Easy Crochet Baby Hat Patterns Christmas - Start Crochet

12 Incredibly Easy  Baby Hat Crochet Patterns 
You'll Love This Christmas

Christmas is approaching and I can't wait to create some wonderful memories with my little ones!  I'm sure you are too 🙂

It's right when Christmas is coming that I feel I need to crochet FASTER!! 

There are so many Christmas gifts I still want to crochet, but aren't we glad we live in a world where there's hooks & yarn?!

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Endless possibilities!! Oooooh, how exciting!

Now let's see how many sweet holiday baby hats we can crochet for Christmas this year...

I curated my favourite list of crochet baby hats for this holiday season. Have a look and let me know in the comments below which one's your favourite 🙂


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Have you ever seen anything so cute?

This Christmas Tree with decorations hat pattern from Too Cute Crochet would make the perfect festive hat that'll look oh so adorable and be warm and cozy for your baby this Christmas.

Will surely spice up your holiday family photos!

Sizes: From newborn to adult

Skill Level: Beginner

Pattern Info: includes an EASY beading technique and a tutorial for working the REVERSE single crochet stitch.

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Aran Acrylic Yarn

Hook: 6mm (J) KnitPro Waves

Embellishments: Beads

Christmas Tree Hat Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from LoveCrafts:

Suggested Beads From LBeads


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This Baby Santa Christmas Hat crochet pattern is a cinch to whip up. It'll make the perfect hat for some festive photos of your baby this Christmas!

Size: Newborn (with instructions to increase)

Skill Level: Beginner, but must know how to read patterns.

Pattern Info: US Terms.

Baby Santa Christmas Hat Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from KnitPicks


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Who doesn't love to see a cute little baby dressed up as a Christmas Elf!

This adorable pattern includes both hat and booties and is really quite easy to crochet.

This set would make such an awesome gift, don't you think?

Sizes: Newborn to 12 months

Skill Level: Intermediate (due to shaping of shoes)

Pattern Info: US Terms

Hook Size: H (5mm)

Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Baby Hugs

Crochet Hook Size:  Size H (5mm)

X Mas Elf Baby Hat & Shoe Set Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn Red Heart Soft from LoveCrafts

Red Heart Soft

I can't get over how cute this newborn baby looks in this Christmas Stocking and Santa Hat!!!

This is just the perfect Christmas costume for a newborn photo shoot! Warm and cozy too!

Size: Newborn

Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern Info: US Terms

Hook: Size K/L (6.5mm / 8mm)


Christmas Stocking & Santa Hat Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from Knit Picks


Crochet this striped Elf baby hat (sized from newborn to toddler) fast & easy!

It is extra long for maximum Christmassy effect!  Your baby will stay nice and toasty wearing it too!

Size: Made to fit a 6 month old that was approximately 20 lbs.

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Info: US Terms

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (see suggestion below)

Christmas Elf Hat Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from LoveCrafts


Here's another awesome crochet pattern that's also ideal for newborn baby photoshoots.

Can you imagine how cute your baby will look in this Snowman Hat & Cocoon costume this Christmas? Let's hop to it!

Size: 0-3 Months

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn: Super Chunky Weight (see suggestion below)

Christmas Snowman Hat & Cocoon Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from Blick Art Materials


If you're as excited as I am about newborn baby photoshoots, here's the perfect Christmas costume that'll be simply irresistible this Christmas!

Size: 0 - 3 months baby

Skill Level: beginner

Pattern Info: US Terms

Santa Hat & Sleep Sack Cocoon Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from Blick Art Materials


Now this Snowman's Hat is a little different in style and includes a rimmed hat with a sweet embellishment. How adorably smart will your baby look in this little outfit? It'll surely be a hit!

Size: 0 - 3 months baby

Skill Level: Beginner

Pattern Info: US Terms

Snowman Hat & Sleep Sack Cocoon Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from Blick Art Materials


Need a special little Christmas outfit for your baby girl?

Here's the perfect set of little Elf and Mrs Klaus Hat & Skirt pattern that'll surely be a crowd pleaser! 

Size: Newborn - Adult

Skill Level: Beginner

Pattern Info: US Terms

Little Elf & Mrs Klaus Hat & Skirt Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn from LoveCrafts

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How fun is this Christmas Elf Stocking Hat! Just imagine your baby wearing this cozy Elf hat and meeting Santa for the very first time!

Size: Newborn to Adult

Skill Level: Beginner

Pattern Info: US Terms

Christmas Elf Stocking Hat Crochet Pattern Start Crochet

Suggested Yarn Red Hart Soft From LoveCrafts

Red Heart Soft

Can you imagine your newborn's first photo shoot in this cute little Santa hat?

This is one fast and easy crochet project that you'll definitely love, especially when you see your bundle of joy wearing your creation 🙂

Sizes: Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-3 Years, 4-12 Years.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern Info:  US Terms. Jam packed with options: tassel or pom-pom, dots or stripes. The hat is made with Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn. You will need one ball of the main color and one ball of the contrast color to complete.

Baby Hat Christmas Crochet Pattern

Suggested Yarn From LoveCrafts

Lion Brand Wool Ease

Now here's the real berry on top for your Christmas Baby Hat Collection.

Who can resist this adorable Christmas Pudding Beanie Hat complete with holly sprig and berries?

Sizes: 8 sizes from newborn to adult

Skill Level: Beginner with some experience

Pattern Info: Clearly written pattern with YouTube tutorial for both right and left-handed crocheters.

Christmas Pudding Baby Hat Crochet Pattern Start Crochet
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And there you have it! 12 crochet baby hat Christmas patterns for this festive season!

Hope you found something that suits you on this list!

Happy crocheting!!

P.S. If you don't yet know how to crochet a Magic Circle (which will make your baby hats look professionally done, have a look at this blog post with the best YouTube tutorials on how to crochet a Magic Circle.

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And if you're proud of your finished project and would like to give it away as a gift, why not wrap it in these festive crochet gift wrappers? They're yours free!!



Looking to crochet some Christmas Stocking Stuffers for the older kids? Check out these cute trio of Christmas Worry Worms that would make a great addition to Christmas stockings this year!

Christmas Worry Worm Crochet Patterns

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