Santa’s Helper Hat

Santa’s Helper Hat

A Free Crochet Pattern

Santa’s Helper Hat is a simple top down beanie that uses double crochets throughout, and is sized from Preemie to child.

The yarn used is dk weight, but as long as you are getting guage, you should be able to substitute a light worsted weight yarn, such as Caron Simply Soft. It also uses a fur yarn for the brim. Honestly,I have had fun using the Lion Brand Go For Faux yarn. I love how soft it feels. It used to make the Classic Christmas Stocking, also.

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Difficulty: Intermediate 

Materials Needed: 

D-3.25  mm hook 1 skein, Madelinetosh Twist DK in Scarlet , or dk weight yarn                                                         Lion Brand Go For Faux Fur in Baked Alaska                                                                          Fur pom                                                                    Scissors needle

Stitches Used:  

ch= chain sc= single crochet dc = double crochet

Gauge: 7.5 stitches=2 inches 5 rows= 2 inches 

Measurements:  There are sizes for preemie, newborn,3-6 months,6-12 months, toddler and child. The first size is Preemie and each additional size is in parentheses. The pattern has each size written separately.

Diameter: 12” (15,17,19,20,22)

Length: 4” (5,5.5,6.5,7,7.5)  

Additional Notes: Hat is worked in rounds from the top down. Stitch counts for each round will be in parentheses. A magic ring is used at the beginning of the hat. If you are not comfortable using a magic ring, you may substitute by chaining 3 and joining with a slst and then crocheting in the center of the ring.

Pattern:

Preemie:

Rnd 1: Magic ring, make 11 dc in center of ring. Join with a slst to first dc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2dc in each st around.Join with a slst to first dc.(22)

Rnd 3: Ch 2,* 2dc, dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slst to first dc. (33)

Rnd 4- 9: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around. Join with a slst to first dc.                        

Rnd 10: With Fur yarn, ch1 and sc in each stitch around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Newborn:

Rnd 1: Magic ring,11 dc in center of ring. Slst to first dc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2dc in each around. Slst to first dc. (22)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2dc, Ch 1. Repeat from * around. Slst to first dc. (33)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2dc, dc ×2, repeat from * around. Slst to first dc. (44)

Rnd 5-11: Ch 2, dc in each around. Slst to first dc.

Rnd 12: With fur yarn,ch 1, sc in each st around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

3-6 months:

Rnd 1: Magic ring, 11 dc in center of ring. Slst to first dc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2dc in each st around. Slst to first dc.(22)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2dc,dc, repeat from * around. Slst to first dc.(33)

Rnd 4: ch2, *2dc, dc ×2, repeat from* around.Slst to first dc. (44)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2dc, dc ×3, repeat from* around. Slst to first dc.(55)

Rnd 6-13: Ch 2, dc in each around. Slst to first dc.

Rnd 14: with fur yarn, ch1, sc in each around. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. 

6-12 months:

Rnd 1: Magic ring, 12 dc in center of the ring. Slst to first dc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each. Slst to first dc. (24)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, * 2dc, dc, repeat from * around. Slst to first dc. (36)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2dc, dc×2, repeat from * around. Slst to the first dc.(48)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2dc, dc×3, repeat from* around. Slst to the first dc.(60) 

Rnd 6-15: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around. Slst to first dc.

Rnd 16:with fur yarn Ch 1, sc in each around. Slst to first dc. Fasten off. 

Toddler:

Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch2, dc ×11 in center of the ring.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2dc in each st around.Slst in first dc.(22)

Rnd 3:Ch 2, *2dc, dc, repeat from* around. Slst to the dc.(33)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2dc, dc ×2, repeat from * around.Slst to first dc.(44)

Rnd 5: ch2, *2dc,dc×3, repeat from * around. Slst to first dc. (55)

Rnd 6:Ch 2, *2dc, dc ×4, repeat from * around. Slst to first dc.(66)

Rnd 7-16: Ch 2, dc around. Slst to first dc.

Rnd 17: With fur, Ch 1, sc around. Fasten off. Weave in ends. 

Child:

Rnd 1: Magic ring,Ch 2,dc× 11 in center of the ring.

Rnd 2:Ch 2, 2dc in each st. Slst to first dc.(22)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2dc, dc , repeat from* around.Slst to first dc. (33)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2dc,dc× 2, repeat from* around. Slst to first dc. (44)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2dc, dc ×3, repeat from * around. Slst to first dc. (55)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2dc,dc ×4, repeat from * around. Slst to the first dc. (66)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2dc,dc×5, repeat from * around. Slst to the first dc.(77)

Rnd 8-18: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Slst to the first dc.

Rnd 19: With fur yarn ,Ch 1, sc in each around.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

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