For this Pattern I just pretty much used my Nose Warmer pattern with a few small changes.
Materials:
Set of US 1.5 / 2.5mm dpns
Worsted/medium weight yarn
(Working with this weight of yarn and this size needle is a pain in the butt, I know. But the end result is worth it. Plus, you can always change the needle size if you, though it will make the hat bigger.)
To knit Santa Hat:
Cast on 40 sts with CC (I used White)
Round 1: K2, p2
Round 2: K2, p2
Tie on MC(I used red) and work in stockinette st as follows
Round 3: K
Round 4:K
Round 5: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * to end.
Round 6: K
Round 7: *K5, K2tog, repeat from * to end.
Round 8: K
Round 9: *K4, K2tog, repeat from * to end.
Round 10: K
Round 11:*K3, K2tog, repeat from * to end.
Round 12: K
Round 13: *K2, K2tog, repeat from * to end.
Round 14: K
Round 15: * K1, K2tog, repeat from * to end.
Round 16: K
Round17: *K2tog, repeat from * to end. (5 sts left)
Cut yarn, use darning needle to pull through remaining sts and weave in ends.
Gather some CC yarn ends together that are about 2 inches or longer. Attach to top of hat. To make the 'PomPom' fuller and thicker, unravel yarn.
Attach a loop or hook to hang from tree.
