You know that moment when you or your little one are due to go to a Christmas party and you suddenly need a festive accessory quick sharp?

Or your colleagues decide to have a last minute Christmas themed day at work…

This is what the Speedy Santa Hat Pattern was made for!

It’s an easy beginners pattern, worked holding two strands of DK yarn together and, true to it’s name, the adult version works up in around an hour!

The pattern is written in full in adult size, with additional instructions to adjust for sizes 0-6mths, 6-12mths, Toddler and Child.

The pattern is available free below, or can be purchased as an ad free printable pdf on Ravelry, Love Crafts or Etsy

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The Speedy Santa Hat Crochet Pattern 

Pattern Notes

• This Pattern uses US Crochet Terms
• Numbers in brackets at the end of the round indicate the number of stitches in that round and are given at the start and where there is a change
• Instructions between *asterisk* should be repeated the number of times indicated
• The Hat is worked top down in a continual spiral
• To neaten the finish on the red section, after the pattern instructions finish, work 1sc in next st, ss in next st and the fasten off. This will leave a flatter edge to work the brim into
• The pattern is written for an adult size for about 50cm / 20in circumference but adjustments are given where to stop the increase for 0-6mths, 6-12mths, toddler and child sizes

Skill Level – Beginner

• Knowledge of basic crochet stitches is assumed
• This pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters using almost entirely half double crochet stitches.  It is also very forgiving of mistakes!
• This pattern also uses bobbles in the brim and a pom pom to finish
• The Magic Ring Technique is recommended to start the hat. You can find a Magic Ring Tutorial Here. 

Materials

Hook: 9mm hook

Yarn: For the adult hat I used around 80g / 200m of red yarn and around 30g / 100m of white.

The yarn is held double stranded

Any dk yarn will work for this project.  To keep costs down I would recommend something like Stylecraft Special dk(aff), King Cole Cheerished dk  or Paintbox Yarns Simply dk(aff).

Gauge

10cm x 10cm = 9 sts x 8rows of hdc using a 9mm hook with dk yarn held double

Sizes

Approximate finished sizes, including Pom Pom

0-6mths: Circumference 31cm (12.5in), height 28cm (11in)

6-12mths: Circumference 35cm (14in), height 30cm (12in)

Toddler size: Circumference 40cm (16in), height 35cm (14in)

Child’s size: Circumference 45cm (18in), height 40cm (16in)

Adult size: Circumference 50cm (20in), height 45cm (18in)

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

bo = Bobble Stitch

ch = Chain

hdc = Half Double Crochet (UK Half Treble)

RS = Right Side

st(s) = Stitch(es)

sl st = Slip Stitch

sc = Single Crochet (UK double crochet)

yo = yarn over

WS = Wrong Side

Special Stitches

Bobble stitch (bo)

Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 7 loops.

You can find a Bobble Stitch Tutorial on my Stitch Directory

Magic Ring

This is a technique used when working in the round to start your project. You can find a tutorial for the magic ring here.

If you do not wish to use this technique, ch4 and join to first ch with a ss to create a loop.  You will then work your stitches into this loop.

You can download an ad-free PDF version of this pattern from Ravelry or Etsy

The Pattern

Adult Size

Holding 2 strands of your  red dk yarn together and using a 9mm hook

Round 1 (RS): Magic ring, Ch1 (does not count as st) work 4hdc into the ring.  Do not join

Round 2: 2hdc in each of the next 4 sts (8)

Round 3: 1hdc in next 8 sts

Round 4: *1 hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (12)

Round 5: 1hdc in next 12 sts

Round 6: *1hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (16)

Round 7: 1hdc in next 16 sts

Round 8: *1hdc in next 3 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (20)

Round 9: 1hdc in next 20 sts

Round 10: *1hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (24)

Round 11: 1hdc in next 24 sts

Round 12: *1hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (28)

Round 13: 1hdc in next 28 sts

Round 14: *1hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (32)

Round 15: 1hdc in next 32 sts

Round 16: *1hdc in next 7 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (36)

Round 17: 1hdc in next 36 sts

Round 18: *1hdc in next 8 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (40)

Round 19: 1hdc in next 40 sts

Round 20: *1hdc in next 9 sts, 2hdc in next st* 4 times (44)

Round 21-28: 1hdc in next 44 sts

Adjustment for baby and child’s sizes

0-6mths

Stop increasing at Round 12, continue 5 more rounds working 1hdc in each st.

Continue to brim

6-12mths

Stop increasing at round 14, continue 5 more rounds working 1hdc in each st.

Continue to brim

Toddler size

Stop increasing at round 16, continue 6 more rounds working 1hdc in each st.

Continue to brim

Child’s size

Stop Increasing at round 18, continue 7 more rounds working 1hdc in each st.

Continue to brim

Brim

Change to white yarn, held double stranded, with RS facing and using a 9mm hook:

Round 1: ch1 (does not count as st), 1 sc in each st round to end, join to top of first st with a ss,turn

Round 2: ch2, 1bo in each st round to end, join to top of first st with a ss, turn

Round 3: Rep round 1

Round 4: Rep round 2

Round 5: Rep round 1

Fasten off, sew in ends

Pom Pom

Using the same white yarn make a Pom Pom as big as you like and sew to top of hat and you’re ready to dish out those pressies!

Happy HO-HO-HOoking!

I hope you enjoy the pattern and, as always don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @doraexplored, or use #hookmehappy. I’d love to see and share your efforts!

Big Love

Dx

P.S. Did you know I also have free patterns for a Christmas Pudding Hat and an Elf Hat?

You may sell what you make from this pattern but the pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Photos may be shared with credit.

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