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Sew or knit this year's Santa hat
There’s something truly special about a Santa hat you’ve made yourself. Explore cosy ideas for both sewn and knitted Santa hats, and find your favourite for the whole family.
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Santa hats for the whole family
There’s something truly special about bringing out the Santa hat as Christmas approaches. For the Christmas party, this year’s family photo or simply a cosy December day at home.
Here, we’ve gathered a selection of homemade Santa hats, from the classic red style to knitted versions, each with its own unique look.
Explore patterns, ideas and materials, and find the Santa hat that’s just right for your Christmas.
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Sew your own Santa hat
Get your sewing machine out and make room for a little Christmas cosiness at the sewing table. Here, you’ll find free patterns for several different Santa hats, so you can choose your favourite and add your own personal touch. ♡
Idea 01
Sew your own felt Santa hat
Felt is perfect for the popular red Santa hat, and with our free DIY, it’s easy to get started. You’ll get both the pattern and instructions, so you can sew a Santa hat that’s ready for festive fun year after year.
Idea 02
Sew a Santa hat for baby
With this free DIY, you can sew a cute and soft Santa hat for baby in stretch velour or jersey. Add the finishing touch with a lovely tassel or pompom. A cosy little Christmas project for the youngest member of the family.
Idea 3
Sew a sweet Christmas bonnet for baby
Find the pattern and instructions for this sweet Christmas bonnet in the free DIY. The bonnet has a lovely, nostalgic Christmas look and ties with ribbons under the chin. A cosy little sewing project made for those special Christmas moments.
Idea 4
Sew a classic Santa hat
The classic red Santa hat is a December essential. With the free DIY at hand, you can sew your own and choose exactly the fabric that suits your Christmas. A cosy festive favourite you can look forward to bringing out year after year.
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Classic Santa hat
Head circumference: 52/54 - 55/56 - 57/58 cm
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Knit a Santa hat for Christmas
Get your yarn and knitting needles ready, and make time for some cosy Christmas knitting. Here, you’ll find knitting patterns for different Santa hats for both children and adults, so you can choose the one you’d most like to cast on. ♡
Idea 01
Christmas Dinner Hat, child
Knit a classic Santa hat for the little ones in the family with the FRAYA Christmas Dinner Hat Child pattern. The long design has just the right festive look and is perfect for everything from cosy Christmas moments at home to December days filled with little festive adventures.
Idea 02
Long Santa hat
Knit a warm Santa hat for children with the Nissete Langhue pattern from Du Store Alpakka. The hat is knitted in two colours, so you can choose your favourite combination, and if you like, you can add the finishing touch with a pompom on top.
Idea 03
Santa's Little Helper Hat
Give your Santa hat a little extra personality with the FRAYA Santa’s Little Helper Hat pattern. The beautiful knitted pattern makes the hat something truly special and gives you the opportunity to play with colours and create your own festive look.
Idea 04
Christmas Dinner Hat, adult
Of course, the adults should have a Santa hat too. With the FRAYA Christmas Dinner Hat Adult pattern, you can knit a warm Santa hat in your favourite colour and create exactly the look you want. A cosy reason to get your yarn and knitting needles out.
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