Santa Cap Stocking

Supplies and Tools

• 1 skein Debbie Mumm Yarn-color of choice



• 1 skein Jo-Ann Fabric Sensations-cream



• Size 7 -16" circular needles



• Size 7 double-pointed needles



• Yarn needle



• Ring Marker



• Scissors

1. Using circular needles and cream yarn, cast on 64 stitches. Join in round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker and knit in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.



2. Change to contrasting color and knit four rounds. (Switch to double-pointed needles as necessary.)



3. First decreasing round:*Knit 14, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



4. Second decreasing round: *Knit 13, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



5. Third decreasing round: *Knit 12, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



6. Fourth decreasing round:* Knit 11, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



7. Fifth decreasing round:*Knit 10, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



8. Sixth decreasing round:*Knit 9, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



9. Seventh decreasing round:*Knit 8, knit 2 tog. Repeat from *. Knit 3 more rounds.



10. Eighth decreasing round:*Knit 7, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



11. Ninth decreasing round:*Knit 6, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



12. Tenth decreasing round:*Knit 5, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



13. Eleventh decreasing round: *Knit 4, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*. Knit 3 more rounds.



14. Twelfth decreasing round:*Knit 3, knit 2 tog. Repeat from *. Knit 3 more rounds.



15. Thirteenth decreasing round:*Knit 2, knit 2 tog. Repeat from *. Knit 3 more rounds.



16. Fortieth decreasing round:*Knit 1, knit 2 tog. Repeat from*.



17. Cut yarn, leaving a 9" tail. Using yarn needle, thread through remaining stitches. Pull yarn through and secure.



18. Make a tassel by winding yarn around a 4" piece of cardboard until desired thickness. Tie extra piece of yarn around yarn wrap, cut and tie yarn around tassel and secure on hat.

Finished Size 13" long by 10" at the top of the hat.

I knit loosely, you may need to use bigger needles for desired size.