Deck the halls with handmade cheer using the Santa Hat Ornaments, a festive crochet project that’s quick, charming, and full of holiday spirit! 🎅🧶 These tiny hats are bursting with personality—from their classic red bodies and fluffy white brims to the cheerful pom-poms perched on top. Whether hung on the tree, tied to gift bags, or used as playful table décor, they’re the perfect way to sprinkle a little handmade magic throughout your celebrations.
Ideal for crocheters who love speedy projects and seasonal flair, this pattern invites endless creativity. Try glittery yarn for a touch of sparkle, stitch up a rainbow of hats for a colorful twist, or personalize each one with initials or tiny embellishments. Whether you’re crafting a whole batch for gifting or adding a few to your ornament collection, the Santa Hat Ornaments are a merry way to stitch up joy—one jolly loop at a time! 🎄✨
🎅 Crochet Santa Hat Ornaments Pattern
Make your Christmas tree pop with these plush, cheerful crochet Santa hats! Each ornament features a perfectly shaped red cone, a thick and fluffy brim, and an oversized pom-pom for that cozy handmade magic. They hang beautifully, keep their shape, and add a timeless holiday touch to any décor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – basic increases, puff stitches, and light shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 4–5 in (10–12 cm) tall.
🧶 Materials
- Bright Christmas Red (#4 worsted yarn) – ≈ 12–15 g per hat
- Pure White (#6 super-bulky yarn) – ≈ 10–12 g for brim & pom-pom
(Double #4 worsted can substitute, but super-bulky gives the plush look.) - 3.0–3.5 mm hook for red cone
- 6 mm hook for white brim & pom-pom
- Tapestry needle
- Metallic cord or yarn for hanging
- Tiny bit of polyester stuffing (for pom-pom or tip)
- Scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
🎅 Red Hat Cone
Using bright red yarn and 3–3.5 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: sc around (6)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Rnd 4–5: sc around (9)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Rnd 7–8: sc around (12)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
Rnd 10–11: sc around (15)
Rnd 12: (4 sc, inc) ×3 (18)
Rnd 13–14: sc around (18)
Rnd 15: (5 sc, inc) ×3 (21)
Rnd 16–17: sc around (21)
Rnd 18: (6 sc, inc) ×3 (24)
Rnd 19–20: sc around (24)
Rnd 21: (7 sc, inc) ×3 (27)
Rnd 22: sc around (27)
Rnd 23: (8 sc, inc) ×3 (30)
Rnd 24: sc around (30)
Rnd 25: (9 sc, inc) ×3 (33) ← final increase creates the wide base
Rnd 26: sc around (33)
Signature Curl & Taper:
Rnd 27: sc 8, dec 1, sc to end (32)
Rnd 28: sc around (32)
Rnd 29: sc 8, dec 1, sc to end (31)
Rnd 30: sc around (31)
Rnd 31: sc 7, dec 1, sc to end (30)
FO and weave in.
➡️ Do not stuff fully; keep the hat soft so it can bend. You may lightly stuff the top 5–6 rounds for support or insert a tiny pipe cleaner for a poseable curl.
❄️ Fluffy Brim (White Super Bulky)
Switch to white super-bulky yarn and 6 mm hook.
Join to the BLO of Rnd 26 (the final round of red) – the hat’s widest edge.
Rnd 1: sc around (33)
Rnd 2: Puff st in each st around [(yo, insert, pull up loop) ×4, yo through all loops, ch 1] (33)
Rnd 3: Repeat Puff st in each st around (33)
Rnd 4: Repeat Puff st in each st around (33)
Rnd 5 (optional): sl st around for a smooth edge
FO and weave in.
🧵 Three rows of puffs give the deep, bobbled brim just like the photo.
🎀 Large Pom-Pom (White Super Bulky)
With white yarn and 6 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 7: dec ×6 (6) – stuff firmly
FO and close tightly.
Sew securely to the tip of the hat.
Pom-pom diameter ≈ 2.5–3 cm for perfect proportion.
🔗 Hanging Loop
Cut 10–12 cm of metallic cord or yarn.
Attach to the back of the hat where the tip starts to curve (about 1 cm below the pom-pom).
This keeps the hat balanced when hanging.
🎁 Color Notes
Use bright Christmas red and pure snow white for a true Santa palette. Cream or burgundy tones will alter the classic look.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Lightly bend each tip down toward the brim before the pom-pom sets.
- Stitch the tip into the pom edge for a permanent curl or steam-block into shape.
- Make a set of six for the perfect tree ensemble!
🎄 Final Look
These tiny Santa hats boast a dense, plush brim, a neat red cone, and a fluffy oversized pom — just like the ones in the photo. Hang them on your tree, tie them to gifts, or string them into a garland for instant holiday warmth.
❤️ Handmade joy and a touch of North Pole magic in every stitch!
