Crochet Santa hat pattern
Bring a classic Christmas look to holiday photos and winter outings with this crochet Santa hat. The long red shape, fluffy white brim, and pom pom give it that traditional Santa style that’s fun for parties, family photos, handmade gifts, and festive events.
Make one for someone special or create matching Santa hats for the family.
Quick answer
This beginner-friendly crochet Santa hat is worked from the tip down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) red yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. The pattern includes toddler, child, and adult sizes. Super bulky (#6) white yarn is used to add the fluffy brim and pom pom after the main red hat is complete.
Crochet Santa hat pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This crochet Santa hat uses double crochet stitches, simple increases, and joined rounds. The step-by-step written instructions and video tutorial can also help newer crocheters follow the construction.
Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.
Materials needed
- I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) in red
- Super bulky yarn (#6) in white for the brim and pom pom
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- XL pom pom maker — optional; only needed if adding the pom pom
Crochet Santa hat sizes
This crochet Santa hat pattern includes three sizes for toddlers, children, and adults.
| Size | Head Circumference |
| Toddler Hat | 18–19 inches |
| Child Hat | 19–20 inches |
| Adult Hat | 20–23 inches |
See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.
Gauge
15 double crochet stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) using worsted weight (#4) yarn
- If you have too many stitches, try a larger hook.
- If you have too few stitches, try a smaller hook.
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet stitch
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
Pattern notes
- Join each round to the first stitch with a slip stitch.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The hat is worked in the round from the tip down.
- The stitch count is listed at the end of each round.
- Switch to super bulky (#6) white yarn when you reach the brim instructions for your size.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Crochet Santa hat pattern instructions
Rounds 1–26 are the same for all three sizes. After that, follow the toddler, child, or adult instructions to finish the length and brim.
Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 8 dc, join [8]
Rnd 2: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join [12]
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc in each st, join [12]
Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join [16]
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st, join [16]
Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join [20]
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each st, join [20]
Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 4 sts*, join [24]
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join [24]
Rnd 10: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 5 sts*, join [28]
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join [28]
Rnd 12: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 6 sts*, join [32]
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join [32]
Rnd 14: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 7 sts*, join [36]
Rnd 15: ch 2, dc in each st, join [36]
Rnd 16: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 8 sts*, join [40]
Rnd 17: ch 2, dc in each st, join [40]
Rnd 18: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 9 sts*, join [44]
Rnd 19: ch 2, dc in each st, join [44]
Rnd 20: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join [48]
Rnd 21: ch 2, dc in each st, join [48]
Rnd 22: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join [52]
Rnd 23: ch 2, dc in each st, join [52]
Rnd 24: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join [56]
Rnd 25: ch 2, dc in each st, join [56]
Rnd 26: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join [60]
Toddler Santa hat
Rnds 27–40: ch 2, dc in each st, join [60]
White brim:
Switch to super bulky yarn in white.
Rnds 41–43: ch 2, dc in each st, join [60]
Child Santa hat
Rnd 27: ch 2, dc in each st, join [60]
Rnd 28: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join [64]
Rnds 29–43: ch 2, dc in each st, join [64]
White brim:
Switch to super bulky yarn in white.
Rnds 44–46: ch 2, dc in each st, join [64]
Adult Santa hat
Rnd 27: ch 2, dc in each st, join [60]
Rnd 28: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join [64]
Rnd 29: ch 2, dc in each st, join [64]
Rnd 30: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join [68]
Rnds 31–48: ch 2, dc in each st, join [68]
White brim:
Switch to super bulky yarn in white.
Rnds 49–51: ch 2, dc in each st, join [68]
Add the Santa hat pom pom
For an optional fluffy finish, make a pom pom with super bulky white yarn and your pom pom maker.
- Wind the yarn around both arches.
- Cut the yarn along the middle gap and then tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
- Open the arches and then remove the pom pom.
- Trim any loose ends.
Finishing
If adding the pom pom, sew it securely to the tip of the hat. Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Printable crochet Santa hat pattern
Prefer an ad-free copy? You can purchase the crochet Santa hat pattern PDF in my Etsy shop. It includes all three sizes and is easy to print or save for later.
Crochet Santa hat pattern video tutorial
Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to crochet the Santa hat from the magic ring through the fluffy white brim and pom pom.
More crochet Santa hat patterns
Looking for a different Santa hat style? Try my baby Santa hat crochet pattern for newborn and infant sizes, my Santa face crochet hat pattern for a fun character design, or my Santa buckle beanie crochet pattern for a classic red beanie with a Santa belt detail.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
