Learn how to crochet a baby elf hat with my free step-by-step instructions and video tutorial. If you prefer I have an ad-free PDF printable version of this pattern. This sweet little hat will turn your little one into a cute Christmas elf in no time. Perfect for fun festive photos and adding some cheer to your day, I can’t promise that Christmas magic will turn your child into an ACTUAL elf who can help with your Christmas preparations. But at least they look extra cute!

Full free pattern and video tutorials can be found at https://blog.bellacococrochet.com/crochet-baby-elf-hat/

Written in UK terms
This hat is designed to fit babies between the ages of 3 and 6 months

Crochet skills needed:

Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.

Double crochet dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Half Treble crochet htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.

Treble crochet tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble two together (tr2tog): Yarn over, insert into chain space, yarn over, pull through, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops. Do not complete the stitch. Yarn over, insert into the next chain space, yarn over, pull through, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over pull through all three loops on the hook.