Simple Christmas Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

I love matching with my kids, so I decided to make crochet Santa hats for the whole family! This free crochet Christmas hat is a simple design and is great for beginners. It is gender neutral, and the free crochet Christmas beanie pattern includes a full range of sizes. Note to mention that there is a full video tutorial and photo tutorial to go along with the crochet Christmas hat pattern!

This beginner crochet hat pattern is worked from the ribbed brim up to the top of the hat, which I find to be the best method for getting accurate sizing. With this method, you are able to continuously check the sizing of the crochet beanie as you work, and adjust the number of rows, if needed.

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Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet
DC = double crochet
DC2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together

Notes

• Chain 1 or 2 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
• Approximate circumference for each size is the measurement that your band should comfortably stretch to (the actual length of your band will be shorter).
• See tutorial photos.
• You can find the full video tutorial of this crochet Christmas hat pattern here. The video displays the pattern in a child size. The full range of sizes is available in the written pattern, which is available below the video.

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Simple Christmas Beanie Crochet Tutorial on YouTube.

Pattern

0-3 Months

Approx. circumference: 13” / Approx. length:5”

Ribbed Band

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Ch 7, SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (6 sts)

R2-35: Ch 1, turn, working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (6 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Flip the band to hide the join on the inside of the hat.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1, work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (35 sts)

Using color B (shown as red):

R2: Ch 2, 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (35 sts)

R3-9: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (35 sts)

R10: Ch 2, DC2tog around, 1 DC in last st. Join with a sl st to beginning. (18 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Move to Finishing (All Sizes).

3-6 Months

Approx. circumference: 14” / Approx. length: 5.5”

Ribbed Band

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Ch 7, SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (6 sts)

R2-40: Ch 1, turn, working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (6 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Flip the band to hide the join on the inside of the hat.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1, work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (40 sts)

Using color B (shown as red):

R2: Ch 2, 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (40 sts)

R3-9: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (40 sts)

R10: Ch 2, DC2tog around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (20 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Move to Finishing (All Sizes).

6-12 Months

Approx. circumference: 16” / Approx. length: 6”

Ribbed Band

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Ch 7, SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (6 sts)

R2-45: Ch 1, turn, working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (6 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

 Do not fasten off.

 Flip the band to hide the join on the inside of the hat.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1, work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (45 sts)

Using color B (shown as red):

R2: Ch 2, 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (45 sts)

R3-10: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (45 sts)

R11: Ch 2, DC2tog around, 1 DC in last st. Join with a sl st to beginning. (23 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Move to Finishing (All Sizes).

Toddler

Approx. circumference: 18” / Approx. length: 7”

Ribbed Band

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Ch 9, SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-50: Ch 1, turn, working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Flip the band to hide the join on the inside of the hat.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1, work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (50 sts)

Using color B (shown as red):

R2: Ch 2, 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (50 sts)

R3-11: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (50 sts)

R12: Ch 2, DC2tog around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (25 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Move to Finishing (All Sizes).

Child

Approx. circumference: 20” / Approx. length: 7.5”

Ribbed Band

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Ch 9, SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-55: Ch 1, turn, working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

 Do not fasten off.

Flip the band to hide the join on the inside of the hat.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1, work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (55 sts)

Using color B (shown as red):

R2: Ch 2, 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (55 sts)

R3-13: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (55 sts)

R14: Ch 2, DC2tog around, 1 DC in last st. Join with a sl st to beginning. (28 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Move to Finishing (All Sizes).

Teen / Adult Small

Approx. circumference: 21” / Approx. length: 8”

Ribbed Band

Using color a (shown as white):

R1: Ch 9, SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-60: Ch 1, turn, working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

 Do not fasten off.

Flip the band to hide the join on the inside of the hat.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1, work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (60 sts)

Using color B (shown as red):

R2: Ch 2, 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (60 sts)

R3-14: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (60 sts)

R15: Ch 2, DC2tog around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (30 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Move to Finishing (All Sizes).

Adult

Approx. circumference: 23” / Approx. length: 9”

Ribbed Band

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Ch 9, SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-65: Ch 1, turn, working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

 Do not fasten off.

Flip the band to hide the join on the inside of the hat.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1, work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (65 sts)

Using color B (shown as red):

R2: Ch 2, 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (65 sts)

R3-15: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (65 sts)

R16: Ch 2, DC2tog around, 1 DC in last st. Join with a sl st to beginning. (33 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Move to Finishing (All Sizes).

Finishing (All Sizes)

Closing Top

 Weave tail of yarn through every other stitch from your last round. Pull tightly and sew hole shut. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

 If desired, attach a fur pom.

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern for a crochet Christmas beanie!

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Tips & Tricks

• To ensure that your crochet Christmas hat works out to the desired size, be sure to check your gauge.
• Choose the size for your crochet Christmas beanie based on the head circumference measurement rather than age sizing alone.
• Check that the band of this crochet Christmas beanie comfortably stretches to your desired head circumference prior to moving on to the body of the hat.

Alterations

• Make this crochet Christmas beanie with stripes or perhaps use red and green colors to make a crochet elf hat!
• Use two white fur poms on each side of the top of the crochet Christmas hat instead of one pom right in the middle for a playful hat that is perfect for kids.
• Use a yarn pom instead of a fur pom.
• Crochet the band of the crochet Christmas hat with a fur yarn for a more traditional looking Santa hat.

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First published December 2022.