Santa Hat
This is a beginner pattern to make your very own Santa hat for the holidays. The brim features an easy construction that produces a thick rolled edge while the rest of the hat is formed with easy decreases. Make one for every member of the family with the range of sizes provided.
You’ll find everything you need to crochet the hat below, including the yarn, crochet hook, a free pattern, and a video tutorial. If you like this pattern, please share it!
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Crochet Tutorials
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Crochet Stitches Used For The Hat
The stitch used throughout the scarf is single crochet and decreasing in the same stitch. If you are new to crochet, I have slower video tutorials available that will walk you through working the basic single crochet used in this pattern that you can watch before you start this project. Then watch the video tutorial below to learn how to make the hat.
Yarn Selection
The yarn used in this pattern is Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White (28455) CA and Red (28445) CB. Brava Worsted is a great, affordable, acrylic yarn that shows great stitch definition and is easy to work with. If you are substituting yarn, you will need approx. 200 yards each of CA and CB in a worsted weight.
Crochet Hook Used For Pattern
You’ll need a 6mm [US-J] crochet hook for this project.
After testing numerous brands of crochet hooks, I’ve narrowed down my favorites. Below, you’ll find my top picks, ranked from least to most expensive.
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Clover Soft Touch Amour crochet hooks are my absolute favorite! Their comfy, soft handles make long crochet sessions a breeze.
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For just slightly more money, Etimo Tulip Crochet hooks are another winner in my book. With their cushioned, ergonomic handles and smooth hooks, they make crocheting with any kind of yarn super easy.
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For those of you who like to splurge, Furls Crochet hooks are beautiful hooks made from resin, wood, and metal. Their ergonomic design and polished surfaces make each stitch smooth and effortless. Treat yourself to these elegant hooks for a truly premium crochet experience.
Additional Supplies Needed
Stitch Marker
The pattern is worked in spirals so you will need a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. I love the split ring ones below as they come in various sizes and the open end is fast to put on and take off as you come to each round.
Pom Pom Maker
The Clover Pom Pom Maker is one of my favorite tools for creating perfectly fluffy pom poms every time—no more lopsided fluff balls! It’s super easy to use and great for adding that extra bit of charm to your hats, scarves, or gifts. Want to see it in action? Check out my tutorial here to learn exactly how to use it.
I use the 3-inch pom pom maker for this particular hat.
Pom Pom Button (optional)
An optional item is a Pom Pom Button like the one pictured above that I had personalized with my logo from NerdpreneurCreations on Etsy I love this seller’s buttons because they have both the option to tie with the holes in the center, or use an elastic around the notches on the outside like in the picture below.
Yarn Needle
The only other thing you will need is a yarn needle to weave in the ends. My favorite yarn needles are made of metal, they are easy to slide through any yarn. I like the Susan Bates option below.
Gauge For Pattern
Gauge is extremely important to make for hat patterns to ensure they fit. You will need the following gauge: 4”= 12 SCs and 16 rows in pattern. Take time to ensure your gauge is correct before starting the project. To learn more about why gauge is important, check out this tutorial.
Finished Measurements
The hat comes in three sizes to make for the whole family:
- Small: Approx. 18” around
- Medium: Approx. 20” around
- Large: Approx. 22” around
Video Tutorial
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Construction
The pattern is worked in the round from the brim to the top. The brim is a long piece that you will roll to create the thick effect. The pom pom is made last and attached.
Abbreviations Used
CA(B)- color A(B)
CH- chain
RND- round
SC- single crochet
SC2TOG- single crochet 2 together
SL ST- slip stitch
ST(S)- stitch(es)
[…] x times- stitch repeat, work the stitches contained within the brackets the amount of times as stated directly after the brackets.
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Santa Hat
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Special Instructions for Pattern
- Read through the pattern before beginning.
- Yardage required is given for the largest size; reduce yardage by 20 yards for each size you go down (each color).
- Instructions are written for the small size, with medium and large in parentheses.
- The whole pattern is worked in spirals; there will be no joining of rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round.
Hat Instructions
Brim
With CA, CH 54 (60, 66) and join RND with SL ST in 1st CH 54 (60, 66) STS
RNDs 1-29: SC in each ST around. 54 (60, 66) STS
RND 30: SC in each ST around. Change to CB during the last ST of RND. 54 (60, 66) STS
RNDs 31-50: SC in each ST around. 54 (60, 66) STS
RND 51: [SC2TOG, SC in next 7 (8, 9) STS] 6 times. 48 (54, 60) STS
RND 52-55: SC in each ST around. 48 (54, 60) STS
RND 56: [SC2TOG, SC in next 6 (7, 8) STS] 6 times. 42 (48, 54) STS
RND 57-60: SC in each ST around. 42 (48, 54) STS
RND 61: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 (6, 7) STS] 6 times. 36 (42, 48) STS
RND 62-65: SC in each ST around. 36 (42, 48) STS
RND 66: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 (5, 6) STS] 6 times. 30 (36, 42) STS
RND 67-70: SC in each ST around. 30 (36, 42) STS
RND 71: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 (4, 5) STS] 6 times. 24 (30, 36) STS
RND 72-75: SC in each ST around. 24 (30, 36) STS
RND 76: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 (3, 4) STS] 6 times. 18 (24, 30) STS
RND 77-80: SC in each ST around. 18 (24, 30) STS
RND 81: [SC2TOG, SC in next 1 (2, 3) ST(S)] 6 times. 12 (18, 24) STS
RND 82-85: SC in each ST around. 12 (18, 24) STS
Small Size
RND 86: [SC2TOG] 6 times. 6 STS Fasten off with long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull to close.
Move on to Finishing Instructions.
Medium/Large Size
RND 86: [SC2TOG, SC in next 1 (2) ST(S)] 6 times. 12 (18) STS
RND 87-90: SC in each ST around. 12 (18) STS
Medium Size
RND 91: [SC2TOG] 6 times. 6 STS
Fasten off with long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull to close.
Move on to Finishing Instructions.
Large Size
RND 91: [SC2TOG, SC in next ST] 6 times. 12 STS
RND 92-95: SC in each ST around. 12 STS
RND 96: [SC2TOG] 6 times. 6 STS
Fasten off with long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull to close.
Move on to Finishing Instructions.
Finishing Instructions
Using your preferred pom pom maker, Make a 3” pom pom with the rest of CA. Use tails that tied off pom pom to double knot the pom pom to the end of the hat.
Weave in ends.
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One Comment
Dianne
Loved the end result. Clear and concise instructions. Thank you for sharing it with your fellow crocheters!