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Have you been looking all around for the Christmas Tree Hat you saw on Pinterest? Yay! You’ve found us!
My neighbor has the most adorable little girl. For Halloween I made her a Trick or Treating tote bag and I was absolutely floored at how kind this family is. Prior to heading out to trick or treat they brought over their daughter dressed warmly to head out into the cold night. Carrying her little tote bag I made for her, this was the first house that she trick or treated.
This was so nice and it made me so happy. And then I noticed an envelope by the door. It was a thank you note. For me it was such a small thing. Something I did for my job but wanted to give to the sweet girl next door. But the appreciation and kindness they showed in return had me wanting to make something for her for Christmas, too. And so she’s got her very own custom designed Christmas Tree Hat. Actually she has 2. One with lights and one without. Want to make your own?
Supplies Needed to Hook Love Hearts Crochet Beanies:
The Yarn
For my toddler Christmas tree hat, I used Red Heart With Love Metallic Yarn in Lime. I purchased mine at Walmart and used approximately 3/4 of a skein for 1 toddler hat. My adult hat was created using Loops and Threads Impeccable Yarn in Kelly Green from Michael’s.
The Leather Garment Tags
I recently started purchasing new leather garment tags not currently seen in this post. But I love this small business so much that I’m linking to them instead of the tags seen on these hats. Great quality, prices, and reasonable time between order and receiving the tags. Plus when you chat with her about proofs and whatnot, she’s super sweet!
Pattern Notes
- The rounds featuring ruffles are actually worked around twice. The ruffle is created in only the front loop of the previous row. You’ll then continue working around creating half double crochet stitches in the back loop of every stitch in the same (previous) row.
- This pattern can be sized up or down using a larger or smaller hook. My toddler hat was made using a G hook and the pattern as it reads below. For child-sized hats, go up in hook size to an H. For adult hats please see the Crochet Christmas Tree Hats Pattern for Adults.
- This crochet hat pattern uses a ribbing at the bottom. For more information including helpful photos, please visit this post: How to Crochet Ribbing for Hats.
- The chains at the beginning of rows/rounds NEVER count as the first stitch.
- Do not turn your work, continue working in the same direction for every row.
Child Christmas Tree Hat Pattern
Crochet the Stretchy Hat Band
Use a size G hook for toddlers and an H hook for kids. This pattern was made using Red Heart With Love Metallic Yarn in Lime.
← Row 1:
FSC 6 leaving a tail of 4-6 inches.
→ Row 2:
CH 1 (does NOT count as first ST) and turn your work. SCBLO in every stitch. (6 ST)
← RND 4-60:
Repeat row 2.
Chain 1 and match up the ends of the band making sure it does not twist. Match up the stitches of both ends and slip stitch the sides together. For more detailed information please visit this post.
Crochet the Hat Body
This hat works every round in the same direction. Do not turn your work. At the end of every round, slip stitch to the first stitch to join and end the round.
← RND 1:
CH 1. SC once in each row of the band. (60 ST)
← RND 2:
CH 2. RUFFLE (3 SC in the Front loop only) in each ST around. (180 ST) SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (60 ST)
← RND 3:
CH 2. * HDC in 10 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (60 ST)
← RND 4:
CH 2. HDC in every ST.(55 ST)
← RND 5:
CH 2. * HDC in 10 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (55 ST)
← RND 6:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each st around (150 ST) SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (50 ST)
← RND 7:
CH 2. * HDC in first 8ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (50 ST)
← RND 8:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (45 ST)
← RND 9:
CH 2. * HDC in first 7 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (45 ST)
← RND 10:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each st around (120 ST) SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (40 ST)
← RND 11:
CH 2. * HDC in first 6. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (40 ST)
← RND 12:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (35 ST)
← RND 13:
CH 2. * HDC in first 5. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (35 ST)
← RND 14:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each st around (90 ST). SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (30 ST)
← RND 15:
CH 2. * HDC in first 4. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (30 ST)
← RND 16:
HDC in every ST. (25 ST)
← RND 17:
CH 2. * HDC in first 3. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (25 ST)
← RND 18:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each st around (60 ST). SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (20 ST)
← RND 19:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (20 ST)
← RND 20:
CH 2. * HDC in first 2. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (20 ST)
← RND 21:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (15 ST)
← RND 22:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each st around (45 ST). SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (15 ST)
← RND 23:
CH 2. * HDC in first 1. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (15 ST)
← RND 24:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (10 ST)
← RND 25:
CH 2. HDC2TOG around. (10 ST)
After the last round tie of your yarn leaving a 4-6 inch tail. Thread through a yarn needle and stitch the top closed, then weave the end through the inside of the hat. Repeat for the tail at the beginning of the hat.
Stitch Abbreviations Used:
Adult Christmas Tree Hat Pattern
Crochet the Stretchy Hat Band
Use a size H hook for regular adult size and an I hook for larger heads. This pattern was made using Loops and Threads Impeccable Yarn in Kelly Green.
← Row 1:
FSC 6 leaving a tail of 4-6 inches.
→ Row 2:
CH 1 (does NOT count as first ST) and turn your work. SCBLO in every stitch. (6 ST)
← RND 4-70:
Repeat row 2.
Chain 1 and match up the ends of the band making sure it does not twist. Match up the stitches of both ends and slip stitch the sides together. For more detailed information please visit this post.
Crochet the Hat Body
This hat works every round in the same direction. Do not turn your work. At the end of every round, slip stitch to the first stitch to join and end the round.
← RND 1:
CH 1. SC once in each row of the band. SL last to first ST to join and end RND. (70 ST)
← RND 2:
CH 2. RUFFLE (3 SC in the Front loop only) in each ST around. (210 ST) SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (70 ST)
← RND 3:
CH 2. * HDC in 12 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (70 ST)
← RND 4:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. SL to first to join. (65 ST)
← RND 5:
CH 2. * HDC in 11 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. SL to first to join. (65 ST)
← RND 6:
CH 2. RUFFLE (3 SC in the Front loop only) in each ST around. (180 ST) SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. SL to first ST to join. (60 ST)
← RND 7:
CH 2. * HDC in 10 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. SL to first to join. (60 ST)
← RND 8:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. SL to first to join. (55 ST)
← RND 9:
CH 2. * HDC in 10 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. SL to first to join. (55 ST)
← RND 10:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each ST around (150 ST) SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. SL to first ST to join. (50 ST)
← RND 11:
CH 2. * HDC in first 8ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. SL to first to join. (50 ST)
← RND 12:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (45 ST)
← RND 13:
CH 2. * HDC in first 7 ST. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (45 ST)
← RND 14:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each ST around (120 ST) SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (40 ST)
← RND 15:
CH 2. * HDC in first 6. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (40 ST)
← RND 16:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (35 ST)
← RND 17:
CH 2. * HDC in first 5. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end.(35 ST)
← RND 18:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each ST around (90 ST). SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (30 ST)
← RND 19:
CH 2. * HDC in first 4. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (30 ST)
← RND 20:
CH 2. HDC (25 ST)
← RND 21:
CH 2. * HDC in first 3. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end.(25 ST)
← RND 22:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each ST around (60 ST). SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (20 ST)
← RND 23:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (20 ST)
← RND 24:
CH 2. * HDC in first 2. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (20 ST)
← RND 25:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (15 ST)
← RND 26:
CH 2. RUFFLE in each ST around (45 ST). SL to first ST. CH 2. BLO HDC in each stitch around. (15 ST)
← RND 27:
CH 2. * HDC in first 1. HDC2TOG in next 2 ST. Repeat from * to end. (15 ST)
← RND 28:
CH 2. HDC in every ST. (10 ST)
← RND 29:
CH 2. HDC2TOG around.(10 ST)
After the last round tie of your yarn leaving a 4-6 inch tail. Thread through a yarn needle and stitch the top closed, then weave the end through the inside of the hat. Repeat for the tail at the beginning of the hat.
Stitch Abbreviations Used:
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Helpful Tips for Crocheting Your Christmas Tree Hats
The ruffle rounds will have 2 passes. The first is your actual ruffle that you will create in the FRONT LOOP ONLY in every stitch from the previous row. The next stitch, which you can see in the image above, is a half double crochet stitch in the BACK LOOP ONLY from the previous row.
The opening at the very tip of your crochet Christmas tree hat will be tiny. You can seam it closed using stitches across the top and your crochet hook. Once closed trim your yarn to have a tail of 4-6 inches.
Or you can turn the hat inside out and sew the top shut using the tail.
Once the top is closed, weave in the ends at both the top and bottom of the hat.
Lights like these with a small battery pack are a lot of fun to add to your crochet Christmas tree hats.
String your lights around the top/front side of your hat with it inside out. Make sure that the dangling battery box stays at the top inside part of the hat where it won’t be pushed against the wearer’s head. Also make sure you can easily flip the switch the turn the lights off and on. Stitch around the cord with matching yarn and a yarn needle to hide it away.
You can also add lights completely around the hat, but know that the wires do take away from the stretch the hat has just a little bit. Since this hat is a triangle shape, the stretch helps it fit over heads. Feel free to go all Griswold and add more (and let me know how it goes!)
Post and pattern updated on 12/2/2021. Originally published on 11/25/2019.
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I made several of these last year and everyone loved them. So I’m doing it again this year. Merry Christmas.
I have done amigurumi, but I have no Idea what FSC and BLO stand for. Will abbreviations be explained and descriptions of the stitches?
Hi, Peg – Here is a list of the stitch abbreviations at the top of the post. FSC is Foundation Single Crochet and BLO is Back Loop Only. Hope this helps… good luck!
Do you need to stuff the top of this hat to keep the shape?
Nope! It should stand up all on its own. Good luck!
I love the pattern for the Christmas tree hat!
Love the pattern!
These are adorable!
Thanks!
Very cool I have made 3 hats so far. I just purchased some led lights but they take 2 AA batteries. I got them from Dollarama So I was hoping to put the battery pack on the outside in a pouch on the back of the hat .It’s for a 2 year old our grandson so hoping it will work.
Our little granddaughter I decorated with garland and pompoms . The 3rd is for a friend who is decorating it for her granddaughter. We hope to have all pics of the three wearing them.
Thanks so much this was so well written and fun to make
So so cute!!!
OMG This is adorable and I’m going to start making one for myself and my two toddler cousins (their boys but I think they will love it) Instead of lights I’m going to make teeny little balls and sew those on since lights probably wouldn’t be very safe for my two cousins they tend to be kinda rough with things but I can’t blame them that is just how they are! When I complete mine and their hats may I email you a picture?
I would love to see your finished hats. You can always tag me on Instagram or email them to allison @ dreamalittlebigger.com – Happy hooking!
Love your designs!
I LOVE THIS HAT!! I’ve made 7 so far and I totally went Griswald with them and had so much fun! I couldn’t figure out how to add a picture. Thanks so much for this pattern it’s awesome!!
Thank you for this pattern! The hats are so much fun to make…they are multiplying! I don’t want to put anything on baby or toddler hats that could become choking hazards, but I plan to use buttons, jingle bells, charms and/or beads on the adult hats. I love your blog and look forward to checking out your other patterns. :)
I’m adding mini bells (as ornaments) to matching hats for my toddler and baby. So glad to have found you pattern!
That sounds adorable! Shoot me a pic if you think of it :)
I love your Christmas tree hat. I made it using an H hook and made the brim bigger(85st) . It turned out beautiful. I tried to post a pic but there was no icon.
Ha! This is so cute & delightful!!