Peppermint Hat by Joey Diehl

Peppermint Hat

Crochet
December 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in single crochets
5.5 mm (I)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Spiraling from this free crochet peppermint hat pattern are all the merriest moments of the winter season—the crinkle of wrappers between frostbitten fingers, the cooling taste of mint in your mouth, and the red stain of candy left on your laughing tongue.

While you patiently wait for the first flakes to fall, there’s no better way to celebrate the snowiest season than with this free crochet peppermint hat pattern!

Pattern Information:

This free crochet peppermint hat pattern has a difficulty rating of intermediate.

The finished circumference of the hat is approximately 23.5 inches around, and fits most adult heads.∗

You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively.

∗Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, and the following gauge: 14 sc x 17 rows = 4 inches.

Supplies:

  • Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
  • Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors:
  • Yarn A – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
  • Yarn B – red (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Cherry Red)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Terminology:

This free crochet peppermint hat pattern uses English (US) terminology:

  • st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
  • ch = chain stitch
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease

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