simple christmas: handmade gifts: 4

none of santa's reindeer, or any reindeer, were harmed in the making of this photograph :)

hello everyone!
two christmases ago, i decided to make a santa hat for myself. all of the store-bought hats felt so cheap and itchy and just sorta blah. when i couldn't find a santa hat pattern that was simple enough, i made up my own and here it is! it's a very simple crochet pattern that turns out very comfy.  make this for yourself or for someone you care about.  wear it often and spread some holiday cheer!  :)

this crochet pattern uses chain, single crochet, increases, and decreases. these stitches are super easy... anyone can learn them very quickly. if you're stuck, a youtube search will do the trick.  :) drop us a line if you have any questions!

you'll need...
9mm hook
red bulky yarn (i used hometown usa cincinnati red by lionbrand yarn)
white bulky yarn (i used wool-ease starlight by lionbrand yarn)
yarn needle
pompom maker (optional) 

abbreviations used:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
flo: front loop only
blo: back loop only
rep: repeat



using red yarn: (front loops only until otherwise noted)

R1- Chain 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch (4)

R2- Sc 4 (4)


R3- *Sc 1, 1inc* Rep from *(6)

R4- Sc 6 (6)

R5- *Sc 2, 1 inc* Rep from * (8)

R6- Sc 8 (8)


R7- *Sc 3, 1 inc* Rep from * (10)

R8- Sc 10 (10)

R9- *Sc 4, 1 inc* Rep from * (12)

R10- Sc 12 (12)


R11- *Sc 5, 1 inc* Rep from * (14)

R12- Sc 14 (14)

R13- *Sc 6, 1 inc* Rep from * (16)

R14- Sc 16 (16)


R15- *Sc 7, 1 inc* Rep from * (18)

R16- Sc 18 (18)only Rep = Repeat

R17- *Sc 8, 1 inc* Rep from * (20)

R18- Sc 20 (20)


R19- *Sc 9, 1 inc* Rep from * (22)

R20- Sc 22 (22)

R21- *Sc 10, 1 inc* Rep from * (24)

R22- Sc 24 (24)


R23- * Sc 11, 1 inc* Rep from * (26)

R24- Sc 26 (26)

R25- *Sc 12, 1 inc* Rep from * (28)

R26- Sc 28 (28)


R27- *Sc 12, 1 inc* Rep from * (30)

R28- Sc 30 (30)

R29- * Sc 9, 1 inc* Rep from * (33)

R30-* Sc 10, 1 inc* Rep from * (36)

R31- *Sc 9, 1 inc* Rep from * (40)

R32- *Sc 9, 1 inc* Rep from * (44)

R33- *Sc 10, 1 inc* Rep from * (48)

R34- * Sc 7, 1 inc* Rep from * (54)

R35-38 Sc all (54)

change to white yarn

R39- *Sc 7, 1 dec* while alternating loops used, like so *Sc 4 FLO, Sc 4 BLO* Rep from *
  (48)


R40 to length desired- *Sc 4 FLO, Sc 4 BLO* Rep from * Weave in ends.

make pompom with white yearn and attach to the hat’s tip.



that's about it! this hat goes pretty quickly since the yarn is so bulky. hope you liked it, and if you have any questions, let us know! :)
jo