The Elf-Help Hat – Crochet Hat Pattern
In need of some Elf help this Christmas?This easy Elf hat will keep you festive whilst you work on all those Christmas preparations. The presents will be wrapped and potatoes peeled in no time at all whilst channeling the Elf spirit!!
The Elf-help hat is a great beginners crochet project and only takes around an hour or so to complete.
The pattern is written below in 3 sizes; child, teen/small adult and adult along with some general guidance on adjusting to fit.
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Skill Level
- This pattern is suitable for a beginner
- Knowledge of basic crochet stitches is assumed
- This pattern uses single crochet stitches with bobbles 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 and 6mm (for brim) or sizes needed to obtain gauge
I used my clover amour hook.
Yarn
Women’s Institute Soft & Chunky in green, 70% Acrylic, 30% Merino, 100g ball =110m/120yds
Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky in white, 100% Polyester, 25g ball = 85m/93yds. Please check your yarn choice is suitable for children / infants as applicable.
Note that the snowflake yarn does tend to shed yarn so please think carefully about yarn choice if making in a smaller size or for children where this may be a choking hazard.
Less than one ball of each is required per hat.
Substitution Options
Any chunky yarn which meets gauge will work for this project. Something like Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky would also work really well for the body of the hat.
You could replace the Snowflake yarn with another appropriate chunky yarn or use white acrylic DK yarn held double stranded for additional texture.
You may find this post useful when choosing yarn.
Other materials and notions
Yarn needle & scissors
You may find a stitch marker helpful to mark the beginning of each round
Pom Pom maker (optional)
Finished Size
The adult size measures approximately 53cm (21in) in circumference and 47cm (19in) tall.
The teen / small adult size measures approximately 50cm (20in) in circumference and 47cm (19in) tall.
The chid size measures approximately 47cm (19in) in circumference and 42cm (17in) tall.
Gauge
10 sts and 10 rows on 10cm square of of single crochet (UK Double) worked in the round without turning using a 9mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern uses US crochet terms
- Numbers in brackets at the end of a round indicate the number of stitches in that round and are only given at the start of a section or where there is a change
- Instructions written between *asterisks* should be repeated the number of times indicated
- Turning chains do not count as stitches
- The pattern is worked top down in a continual spiral without turning until you reach the brim which is worked in rounds joined at the end using a slip stitch and turning
This hat is not intended to be used as a toy.
Stitches & Abbreviations: US terms
(UK Equivalent in Brackets)
- bo = bobble (see special stitches)
- ch = chain
- MR = magic ring (see special stitches)
- rep = repeat
- RS = Right Side
- sc = single crochet (UK double crochet)
- ss = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
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 to finish stitch.
You can find a tutorial for this stitch on Dora’s 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.
Disclaimer
Whilst I endeavour to ensure all patterns are error free, occasional typos or errors may slip through. No liability is accepted for this or subsequent variation in finished projects. However, please do contact me if you think the pattern contains an error or you are unsure about interpreting the instructions.
Information on this website, in this crochet pattern and in associated products is for reference only. Any reliance on information given in this document and associated reference materials is at your own risk. This pattern falls under Dora Does Terms of Service.
Pom pom safety warning
Pom poms can be a choking hazard, especially if the small pieces of yarn come loose. Do not add pom poms to hats or other items intended for use by babies, infants, toddlers or children.
Children, toddlers, infants and babies should never be left unattended with pom poms or whilst wearing this crocheted hat (should you choose to make it in a smaller size). The safety of babies, infants, toddlers and children is paramount. Please be cautious.
The Elf Help Crochet Hat Pattern
Using your chosen Green yarn and a 9mm hook
All Sizes
Round 1 (RS): MR, Ch1 (does not count as st) work 6 sc into the ring. Do not join (6 sts)
Round 2: 1sc in the next 6 sts
Round 3: *1sc in next st, 2sc in next st* 3 times (9 sts)
Round 4: 1sc in next 9 sts
Round 5: *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (12 sts)
Round 6: 1sc in next 12 sts
Round 7 : *1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (15 sts)
Round 8: 1sc in next 15 sts
Round 9: *1sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (18 sts)
Round 10: 1sc in next 18 sts
Round 11: *1sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (21 sts)
Round 12: 1sc in next 21 sts
Round 13: *1sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (24 sts)
Round 14: 1sc in next 24 sts
Round 15: *1sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (27 sts)
Round 16: 1sc in next 27 sts
Round 17: *1sc in next 8 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (30 sts)
Round 18: 1sc in next 30 sts
Round 19: *1sc in next 9 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (33 sts)
Round 20: 1sc in next 33 sts
Round 21: *1sc in next 10 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (36 sts)
Round 22: 1sc in next 36 sts
Round 23: *1sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (39 sts)
Round 24: 1sc in next 39 sts
Round 25: *1sc in next 12 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (42 sts)
Child size
Round 26-36: 1sc in next 42 sts
fasten off, skip to brim
Teen / small adult size
Round 26: 1sc in next 42 sts
Round 27: *1sc in next 13 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (45 sts)
Rounds 28-40: 1sc in next 45 sts
fasten off, skip to brim
Adult Size
Round 26: 1sc in next 42 sts
Round 27: *1sc in next 13 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (45 sts)
Round 28: 1sc in next 45 sts
Round 29: *1sc in next 14 sts, 2sc in next st* 3 times (48 sts)
Rounds 30- 40: 1sc in next 45 sts (48 sts)
Fasten off, sew in ends
For general adjustments to the size of the hat change the number of increase rounds you work. You may also need to adjust the number of non increase rounds proportional to ensure a safe and secure fit.
Hat Brim
Change to Snowflake (or your chosen white yarn), with RS facing using a 6mm hook
Round1: Ch2 (does not count as st), 1 bo in each st round to end, join to top of first bo with a ss
Round 2: Ch2, turn, work 1bo in each st round to end, join to top of first st with a ss
Fasten off, sew in ends
Finishing
Add a pom pom of your choice to finish if desired / appropriate.
Please ensure you heed the warning about the potential choking hazards posed by pom poms and never leave a baby, infant, toddler or child unattended with a pom pom or other potential hazards.
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