Crochet Pattern Tutorial: Extra Long Elf Hat (baby-adult sizes)

Important note: If you are making this for a baby or young child please only use it as a photo prop, do not allow the baby or child to be unattended while wearing this elf hat.
This pattern takes some time to work up but is a super simple pattern. my tutorial shows the Women's size but has the changes listed for all sizes from 0-3 months up to men's!
Link to the written pattern: byjennidesigns...

[@renmoody3771]

I’ve seen so many tutorials for this type of hat and they were all made more difficult than they needed to be. This is the easiest I have ever seen of this pattern. Thank you so much!

[@ByJenniDesigns]

You're very welcome. 🥰

[@kristenwakefiej3137]

Currently on maternity leave and don't have any spare cash to buy my partner a birthday present. I finally had the idea to make him the sleeping cap that he's wanted for months! Time to use up those scraps!

[@fionastube2011]

It’s 2 years after you posted this, but thank you! I’ve watched many tutorials, but this one is easy to follow and yay! An elf hat I can make. Thanks!

[@rebekahcrossman4690]

I love this pattern! And your video is very soothing to watch. Thank you and Merry Christmas. I’m getting started now. ❤

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Thank you, Merry Christmas to you as well! Happy crocheting! 😊

[@minini5571]

I have been looking for a hat like this for two years! Don’t know how I missed your video but I’m so glad that I finally found it!! Love this hat and can’t wait to get started!❤

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Hi Minini! I'm so glad you found it too, happy crocheting! 🩷

[@MeredithDuhau]

Thank you so much for such an easy to follow tutorial.

[@dawnwernette9174]

Thank you for making it so simple to understand. I love it

[@ByJenniDesigns]

You're welcome, thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment! Happy crocheting! 🙂

[@kittenfaeryn15]

I've been looking for a super easy pattern to follow. I'm going to grab my yarn now!!! Thank you so much.

[@ByJenniDesigns]

You're welcome. 😁 Happy crocheting!

[@sheilarossi5922]

This was very easy to follow . Thank you for a great tutorial !

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Hi Sheila! I'm so happy to hear that, you're welcome! 🙂

[@lorrijmv593]

Thank You so much for this tutorial!

[@Dionne-o1h]

This video is now 3 years old and I still love it❤

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Thank you, thank you! 🥰 Happy crocheting!

[@nedriagodbolt6798]

Thank you sooooo much🤩 You've made this so easy for me. I wish I can post a picture of my finished product ❤️❤️❤️

[@ByJenniDesigns]

You're welcome, Nedria! 🩷 I wish you could too, I'd love to see. If you have Instagram or Facebook you can share it with me there @byjennidesigns 😊

[@Madiiiiiiiii316]

I’m making this with colorful stripes these hats look so cool to me I love them 😆

[@ByJenniDesigns]

I bet they're gorgeous!! 🙂

[@Madiiiiiiiii316]

@@ByJenniDesigns I finished the hat last night and added cute buttons on the brim I love it!

[@ByJenniDesigns]

@Mediumbird That's so great, you work fast!

[@craftstudio52]

Thank you for this tutorial! I've been wanting to make one 😊

[@ByJenniDesigns]

You're welcome 🙂

[@damaresgonzalez5863]

Me encanta, es muy original, divertido y distinto de los demás

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Muchas gracias, Damares🥰

[@damaresgonzalez5863]

@@ByJenniDesigns Gracias a usted por su lindos trabajos.

[@Ori-k2u]

I love ur maniquies😊❤

[@militantmama2649]

Great video!! Very easy instructions. Would it work to double the width of the last part (white yarn) so it could be folded over?

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Good idea, I don't see why it wouldn't work. 🙂

[@cassandrarudolph1307]

Hi I’m not sure if this account is still Active So I have a issue here I made a elf hat for My husband with another oattern and I used red heart soft yarn worsted weight 4 with 5.5 hook I followed the pattern and the elf hat was to Small He has a fat head my husband not sure if it’s his attitude or ego. 😂 but he’s had a big head how would I make this to make sure it’s gonna fit him

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Hello Cassandra! Yes, I'm still active here but haven't had time to post recently. Thanks for the question! The way this hat is worked up will allow you to add additional rows of increases easily so you can work it up until it fit his noggin. 😉 It would end up a bit longer though. Maybe you'd like to check out the written pattern so you can see how the hat increases to fit any size, you can find that on my blog here: byjennidesigns.blogspot.com/2015/07/elfhatsforall.html?m=1 Thanks again for your comment/question, good luck & happy crocheting!

[@kyarascontortion4454]

Thanks, just what I was looking for!!!

[@ByJenniDesigns]

You're welcome. 😊

[@cassandracasserole]

I’ve never crocheted before but I grabbed all the supplies I need to try this out! I’m thinking of possibly making it with thick stripes. Do you have any recommendations on how many rows thick the stripes should be on a men’s hat? And thank you so much for posting such a detailed video!

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Hi Cass, if I'm doing my math correct, the men's size should end up being 68 rows (not including the white edging) and that's perfect because I think 4 rows per color would be great! 😁 Good luck, let me know if you have any other questions.

[@cassandracasserole]

@@ByJenniDesigns Thank you so, so much! I’ll try it out! 😊

[@Janine_C]

What size hook????

[@MeredithDuhau]

Hi Jenni, as I previously said, I love this tutorial, however, I'm having an issue with the ebd ifveach row. I'm doing 2 dc on the last stitch, then ss to join. The problem is my seam usbt straight, it spirals around the hat. What am I doing wrong please? This is my third attempt. 😵‍💫

[@ByJenniDesigns]

I'm so sorry, is it possible you ate joing to the chain and not the first stitch of the row?

[@MeredithDuhau]

@@ByJenniDesigns Thanks for the prompt reply. :) Having looked back over it, that may be what I've done. Is there anyway I can send you a pic please, to show you what I mean?

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Yes, [e-mail] :)

[@MeredithDuhau]

I worked it out. After the ss and chain, I was going into the next stitch, not the same stitch! 🙄 I now have a hat which an even seam. 😍 Thanks again. I love this pattern & already plan on making more!!

[@ByJenniDesigns]

@MeredithDuhau Awesome! Sorry I hadn't had a chance to get to my email yet but I'm glad you got it! 😁

[@TammyDuncan-m5f]

ok i have started and restarted this hat a dozen times, my yarn is getting worn out. I can't tell if you count the chain one at the beginning of your row as a stitch or if you skip it and start in the first real stitch. Help, does your slip stitch go into your chain one?

[@ByJenniDesigns]

Hi! I'm sorry you're having a difficult time getting this hat started, the chain does not count as a stitch. You should be joining to the first dc of each row. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions.

[@TammyDuncan-m5f]

this helps very much, thank you, I think I have it now@@ByJenniDesigns

[@tericabe1169]

I am new to crochet and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but the hat has a clear twist to it that follows the connection line

[@ericablanco3001]

@@tericabe1169 ^^^^^

[@ericablanco3001]

The last slip stitch at the end of the row make sure to pull it snug to seal the seems of the row. It will help you determine your last stitch when you reach the end of your next row.

[@praxitelian6748]

how much time did you spent doing this proyect aproximately?

[@ByJenniDesigns]

I'm so sorry, I really don't know. Could probably work one up in a day.