Crochet Mini Christmas Hat
Crochet Mini Christmas hats are an adorable and festive way to add a touch of holiday spirit to your decorations. These charming little hats can be used as ornaments for your Christmas tree, cute accessories for gifts, or even as part of a holiday-themed garland. They are simple and fun to make, with endless possibilities for embellishments like tiny pom-poms or sparkly sequins. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these miniature hats is sure to bring a smile to your face and spread some cheer during the holiday season. So grab some yarn, a crochet hook, and get ready to add a cozy and charming touch to your Christmas decor!
Terminology for Crocheting Mini Christmas Hats
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
3hdc puff = 3 half double crochet puff stitch
- = yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, insert hook again, pull up loop, repeat one last time, yo, pull through all loops on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Mini Christmas Hats
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
- Christmas Hat
- Version 1 — Bright Green, White (25gm each)
- Version 2 — Dark Green, White (25gm each)
- Christmas Santa Hat
- Version 1 — Bright Red, White (25gm each)
- Version 2 — Maroon, White (25gm each)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Crochet Mini Christmas Hat Pattern
Start off hat with green yarn.
Round 1: Magic ring sc3 — 3st
Round 2: 2sc3 — 6st
Round 3: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 3 — 9st
Round 4: (Sc2, 2sc1) x 3 — 12st
Round 5: (Sc3, 2sc1) x 3 — 15st
Round 6: (Sc4, 2sc1) x 3 — 18st
Switch to white yarn for the last round.
Round 7: 3hdc puff x 18 (white) — 18st
Round 8: Sl st 1 (white) and end off — 1st
Top of green hat
Make a star in white, to be sewn down onto the top of the hat.
Ch2, sc1 into 2nd ch from hook, [(ch2, sl st 1 down ch), sl st 1 into main st] x 5
Crochet Mini Santa Hat Pattern
Start off hat with red yarn.
Round 1: Magic ring sc3 — 3st
Round 2: Sc3 — 3st
Round 3: Sc1, 2sc1, sc1 — 4st
Round 4: Sc4 — 4st
Round 5: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 2 — 6st
Round 6: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 3 — 9st
Round 7: (Sc2, 2sc1) x 3 — 12st
Round 8: (Sc3, 2sc1) x 3 — 15st
Round 9: (Sc4, 2sc1) x 3 — 18st
Round 10: (Sc5, 2sc1) x 3 — 21st
Switch to white yarn for the last round.
Round 11: 3hdc puff x 21 (white) — 21st
Round 12: Sl st 1 (white) and end off — 1st
Top of red hat
Make a small sphere in white, to be sewn down onto the top of the hat.
Round 1: Magic ring sc3 — 3st
Round 2: Sc3 — 3st
Crochet Mini Santa Hat Pattern
Likewise, with reference to the pattern above, check out the full video on how to crochet a mini Santa hat, in 2 different shades of red. It also takes less than half an hour and it includes captions with voice-overs as well.