Crochet Elf Hat Pattern with Ears in 10 Sizes

I’m sharing a crochet elf hat pattern with ears in 10 sizes today. This easy project makes a great gift and you can even crochet up a set for the whole family in time for the holidays!

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Last year, I got a burst of energy right before I packaged up Christmas gifts for my sister and her husband and decided to make them both stocking caps. The crochet Elf Hat with Ears is the one I made for my sister.

I wanted to get playful with this hat, so rather than the typical make a Santa hat but with green yarn or add stripes, I thought the ears would be a fun addition. My sister and I have pretty small ears (affectionately called elf ears in our youth), so I thought that would be funny, too.

I’ve shared my love of holiday hats before. If you like holiday hats, too, and are looking for stocking caps, check out my other free patterns, shown from left to right. The Slouchy Santa Stocking Cap is available in 10 sizes, the Polar Bear Stocking Cap is available in 10 sizes, and the Feliz Navidad Christmas Tree Hat is available in 10 sizes.

If you’re more of a sack hat person, check out these patterns, shown from left to right. The Gingerbread Cookie Sack Hat is available in Child Small size for free on the blog or get all 10 sizes in the premium PDF pattern, the Penguin Sack Hat is available in 10 sizes, the Santa Suit Sack Hat is available in 10 sizes, and the Snowman Sack Hat is available in 10 sizes.

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Elf Hat with Ears

Crochet Elf Hat Pattern by Underground Crafter

This crochet elf hat pattern is available in 10 sizes. The adorable elf ears add a playful touch. Make a set for the whole family! 

Finished Sizes

  • Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-5 Years, 6-12 Years, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). Photographed sample is Adult Medium size shown on a mannequin with 22.5″ (57 cm) head circumference. 
    • Newborn: 12” (30.5 cm) hat circumference x 10.75” (27.5 cm) length.
    • 0-3 Months: 14” (35.5 cm) hat circumference x 13.25” (33.5 cm) length.
    • 3-6 Months: 15” (38 cm) hat circumference x 14.5” (37 cm) length.
    • 6-12 Months: 16” (40.5 cm) hat circumference x 15” (39.5 cm) length.
    • Toddler: 17” (43 cm) hat circumference x 16.25” (41.5 cm) length.
    • Child Small: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 17.75” (45 cm) length.
    • Child Large: 19” (48.5 cm) hat circumference x 19.25” (49 cm) length.
    • Teen/Adult Small: 20” (51 cm) hat circumference x 19.5” (49.5 cm) length.
    • Adult Medium: 21” (53.5 cm) hat circumference x 21” (53.5 cm) length.
    • Adult Large: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 22.25” (56.5 cm) length.

Materials

  • Big Twist Value yarn (100% acrylic, 6 oz/170 g, 380 yd/347 m) – 1 skein each in Ivory (CA), Forest Green (CB), and Cream (CC), or approximately 15 yd (15 yd, 15 yd, 15 yd, 25 yd, 25 yd, 25 yd, 35 yd, 35 yd, 75 yd)/14 m (14 m, 14 m, 14 m, 23 m, 23 m, 23 m, 32 m, 32 m, 68.5 m) in CA; 65 yd (90 yd, 110 yd, 120 yd, 135 yd, 155 yd, 180 yd, 190 yd, 215 yd, 240 yd)/59.5 m (82.5 m, 100.5 m, 110 m, 123.5 m, 142 m, 164.5 m, 174 m, 196.5 m, 219.5 m) in CB; and 40 yd (36.5 m) in CC in any medium weight yarn. 
  • US Size G-6/4mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. (Listed as smallest in pattern.)
  • US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. (Listed as medium in pattern.)
  • US Size J-10/6 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. (Listed as largest in pattern.)
  • Yarn needle.
  • (Optional) Clover Pom Pom Maker (available online at Lion Brand | Herrschners | WeCrochet | Amazon)– I used the large size for the Adult Medium version.

Gauge

  • 10 scBL = 2.25” (5.5 cm) across with medium hook. For best fit, always check your gauge.
  • 13 dc = 4” (10 cm) across with largest hook. For best fit, always check your gauge.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

  • BL – back loop only – Rich Textures Crochet has a helpful video demonstrating how to identify the back loop in crochet here.
  • CA – Color A
  • CB – Color B
  • CC – Color C
  • ch – chain
  • dc – double crochet
  • dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) – [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and drawn through all 3 loops on hook. A helpful video tutorial for this decrease is available below.
  • If you can’t see the dc2tog video above, watch it on YouTube.
  • invdec – invisible decrease – Insert hook in front loop only of each of next 2 sts, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. A helpful video tutorial for this decrease is available below.
  • If you can’t see the invdec video above, watch in on YouTube.
  • sc – single crochet
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • yo – yarn over
  • *Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
  • [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

Pattern Notes

  • Hat Band and Elf Ears are crocheted flat in rows and then seamed. The rest of hat is crocheted in the round towards the tip.
  • Ch 1 at start and sl st at end of Rounds do not count as stitches.
  • A helpful video tutorial demonstrating seaming with the slip stitch is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the slip stitch seam, watch it on YouTube.
  • A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to single crochet along the side of your project is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video above demonstrating how to crochet around the side of your project, watch it on YouTube.
  • A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to join with a whipstitch seam is available below.

Pattern Instructions

Hat 

Elf Ears (Make 2) – All Sizes

  • With CC and smallest hook and starting with long yarn tail (approximately 18”/46 cm) for seaming, ch 12.
  • Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch and each ch across. (11 sts)
  • Row 2: Turn 1, ch 1, sc in first st and each st across.
  • Row 3: Turn, ch 1, invdec in first 2 sts, sc in next st and each st across. (Decreases by 1 st/10 sts)
  • Row 4: Repeat Row 2 once.
  • Row 5: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st and each st across to last 2 sts, invdec. (Decreases by 1 st/9 sts) 
  • Row 6: Repeat Row 2 once.
  • Rows 7-14: Repeat Rows 3-6 twice. (5 sts at end of Row 14)
  • Row 15: Repeat Row 3 once. (4 sts)
  • Row 16: Turn, ch 1, invdec twice. (2 sts)
  • Fasten off CC.

Hat Band – All Sizes

  • With CA and medium hook, ch 7 (7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11).
  • Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch and each ch across. – 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts
  • Row 2: Turn 1, ch 1, scBL in first st and each st across.
  • Repeat Row 2 until Hat Band measures approximately 12” (14”, 15″, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”)/30.5 cm (35.5 cm, 38 cm, 40.5 cm, 43 cm, 45.5 cm, 48.5 cm, 51 cm, 53.5 cm, 56 cm) long, do not fasten off. 
  • Fold Hat Band so that short edges are touching, turn to short edge, ch 1, join short edges with slip stitch seam (see Pattern Notes). Do not fasten off.

Work Even – All Sizes

  • Round 1: Turn to work along long edge of Hat Band, ch 1, evenly work along long edge (see Pattern Notes) to form 36 (44, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 60, 64, 68) sc around, fasten off CA, join CB with sl st to first sc. – 36 (44, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 60, 64, 68) sts
  • Switch to largest hook.
  • Round 2: Ch 1, dcBL in same st and in each st around, join with sl st to first dc.
  • Round 3: Ch 1, dc in same st and in each st around, join with sl st to first dc.
  • Repeat Round 3 until hat measures 2.25” (2.75”, 3”, 3.5”, 3.75”, 4.25”, 4.75”, 5”, 5.5”, 5.75”)/5.5 cm (7 cm, 7.5 cm, 9 cm, 9.5 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm, 14 cm, 14.5 cm) in length, do not fasten off.

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Newborn Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 36 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – 0-3 Months & 3-6 Months Sizes

  • Continue with largest hook and 44 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (40 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (36 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 19: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 20: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 21: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 22: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – 6-12 Months Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 48 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (44 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (40 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (36 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 19: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 20: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 21: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 22: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 23: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 24: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Toddler Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 52 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 11 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (48 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (44 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (40 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (36 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 19: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 20: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 21: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 22: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 23: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 24: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 25: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 26: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Child Small Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 56 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 12 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (52 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 11 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (44 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (40 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (36 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 19: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 20: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 21: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 22: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 23: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 24: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 25: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 26: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 27: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 28: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Child Large & Teen/Adult Small Sizes

  • Continue with largest hook and 60 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 13 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (56 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 12 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (52 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 11 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (48 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (44 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (40 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (36 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 19: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 20: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 21: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 22: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 23: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 24: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 25: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 26: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 27: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 28: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 29: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 30: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Adult Medium Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 64 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 14 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (60 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 13 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (56 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 12 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (52 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 11 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (48 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (44 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (40 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (36 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 19: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 20: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 21: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 22: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 23: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 24: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 25: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 26: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 27: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 28: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 29: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 30: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 31: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 32: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Decrease to Stocking Cap Tip – Adult Large Size

  • Continue with largest hook and 68 sts.
  • Round 4: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 15 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (64 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, dc in same st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc. 
  • Round 6: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 14 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (60 sts)
  • Round 7: Repeat Round 5 once. 
  • Round 8: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 13 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (56 sts)
  • Round 9: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 10: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 12 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (52 sts)
  • Round 11: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 11 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (48 sts)
  • Round 13: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 14: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (44 sts)
  • Round 15: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 16: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (40 sts)
  • Round 17: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 18: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (36 sts)
  • Round 19: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 20: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (32 sts)
  • Round 21: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 22: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (28 sts)
  • Round 23: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 24: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (24 sts)
  • Round 25: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 26: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (20 sts)
  • Round 27: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 28: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (16 sts)
  • Round 29: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 30: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Round 31: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 32: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog, dc in next st] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Round 33: Repeat Round 5 once.
  • Round 34: Ch 1, starting in first st [dc2tog] around, join with sl st to first dc2tog. (4 sts)
  • Fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12″/30.5 cm) for finishing.
  • Continue to Assembly and Finishing (All Sizes).

Assembly and Finishing – All Sizes

Assemble Elf Ears

  • Fold base of first Elf Ear (at foundation chain) in half, then fold edges towards the middle so you have 4 layers. 
  • Thread yarn needle with CC from chain, whipstitch (see Pattern Notes) layers together. Repeat with second Elf Ear.
  • Fold Hat so that seam on Hat Band is centered at back. Position Elf Ears at corners on front of hat. With yarn needle, join first Elf Ear to Hat as follows: starting at second st from folded corner, whipstitch to unworked front loops on next 2 sts on Round 2, weave yarn through the back of the Elf Ear, weave yarn through st on Round 2 and whipstitch to back of Elf Ear, weave in yarn tails on inside of Hat. Repeat for second Elf Ear.
  • Thread yarn needle with CB from stocking cap tip, whipstitch (see Pattern Notes) tip closed. Weave in yarn tail on inside of hat.
  • With CA, make pompom following instructions on Clover Pom Pom Maker. Alternatively, see Pattern Notes for link to tutorial for making a pompom by hand.
  • Trim pompom.
  • Attach pompom to hat using yarn needle and yarn tail that tied pompom together.
  • With yarn needle, weave in all ends on inside of hat.
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