12 Free Patterns
Crochet Hats for Christmas
Get into the Christmas spirit with this collection of fun crochet Christmas hat patterns. There are free patterns for every member of the family!
Free Written Patterns
Bobbles and Stripes Crochet Santa Hat Pattern from Crochet For You
Simple colourwork and cute bobble stitches complete this cute hat with front post double crochet ribbing.
SIZE: 6-12 mos, toddler, child, and adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 400 yards (365 m) in total. 200 yards (183 m) each of red and white.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
Striped Elf Hat from Okie Girl Bling ‘n’ Things
The Striped Elf Hat is a free crochet Christmas hat pattern that is worked from the bottom up. Starting with foundation double crochet, the brim is crocheted in front-post double crochet ribbing, and the body of the hat uses basic double crochet stitches.
SIZE: Six sizes – newborn, 0-6 mos, 12-24 mos, child 3-10 yrs, and adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a pompom maker.
Newborn Crochet Stocking Hat Pattern from Posh Patterns.
A newborn Christmas hat worked in double crochet from the tip to the brim. There are two options for edging – the first is a simple round of single crochet, and the other uses front post double crochet ribbing.
SIZE: Newborn.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Baby Elf Hat Crochet Pattern from Yarnspirations
The Baby Elf Hat pattern is written in two sizes to fit babies and toddlers/young children. The hat is worked from the bottom up, beginning with a single crochet in the back loop ribbed band and continuing with basic single crochet stitches.
SIZE: Two sizes – the small size is written to fit a head circumference of 18″ (45.5 cm) and 20″ (54 cm) for the larger size.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Soft.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Santa’s Helper Crochet Hat from Crochet For You
This classic striped Christmas hat has a beautiful crown-like brim. The pattern uses the picot stitch, the shell stitch, the bobble stitch, and crocheting in the 3rd loop.
SIZE: Three sizes – Toddler, Child/Teen, and Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 100 g skein in three contrasting colours – dark red, white, and dark green.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
Crochet Elf Hat with Ears from Make & Do Crew
This free crochet hat pattern works up quicky in double crochet and includes sizes to fit the whole family.
SIZE: 0-6 mos, 6-12 mos, toddler, child, tween, and adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, a measuring tape, a pompom maker or piece of cardboard, and an optional jingle bell.
The Tiny Elf Hat from Garnstudio
This sweet crochet Christmas hat is in sizes to suit premmie babies up to 4-year-olds. Parts of this pattern are worked from a basic diagram.
SIZE: <0, 0/1 mo, 1/3 mos, 6/9 mos, 12/18 mos, and 2-3/4 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., Drops Baby from Garnsudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 50-100 g each of two contrasting colours.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.
Long Stocking Hat Crochet Pattern from Christaco Design
The Long Stocking Hat is a quick and easy pattern worked in basic double crochet from the top down.
SIZE: Toddler, Child, Tween/Small Adult, and Medium/Large Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colours.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150-300 yards (137-275 m).
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Baby Elf Hat from Bella Coco Crochet
This baby elf hat is a free pattern for the 3-6 months size and includes step-by-step instructions plus a video tutorial. The written pattern is in US and UK crochet terms.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special Chunky.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 100 g balls in contrasting colours.
NOTIONS: 6 mm crochet hook, scissors, a darning needle, stitch markers, and a tape measure.
Crochet Newborn Sleeping Cap Pattern from Daisy Farm Crafts
This sweet little hat would be adorable for newborn photo shoots at Christmas. A YouTube video tutorial accompanies the free written pattern, making it perfect for beginners to follow along step-by-step.
SIZE: To fit a newborn baby.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Hygge.
NOTIONS: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a pompom maker.
Crochet Santa Hat and Baby Cocoon by Naztazia
Follow along with this video tutorial to make this picture-perfect crochet Christmas outfit for a newborn photo shoot. The written instructions for the pattern are available (linked below) as a free PDF download.
SIZE: Newborn to 6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight acrylic and #5 bulky/chunky weight faux fur yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 300 yds (275 m) of red yarn and 50 yds (45 m) of white. You will also need about 20 yds (18 m) of black yarn for the ‘belt’.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, a piece of yellow felt, and fabric glue (optional).
Crafty Boho Santa Hat from A Crafty Concept
Make a cute crochet Christmas hat for everyone in the family with this free written pattern and easy-to-follow video tutorial.
SIZE: Three sizes – toddler, child, and adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby, for the main section of the hat and #6 super bulky weight faux fur yarn for the trim.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 3-4 oz (85-114 g) of the #4 and one skein of the faux fur.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, a small amount of polyfill stuffing, scissors, a measuring tape, and a tapestry needle.
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