Shrink Santa’s hat for your pocket! Create this adorable crochet Santa hat pattern – perfect as an ornament, gift decor, or playful accessory.
Adorable Crochet Mini Santa Hat
Ever wish Santa’s hat could shrink and fit in your pocket? Well, now it can! Get into this adorable crochet Santa hat pattern with us. Perfect for the festive season, this charming project is tiny, easy to make, and incredibly cute. The mini Santa hat features the classic red body with a white band and a pom-pom at the tip - all the quintessential details you love about Santa's hat. Use it as a Christmas ornament, a decorative piece on gifts, or a playful accessory for your little ones. Make and Share!
Uses Of Crochet Santa Hat
The crochet mini Santa hat is a versatile and festive craft. Here are a few simple uses:
- Ornaments: Hang them on your Christmas tree.
- Gift Toppers: Add to wrapped presents for a charming touch.
- Home Décor: Decorate your home by placing them on small figurines.
- Bottle Toppers: Use them on bottles for a holiday party accent.
These little hats are not only fun to make but also serve as delightful decorations and gifts during the holiday season.
Detailed Crochet Mini Santa Hat Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Hobie Friends Cotton 8/4 in colors white (Color 1) and pomegranate (Color 41)
- Size B 2.25 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Pair of 6 mm safety eyes
- Black embroidery floss and needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Hot glue gun
Techniques Used:
- Magic ring
- Single crochet (sc)
- Invisible decrease (inv dec)
- Chain (ch)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Working into back loops only (BLO)
- Working into back bumps of a chain
Hat Pattern:
Round 1:
- Make 6 sc into a magic ring. (6)
- Tighten the ring.
Round 2:
- (Sc 1, inc) 3 times. (9)
Round 3:
- Sc in each stitch around. (9)
Round 4:
- (Sc 2, inc) 3 times. (12)
Round 5:
- (Sc 3, inc) 3 times. (15)
Round 6:
- Sc in each stitch around. (15)
Round 7:
- (Sc 4, inc) 3 times. (18)
Round 8:
- Sc in each stitch around. (18)
Round 9:
- (Sc 5, inc) 3 times. (21)
Round 10:
- (Sc 6, inc) 3 times. (24)
Round 11:
- Sc in each stitch around. (24)
Round 12:
- (Sc 7, inc) 3 times. (27)
Round 13:
- (Sc 8, inc) 3 times. (30)
Round 14:
- (Sc 9, inc) 3 times. (33)
Round 15:
- Sc in each stitch around. (33)
Round 16:
- (Sc 10, inc) 3 times. (36)
Rounds 17-18:
- Sc in each stitch around. (36)
Adding Safety Eyes:
- Place the safety eyes between rounds 14 and 15, 4 stitches apart.
Stuffing:
- Stuff the hat except for rounds 1-7.
Round 19 (BLO):
- (Sc 4, inv dec) 6 times. (30)
Round 20:
- (Sc 3, inv dec) 6 times. (24)
- Add more stuffing.
Round 21:
- (Sc 2, inv dec) 6 times. (18)
Round 22:
- (Sc 1, inv dec) 6 times. (12)
- Add more stuffing and make sure the bottom part is not overly stuffed.
Round 23:
- Inv dec 6 times. (6)
Fasten Off:
- Close the hole and weave the yarn tail to the top of the hat to fold and sew down the tip.
Pom Pom:
Round 1:
- Make 6 sc into a magic ring. (6)
Round 2:
- Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Rounds 3-4:
- Sc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 5:
- Inv dec 6 times. (6)
- Fasten off without a long tail.
- Stuff the pom pom lightly.
- Make an invisible finish if desired.
Attach the Pom Pom:
- Use hot glue to attach the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Hat Band:
Round 1:
- Chain 36 (or adjust to fit around hat).
Round 2:
- Working into the back bumps, hdc across. (35)
Finish Off:
- Wrap the band around the base of the hat and use hot glue to secure it in place.
Final Steps:
- Make any final adjustments to the shape and secure any loose ends.
- Enjoy your completed mini Santa hat!
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