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Christmas Crochet Hat Pattern

Christmas Crochet Hat Pattern – Ho-ho-ho crochet this Santa hat to keep your head warm and celebrate the Christmas season, the design was inspired by one that my aunt made many moons ago, so hope you enjoy.

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SEE MORE FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FOR
CHRISTMAS

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1. Square Coaster / 2. Mini Tree Stocking
3. Cake Frill

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Christmas Crochet Hat Pattern UK

Pattern Number CNC302

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations UK
RS.      Right Side
WS.     Wrong Side
ch.       Chain
dc.       Double Crochet
tr.        Treble Crochet
rpt.      Repeat

ss.       Slip Stitch

Base of ch. Work into first stitch

Approx Size to fit:   Adult

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-

65 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in colour 1
30 grams of King Cole Tinsel Chunky in colour 2

4.50mm Clover Crochet Hook

TENSION – 5dc & 5 rows measures approx 1 inch

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Made in multiples of 2.

Brim – With colour 2 make 7ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (6dc)

2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.

Rpt 2nd Row until you have 84 rows worked in all.

You can add more rows here if you wish to make the hat larger by adding multiples of 2.

Fold work in half and ss last row worked and starting chain edge together to make a round.

Turn work so you are working into row ends, (ss seam facing) make 1ch, work 1dc into each row end to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. (84dc)

Fasten off. Turn work on to RS, (ss seam is on the inside)

Join in colour 1.

Main Body

First Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.

Second Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1tr into next dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, work 1tr into last dc, ss to first dc on beginning row. Turn.

Third Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr and dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.

Rpt Second & Third Rows until 35 rows have been worked in all from brim or work measures approx 9 inches from beginning. Turn.

Decrease Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, miss dc, ss to first dc on the beginning of row. Turn. (42dc)

Rpt Decrease Row once, fasten off leaving a length of yarn to gather the top with. (21dc)

Using a darning needle thread loose yarn between the dc’s, gather together and secure.

Using colour 2 make a pom-pom, I used Clover pom-pom maker no 65.

Finishing – Weave in a trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach pom-pom to crown.

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See more free crochet Christmas patterns:-
Santa Hat – Table Mat – Snowflake
Round CoasterMug Cozy Coaster  – Tree Wreath
hope you enjoy all the designs, happy crocheting!
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Christmas Crochet Hat Pattern UK

Pattern Number CNC302

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations USA
RS.        Right Side
WS.       Wrong Side
ch.         Chain
sc.         Single Crochet
dc.         Double Crochet
rpt.        Repeat

sl st.      Slip Stitch

Base of ch. Work in first stitch

Approx Size to fit:   Adult

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
65 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in colour 1
30 grams of King Cole Tinsel Chunky in colour 2

An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3

4.50mm Clover Crochet Hook

GAUGE – 5sc & 5 rows measures approx 1 inch

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Made in multiples of 2.

Brim – With color 2 ch7, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (6sc)

2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.

Rpt 2nd Row until you have 84 rows worked in all.

You can add more rows here if you wish to make the hat larger by adding multiples of 2.

Fold work in half and sl st last row worked and starting chain edge together to make a round.

Turn work so you are working in row ends, (sl st seam facing) ch1, work 1sc in each row end to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. (84sc)

Fasten off. Turn work on to RS, (sl st seam is on the inside)

Join in color 1.

Main Body

First Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.

Second Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 1dc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last sc, work 1dc in last sc, sl st to first sc on beginning row. Turn.

Third Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc and sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.

Rpt Second & Third Rows until 35 rows have been worked in all from brim or work measures approx 9 inches from beginning. Turn.

Decrease Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last sc, skip sc, sl st to first sc on the beginning of row. Turn. (42sc)

Rpt Decrease Row once, fasten off leaving a length of yarn to gather the top with. (21sc)

Using a darning needle thread loose yarn between the sc’s, gather together and secure.

Using color 2 make a pom-pom, I used Clover pom-pom maker no 65.

Finishing – Weave in a trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach pom-pom to crown.

christmas crochet hat pattern

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