Ho Ho Ho! Whip Up a Festive (and Warm!) Santa Hat in No Time (Perfect for Christmas in July!)
It's officially Christmas in July, crochet friends! Even though the days are long and sunny, it's never too early to get into the festive spirit. And what better way to spread some holiday cheer than with a quick and cozy crochet Santa hat?
This pattern is perfect for beginners who want to create a fun and functional project. Made with chunky wool, this Santa hat works up super fast, so you can whip up a bunch for yourself, your friends, or even for last-minute gifts! (Let's be honest, we've all been there!)
Why You'll Love This Santa Hat:
- Beginner-friendly: This pattern uses basic crochet stitches, making it perfect for those new to the craft.
- Quick and Easy: The chunky yarn means the hat works up in no time, so you can satisfy your festive cravings without a huge time commitment.
- Cozy and Warm: Don't let the Santa theme fool you! This hat is thick and warm enough to wear outside on the coldest December nights.
- Perfect for Christmas Parties: Add a touch of whimsy to any Christmas gathering with this festive hat.
What You'll Need:
- Wool: I used Stylecraft Special Chunky but the pattern will work with any Chunky weight wool
- Yarn A 1001 White - 1 ball
- Yarn B 1246 Lipstick - 2 balls
- Crochet hook: 5mm hook or one sized to match your yarn (check the yarn label for recommendation)
- Pom Pom: I bought some faux fur ones from Amazon similar to these here or you could make your own
- Stitch Markers: (optional)
- Tapestry needle & Scissors: for finishing
Pattern Notes:
This pattern uses US Crochet terms and the following abbreviations
Ch - Chain
St/s - Stitch/es
Sl St - Slip Stitch
BL - Back loop
sc - Single Crochet
hdc - Half Double Crochet
sc2tog - Single Crochet two together
FO - fasten off
Let's Get Hooking!
Brim
In Yarn A (white), ch 16
Row 1: hdc in 2nd chain from the hook, hdc across, ch1 and turn (15)
Row 2: bl hdc across, ch1 and turn (15)
Row 3 - 44: Repeat Row 2 (15)
Row 45: bl hdc across, ch1 DO NOT TURN
Hat
Still with Yarn A (white) and work along the long side of the brim
Round 1: sc 66sts evenly spaced, join the round with a sl st into the first sc this round and throughout (66)
Switch to Yarn B (Lipstick)
Round 2-9: sc around (66)
Round 10: (sc 9, sc2tog) 6 times (60)
Round 11 - 14: sc around (60)
Round 15: (sc 8, sc2tog) 6 times (54)
Round 16 - 19: sc around (54)
Round 20: (sc 7, sc2tog) 6 times (48)
Round 21 - 24: sc around (48)
Round 25: (sc 6, sc2tog) 6 times (42)
Round 26 - 29: sc around (42)
Round 30: (sc 5, sc2tog) 6 times (36)
Round 31 - 34: sc around (36)
Round 35: (sc4, sc2tog) 6 times (30)
Round 36 - 39: sc around (30)
Round 40: (sc 3, sc2tog) 6 times (24)
Round 41 - 44: sc around (24)
Round 45: (sc 2, sc2tog) 6 times (18)
Round 46 - 49: sc around (18)
Round 50: (sc, sc2tog) 6 times (12)
Round 51 - 54: sc around (12)
Round 55: sc2tog 6 times (6)
Fasten off, weave the tail through the last 6 sts and pull to close
Sew up the open side of the brim, weave in ends
Modifications
If you want to modify the size of the hat start with the number of rows in the brim. You should have enough rows so it fits around your head with minimal stretching. Then when working the hat sc around evenly spaced in a multiple of 6.
For a bigger hat (foundation round higher than 66)
Round 1: sc evenly spaced in a multiple of 6
Round 2-9: sc around
Round 10: evenly decrease by 6 sts
Continue with rounds 2 – 10 until you get to 66, sc around 4 more round and then pick up the pattern at round 10
For a smaller hat (foundation round lower than 66)
Round 1: sc evenly spaced in a multiple of 6
Round 2-9: sc around
Round 10: pick up the pattern from the decrease round that ends 6sts lower than your foundation round. For example: If your foundation round was 60 sts, you would pick up the pattern from Round 15
Finishing Touches:
Once you've completed the hat body, it's time to add the finishing touches! Sew on a pom-pom of your choice using your tapestry needle
Feeling extra festive? You can add details like small crocheted holly leaves or safety-pin some jingle bells to the hat brim. And don't limit yourself to the traditional red hat, get creative! My daughter asked me to make her one in pink and it looks so cute!
Show Off Your Work!
I can't wait to see all of your amazing Santa hats! Share your creations on social media using the hashtag #CrochetSantaHat.
Merry Christmas in July, everyone! While it might be a little early to put up the tree just yet, there's no harm in getting a head start on your handmade Christmas gifts (or treating yourself to a cozy new hat!). This quick and easy Santa hat pattern is the perfect way to bring some festive cheer into your summer days.
Now, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's get started on spreading some Santa hat magic!
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