Free Crochet Pattern - Santa Hat

Hello! A fan favorite at every holiday market I vend at are my Christmas Pokemon baubles. Many of you have requested a pattern for the hats, so here it is! 

I wanted to note that I'll work on releasing a more polished version in the future (complete with more process photos/tutorials). For now, I still wanted this to be available to you during this season. Enjoy! 

 

MATERIALS: 

  • Note: You will need less than 1 skein of each yarn listed.

  • #5 bulky yarn - Premier Parfait Chunky
    • Cardinal
    • White

  • OR - use the following for a fluffier brim instead

  • #5 bulky yarn - Premier Little Bunny
    • White
  •  4.5 mm hook
  • Yarn needle

  • Scissors

  • Stitch marker

  • White pom pom 

  • Hot glue


TERMS: 

  • ch: chain
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • hdc-inc: half double crochet increase
  • sc: single crochet
  • slst: slst
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • rnd(s): round(s)
  • [#]: stitch count
  • (…) x #: repeat the instructions within the parentheses # of times

 

NOTES/TIPS:

  • Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Feel free to sell your finished products in small quantities - I only ask that you give credit to help support my work. Tag #curiouspapaya so I can feature you!

  • We will be working in continuous rounds (a spiral) for the red part of the hat and in joined rounds for the fluffy part.

  • Difficulty: Intermediate-Beginner +

  • Measurements: 3.5 in. x 4 in. [~9 cm x 10 cm], if using the prescribed materials and if yarning over.

    SANTA HAT

    Start in Red yarn

    *Note: Leave a long tail before beginning rnd 1. We will need it to secure down the hat bend.

    Rnd 1: make a magic circle and ch 2 (counts as your first st), 4 hdc [5]

    Rnd 2: (hdc-inc) x5 [10]

    Rnd 3: hdc all around [10]

    Rnd 4: (hdc, hdc-inc) x5 [15]

    Rnd 5: hdc all around [15]

    Rnd 6: (2 hdc, hdc-inc) x5 [20] 

    Rnd 7: hdc all around [20]

    Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) x3 [25]

    Rnd 9: hdc all around [25]

    Rnd 10: 24 hdc, sc [25]

     

    Use the invisible finish and weave in the ends.

    Next, we will make the brim. Join White yarn.

    Rnd 11: ch 2 (counts as your first st), hdc all around, slst into the first st to join the rnd. [25]

    Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the head. 

     

    ASSEMBLY

    Step 1: To create the bend in the hat, weave the yarn tail we left at the beginning of the magic circle out 2 rnds below. [img]

    Step 2: Weave down 5 rnds below into the inside of the hat. [img]

     

    Step 3: Weave over the same spot 3x to secure the shape of the hat down.

    Step 4: Weave out to where you joined the White yarn for the brim and secure the yarn tail into a knot. 

    Step 5: Secure the white pom pom onto the tip of the hat. [img]

     

    Step 6: Sew the hat onto the Pokéchub head at a tilted angle for a cuter look. 

     

    For the heads, I used the heads of my free Pokéchub patterns here on my blog. 

    -Pikachub

    -Bulbachub

    -Chubmander

    -Squirtle-chub

    You can also follow along the full Youtube tutorials where I demonstrate how to make it with chenille yarn.

     

     

    You’re finished!

    If you enjoyed making this free pattern, please feel free to leave a comment + subscribe to my mailing list.

    Cheers! -Amy 

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