How to Crochet Santa Claus Hat for Christmas Amigurumi (Christmas Ghost)
You can turn any small amigurumi into a Christmas gift by crocheting a tiny Santa hat! So, follow through with this stitch-by-stitch tutorial to crochet a miniature Santa Claus hat for absolute beginners that is quick, simple, and cute. This crochet hat features the same pom-pom at the top and is designed to be crocheted for a boo ghost leftover from Halloween decorations. But you can crochet it for any mini amigurumi you may already have.
We will also mention a tutorial for crocheting a basic white ghost for Christmas. After sewing a tiny thread loop and using an amigurumi, it will become an irresistible ornament, bag charm, and desk decor. Crocheting this Santa hat will require 15 minutes.
So, if you are ready for crocheting this mini Christmas accessory for your dolls, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial!
About the Designer: The designer behind this Christmas project is @nidacatty – she is another of my favorite amigurumi and accessories crochet designers with so many fun themes from food to animals, plants to fruits, and much more. Her library has a decent number of crochet tutorials for unique projects, including pouches, bags, bag charms, hair accessories, and appliques.
You will especially love her Christmas series that includes a cat collar, a Christmas tree, and a Christmas doll dress. In general, I will recommend her crochet flower charm, Miffy, and the dinosaur pattern. Plus, glimpses into the creator’s crafting life with short behind-the-scenes videos.
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen and CC instructions at the end of this post.
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Skill Level: Beginner. The hat project relies on basic amigurumi techniques to crochet a small, conical shape. It starts with the magic ring (or adjustable ring). The body of the hat is worked in single crochet (referred to as ‘x’ in the video). Shaping is achieved using increases (referred to as ‘v’), where two single crochet stitches are worked into one stitch.
The changing colors are used to transition from the red body to the white trim. The piece is closed with a slip stitch (sl st) at the end of each round. You will also learn the sew seamlessly in the tutorial.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 10 Minutes (The project is super versatile. The same pattern is also used in polar bear amigurumi, many Christmas plushies, and even cat amigurumi. Crocheting small parts and no-sew techniques are also great techniques to learn with this quick crochet Christmas project. So, the tutorial is simply worth watching!)
Personalization Tips: You will crochet a classic red and white Santa hat, but you can also use (e.g., blue and white for a winter hat, or green for an elf hat). You can also use a stripe of red, green, white, and yellow. The creator also suggests using a fluffy or textured yarn like coral fleece or sheep wool for the white pom-pom and brim to add a fuzzy, realistic effect.
Also, leaving the very top tip of the hat without glue allows for the attachment of a keychain or hook, making it a perfect small gift or ornament. You can also crochet a tiny belt or make an oversized version of this Santa hat!
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. The pattern is written with US instructions.
Materials Needed
The tutor has mentioned this list of materials and tools for this mini Christmas amigurumi accessory project. Gather all for similar results:
- Yarn: Red and white yarn (the video mentions using thread/yarn for embroidery on the body).
- Hook: Crochet hook (the tutorial specifies 4/0, which typically corresponds to a 2.5 mm hook).
- Pom-Pom Yarn: Coral yarn or small sheep wool yarn for the white pom-pom tip.
- Notions: Safety pin or stitch marker, tapestry needle (for weaving ends and attaching pom-pom).
- Adhesive: Glue (for securing the pom-pom yarn).
Techniques Used
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting this Christmas accessory for beginners: