Looking for a quick and easy Santa hat crochet pattern you can whip up before the holidays? This free crochet Santa hat pattern is fast, fun, and perfect for beginners! Whether you want a festive accessory for Christmas photos, a last-minute handmade gift, or a cute hat for holiday parties, this pattern works up beautifully using simple stitches and classic holiday colors.
This Santa hat is designed to have that traditional long, pointed shape with a fluffy brim and cozy pom-pom on top. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches—so even if you’re still new to crocheting, you’ll be able to follow along easily. You can make this hat in just a couple of hours, which makes it ideal for craft fairs, gifting, or whipping up matching sets for the whole family.
This festive accessory pairs perfectly with other holiday makes, like crochet stockings, cup cozies, and Christmas blankets. If you’re building a handmade holiday collection or selling finished items in your shop, this Santa hat is a must-make classic.
Keep reading for the full step-by-step instructions, materials list, and tips for adding the pom-pom. In this post, you’ll also find links to more free Christmas crochet patterns so you can keep the holiday crafting going.
Let’s get started on this quick and cozy crochet Santa hat you’ll want to make every holiday season!
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Materials
Size 4 Worsted Weight Yarn
I used Hobby Lobby I Love this Yarn
Faux Fur Yarn
I used Yarn Bee “Fur The Moment”
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitches (US Terms)
CH- Chain
HDC- Half Double Crochet
DC- Double Crochet
DEC- Decrease
Sl St- Slip Stitch
For more Christmas crochet projects, see my free crochet Christmas stocking patterns
Notes
Brim is worked flat in rows, them seamed together
Body of hat is worked in the round
Ch 2 does NOT count as stitch
Hat fits Adult heads 20-22 inch around.
Crochet Santa Hat Pattern
Brim
Using Faux Fur Yarn and 8mm Crochet Hook
CH 8
Row 1: HDC in the 2nd CH from hook. HDC in each CH across. (6)
Row 2: CH 1, HDC in each st across. (6)
Repeat Row 2 until your brim reaches 22 inches in length. (Approx 30 rows) [Brim width measures approx. 3.5 inches]
Seam
Fold brim so both short ends are lined up.
Going through both sides and slip stitch the edges together. Going stitch for stitch, for a total of 6 sl st.
Tie off.
Body
Using Worsted Weight Yarn and 5mm Crochet Hook
Attach yarn to any stitch around the top of the brim.
Ch 2, and place 2 DC in each stitch around or evenly place DC around until you reach 60 DC.
Rounds 2-6: CH 2. DC in each st around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (60)
Round 7: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next 8 sts. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (54)
Round 8: Repeat Round 2
Round 9: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next 7 sts. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (48)
Round 10: Repeat Round 2
Round 11: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next 6 sts. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (42)
Round 12: Repeat Round 2
Round 13: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next 5 sts. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (36)
Round 14: Repeat Round 2
Round 15: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next 4 sts. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (30)
Round 16: Repeat Round 2
Round 17: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next 3 sts. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (24)
Round 18: Repeat Round 2
Round 19: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next 2 sts. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (18)
Round 20: Repeat Round 2
Round 21: CH 2. * DEC, DC in the next st. * Repeat * * around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (12)
Round 22: Repeat Round 2
Round 23: CH 2. DEC in each st around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (6)
Round 24: CH 2. DEC in each st around. Sl St to beginning CH 2. (3)
Tie off
[Bottom of Brim to top of Body measures 17 inches long]
Santa Ball
Using Faux Fur Yarn and 8mm Crochet Hook
Create a magic cirlce, place 4 HDC in circle.
Round 2: Place 2 HDC in each st around. (8)
Round 3: HDC DEC in each st around. (4)
Tie off , using yarn tail from ball to tie onto the end of your hat.
That’s it, friends! I hope you enjoyed this Quick and Easy Crochet Santa pattern!
If you make a Santa Hat I would love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @SierrasCraftyCreations
Happy Crocheting
Sierra
