Whether you’re looking for cute hat ideas for the holiday season, or a fun costume for picture taking, this crochet pattern uses really basic stitches to create the perfect Santa style stocking hat in six different sizes!
This Santa Stocking Hat is worked in joined rounds from the top down, using simple stitch increases that are really easy to follow along (even if you’re a beginner).
The result is a long triangle shape that perfectly flops over to the side when worn.
A crocheted ball is added last, and even if you’ve never made one before the instructions are really simple and easy to follow along.
You can skip the crochet ball for a tassel or pom pom if you prefer.
This pattern is written in six different sizes that are sectioned out individually and easy to follow along: 11.5”, 13”, 14.5”, 16”, 17.5”, and 19” around!
This is a great pattern because:
- This Santa stocking hat style is a quick and easy crochet hat to work up (even if you’re new to crochet)!
- This makes a great photography prop and holiday costume!
- This project was designed for worsted weight yarn, which is one of the most common and accessible yarns in crochet!
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: joined rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, increasing, color changes, finishing techniques & more!
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Pattern Designed By: Salena Baca Crochet. This pattern is copyright protected; it is unlawful to distribute this pattern in any form (free, sale or trade).
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YARN
Bernat Super Value Solids, Medium weight #4 yarn (100% Acrylic; 275 yds/251 m per 5 oz/142 g skein):
- Color A: Cherry Red
- Color B: White
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MATERIALS
- US Size H8 / 5.00 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn Needle
- Measuring Tape
- 1 cup polyfill
STITCH KEY
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- St(s) = stitch(es)
- Sl St = slip stitch
SPECIALTY STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
SIZE
- 11.5” around x 9.5” tall
- 13” around x 10.5” tall
- 14.5” around x 11.5” tall
- 16” around x 12.5” tall
- 17.5” around x 13.5” tall
- 19” around x 14.5” tall
GAUGE
- 13 pattern Sts = 4”
- 8 pattern rows = 4”
NOTES
- Crochet ball worked in one size, for all hat sizes. Instructions available on last page.
- Video: How to change color in joined rounds.
INSTRUCTIONS
11.5”
Round 1 (Right Side): With A, form an adjustable loop, Ch 1 (Not a St, now and throughout), work 10 HDc into loop, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 2: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 3: Ch 1, [HDc, work 2 HDc into next St] around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 4: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 5: Ch 1, [HDc into first 2 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 6: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 7: Ch 1, [HDc into first 3 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 8: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 9: Ch 1, [HDc into first 4 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 10: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 11: Ch 1, [HDc into first 5 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 12: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 13: Ch 1, [HDc into first 6 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 14-18: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 19: With B, Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 40 Sc
Repeat round 19 once more, fasten off.
13”
Round 1 (Right Side): With A, form an adjustable loop, Ch 1 (Not a St, now and throughout), work 10 HDc into loop, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 2: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 3: Ch 1, [HDc, work 2 HDc into next St] around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 4: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 5: Ch 1, [HDc into first 2 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 6: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 7: Ch 1, [HDc into first 3 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 8: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 9: Ch 1, [HDc into first 4 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 10: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 11: Ch 1, [HDc into first 5 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 12: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 13: Ch 1, [HDc into first 6 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 14: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 15: Ch 1, [HDc into first 7 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 16: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 17-20: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 21: With B, Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 Sc
Repeat round 21 once more, fasten off.
14.5”
Round 1 (Right Side): With A, form an adjustable loop, Ch 1 (Not a St, now and throughout), work 10 HDc into loop, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 2: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 3: Ch 1, [HDc, work 2 HDc into next St] around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 4: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 5: Ch 1, [HDc into first 2 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 6: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 7: Ch 1, [HDc into first 3 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 8: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 9: Ch 1, [HDc into first 4 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 10: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 11: Ch 1, [HDc into first 5 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 12: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 13: Ch 1, [HDc into first 6 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 14: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 15: Ch 1, [HDc into first 7 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 16: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 17: Ch 1, [HDc into first 8 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 50 HDc
Round 18-22: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 50 HD
Round 23: With B, Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 Sc
Repeat round 23 once more, fasten off.
16”
Round 1 (Right Side): With A, form an adjustable loop, Ch 1 (Not a St, now and throughout), work 10 HDc into loop, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 2: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 3: Ch 1, [HDc, work 2 HDc into next St] around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 4: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 5: Ch 1, [HDc into first 2 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 6: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 7: Ch 1, [HDc into first 3 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 8: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 9: Ch 1, [HDc into first 4 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 10: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 11: Ch 1, [HDc into first 5 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 12: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 13: Ch 1, [HDc into first 6 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 14: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 15: Ch 1, [HDc into first 7 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 16: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 17: Ch 1, [HDc into first 8 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 50 HDc
Round 18: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 50 HDc
Round 19: Ch 1, [HDc into first 9 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 55 HDc
Round 20-24: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 55 HDc
Round 25: With B, Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 55 Sc
Repeat round 25 once more, fasten off.
17.5”
Round 1 (Right Side): With A, form an adjustable loop, Ch 1 (Not a St, now and throughout), work 10 HDc into loop, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 2: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 3: Ch 1, [HDc, work 2 HDc into next St] around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 4: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 5: Ch 1, [HDc into first 2 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 6: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 7: Ch 1, [HDc into first 3 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 8: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 9: Ch 1, [HDc into first 4 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 10: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 11: Ch 1,[HDc into first 5 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 12: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 13: Ch 1, [HDc into first 6 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 14: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 15: Ch 1, [HDc into first 7 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 16: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 17: Ch 1, [HDc into first 8 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 50 HDc
Round 18: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 50 HDc
Round 19: Ch 1,[HDc into first 9 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 55 HDc
Round 20: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 55 HDc
Round 21: Ch 1, [HDc into first 10 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 60 HDc
Round 22-26: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 60 HDc
Round 27: With B, Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 60 Sc
Repeat round 27 once more, fasten off.
19”
Round 1 (Right Side): With A, form an adjustable loop, Ch 1 (Not a St, now and throughout), work 10 HDc into loop, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 2: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 10 HDc
Round 3: Ch 1, [HDc, work 2 HDc into next St] around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 4: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 15 HDc
Round 5: Ch 1, [HDc into first 2 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 6: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 20 HDc
Round 7: Ch 1, [HDc into first 3 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 8: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 25 HDc
Round 9: Ch 1, [HDc into first 4 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 10: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 30 HDc
Round 11: Ch 1, [HDc into first 5 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 12: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 35 HDc
Round 13: Ch 1, [HDc into first 6 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 14: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 40 HDc
Round 15: Ch 1, [HDc into first 7 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 16: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 45 HDc
Round 17: Ch 1, [HDc into first 8 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 50 HDc
Round 18: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 50 HDc
Round 19: Ch 1, [HDc into first 9 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 55 HDc
Round 20: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 55 HDc
Round 21: Ch 1, [HDc into first 10 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 60 HDc
Round 22: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 60 HDc
Round 23: Ch 1, [HDc into first 11 Sts, 2 HDc into next] around, Sl St to join – 65 HDc
Round 24-28: Ch 1, HDc into each St around, Sl St to join – 65 HDc
Round 29: With B, Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 65 Sc
Repeat round 29 once more, fasten off.
Ball (All Sizes; Make 2)
Round 1 (Right Side): With B, form adjustable loop, Ch 1 (not a St, here and throughout), work 6 Sc into loop, Sl St to join – 6 Sc
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 12 Sc
Round 3: Ch 1, [Sc, work 2 Sc into next St] 6 times, Sl St to join – 18 Sc
Round 4: Ch 1, [Sc into first 2 sts, work 2 Sc into following] 6 times, Sl St to join, fasten off – 24 Sc
- With Right Sides facing outward, align ball halves together at last round worked. Thread 12” of color B on yarn needle, sew halves together more than half way. Stuff with polyfill (enough to make ball round). Sew halves together until closed. Fasten off.
- Thread 12” Color B on yarn needle. Sew round 1 of Ball (either end) to round 1 of hat. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew in all ends, trim excess.
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