Crochet Santa Hat Pattern

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This free crochet Santa Hat pattern is perfect for Christmas and its easy to make! The free pattern is beginner friendly, crocheted from the bottom to the top in one piece and available in sizes baby, toddler, child, teen and adult.

Darla and Drew wanted Crochet Santa Hats that they could wear outside. I designed my free crochet Santa Hat Pattern with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and it is perfect for our colder winter weather in Canada.

This crochet Santa Hat pattern is designed using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in 2 colors. You can easily substitute a similar Medium / Worsted Weight Yarn for this pattern. The sturdy construction of this hat makes it durable for winter temperatures.

QUICK TIP: Lighter Medium Weight Yarns like Red Heart Soft, or Caron Simply Soft do not substitute well for this design. Since they have a less dense strand of yarn, they will result in a smaller hats than those specified in the directions below.

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I have sized this pattern to fit a variety of head sizes so you can make hats for the whole family. The full written pattern for Santa hats for babies to Santa hats for adults is included below. I also have a crochet Santa Hat pattern for a adult large head size available (for free). Get the Santa Claus Hat for Dad here. For the other sizes please continue to my instructions below.

Since the crochet Santa Hat length is extended to be a “Santa Hat Style” I combined similar head circumferences; such as toddler and child into one pattern because, the only difference for some hat sizes is the height of the finished hat; the head circumference itself does not change, only the hat height from the forehead to the crown. Toddler and Child is one such example.

To learn how to crochet a hat that fits be sure to check out my free guide: Learn How To Crochet A Beanie that Fits!

All sizes are available as free patterns. These hats are crocheted from the bottom-up and you do not need to know how to use a magic ring for this project! I believe a confident beginner would be able to crochet this Christmas hat.

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Crochet Santa Hat Pattern for Christmas

Supplies

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver. 100 % Acrylic Yarn. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. 198 g (7 oz) and 333 m (364 yd).
• Colors: Cherry Red Yarn (E300) and White Yarn (E300)
• Crochet Hook Size: 5.0 mm hook (H)
• Yardage Used: Toddler/Child Size: 84 g and 155 yards (including the pom pom)
• Scissors, Yarn Needle, PomPom Maker (Optional), Stitch Marker (optional)

Difficulty Level

• EASY

Finished Sizes

• Newborn Santa Hat:  13.5 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 9.5 inches – it will stretch approximately 4 inches)
• 3-6 months Baby Santa Hat: 17 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 12 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)
• 6-12 months Baby Santa Hat: 18 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 13 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)
• 12-24 months Santa Hat: 19 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 14 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)
• Toddler and Child Santa Hat: (3-10 years). 20 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 14.5 inches – it will stretch approximately 6 inches)
• Teen and Adult Santa Hat: Head Circumference of 22 inches (finished hat circumference is 16 inches; it will stretch approximately 6 inches)

Gauge

• Approximately 12 dc in 4 inches and 8 rows in 4 inches.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

• beg – beginning
• ch – chain
• bl – back loop
• dc – double crochet
• R – row/round
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• * – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
• () – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
• [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

Helpful Tutorials

• Invisible Join / Invisible Finish
• Invisible Join Video Tutorial (quick!)
• Changing Colours on the Last Yarn Over
• Simple Closing Method for Hats and Mittens
• How to Make a PomPom
• Crochet Stitch Guide
• Standing Double Crochet Stitch Video Tutorial

Notes:

• leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning of the band (aka as the brim) section to allow you to seam the band closed once you have completed it
• do not count the sl st as a stitch unless specified
• you skip over the ch 2 to work into the first dc of the round BUT you still count the ch 2 as a st (you just do not work into it).
• You may substitute a tight slip stitch to join instead of the invisible join if you prefer.
• You may substitute a sl st and ch 2 to join for the standing double crochet stitch.
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• This pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF from my Ravelry Shop.

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Crochet Santa Hat Pattern

This Santa Hat is crocheted from the hat band up to the top of the hat in one piece.

Newborn Santa Hat Pattern

To Fit: 13.5 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 9.5 inches – it will stretch approximately 4 inches)

Newborn Santa Hat Band

• Worked in rows.

Using your 5 mm (H) hook (or size required for gauge) and your white yarn and leaving a 10 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-R37: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 37 rows you just completed.

Newborn Baby Santa Hat Body

• Worked in rounds.

R1: Work 36 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [36]

R2: Join new yarn (red yarn) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [36]

R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]

R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]

R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]

R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]

R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]

R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]

R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]

R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]

R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]

R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]

R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]

R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]

R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]

R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]

R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

3-6 months Baby Santa Hat Pattern

To Fit: 17 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 12 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)

3-6 months Baby Santa Hat Band

• Worked in rows.

Using your 5 mm (H) hook (or size required for gauge) and your white yarn and leaving a 10 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-R47: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 47 rows you just completed.

3-6 months Baby Santa Hat Body

• Worked in rounds.

R1: Work 46 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [46]

R2: Join new yarn (red yarn) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [46]

R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]

R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]

R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]

R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]

R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]

R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]

R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]

R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]

R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]

R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]

R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]

R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]

R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]

R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]

R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]

R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]

R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]

R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]

R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]

R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]

R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

6-12 months Baby Santa Hat Pattern

To Fit: 18 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 13 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)

6-12 months Baby Santa Hat Band

• Worked in rows.

Using your 5 mm (H) hook (or size required for gauge) and your white yarn and leaving a 10 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-R51: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 51 rows you just completed.

6-12 months Baby Santa Hat Body

• Worked in rounds.

R1: Work 50 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [50]

R2: Join new yarn (red yarn) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [50]

R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]

R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]

R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]

R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]

R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]

R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]

R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]

R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]

R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]

R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]

R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]

R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]

R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]

R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]

R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]

R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]

R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]

R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]

R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]

R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]

R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]

R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]

Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.

Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.

12-24 months Baby Crochet Santa Hat Pattern

To Fit: 19 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 14 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)

12-24 months Baby Santa Hat Band

• Worked in rows.

Using your 5 mm (H) hook (or size required for gauge) and your white yarn and leaving a 10 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-R53: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 53 rows you just completed.

12-24 months Baby Santa Hat Body

• Worked in rounds.

R1: Work 52 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [52]

R2: Join new yarn (red yarn) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [52]

R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 24 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [50]

R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]

R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]

R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]

R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]

R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]

R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]

R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]

R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]

R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]

R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]

R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]

R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]

R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]

R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]

R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]

R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]

R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]

R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]

R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]

R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]

R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]

R25: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Toddler Santa Hat Pattern
Child Crochet Santa Hat Pattern

To Fit: 3-10 years. 20 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 14.5 inches – it will stretch approximately 6 inches)

NOTE: Since the crochet Santa Hat length is extended to be a “Santa Style” hat I combined similar head circumferences; such as toddler and child into one pattern. Why? Well because, the only difference for some hat sizes is the height of the finished hat – the head circumference itself does not change. Toddler and Child is one such example.

Toddler and Child Santa Hat Band

• Worked in rows.

Using your 5 mm (H) hook (or size required for gauge) and your white yarn and leaving a 10 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-R55: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 55 rows you just completed.

Toddler and Child Santa Hat Body

• Worked in rounds.

R1: Work 54 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [54]

R2: Join new yarn (red yarn) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [54]

R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 26 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [52]

R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 24 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [50]

R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]

R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]

R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]

R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]

R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]

R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]

R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]

R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]

R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]

R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]

R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]

R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]

R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]

R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]

R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]

R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]

R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]

R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]

R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]

R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]

R25: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]

R26: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Teen Santa Hat Pattern
Adult Crochet Santa Hat Pattern

To Fit: Head Circumference of 22 inches (finished hat circumference is 16 inches; it will stretch approximately 6 inches)

NOTE: Since the crochet Santa Hat length is extended to be a “Santa Style” hat I combined similar head circumferences; such as toddler and child into one pattern. Why? Well because, the only difference for some hat sizes is the height of the finished hat – the head circumference itself does not change. Teen and Adult Medium is one such example.

Teen and Adult Santa Hat Band

• Worked in rows.

Using your 5 mm (H) hook (or size required for gauge) and your white yarn and leaving a 10 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]

R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]

R3-R61: Rep R2; do not finish off

You will now be working along the edges of the 61 rows you just completed.

Teen and Adult Santa Hat Body

• Worked in rounds.

R1: Work 60 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [60]

R2: Join new yarn (red yarn) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [60]

R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 32 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [58]

R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 30 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [56]

R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 28 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [54]

R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 26 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [52]

R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 24 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [50]

R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]

R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]

R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]

R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]

R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]

R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]

R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]

R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]

R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]

R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]

R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]

R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]

R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]

R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]

R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]

R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]

R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]

R25: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]

R26: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]

R27: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]

R28 Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]

R29: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

BONUS Adult Size: Adult Large Santa Hat Pattern

• To fit adult head circumference of 23 – 24 inches.

Crochet Santa Hat Finishing Instructions for all sizes

• Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.
• Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.

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