Festive Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern (Free & Easy)

I’m so excited to share my crochet Christmas tree hat pattern with you! This festive hat features rounds of garland and a star on top, making it perfect for spreading holiday cheer.

One size fits most teens and adults, so it’s great for family gatherings or holiday parties. Get ready to deck the halls and your head with this fun and easy project! The free crochet pattern is below.

Free Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern

This easy Christmas tree hat pattern is perfect for beginners. It’s a great project for practicing your crochet skills.

Crochet Project Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Sizes:
H-8 5 mm crochet hook (hat)
G-6 4 mm crochet hook (garland & star topper)
Yarn: worsted weight yarn in green, red, blue, and gold.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch markers: Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Tape measure: Use a measuring tape to find your head circumference.
Fiber fill: To fill the star topper.

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Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.

Finished Size

One size fits most teens and adults.

Gauge

18 stitches & 9 rows = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

dc = double crochet stitches
sc = single crochet stitches
hdc = half double crochet stitches
blo = back loop only
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
ch sp = chain space
rem = remaining

Crochet Pattern Notes

This crochet hat is worked in the round from the top down.
The beginning of each round starts with a chain which does not count as your first st.
After each round, join your yarn to the first stitch with a slip stitch.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
You are crocheting the hat in the back loops only (blo).
The garland is added after you finish making the hat.
You can make a small pom pom instead of the star topper.
You could also attach small jingle bells for an even more adorable crochet hat.

Magic Circle Alternative

If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 4, make 8 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (8 stitches)

Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern Instructions

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 8 dc, join. (8 stitches)

Make the stitches in the back loops only (blo) for rounds 2-29.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc blo in each st, join. (16 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (16 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next st, repeat from * around, join. (24 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (24 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join. (32 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (32 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (40 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (40 stitches)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 4 sts, repeat from * around, join. (48 stitches)

Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (48 stitches)

Rnd 12: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 5 sts, repeat from * around, join. (56 stitches)

Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (56 stitches)

Rnd 14: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 6 sts, repeat from * around, join. (64 stitches)

Rnd 15: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (64 stitches)

Rnd 16: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 7 sts, repeat from * around, join. (72 stitches)

Rnd 17: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (72 stitches)

Rnd 18: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 8 sts, repeat from * around, join. (80 stitches)

Rnd 19: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (80 stitches)

Rnd 20: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 9 sts, repeat from * around, join. (88 stitches)

Rnd 21: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (88 stitches)

Rnd 22: Ch 2, *2 dc blo, dc blo in next 10 sts, repeat from * around, join. (96 stitches)

Rnds 23-29: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join. (96 stitches)

Rnd 30: Ch 1, sc in each st, join. (96 stitches)

Add Garland to the Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern

I added garland to every third row on my hat.

Step 1: Decide which round you want to add garland to and join your yarn to the first unworked front loop.

Step 2: Ch 2 and make 3 dc in each front loop around.

Step 3: At the end of the round, join your yarn to the first st, fasten off and weave in your ends.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 for each round of garland.

Star Topper for the Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern

Make 2 (front & back)

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 10 hdc, join. (10 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join. (20 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc, in next st work (hdc, dc), in next st work (tc, ch 1, tc), in next st work (dc, hdc), repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

Sew the two stars together with the right sides facing out. Lightly stuff with fiber fill as you sew. Attach the star to the top of the hat.

Finishing the Crochet Christmas Tree Hat

Weave in your ends.

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