Holidays

Santa hat

Santa hat charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 22 by 20 motif made for seasonal throws, festive runners, and holiday gifts. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.

Grid
22 × 20
Difficulty
Beginner
Mesh count
440
Category
Holidays
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Skill level: beginner

If this is one of your earliest charts, you are in safe territory. The outline is bold and simple, so a small miscount rarely shows in the finished piece.

Yarn and hook

Work the santa hat in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.

Project ideas

Reach for the santa hat when you want a seasonal gathering. It looks at home on a seasonal throw and a festive table runner alike. Crop or enlarge it in the editor so it fits your project exactly.

Who it's for

Stitched for a host, the santa hat suits a seasonal gathering beautifully. Frame it with a border to give a plain gift a finished, considered look.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 5.5 by 5.0 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. Send the chart straight to print for a clean numbered grid, or resize and re-crop it in the editor first and export a PDF, PNG, or CSV.

Before you start

Hook
3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn
DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size
5.5 × 5.0 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 20 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Santa hat filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the santa hat pattern?
It is. The santa hat keeps to simple shaping, so a confident beginner who can manage a double crochet and a chain will get on well with it.
What yarn works best for this santa hat chart?
Size 10 cotton thread with a steel hook gives a fine, traditional filet; DK or worsted cotton with a larger hook makes a softer, blanket-weight version. A smooth, solid, light colour reads best.
Can I resize the santa hat chart?
It resizes cleanly — adjust the grid in the editor, crop, or repeat it. The ON/OFF cell model means the santa hat stays crochet-ready at any size.
Can I print the santa hat pattern or save it as a PDF?
Absolutely — print a numbered grid straight from the page, or export a PDF or PNG from the editor. There is no paywall on the santa hat chart.
How many stitches is the santa hat pattern?
The chart is 22 by 20 squares — 440 mesh in total, about 79 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 5.5 by 5.0 inches.

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