This handmade Christmas hat is a fun DIY craft that is very versatile. This pattern was made in less than two hours. Even if you are a new beginner, this easy crochet pattern can be mastered in no time.
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Christmas Holiday Hat
When the Holiday season is near, Red and White makes the season’s colors so pretty. This hat is warm; yet fun to make and wear.
Handmade Holiday Decorations
While it can be worn as a hat, don’t be afraid to be creative in how you use this cute crochet pattern. How about using this as a decoration, or even as a toilet paper cover. Yup…really pretty! Check out the photo.
Add Crochet Snowflakes for a Cute Ensemble
I added crochet snowflakes as an extra adornment. The look is so fresh and new with the added snowflakes. However, it can be work just the way it is as a beautiful hat for the holiday season. Here is the pattern for the Crochet Snowflakes too. They work up in just 4 rounds…very quick to make.
Spruce up Your Home
It is so nice to spruce up your home with Holiday decorations. Having the ability to make your own decorations makes your home all the more personal and welcoming for your visitors. I hope that you try your hand at making a few DIY crafts for the Holidays including this handmade Christmas hat. I know I just love mine.
Handmade Christmas Hat Pattern
Difficulty:
Easy
Materials:
Boye Crochet Hook Size J
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Red Heart Love Metallic Red (Partial Skein)
Red Heart Love Metallic White (Partial Skein)
Abbreviations:
CH = chain
DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
ST = Stitch
Directions:
Begin with a magic circle. Red Heart Love Metallic Red (Partial Skein) Here is another post with complete directions on how to make a magic circle.
Round 1:
CH 3, this counts as the first DC in the magic circle. 11 DC in the magic circle. SL ST to join into first CH. (12 DC). Pull the yarn tail from the magic circle to tighten and close the circle in the magic circle.
Round 2:
CH 3, 1 DC in same ST. 2 DC in each ST around, SL ST to join (24 DC).
Round 3:
CH 3, 2 DC in next ST, *DC, 2 DC, repeat from * around, SL ST to join (36 DC).
Round 4:
CH 3, 1 DC in next ST, *DC, DC, 2 DC, repeat from * around, SL ST to join (48 DC).
Round 5:
CH 3, 1 DC, 1 DC, 2 DC, *DC, DC, DC, 2DC, repeat from * around, SL ST to join (60 DC).
Round 6-15:
CH 3, Dc in each ST around, SL ST to join (60 DC).
How to Crochet The Hat Brim
Round 16:
Switch to the Red Heart Love Metallic White (Partial Skein). *CH 10, SC into each CH space SL into CH. *
Continue to work the ST between the * until you have worked all the way around the hat – 60 times.
Then join the ST using the yarn and a yarn needle. Here are some pictures to help show you the pattern in hopes that in case I am not clear in my directions, the pictures will make sense.
Fasten off yarn by pulling the yarn through the last ST. Using the yarn needle, weave in the ends and cut off the excess yarn.
Enjoy your Handmade Holiday DIY.
Handmade Christmas Hat Ideas
Here is this Handmade Christmas Hat shown four different ways.
I ended up using my handmade Christmas hat on the back of my toilet to cover the toilet paper. Because I decorated the hat with the snowflakes, I was able to use this all Winter long. It made me smile each time I used the powder room.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.