Crochet Mini Santa Hat Ornament Pattern For Your Tree Or Keychain

This adorable Mini Santa Hat Crochet Ornament Pattern is the perfect project for the holiday season! Whether you're making it as a keychain, ornament, or gift, this pattern will add a touch of festive fun to your decor.

Crochet Mini Santa Hat Ornament

The simple instructions guide you through creating a miniature Santa hat with a fluffy pompom, making it a perfect little accessory for your tree or your keys. With options to customize the size and style of the hat, this is a versatile project suitable for crocheters of all skill levels. Plus, it’s a great way to use up extra yarn and create cute, handmade Christmas presents.

Materials

Red and white blanket yarn
8 mm hook
Stitch marker
Stuffing
Needle

Hat Base (Red Yarn)

Magic Ring: Create a magic ring and place six single crochets inside it.

Row 2: Increase in each stitch to a total of 12 stitches.
Row 3: Single crochet in each stitch, with no increases, to maintain 12 stitches.
Row 4: Create a pattern of one single crochet followed by an increase, repeating until the end of the row.
Row 5: Single crochet in each stitch, with no increases.
Row 6: Create a pattern of two single crochets followed by an increase, repeating all the way around.

Row 7: Single crochet in each stitch, with no increases.
Row 8: Create a pattern of three single crochets followed by an increase.
This is the final increase row for the hat, but you can continue the alternating pattern if you want a larger hat.
Rows 9-12: Single crochet in each stitch for four rows with no increases.

Hat Rim (White Yarn)

Change Color: Switch to the white yarn on the very last single crochet of the previous row.

Row 1: Single crochet in each stitch with no increases.
Row 2: Chain two and then place a double crochet into the front loop of each stitch from the previous row.
Finish: Use a slip stitch to join the ends.

You can add another row of double crochets if you want a thicker brim.

Pompom (White Yarn)

Magic Ring: Create a magic ring and place eight single crochets inside it.
Row 2: Place two single crochets in each stitch, for a total of 16 stitches.
Row 3: Decrease by eight stitches.
Stuffing: Stuff the pompom with a small amount of filling.
Closing: Use a needle to weave through the remaining loops to close the hole, leaving a long tail for sewing.