Free Crochet Pattern All Sizes Little Helper Elf Hat

 

Materials Required
To create the free crochet pattern all sizes Little Helper Crochet Elf Hat, you will need worsted weight yarn in your chosen colors. The pattern suggests using Red Heart Super Saver yarn for its durability and color variety. You will also need a crochet hook suitable for worsted weight yarn, typically a size recommended in the pattern, along with a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and attaching the pompom.

Skill Level
This crochet pattern is classified as easy, making it suitable for beginners who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches and techniques. The pattern provides clear instructions and is a good project for those new to color changing in crochet work.

Key Techniques Used
The Little Helper Crochet Elf Hat is worked in the round using the half double crochet stitch, which provides a tight, warm fabric suitable for winter wear. Techniques used include working in a spiral, changing colors, and creating a picot stitch for decorative edging. The pattern also includes instructions for making a magic ring, a technique useful for starting projects that are worked in the round to avoid a hole at the center.

Special Features
The hat features a playful elf design complete with a long tail and a pompom at the tip. It incorporates a color change to create a distinct band that contrasts with the main color of the hat. The edge of the hat is finished with a delicate picot stitch that adds a nice texture and visual interest to the design. Additionally, the pattern is versatile, providing sizing options for the entire family, from newborns to large adults, making it a fantastic project for holiday gifts or family photos.

This pattern is not only a fun holiday project but also a practical one, offering warmth and festive cheer. It’s a quick project too, ideal for last-minute gifts or craft fair items.

Free Crochet Pattern Little Helper Elf Hat Instructions

Newborn Size

• Head Circumference = 13″ – 14″
• Hat Circumference = 12.5″
• Hat Height to the tip = 8.65″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 9 stitches repeat around (44)
Round 18 – 24: Half double crochet in each stitch around (44)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 25: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (44)
Round 26: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (44)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 27: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (44)
Round 28 – 29: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (44)
Round 30: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (11 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

0 – 3 Months Size

• Head Circumference = 14.5″ – 16″
• Hat Circumference = 14″
• Hat Height to the tip = 9.65″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 14 stitches repeat around (48)
Round 20 – 27: Half double crochet in each stitch around (48)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 28: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 29: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (48)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 30: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 31 – 32: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 33: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (12 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

3 – 6 Months Size Crochet Pattern

• Head Circumference = 15.5″ – 17″
• Hat Circumference = 15″
• Hat Height to the tip = 10.65″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 8 stitches repeat around (50)
Round 20: Half double crochet in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 24 stitches repeat around (52)
Round 22 – 30: Half double crochet in each stitch around (52)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 31: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 32: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (52)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 33: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 34 – 35: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 36: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (13 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

6 – 12 Months Size

• Head Circumference = 16.5″ – 18″
• Hat Circumference = 16″
• Hat Height to the tip = 11″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 8 stitches repeat around (50)
Round 20: Half double crochet in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Half double crochet in the first 2 stitches, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat between * to end (56)
Round 22 – 31: Half double crochet in each stitch around (56)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 32: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 33: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (56)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 34: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 35 – 36: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 37: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (14 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

Toddler (Approximately 1 to 3 years) Crochet Instructions

• Head Circumference = 18″ – 19″
• Hat Circumference = 17″
• Hat Height to the tip = 12″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 8 stitches repeat around (50)
Round 20: Half double crochet in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 9 stitches repeat around (55)
Round 22: Half double crochet in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 10 stitches repeat around (60)
Round 24 – 34: Half double crochet in each stitch around (60)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 35: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 36: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (60)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 37: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 38 – 40: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 41: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (15 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

Child (Approximately 4 to 10 years)

• Head Circumference = 19″ – 20″
• Hat Circumference = 18″
• Hat Height to the tip = 13.25″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 8 stitches repeat around (50)
Round 20: Half double crochet in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 9 stitches repeat around (55)
Round 22: Half double crochet in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 10 stitches repeat around (60)
Round 24: Half double crochet in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 14 stitches repeat around (64)
Round 26 – 38: Half double crochet in each stitch around (64)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 39: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 40: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (64)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 41: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 42 – 44: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 45: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (16 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

Teen / Small Adult

• Head Circumference = 20″ – 21.5″
• Hat Circumference = 19″
• Hat Height to the tip = 14.25″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 8 stitches repeat around (50)
Round 20: Half double crochet in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 9 stitches repeat around (55)
Round 22: Half double crochet in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 10 stitches repeat around (60)
Round 24: Half double crochet in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 11 stitches repeat around (65)
Round 26: Half double crochet in each stitch around (65)
Round 27: Half double crochet in first 2 stitches, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, half double crochet in next 20 stitches repeat between * to end (68)
Round 28 – 41: Half double crochet in each stitch around (68)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 42: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 43: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (68)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 44: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 45 – 47: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 48: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (17 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

Medium Adult Crochet Pattern Instructions

• Head Circumference = 22″ – 23″
• Hat Circumference = 21″
• Hat Height to the tip = 15.25″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 8 stitches repeat around (50)
Round 20: Half double crochet in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 9 stitches repeat around (55)
Round 22: Half double crochet in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 10 stitches repeat around (60)
Round 24: Half double crochet in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 11 stitches repeat around (65)
Round 26: Half double crochet in each stitch around (65)
Round 27: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 12 stitches repeat around (70)
Round 28: Half double crochet in each stitch around (70)
Round 29: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 34 stitches repeat around (72)
Round 30 – 44: Half double crochet in each stitch around (72)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 45: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 46: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (72)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 47: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 48 – 50: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 51: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (18 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.

Large Adult

• Head Circumference = 23″ – 24″
• Hat Circumference = 22″
• Hat Height to the tip = 15.65″

Round 1: With Color A – Chain 2, make 5 half double crochet in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Half double crochet in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Half double crochet in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next stitch repeat around (15)
Round 6: Half double crochet in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 2 stitches repeat around (20)
Round 8: Half double crochet in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 3 stitches repeat around (25)
Round 10: Half double crochet in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches repeat around (30)
Round 12: Half double crochet in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 5 stitches repeat around (35)
Round 14: Half double crochet in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 6 stitches repeat around (40)
Round 16: Half double crochet in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 7 stitches repeat around (45)
Round 18: Half double crochet in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 8 stitches repeat around (50)
Round 20: Half double crochet in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 9 stitches repeat around (55)
Round 22: Half double crochet in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 10 stitches repeat around (60)
Round 24: Half double crochet in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 11 stitches repeat around (65)
Round 26: Half double crochet in each stitch around (65)
Round 27: Make 2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in next 12 stitches repeat around (70)
Round 28: Half double crochet in each stitch around (70)
Round 29: Half double crochet in first 4 stitches, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, half double crochet in next 10 stitches repeat around (76)
Round 30 – 45: Half double crochet in each stitch around (76)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Single crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 46: With Color B – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 47: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join and turn your work – this is the only round that is turned (76)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 48: Working in Back Loops for this round only – Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 49 – 51: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 52: Skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 half double crochet, picot, 2 half double crochet], skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch repeat around, when you get to the end slip stitch in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (19 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.