Free Santa Hat Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern

Free Knitting Pattern Santa Hat Washcloth Afghan Square

Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a Santa Hat Square!

This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth , or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan. Sticking with the Christmas theme, there is also a Christmas tree, Snowman, Gift, Angel, Christmas Stocking, Holly and a Snowflake square (or if, like me, your Christmas is in the middle of summer, perhaps the sun square would be more appropriate?). There are lots of Christmas squares to be found here.

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Size and Materials

With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches). I highly recommend Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Yarn in Really Red.

With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches). I highly recommend Cascade 220 (Aran)

Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.

Chart Instructions

On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots

On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots

Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.

Free Knitting Pattern Santa Hat Washcloth Afghan Square

Written Instructions

Cast on 45

Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1

Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 10: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 12: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 14: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 16: K1, P1, K1, P1, K29, P3, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 18: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P20, K3, P5, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 20: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P1, K20, P1, K2, P5, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 22: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P1, K20, P1, K3, P3, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 24: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P1, K20, P1, K4, P1, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 26: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P20, K4, P2, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 28: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P20, K4, P2, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 30: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P18, K4, P3, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 32: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P18, K2, P4, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 34: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P16, K1, P5, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 36: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P21, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 38: K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, P19, K10, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 40: K1, P1, K1, P1, K9, P17, K11, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 42: K1, P1, K1, P1, K10, P15, K12, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 44: K1, P1, K1, P1, K12, P12, K13, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 46: K1, P1, K1, P1, K14, P9, K14, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 48: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P6, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 50: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 52: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 54: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 56: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Rows 57-63: Work 7 rows of (K1, P1) to last stitch, K1

Cast off, weave in ends and block.

2 Comments

  1. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you and all that you do for us. Your talents and your Art does not go unappreciated, not at all! I KNOW that I don’t THANK YOU enough for ALL that you do and ALL that you have given, or shared with us!πŸ’– Because of your beautiful work AND generosity, I have been able to Bless my family and friends (with giving you credit of course!!) with these awesome dish cloths. Yes I am thanked and it looks like I have the talent and maybe even skills, but Truth be told….. If it wasn’t for YOUR Artistic talent, YOUR Generous Heart and your willingness to SHARE ALL that with us, I would still be making just plain dishcloths! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!πŸ’–πŸ€—πŸ˜˜πŸ’πŸŽ„

    1. Thank you so much ☺️ I’m so touched by your message and so happy they are bringing you and your family and friends some happiness! Thank you and best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season πŸ™‚

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