These super cute Christmas Stocking caps are simple to create but have a ton of classic personality in them.

This pattern was completely updated on November 8, 2024.

Worked from the bottom up, we crochet the brim of the hat in rows and then transition to rounds, slowly decreasing through the entirety of the hat to create the classic stocking cap shape.

Comes in both child and adult sizes (average), so you can be Santa and your kiddos can be elves. :slightly_smiling_face:

Terminology: US Terms. Pattern is written in English.

Skill Level: Intermediate, though Confident Advanced Beginners shouldn’t struggle. This is NOT a beginner pattern.

You will need to know how to:
Read a crochet pattern - There is NOT a video tutorial for this Crochet Santa Hat Pattern
Work the basic stitches - Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet
Work decreases, such as half double crochet 2 together, or be willing to learn
The decrease in this pattern is a modified hdc2tog. Please ensure you look over the special stitches
Know how to Yarn Over Slip Stitch (AKA hdc sl st) or be willing to learn
Crochet only in the 3rd Loop of a half double crochet/yarn over slip stitch or be willing to learn
Create chain 2 spaces
Work into chain spaces
Place multiple stitches into one stitch
Skip stitches and end repeats on skipped stitches
Place stitches into the side of stitches or rows (as if we were placing stitches in a border).

Finished Hat Size:

CHILD: 19 inches head circumference, 18 inches long.
ADULT: 22 inches head circumference, 21 inches long.
Brim is designed with negative ease and will stretch to fit comfortably. Hat length does not include pom.

MATERIALS:

Medium (4) Worsted Weight Yarn of your choice in any fiber but cotton (cotton yarn will be too thin to meet gauge).

You will need approximately:
Child, Color A - 20 g / 44 yds
Child, Color B - 75 g / 165 yds

Adult, Color A - 29 g / 64 yds
Adult, Color B - 95 g / 209 yds

TOOLS AND NOTIONS:

5 mm (H-8) Hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Optional - Faux fur pom or yarn pom
Optional - ½ inch wide ribbon for the “belt”

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I hope you love these Crochet Stocking Caps as much as I do!

Happy Crocheting!
The Loophole Fox