This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
In This Article Show
Why should the tree have all the fun? A crochet Christmas tree hat turns you into the decoration: tall, green, covered in baubles and topped with a star. It is the one hat guaranteed to get a laugh in every Christmas photo.
This collection brings together 12 uniquely creative crochet Christmas tree hat patterns: ruffled layer hats, bobble bauble hats, a wavy toddler version, an elegant bow hat for adults, a white tinsel tree cake hat, and even a tiny tree hat worn by a snowman.
Most tree hats are built the same friendly way: a cone worked in rounds from the top down or the brim up, then decorated. Change the stitch pattern and the trims and you change the whole personality of the hat.
The first three ideas include full materials lists and simple pattern notes written for this post. The rest are shorter guides with a you will need list, so pick your style, grab your green yarn and get hooking.
Quick Picks
- Best classic look: Classic Ruffle Tree Hat, idea 1
- Best for kids: Wavy Toddler Tree Hat, idea 3
- Most elegant: Elegant Bow Tree Hat, idea 4
1. Classic Ruffle Tree Hat
The one everyone pictures first: a tall teal green cone with soft ruffle layers all the way down, tiny pompom baubles scattered over it, and a neat brown brim like the tree trunk. It is festive without being silly, and it suits every age.
⏱ 3 to 4 hours🛠 Confident beginnerSize: Adult, adjustable
Materials Needed
- Green worsted yarn, about 150 g
- Brown yarn for the brim, about 30 g
- Mini pompoms or small beads for baubles
- A small crochet star or star button for the top
- 5 mm crochet hook and a yarn needle
Pattern Notes
Work the cone from the top down in half double crochet rounds, increasing a few stitches each round so the cone flares gently to head size. Every fourth round, work a ruffle row: three double crochet stitches into each front loop only, which ripples into a soft frill like tree branches. Finish with several rounds of brown half double crochet for the trunk brim, sewing the mini pompoms on as baubles between the ruffles, and stitch the star firmly at the tip.
Tip: Try the hat on as you go and adjust the increase rate. A slightly slower flare gives a taller, slimmer tree; a faster flare gives a shorter, wider one.
2. Bobble Bauble Tree Hat
Rows of bright bobbles spiral around this hat like strings of baubles and lights, and a big yellow pompom sits on top instead of a star. It is the happiest, most colorful tree hat in the collection, and children adore it.
⏱ 3 to 5 hours🛠 IntermediateSize: Child or adult
Materials Needed
- Green worsted yarn, about 120 g
- Small amounts of red, orange, blue, white and black yarn for the bobble rows
- Assorted mini pompoms if you want extra baubles without bobble stitches
- Yellow yarn for the top pompom
- 5 mm crochet hook and a yarn needle
Pattern Notes
Crochet a smooth cone in half double crochet. Between every few plain rounds, work a bobble round: a row of bobble stitches in a bright color, spaced evenly or staggered so the baubles spiral. Change the bobble color each time for a full rainbow effect. Finish the bottom edge with a round or two in a dark color for the pot, and top the cone with a large yellow pompom attached with strong stitches.
Tip: Bobbles eat yarn and time. If you are in a hurry, sew mini pompoms on a plain cone instead and you get the same bauble look in half the time.
3. Wavy Toddler Tree Hat
A bright green hat with wavy shell rows that look like swirly branches, topped with a yellow star. Sized for a toddler here, the soft waves have plenty of stretch, which makes this the most forgiving fit for wiggly little models.
⏱ 2 to 3 hours🛠 Confident beginnerSize: Toddler, easily sized up
Materials Needed
- Bright green worsted yarn, about 80 g
- Yellow or mustard yarn for the star
- Brown yarn for the brim
- 4.5 mm crochet hook and a yarn needle
Pattern Notes
Work the cone in rounds of shell stitches: groups of double crochet that fan into waves, decreasing the number of shells slowly as you near the tip. The wave pattern hides the shaping beautifully, so this is a kind design if your counting goes astray. Add the brown brim in ribbed half double crochet, then crochet a simple five point star in yellow and sew it to the very tip.
Tip: For babies and toddlers, skip hard buttons and beads as baubles. Embroider dots or sew fabric pompoms instead, and keep the star soft.
4. Elegant Bow Tree Hat
Proof that a tree hat can be classy: a deep green fitted cone with a large gold bow and just a few red accents, worn here in profile. This is the version for office parties and grown up dinners where you want festive, not costume.
You’ll need: dark green worsted yarn, gold yarn for a bow, red scraps, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: Office parties and adult gatherings
5. Slim Garland Tree Hat
A taller, slimmer tree wrapped with a silver garland swirl and finished with a gold star. The narrow shape is flattering and a little less bulky to wear all evening, and the metallic garland catches the light as you move.
You’ll need: green worsted yarn, silver tinsel yarn or cord for the garland, gold yarn for the star, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: A sleek, modern Christmas look
6. White Tinsel Tree Hat
Inspired by the famous snack cake tree, this white hat has red tinsel stripes spiraling down a creamy cone. Worked in white yarn with red sparkle cord surface stitched in a spiral, it is a brilliant talking point and photographs beautifully.
You’ll need: white or cream worsted yarn, red tinsel cord or sparkle yarn, green scraps, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: Snack cake fans and white Christmas themes
7. Scalloped Tree Hat
Rows of scallop shells stack like roof tiles down this cone, with colored dots for baubles and a yellow pompom on top. The scallops give the hat lovely texture and a slightly vintage feel, and the stitch is relaxing to repeat.
You’ll need: green worsted yarn, small amounts of bright colors, yellow yarn for a pompom, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: Texture lovers and vintage themes
8. Bobble Garland Cone Hat
A neat cone where the bobbles are placed like draped garlands, looping in swags of red, yellow and blue, with a yellow pompom to finish. Placing bobbles in swags instead of straight rows gives this hat its party bunting charm.
You’ll need: green worsted yarn, red, yellow and blue scraps, a pompom maker or fork, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: Colorful family photos
9. Beanie Style Tree Hat
For anyone who will not wear a tall cone: a normal ribbed beanie in tree green, scattered with tiny pompom baubles and topped with a sparkly gold star. It reads as a Christmas tree the moment you see the star, and it is warm enough for outdoor caroling.
You’ll need: green worsted yarn, mini pompoms in bright colors, gold sparkle yarn for the star, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: Outdoor events and hat skeptics
10. Pastel Ruffle Tree Hat
The classic ruffle hat in a paler, spring like green with a cream star. Softer colors make this version perfect for pastel Christmas themes, baby showers with a December date, and anyone who finds dark green too much.
You’ll need: light green worsted yarn, cream yarn for the star, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: Pastel Christmas themes
11. Tree Hat for a Snowman
The most creative sizing of all: a tiny striped tree hat with mini baubles and a white pompom, worn by an amigurumi snowman. Scale any cone hat down with DK yarn and a smaller hook and every toy, pet and shelf snowman in the house can have one.
You’ll need: small amounts of green and white DK yarn, tiny pompoms, and a 3.5 mm hook.
Best for: Toy styling and amigurumi fans
12. Lime Pompom Tree Hat
A flat, bold triangle of a hat in lime green, edged with texture and dotted with colorful pompoms under a yellow star. The simple flat construction makes it the easiest full tree hat here for a confident beginner to tackle.
You’ll need: lime green worsted yarn, colorful mini pompoms, yellow yarn for the star, and a 5 mm hook.
Best for: Bright, bold Christmas outfits
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I size a crochet tree hat?
Measure around the head where the brim will sit, then work the cone until its bottom circumference matches that measurement with a little negative ease. The brim rounds are your fitting stage: try the hat on before adding the final rows and adjust by a round or two.
How do I keep the cone standing up?
Firm stitches help most: half double crochet at a tight gauge holds a cone shape well. A ribbed brim anchors the hat, and for very tall hats you can add a light ring of craft wire or a strip of plastic canvas inside the brim. Most hats in this list stand fine without anything inside.
How much yarn does a tree hat take?
An adult cone hat in worsted yarn takes about 120 to 180 g of green yarn depending on height and ruffles, plus small amounts for the brim, star and decorations. Toddler sizes take about half that.
How do I attach the star on top?
Crochet a small five point star, stiffen it lightly if you like, and sew it to the tip with several firm stitches through both layers. A star button or a pompom is even simpler: sew through the center several times so it cannot flop.
Are tree hats suitable for babies?
Yes, with soft yarn, embroidered or securely sewn soft decorations only, and no small detachable parts. Keep photo sessions supervised, and choose the beanie or wavy styles which are lighter and less top heavy for little heads.
How long does a tree hat take to crochet?
A plain cone takes about two hours. Ruffle and bobble versions take three to five hours depending on how many decorative rounds you add. Decorating is the flexible part: pompoms and a star can be done in fifteen minutes when time is short.
Final Thoughts on Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Patterns
A tree hat is pure Christmas joy in yarn form: one cone, a handful of baubles and a star. Make the classic ruffle for the family photo, the elegant bow for the office, and the beanie for the cousin who swore he would never wear one. By Christmas morning, everyone will want their own. Happy hooking.
