Holly Leaf Hat

*We sell knitting and crochet patterns to support medical research or charitable causes through the financing of charity sports bibs. By purchasing a pattern, you are supporting a charity and helping an athlete to run on its behalf !* **Get ready for Christmas !** This Christmas hat is knitted in the round using circular or double pointed needles. The construction is simple, it makes it easy to knit, even if you are not used to work with 2 colors. **SIZE** Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, **Adult, Adult Large, Adult Extra Large**) Finished size is about : - 40 (45, 50, 55, **60, 65, 70**) cm / 15.7 (17.7, 19.7, 21.6, **23.6, 25.6, 27.6**) inches in circumference - 13 (14, 15, 17.5, **20, 20.5, 20.5**) cm / 5.1 (5.5, 5.9, 6.9, **7.9, 8.1, 8.1**) inches in length **YARN & YARDAGE** You can use any DK yarn you like : - 60 (75, 90, 110, **130, 140, 150**) meters / 65 (82, 98, 120, **142, 153, 164**) yards in C1 (white or grey in the pictures) - 8 (9, 11, 14, **18, 22, 24**) meters / 8.7 (9.8, 12, 15.3, **19.7, 24, 26.2**) yards in C2 (green) - 8 (9, 11, 14, **18, 22, 24**) meters / 8.7 (9.8, 12, 15.3, **19.7, 24, 26.2**) yards in C3 (red) - If your background color isn't white, set aside 1 meter of white yarn to create the sheen on the fruit - (Optional) 20-40 for the pompom, depending on the size you want it to be **NEEDLES** - 3 or 3.25mm (US 2½ or 3 ) / 40cm (16”) circular needles for the ribs - 3.5mm (US 4) / 40 cm (16”) circular needles for the body You can use longer needles with magic loop method, or double pointed needles. **GAUGE** 30 stitches / 29 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles **NOTIONS** Knitting in the round, color work, pompom Have fun !