss to first dc. (48 sts)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in the same st and every st around, ss to first sc, cut yarn. (48 sts)

Round 5: with forest green yarn, sc in any st, *make a picot, sc in next st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with the previous sc, sc in next st, repeat from * to last st, make a picot, st in last st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with this last st, ss to first sc, cut yarn.

Note: in next round, work in the back two loops of each fpdc only.

Round 6: with white yarn, make a standing tr in any fpdc, ch 2, tr in the same fpdc, *ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next fpdc, repeat from * to shape three sides of the square, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, ss to first tr.

Round 7: ch 3 in tr, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in tr, repeat from * three times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn.

Round 8: with red yarn, make a standing dc in any ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, *dc in dc to next ch 2 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, repeat from * three times, dc in dc to end, ss in third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends, block, enjoy.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.


Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram to see my upcoming projects @wiams_crafts.

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Christmas Wreath Ornament

Hello friends! Though Christmas ornaments are not really my main specialty, I like to come up with something new each year. Last Christmas' project did not go so well and I ended up tossing all the materials away. This year, I loved what I did; an elegant wreath ornament, so I decided to share it with you all. Also, I am going to share a granny square design I've made using the same concept, so stay tuned. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Check out my other crochet Christmas projects:

Christmas Hat and Tree Granny Squares

Christmas Cherry Granny Square

Santa Club Coaster

Christmas Stocking Granny Square

Materials:

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton (yarn weight: sport). 1.75 oz. (50 g),137 yards (125 m), one skein of each of the following colors: Apple green 205, Red 115 and Forest 244.
• Crochet Hook, size US E-4 (3.5 mm).
• One plastic ring, 2" (5 cm) in diameter, 1/4" (0.7 cm) thick.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements:

• Ornament diameter: 4" (10 cm). 
• Cord length: 9" (22 cm). 

Yardage: 65- 70 yards (60- 65 m), approx. 

Gauge: 28 st and 12 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• fpdc: front post double crochet.
• picot: ch 3, sl st in first ch.
• popcorn st: Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch. Drop the loop from your hook. Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group. Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch. One front-popping popcorn is complete.

Instructions:

With apple green yarn, work as follows:

Round 1: make a standing dc around the ring as shown in photos, dc 48, sl st into first dc.

 

Round 2: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st to end, sl st into first sc. Cut yarn.

Round 3: with red yarn, sc in any st, *skip st, ch 2, make a popcorn st in next st, skip st, ch 2, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 3 sts, skip st, ch 2, make popcorn st in next st, skip st, ch 2, sl st into first sc, cut yarn.

Round 4: with forest green yarn, in the right ch 2 space of any popcorn st, *(sc, hdc, dc) in the ch 2 space, make 1 picot, (dc, hdc, sc) in next ch 2 space, fpdc in dc of round 1 aligned with sc of round 3, repeat from * to end, sl st into first sc, cut yarn. Weave in loose ends.

Making the Small Bow:

With red yarn, make a magic ring, work as follows:

(ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, sc) twice to make the the left and right sides of the bow. Pull and tighten the magic ring end of the yarn. Wrap the other end of the yarn around the center 6 times. Cut yarn, leaving a two inches (5 cm) long yarn tail. Make an overhand knot using the two ends of the yarn. Even out the length of the two strands if needed. Insert the two strands into any dc of the first round under fpdc, then secure them tightly.

Making the cord:

With red yarn, make a 9" (22 cm) Romanian Cord, leaving out a 3" (7.5 cm) yarn tail at the beginning. Leave out another 3" of yarn before you cut it. Make an overhand knot using the two ends of the yarn. Insert the two strands of yarn in the back of the round 3 sc right above the bow, then tie them together. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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