Free Crochet Elf Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Elf Hat
Hi everyone!
I made this elf hat last year and finally got the chance to write out the pattern! It is similar to the Santa Hat, but just with a longer and skinnier top! Hope you enjoy the free crochet elf hat pattern!
Materials
5.00 mm (H) Hook
Worsted Weight (4) Yarn (I used Red Heard Super Saver)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
CH – Chain
ST – Stitch
SLST – Slip Stitch
SC2TOG – Single Crochet Two Stitches Together
BKLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Finish Off
Pattern
CH 8.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from Hook and then across. Turn. CH 1. (7)
Row 2 – 63: SC in BKLO in each ST across. Turn. CH 1. (7)
Row 64: Holding the working row and the beginning CH 8 row, SC in the BKLO of the working row and a CH ST together, across. (7)
We will now be working in the rounds.
Round 1: CH 1. SC in each ST around of the brim of the hat. SLST into first ST of the round. (64)
Round 2 – 6: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST into first ST of the round. (64)
Round 7: CH 1. *SC in 14 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (60)
Round 8: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (60)
Round 9: CH 1. *SC in 13 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (56)
Round 10 – 14: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (56)
Round 15: CH 1. *SC in 12 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (52)
Round 16 – 20: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (52)
Round 21: CH 1. *SC in 11 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (48)
Round 22 – 26: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (48)
Round 27: CH 1. *SC in 10 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (44)
Round 28 – 29: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (44)
Round 30: CH 1. *SC in 9 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (40)
Round 31 – 32: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (40)
Round 33: CH 1. *SC in 8 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (36)
Round 34: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (36
Round 35: CH 1. *SC in 7 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (32)
Round 36: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (32)
Round 37: CH 1. *SC in 6 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (28)
Round 38: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (28)
Round 39: CH 1. *SC in 5 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (24)
Round 40: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (24)
Round 41: CH 1. *SC in 4 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (20)
Round 42: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (20)
Round 43: CH 1. *SC in 3 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (16)
Round 44: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (16)
Round 45: CH 1. *SC in 2 STs, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (12)
Round 46: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (12)
Round 47: CH 1. *SC in 1 ST, then SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (8)
Round 48: CH 1. SC in each ST around. SLST in first ST of the round. (8)
Round 49: *SC2TOG.* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into first ST of the round. (4)
FO. Leave tail to close up the top of the hat. Weave in ends.
Yay it is done! Enjoy your free crochet elf hat and happy holidays!
Happy Crafting!
Jessica
