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Santa and Elf Hats Sewing Pattern
The Santa and Elf Hats is a beginner sewing pattern in 4 sizes, Toddler to Adult L. It takes about 1 hour in 12 written steps and needs ½ to ⅝ yd of red hat. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 1 h
- Sizes
- 4
- Steps
- 12
The Santa and Elf Hats pattern comes in 4 sizes, Toddler to Adult L. It is a beginner project that takes about 1 h, in 12 steps. Red hat: ½ yd for the smallest size, ⅝ yd for the largest.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details |
|---|---|
| Toddler | 18-19½ in |
| Kid | 19½-21 in |
| Adult | 21-22½ in |
| Adult L | 22½-24 in |
| Material | Toddler | Kid | Adult | Adult L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red hat | ½ yd | ½ yd | ⅝ yd | ⅝ yd |
| White brim + pom | ¼ yd | ⅜ yd | ⅜ yd | ⅜ yd |
| Green hat | ½ yd | ⅝ yd | ⅝ yd | ⅝ yd |
| Cuff + pom | ⅜ yd | ⅜ yd | ⅜ yd | ⅜ yd |
Amounts from the pattern's own guide, rounded up, so buy what the table says.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 12 steps, one at a time.
- Measure the head
- Print and tape the pattern
- Cut the
- Sew the
- Make the brim ring
- Sew the brim to the hat
- Cut the
- Sew the
- Close the cuff rings
- Sew the cuff points
- Sew the cuff to the hat
- Make and sew on the poms
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Questions about the Santa and Elf Hats
How much fabric does the Santa and Elf Hats need?
Red hat: ½ yd for Toddler, ½ yd for Kid, ⅝ yd for Adult, ⅝ yd for Adult L; white brim + pom: ¼ yd for Toddler, ⅜ yd for Kid, ⅜ yd for Adult, ⅜ yd for Adult L; green hat: ½ yd for Toddler, ⅝ yd for Kid, ⅝ yd for Adult, ⅝ yd for Adult L; cuff + pom: ⅜ yd in every size. These amounts come from the pattern's own guide, rounded up.
Which sizes does the Santa and Elf Hats come in?
It comes in 4 sizes, Toddler to Adult L. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Santa and Elf Hats take to sew?
About 1 hour. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 12 steps.
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