Tiny Santa Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

This free pattern for a Santa crochet ornament is a fun and easy project that is great for making ornaments, keychains, garland, car charms, and more!

This free Santa crochet ornament pattern is a “beginner” level pattern. Minimal crochet experience is necessary. For even more detailed instructions on the stitches used here, take a look at my crochet stitch tutorials.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Tiny Santa Hat

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Hat

Using color A (shown as red):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2-7: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R11-12: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R14: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R16: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color B (shown as white):

R17: Working in the front loops only, SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R8: Working in the unworked back loops of R16, HDC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, fasten off, weave in ends.

Pom Pom

Using white yarn, make a pom pom. Start by wrapping white yarn around your pointer and middle fingers about 10 times. With a 6 inch piece of yarn, thread between your fingers and tie around the middle of the wrapped yarn. Remove your fingers and cut the loops of the yarn. Trim the pom pom. See tutorial photos.

Attach pom pom to the top of the hat. Fold the hat over at approximately R6, and attach the top of hat so that the hat stays folded.

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Ad-Free PDF Crochet Pattern for Tiny Santa Hat

(PDF crochet pattern includes the patterns for a tiny Santa hat, tree, and snowman)

Tips & Tricks

• A small pom pom maker can also be used to create the pom pom for the top of your Santa crochet ornament.
• Use my invisible color change method when changing colors in this pattern for a seamless color change.
• Check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more helpful ideas!

Alterations

• Use a yarn like Parfait Chunky for a larger Santa hat ornament!
• Make a Santa hat keychain by attaching a keyring to the top of the hat.
• Crochet a long chain and attach multiple hats for a cute crochet Christmas garland decoration.
• Make a chain of 80, attach a Santa hat to one side and another holiday ornament to the other side for a fun Christmas car charm!

More Christmas Crochet Patterns

After making this tiny Santa hat ornament, be sure to check out some of my other Christmas crochet patterns, including this simple Christmas beanie that includes a full range of sizes!

I hope you enjoyed this free Santa crochet ornament!