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Pattern for: a Christmas tree crochet hat pattern: free in baby to adult sizes
Yarn used: 100% acrylic DK weight
Difficulty level: Intermediate – using basic stitches and the overlay mosaic crochet technique
Stitches used: single crochet and mosaic double crochet stitches
Hannah’s Notes: Make a statement this season with a crochet Christmas tree crochet hat pattern in sizes from baby to adult, featuring a stylish tree design for a timeless festive look. Using just one colour per round it’s amazingly simple to crochet and so fun to wear on Christmas Day!
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Made with DK weight yarn, this crochet Christmas hat features a simple mosaic crochet design that looks stunning while being quick and easy to crochet. The result is a gorgeous Christmas tree crochet hat to wow everyone throughout the holidays!
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet these holiday crochet hats step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Yarn
Yarn A: Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK, 100% Acrylic, 250m/273yds/100g
Yarn B: Premier Colorfusion DK, 100% Acrylic, 298m/325yds/100g
It’s a category 3, DK weight yarn which is what gives this crochet Christmas hat its cosiness and fun style. Check out our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
See my other light DK yarn crochet patterns – you might find your next project there too!
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Solid Colour Yarn A: Mellowspun DK, 100% Acrylic, 260m/284yds/100g
- Multi Colour Yarn B: Prism DK, 100% Acrylic, 265m/290yds/100g
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Sizing
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, S/M Adult, L Adult)
Circumference: 11.5 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) in, 29 (33, 38, 43, 48, 53.5) cm
Total height: 6.25 (6.75, 7.5, 8, 8.75, 9) in, 15.75 (17, 19, 20.5, 22, 23) cm
Full schematic available in the PDF pattern.
Ready to make a matching set?! There is a child size Christmas sweater and also an adult size sweater too that co-ordinate perfectly with these fun festive hats!
How much yarn do I need to make a crochet Christmas hat?
The following yarn amounts are estimated. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, S/M Adult, L Adult)
You will require approximately 65 (73, 82, 110, 155, 182) metres, 70 (80, 90, 120, 170, 199) yards of yarn A to crochet the hat.
This is 1 ball of the recommended yarn A for all sizes.
You will also require approximately 28 (32, 35, 47, 66, 78) metres, 30 (34, 39, 51, 73, 85) yards of yarn B to crochet the hat.
This is 1 ball of the recommended yarn B for all sizes.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- 4mm(G) and 5mm(H) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional Pom Pom
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Step by Step Video Tutorial
Come along as I make this free crochet hat pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
tog – together
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
Mdc – Mosaic double crochet (UK Mtr – mosaic treble crochet)
Special Stitches
SINGLE CROCHET (sc) always worked in back loop only (blo).
Insert hook from front to back through stitch to be worked. Yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
If you like this pattern, you might also like this crochet poncho pattern using the same crochet technique.
Featuring stunning geometric shapes, this poncho is super easy to make and a joy to wear.
MOSAIC DOUBLE CROCHET (Mdc)
Yarn over and insert hook into front loop of stitch two rounds below. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
The stitch behind the Mdc on the current round is left unworked.
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (sc2tog)
Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Are you new to overlay mosaic crochet?
Learn all about the overlay mosaic crochet technique and find out that it’s really not as tricky as it looks in the mosaic crochet tutorial.
Oftentimes mosaic crochet is read from a chart rather than written instructions and this can be super intimidating at first! If it’s the mosaic crochet charts that have you running for the hills, then check out this blogpost all about how to read a mosaic crochet chart.
Once you’ve got the technique mastered, head on over to this collection of overlay mosaic crochet patterns and choose your next project!
How do you Make this Christmas hat crochet?
- The hat is made from the bottom up.
- We begin with the Hat Band that uses sc stitches and is worked in turned rows.
- The Hat Band is joined to form a ring.
- The Main Hat Body is then worked in rounds into the sides of the Hat Band rows.
- With the Main Hat Body complete, we now work a number of decrease rounds at the top of the hat to shape and finish the Crown.
Pattern Gauge
Gauge: 17 sts and 17 rounds = 4″ by 4″ using 5mm hook
Making a crochet gauge swatch is important when crocheting projects like hats and garments to ensure that it ends up the desired size.
Making your Crochet Christmas Hat Perfect for you
If you would like to adjust the length of your hat you can either work a longer or shorter Hat Band by adjusting the length of your Foundation Chain, or work as many or as few rounds of the Main Body as you like before closing the top.
Before you jump into crocheting your crochet Christmas hat, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is worked firstly in rows for the Hat Band and then in rounds for the Main Hat Body and Crown.
- Make sure to use stitch markers at the beginning of each round so as not to lose your place.
- All stitches are worked as sc in blo or Mdc.
- Each Round uses just one colour.
- A ch1 at the beginning of a row or round does not count as a stitch.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each row or round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous row.
- The count number referring to each size is laid out as follows: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Small/Medium Adult, Large Adult)
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Round 9: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 10: B: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 11: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 12: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 13: A: Rep Round 3.
Round 14: B: Rep Round 2.
Continue to work the pattern, making sure to follow the size that you are making before closing the crown.
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Newborn Size only
Round 15: A: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 16: B: Rep Round 2.
Round 17: A: Rep Round 15.
Round 18: B: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 19: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st. Do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
Baby, Toddler, Child, S/M, L Sizes only
Round 15: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 16: B: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 17: A: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 18: B: Rep Round 2.
Round 19: A: Rep Round 17.
Round 20: B: Rep Round 16.
Round 21: A: Rep Round 15.
Baby Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
All other sizes: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
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Round 22: B: Rep Round 2.
Round 23: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st.
Toddler Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
All other sizes: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 24: B: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 25: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st.
Child Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
All other sizes: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 26: B: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 27: A: Rep Round 25.
S/M Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
L size only: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 28: B: Rep Round 2.
Round 29: A: Rep Round 25.
L size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
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HAT CROWN
Sizes Newborn (Toddler, S/M Adult) only
Continue to work in the blo for the Hat Crown using Yarn A.
Round 1: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around, ss in 1st to join. [36 (48, 60)]
Round 2: Rep Round 1. [27 (36, 45)].
Round 3: ch1, *sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from *around, ss in 1st to join. [18 (24, 30)]
Round 4: ch1, *sc2tog around, ss in 1st to join. [9 (12, 15)]
Sizes Baby (Child, L Adult) only
Continue to work in the blo for the Hat Crown using Yarn A.
Round 1: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around, ss in 1st to join. [42 (54, 66)]
Round 2: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts, ss in 1st to join. [31 (40, 49)]
Round 3: ch1, sc in next st, *sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from *around, ss in 1st to join. [21 (27, 33)]
Round 4: ch1, sc in next st *sc2tog around remaining sts, ss in 1st to join. [11 (14, 17)]
All Sizes
Break yarn leaving a long tail to sew top of hat.
With yarn needle weave the yarn tail through every other st around.
Pull hat tight making sure the opening is fully closed. Weave the yarn in opposite directions to make sure it is secure.
Weave in all ends to finish.
FINISHING TOUCHES
Adding a pom pom
You can complete the look of your hat by securing a ready made pom pom as I have or creating your own using some yarn and a pom pom maker.
Make sure to secure the pom pom well to the top centre of the hat.
Adding a label or tag
Another great addition to your hat is a small tag to add a really professional finish.
I used custom made tags with my logo on but you can find a huge range of ready made ones to use too!
Just add them to the brim by sewing them on.
Making to sell? How about taking custom orders to stamp and personalise your hats? You are welcome to sell anything you personally make using my patterns 🙂
Take an embossing set to your craft fair and market stall so that you can do it there and then for them!
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