DIY: Easy knitting hat – perfect gift for Advent and Christmas
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A hand-knitted hat is one of the most beautiful and personal gifts you can give. It's quick to make, customizable, and ideal for the cold season. Whether as a Christmas present, a small token of appreciation during Advent, or a handmade highlight in an Advent calendar – a well-fitting hat is always a hit.
To make getting started easy, we recommend yarns that are easy to work with, pleasantly warm, and create a beautiful stitch pattern. At Handarbeiten.de you'll find carefully selected wool qualities in many colors.
Which yarns are suitable for knitted hats?
Yarns suitable for hats are:
- Keep warm
- are elastic
- offer a soft feel
- and result in a clear mesh pattern
Our yarn recommendations:
Austermann Merino 105
Soft, warming merino wool with excellent shape retention.
Ideal for simple hat designs.
Austermann Merino 160 EXP
Slightly lighter, very soft and skin-friendly.
Perfect for finer, close-fitting hats.
Oyster Man Briana
Alpaca wool and merino wool combine quality and cuddliness – ideal for warm knitted items.
Austermann Kid Silk
Can be used as a supplementary yarn for a fine, elegant fluff.
Austermann Alpaca Love
Unparalleled softness and warmth - cotton-alpaca blend with color gradient .
Step-by-step basic instructions (short, universal)
- Measure head circumference (e.g. 54–56 cm).
- Cast on the number of stitches according to the gauge (e.g. approx. 80–100 stitches for needle size 4–5).
- Knit 4–6 cm in ribbing (knit 1, purl 1).
- Continue knitting straight until the desired height is reached (approx. 18–22 cm).
- For the decreases, knit stitches together regularly until only a few stitches remain.
- Pull the thread through, sew it in place, and you're done.
The result: A timeless, wearable hat – handmade and personal.
In this blog post you'll find more free instructions for the hat and cowl made from New Murano by Schoeller + Stahl - a warm virgin wool blend with a vibrant color gradient: Discover it now!
Tip: You can find more instructions for cool hats at Rebecca Magazine in the shop as digital instructions for download or in the magazines, which you can also order online from our shop!
This makes it a great gift idea
- Choose a color to match your winter jacket
- Place a nice band around the finished hat.
- Perhaps a small note to add: "Handmade for you"
For the Advent calendar:
- Instructions and yarn in one package
- or a finished hat as a surprise on December 24th :)
2. Here's what else you'll need for your DIY hat project
- Circular knitting needles 40 cm, needle size can be found on the yarn label
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Addi double-pointed needle set
