While the Festivus Hat embraces the whimsy of the winter season, its name here descends through my French roots to the Latin where Festivus means “pertaining to a feast, gay, lively, joyous.” As we move into these last months of the year, this festive embrace takes hold and we are reminded to begin preparing for the upcoming gifting season.
This design was inspired by one of the winter season’s most iconic images: the mistletoe. The cables and bobble stitches decorating the body of the hat are meant to mimic the leaves and berries of the plant. The result is a stylish cap, rich in texture and intricate details, while also keeping your head warm and cozy this winter.
And since it’s possible to knit up two hats using one skein of DK yarn (130-150 yards/120-140 meters), you can make one for yourself and one for a knit-worthy friend!
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Nab the Festivus Hat pattern and cast on for a quick-knitted gift that celebrates the lively joy of the winter season!