I designed a hat 15 years ago with the intention of writing up the pattern. It took me all that time to rediscover it and write it up. It is called the Snowburst Hat. It needed a companion cowl which led to a couple of different all-over patterns and border motifs. I love this one, but love them all. Holiday Gift Stockpiles are a side benefit of a knitting frenzy… A flower border motif is included below in case Holly is not your thing!

Note: all after-stitching is optional. Sizes are ( Tighter, Looser )
Any yarn that gives gauge can be substituted, and any colors can be substituted as desired.

Materials: Cascade 220 Aran Superwash Merino
MC Deep Sea Coral ( or desired MC ) 140, 160 yds / 128, 146 m
CC1 Smoke Blue ( or desired CC1 ) 70, 80 yds / 64, 73 m
CC2 Navy ( or desired CC2 ) 20, 23 yds / 18 , 21 m
CC3 Dark Moss ( or desired CC3 ) 20, 23 yds / 18, 21 m
OPTIONAL 5 yd / 5 m scraps of White and Really Red for after stitching

US Size 7 / 4.5 mm 26 inch Circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
recommended needles are a bit small for aran weight to give a tighter fabric for warmth.