Crochet Christmas tree hat pattern

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.

Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern Information

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill Level

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

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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.

Finished Size

One size fits most teens and adults.

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Square crochet Christmas tree hat pattern image featuring a smiling woman wearing a tall green tree-inspired hat decorated with red, yellow, and aqua ruffles and finished with a yellow crochet star.

Gauge

18 stitches & 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitch
sc = single crochet stitch
hdc = half double crochet stitch
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

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.

Festive crochet Christmas tree hat pattern pin featuring a smiling woman wearing a tall green tree-shaped hat with red, yellow, and aqua ruffled garlands and a yellow star topper beside bold black, pink, green, aqua, and lavender text.

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

Weave in your ends.

Melissa Hassler from Lovable Loops wearing her free crochet christmas tree hat pattern

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa