Looking for holiday Christmas crochet ideas? Try this free pattern for adorable Crochet Mini Santa Hat Ornaments. Crochet Mini Santa Hat Ornament Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Red yarn (small amount)
- White yarn (small amount, for the brim and pom-pom - ball)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Stitch Guide:
- Single Crochet:
- follow these steps Insert hook,
- yarn over then pull through both loops.
- Use Half Double Crochet: yarn over then pull through both loops
- Finally, Slip Stitch
Step 1: Start the Santa Hat Base
Begin with a Magic Circle
Round 1: Create a magic circle. Crochet 6 SC into the ring,
pull tight to close, and join with a SL ST (6 stitches).
Increase Rounds to Shape the Hat
- Round 2: Chain 1. SC in each stitch around (6 SC). Join with a SL ST.
- Round 3: Chain 1. 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in the next stitch, repeat around (9 SC). Join with a SL ST.
- Round 4: Chain 1. SC in each stitch around (9 SC). Join with an SL ST.
- Round 5: Chain 1. 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in the next 2 stitches, repeat around (12 SC). Join with a SL ST.
- Round 6: SC in each stitch around (12 SC). Join with an SL ST.
Helpful Hint: Continue these rounds to make the hat larger
or stop here for a small mini hat.
Step 2: Create the Brim of the Hat
Switch to White Yarn for the Brim
- Round 7: Attach white yarn to the last stitch. Chain 1. HDC in each stitch around (12 HDC). Join with a SL ST.
Add Texture to the Brim
- Round 8: Chain 1. SC in each stitch around (12 SC). Join with an SL ST and fasten off.
Why It Matters: The white brim adds a classic Santa look and
provides a clean finish.
Step 3: Add the Pom-Pom
- Create a Small Pom-Pom
- Cape the white yarn around two fingers and mix about 10-15 times. Judiciously slide the loops off your fingers and bond them in the centre with yarn.
- Trim the loops to form a small fluffy pom-pom.
- Attach the Ball to the Hat
- Practice your yarn needle to secure the ball to the tip of the hat with a few stitches.
Tags:
Christmas Crochet