A double loop crochet beanie pattern. Perfect for a Santa or elf hat and a great base for my double loop crochet beard pattern!
Two years ago I made a child sized crochet bearded Santa hat. It was adorable AND it’s been a HUGE hit!
Anyway I’ve been getting a lot of requests for larger sizes, SO this year I sat down and wrote a bunch more sizes, BUT because it would have made the original post GINORMOUS I separated the hats to this new posts and left all the double loop beard patterns in the old post.
I hope you all love this pattern as much as my family has loved them! Seriously Princess hasn’t taken her’s off in days!
And even Baby Boy (who didn’t really love it the first time around) had enjoyed it this year and requested to wear his! Who will you be making this one for in your life?
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Double Loop Crochet Santa Bearded hat pattern
Materials:
red weight yarn (I used cotton ease in cherry)
White bulky yarn (I used Baby’s first in “cotton ball”)
Hook I- 5.50mm
Hook N- 9.00mm
double loop BEARD if your making the bearded santa hat
Stitch abbreviation:
slip stitch (sl st)
single crochet (sc)
half double crochet (hdc)
double loop stitch (insert your hook into the stitch. take yarn and wrap it clockwise around your left index finger twice (opposite of the way you’d normally hold it over your finger.). stick the hook under the loops on your finger catching all three strands with the hook. pull all three strands through the stitch, YO and pull through all 4 loops on hook.)
The loops shows up on the opposite side of what your working on, so working in the round you need to make sure your working from the INSIDE of the hat so that the loops show up on the OUTSIDE.
Baby sized Santa hat
with hook-I
magic ring
row 1- ch2, 8 hdc, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 2-4- ch2, hdc 8 times, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 5- ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (10)
row 6- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (12)
row 7- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (14)
row 8- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (16)
row 9- ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (20)
row 10- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (24)
row 11- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (28)
row 12- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (32)
Row 13- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (40)
Row 14- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (48)
Row 15- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 16-20- repeat row 15
row 21- *ch2, skip 1 sl st* around (24 spaces)
row 22- switch to chunky white yarn and larger hook-N, and from the inside out sc in each 2ch spaces around (24)
Row 23-25- double loop stitch around after 3 rows sl st, finish off
make and add a poof ball (I didn’t cut the ends to keep it loopy and matching the brim and beard)
Toddler sized Santa hat
with hook-I
magic ring
row 1- ch2, 8 hdc, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 2-4- ch2, hdc 8 times, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 5- ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (10)
row 6- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (12)
row 7- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (14)
row 8- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (16)
row 9- ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (20)
row 10- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (24)
row 11- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (28)
row 12- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (32)
Row 13- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (40)
Row 14- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (48)
Row 15- Ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (56)
Row 16- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (56)
Row 17-22- repeat row 16
row 23- ch2, skip 1 sl st around (28 spaces)
row 24- switch to chunky white yarn and larger hook-N, and from the inside out sc in each 2ch spaces around (28)
Row 25-27- double loop stitch around after 3 rows sl st, finish off
make and add a poof ball (I didn’t cut the ends to keep it loopy and matching the brim and beard)
Child size Santa hat
with hook-I
magic ring
row 1- ch2, 8 hdc, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 2-4- ch2, hdc 8 times, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 5- ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (10)
row 6- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (12)
row 7- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (14)
row 8- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (16)
row 9- ch2, *hdc in next 7 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (18)
row 10- ch2, *hdc in next 8 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (20)
row 11- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (24)
row 12- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (28)
row 13- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (32)
row 14- ch2, *hdc in next 7 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (36)
row 15- ch2, *hdc in next 8 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (40)
Row 16- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (48)
Row 17- Ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (56)
row 18- ch2, *hdc in next 13 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (60)
Row 19- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (60)
Row 20-26- repeat row 19
row 27- ch2, skip 1 sl st around (30 spaces)
row 28- switch to chunky white yarn and larger hook-N, and from the inside out sc in each 2ch spaces around (30)
Row 29-31- double loop stitch around after 3 rows sl st, finish off
make and add a poof ball (I didn’t cut the ends to keep it loopy and matching the brim and beard)
Teen/Adult size Santa hat
with hook-I
magic ring
row 1- ch2, 8 hdc, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 2-4- ch2, hdc 8 times, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 5- ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (10)
row 6- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (12)
row 7- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (14)
row 8- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (16)
row 9- ch2, *hdc in next 7 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (18)
row 10- ch2, *hdc in next 8 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (20)
row 11- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (24)
row 12- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (28)
row 13- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (32)
row 14- ch2, *hdc in next 7 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (36)
row 15- ch2, *hdc in next 8 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (40)
Row 16- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (48)
Row 17- Ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (56)
row 18- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (64)
Row 19- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (64)
Row 20-27- repeat row 19
row 28- ch2, skip 1 sl st around (32 spaces)
row 29- switch to chunky white yarn and larger hook-N, and from the inside out sc in each 2ch spaces around (32)
Row 30-33- double loop stitch around after 3 rows sl st, finish off
make and add a poof ball (I didn’t cut the ends to keep it loopy and matching the brim and beard)
extra large Adult size Santa hat
with hook-I
magic ring
row 1- ch2, 8 hdc, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 2-4- ch2, hdc 8 times, sl st in top of first hdc (8)
row 5- ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (10)
row 6- ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (12)
row 7- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (14)
row 8- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (16)
row 9- ch2, *hdc in next 7 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (18)
row 10- ch2, *hdc in next 8 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (20)
row 11- ch2, *hdc in next 9 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (22)
row 12- ch2, *hdc in next 10 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (24)
row 13- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (28)
row 14- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (32)
row 15- ch2, *hdc in next 7 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (36)
row 16- ch2, *hdc in next 8 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (40)
row 17- ch2, *hdc in next 9 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (44)
row 18- ch2, *hdc in next 10 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (48)
row 19- ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (56)
row 20- ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (64)
row 21- ch2, *hdc in next 15 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc (68)
Row 22- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (68)
Row 23-31- repeat row 22
row 32- ch2, skip 1 sl st around (34 spaces)
row 33- switch to chunky white yarn and larger hook-N, and from the inside out sc in each 2ch spaces around (34)
Row 34-37- double loop stitch around after 3 rows sl st, finish off
make and add a poof ball (I didn’t cut the ends to keep it loopy and matching the brim and beard)
don’t forget to head over to get the beard pattern! I’m also working on a video but we’re in the middle of moving so I don’t have access to my video editing software, and I wanted to get these sizes out right away!
Pam Pile
How do you make the poof ball on the tip of the hat?
Ashlee
I wrapped the white yarn around my hand 20-25 times, then tied it tight in the center (so like a pom pom but without cutting the loops).
Kathy
I got frustrated with the way the pom poms looked when I just wrapped the yarn around my hand. I have a lot of knitting looms and found this video for making pom poms with the small orange flower loom. They turned out perfect!
Ashlee
glad you found a way that worked for you~!
pat kingston
I made the beanie hats with beards for 3 of my great grandsons. I used the child pattern. I truly appreciated having patterns for the different sizes. I wish i could include a photo so others can enjoy them as well.
Ashlee
you are so welcome! I’m glad it worked out for you so well!
Amanda Wheeler
Do you have a pattern for 12 months? I’ve might have over looked it.
Ashlee
I don’t size that way, since 12 month old’s head sizes vary so much, just baby unless they are large for their age.
Sherry
I just wanted to say I love your patterns! I love it that you offer them for FREE! They are well written and easy to follow even for a beginner like me. Thank you!
Ashlee
thank you so much, I never know, since I just wrote the few I made my kids, if they are okay! I appreciate you taking the time!
Kathy
Hi there, I am afraid that I don’t understand how you do your double loop at all can you help not only with the left hand but also with the right hand. Kathy
Ashlee
here are two videos for a right and left handed. She makes her’s differently than I do it, but it’s the same basic idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8WWZ6A9-XU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGIrbBcjhuw
Bev Williams
Thank you for the video links! I just wasn’t getting the double loop instructions…total mental block!
Kathrine Hemmingsen
Hi, great pattern! When you say ‘magic ring’ do I make it with sc or hdc and how many stiches in the magic ring?
Ashlee
the “magic ring” is just the loops around, row one is what you work in those loops. row 1 are the first magic ring stitches
Rosio
Your pattern is adorable!! I have almost completed one for my 2 year old brother. Thank you for the free pattern.
I am having a bit of a problem though, if anyone can give me a hand; I have a large gap in every row from the ‘chain 2’s. Am I supposed to be crocheting the last 2 dc into this gap, or do I skip them completely and sl st into the beginning dc? I’m not a beginner but I just cannot figure out what I am doing wrong.
Thank you, again, for the cute pattern!
Ashlee
try crocheting the chains tighter (that’s what I do) . But since you’ll be sewing the beard into the hat it doesn’t really matter.
Venus
Absolutely love this pattern. I just started one for my 15 MO old and I was curious as to which stitch the hdc goes into at the beginning of every round. First or second from the chain? I don’t want to get all the way to the end to find out if I made the right choice. Thank you for the free pattern!!
Ashlee
I don’t count chains as stitches – just do it in the actual stitch
Helen Thompson
I just downloaded the Bobble Beard pattern. It calls for a striped beanie. Do you have that pattern available? Please and thanks.
Ashlee
yup – right here http://ashleemarie.com/crochet-striped-beanie-pattern-multiple-sizes/
Emily
Hi Ashlee,
Thanks for this bootie pattern, I’m looking forward to trying it out! A question for you: do you allow the selling of items made from your patterns? I’ve looked for a written policy on your site here but can’t find one.
Ashlee Marie
I do allow items to be sold I just ask for a link to the post so that people who want to make their own can.
Emily
Thank you so much for your response!
Sissie Simpson
Hi Ashlee, thank you so much for the free patterns. I love the beard pattern and have just made it for my grandson and am attaching it to a beanie that I made. (I’ll make him a Santa one closer to Christmas) I am having a hard time deciding where to attach the beard to the beanie. Do you have a failproof method for attaching it? Thank you so much!
Ashlee Marie
nope, I attach one side, then put the hat on my kids and mark where I want the other side to attach