Festive Santa Hats

This listing is for the Festive Santa Hat Crochet Pattern. This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, no physical item will be shipped.

Bring the fun spirit of Christmas home with these adorable Santa hats! With long tails, these classic stocking caps will be an adorable addition to your gifting festivities.

These hats come with two sizes - one Santa sized (adult) and one elf sized (child)! Pick yours and your kiddos favorite colors for a fun twist on these crochet Santa hats or stay classic with a red and green theme. Either way, they're adorable!

For a fun take on an otherwise "classic" stocking cap pattern, we add a ribbon embellishment around the brim and a pom on the tail of the Santa stocking cap. Fun!

This pattern is available for free on my blog theloopholefox.com. By purchasing the pattern here, you are purchasing a downloadable, ad free PDF pattern.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate - Crocheters looking to follow this pattern should 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).

THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER PATTERN. Advanced Beginners who have the skills listed above or are willing to learn them should have no issue following this Santa hat pattern, especially since PDF pattern comes with detailed photo tutorials. Because of the shaping, modified stitches and switching from rows to rounds, this pattern is considered Intermediate but is not inherently difficult.

PATTERN INCLUDES

1. A robust PDF with photo tutorials for the special stitches and techniques as well as step by step through crocheting the brim, seaming the brim, transitioning to rounds and the decrease rounds.This photo tutorial also has the steps written in detail, not short hand, to help you through.
2. Printer friendly PDF with no photo tutorials to save ink.

TERMS USED

US Standard - Pattern is written in English and will not be translated to any other language. 

SIZE(S)

Child Circumference: Fits head size up to approximately 19 inches.

Child Length: 18 inches without pom

Adult Circumference: Fits head size up to approximately 22 inches.

Adult Length: 21 inches without pom

YARN REQUIRED

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 2 colors.

For the Child size, you will need approximately:

Color A (white) - 20 g / 44 yds

Color B (red or green) - 75 g / 165 yds

For the Adult size, you will need approximately:

Color A (white) - 29 g / 64 yds

Color B (red or green) - 95 g / 209 yds

If you alter the pattern in any way, including changing yarn weight or size, your yarn usage will be different than listed.

Yarn Used: We Crochet’s Swish Worsted in colorways Nutmeg Heather (cream), Cranberry Heather (red) and Forest Heather (green). This yarn is 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool. 50 g / 110 yds per skein.

TOOLS 

• 5mm (H-8) hook 
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers

Additional Materials (Optional):

Optional: 

Faux Fur Pompom or yarn pompom

½ Inch ribbon for brim adornment 

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THIS CROCHET PATTERN

You will receive an email in the inbox of the email you listed when purchasing the pattern. In the email is a big "DOWNLOAD NOW" button. Clicking this button will open a web page.

The web page that opens will list all files included in your purchase in order with buttons that read "Download" on the side. Click each button to download the files.

The download will go automatically to wherever your device is set up to save downloaded files. The Loophole Fox is not responsible for helping you find the file once downloaded or for printing the pattern.

This crochet pattern comes with TWO downloads - One is the full version and one is the printer friendly version. Make sure to download both! :)

Make sure to tag me in your Instagram photos so I can show you some love! Tag @theloopholefoxcrochet or use #theloopholefoxcrochet to show me your finished work.

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This crochet pattern, including the design, written instructions and content, and photographs are the Intellectual Property property of The Loophole Fox.

This document and PDF Pattern is for personal use only. Reproduction, distribution or sharing of this document is prohibited. 

You are not authorized to alter, repost, resell, distribute or reproduce this pattern in any format, on any platform digital or physical, or by any means without written consent from The Loophole Fox. 

You are not authorized to use this pattern in whole or a portion of this pattern as a basis for a new design. Thank you for respecting my work the way you would want to be respected. 

Please note the following:

• Pattern files are available immediately after purchase. It is your responsibility to download the files from a web browser once purchased. 
• Due to the nature of digital products and downloads, this crochet pattern is non-refundable for any reason. 
• This listing assumes you know how to crochet and read a crochet pattern. Please review the “Skill Level” section of this description to assess if this pattern is within your skill level. 
• You are permitted to sell finished items made from this pattern. You are required to use your own photographs to sell finished items. Credit given to The Loophole Fox for the design is appreciated! 
• Pattern support is included with your purchase within reason. If you have any questions about the pattern or need any help, please do reach out! I’m happy to help if you give me the opportunity to. Pattern support does not include creating personalized video tutorials or photo tutorials, assistance with modification of the pattern, etc. 
• Alterations are not included in support for the pattern. If you’d like to customize the pattern for your personal use, go for it! However, any modifications you make to this pattern for your personal use such as creating a different size, using a different yarn weight, using a different fiber, etc., are your responsibility to achieve. Tips to customize the pattern are included when applicable. The results of modifying the pattern are not the responsibility of the designer. 

By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the above terms.

EU CUSTOMERS

Due to GPSR Law changes, I am regrettably unable to offer my crochet patterns to customers within the EU. The law is currently unclear regarding Digital Downloads and therefore the law cannot be appropriately followed. For this reason, the decision has been made to not offer my PDF patterns to EU customers. I hope to reopen my shop(s) to the EU when/if clarification of this law becomes available. Thank you for your understanding.

In the meantime, you can still use the free versions of my patterns on theloopholefox.com or use the video tutorial (if available).