Free Crochet Pattern: Extra Long Elf Hat - All Sizes

This pattern is super simple and the best part is you can easily continue increasing to obtain any size elf hat you wish! The written pattern is for the 0-3 month size but the size changes are noted after row 29. The 0-3 mo. size hat will fit a head circumference of 14-15". Please remember all head sizes can vary age to age and my sizes are listed as a guide only. I suggest taking your own measurements before starting. I have not listed which rows to change colors in, your color changes are up to you or you can choose to make your hat a solid color with the band and pom pom a contrasting color.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

There is now a video tutorial for this pattern, check it out below or find the By Jenni Designs channel on YouTube!

 

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: Baby-Adult

Supplies:
Size H (5.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn, yardage will vary widely depending size
Darning Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO- Back Loop Only
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Ss - Slip Stitch
St - Stitch

Notes:
-Ch 1's do not count as a stitch.
-All joins are made with a ss to the first dc in the row.

Gauge:
4 dc & 2 rows = 1"
Gauge is important to obtain the correct size hat, if you are not getting gauge please adjust your hook size.

Row 1: Magic circle (or ch 3, join to form circle), ch 1, 8 dc in circle. Join, pull your circle tight and sew in this beginning end. (8 dc)

For rows 2-29 each row will increase by 1 stitch, 2 dc's are worked in the very last space of each row. When you reach row 29 your stitch count should be 36.

Row 2-29: Ch 1, dc in each st around, work 2 dc total in last st. Join.

To make this hat for a newborn continue on (listed below all the size changes) to row 30.

For all other sizes follow the recommendations below.

For 3-6 mo. size (15-16" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 4 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 40 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

For 6-9 mo. size (16-17" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 8 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 44 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

For 9-12 mo. size (17-18" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 12 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 48 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

For 12-24 mo. size (18-19" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 16 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 52 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

For 24-48 mo. size (19-20" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 20 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 56 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

For Youth & Pre-teen size (20-21" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 24 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 60 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

For Teens & Women's size (21-22" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 28 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 64 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

For Men's size (22-23" head circumference):
Repeat the last row (labeled row 2-29) for 32 additional rows, your last row should have a stitch count of 68 dc. Now continue on below with the row labeled "Row 30-34".

Row 30-34: Ch 1, dc around working 2 increases (2 dc in same stitch) per row. Join.
Row 35: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc in each remaining st around. Join. 
Row 36: Ch 1, dc in each st. Join. 

Final stitch count for each size: 

0-3 mo. - 47

3-6 mo. - 51

6-9 mo. - 55

9-12 mo. - 59

12-24 mo. - 63

24-48 mo. - 67

Youth-Preteen - 71

Teen-Women's - 75

Men's - 79

Fasten off and join with your contrast color:

Row 37: In BLO: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join.
Row 38-39: Ch 1, fpdc in first st. *bpdc in next, fpdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. 

If you are making a size larger than the 6-9 mo. size you may want to repeat the last row one or two more times, this is completely up to you though.

After sewing in all your ends you can now add a braid:

Cut 9 strands of yarn 20-30", depending how long you would like your braid. Using your crochet hook pull each strand through the end of the hat. Pull each strand through half way and make sure they are all pulled through evenly. Tie a knot, braid then tie another knot at the end. Cut strands evenly. 

If you need more help with this portion please check the video tutorial at the time stamp 16:50