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How to make a toddler elf hat sewing Christmas craft

September 21, 2020 by Lisa Grable 9 Comments

With three little grandsons, I wanted to make a toddler elf hat for them to enjoy during the holiday season. Cinco was a dancing elf in his school play and I wanted him to have his own hat to wear anytime he wants.

How to make a toddler elf hat with minky or fleece. Free printable pattern for sewing for children Christmas crafts.

Supplies for toddler elf hat

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To make toddler elf hat, you will need scissors, pins, and minky or other fleecy fabric in red or green and white.

  • Red Minky fabric, 24 inches x 8 inches (1/4 yard will make 2 hats)
  • White Minky fabric, 24 inches x 6 inches (1/4 yard will make 2 hats)
  • Scissors or rotary cutter
  • Glass headed pins
  • Thread
  • Size 14 sewing machine needle, universal or ball point
  • Parchment paper
  • Tape

Other notions: You may want to stitch a jingle bell or pompom to the top of the elf hat.elf-hat-1

Instructions for toddler elf hat

  • Wash and dry the fabric. Minky recommends cold water wash with cool dryer. Do not use fabric softener. Tip: I actually threw mine in with my normal laundry because I knew the parents would not want to worry about how to wash the hats. The minky is still soft and looks fine.
  • Download and print the hat pattern. The small fits our 18 pound baby and the large fits our 2 ½ year old. You can measure your child’s head and adjust the pattern to fit. Measure the pattern to make sure it printed so that the dimensions are correct.elf-hat-2
  • With the white fleece, cut a rectangle for the hat band. For small 19 inches x 6 inches, medium 20 ½ inches x 6 inches, and large 21 ½ inches x 6 inches.
  • Fold the red minky in half and cut the hat cap piece. Line up the edge with the double arrows along the fold.elf-hat-3
  • Tip: If you have a lot of lint at this point, put the cut pieces in the dryer with a damp washcloth. Run on low for about 10 minutes.
  • Right sides together, fold the hat piece and pin every inch. Stitch the hat cap piece from the bottom edge, to the top, and to the top of the fold. Tip: at the very top, take one or two stitches parallel to the bottom.elf-hat-4
  • Fold the hat band together right sides together with the short ends of rectangle touching. Stitch the short end together.elf-hat-5
  • Turn the hat band right side out. Fold wrong sides together with the long sides touching.
  • Place the hat cap inside the hat band, right side out, with raw edge matching up with long edge of band. Stitch through all three layers.elf-hat-8
  • Fold the band seam up towards the cap. Stitch again ¼ inch from the seam, sewing the seam to the hat cap.elf-hat-6
  • Wrap a piece of adhesive tape around your fingers, sticky side out. Go over the hat to pick up all the stray lint.
  • If desired, hand sew a bell or pompom to the top of the elf hat.elf-hat-7

Resource links

  • http://www.coralandco.com/blog/2014/09/tips-for-sewing-with-minky.html
    • Sewing with Minky Tips from Coral + Co.
  • http://buggyandbuddy.com/beginner-sewing-projects-kids-diy-elf-hat/
    • A tall felt elf hat for children from Buggy and Buddy
  • http://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/santas-elves-facts-for-kids-elf-facts-for-kids/
    • Elf facts from Kids Play and Create
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      Please excuse Patty Playpal model!

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We have a tradition of hanging Santa hats on our chairs around the house (you never know when you will feel moved to wear a Santa hat!) and these hats are small enough for Cinco, Duke, and Chip to join in the fun.

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How to make a toddler elf hat with minky or fleece. Free printable pattern for sewing for children Christmas crafts.

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  1. marilyn1998

    September 21, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    Youse are so cute! I like they can be worn by many different “kids”.

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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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  2. sizzlesue15

    September 7, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    Oh my goodness Lisa these are just too adorable! Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

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    • Lisa Grable

      September 8, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Hey Sue, I like that these hats can just be used to keep little heads warm. The fun part is getting a child to stand still long enough to measure their head!

      Reply
  3. Grammy Dee | Grammy's Grid

    September 5, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    How cute! Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I pinned your post.

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    • Lisa Grable

      September 6, 2017 at 6:20 am

      Hey Dee, Thanks so much! One grandson is already singing Rudolph these days!

      Reply
  4. eclecticredbarn

    December 20, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    What adorable hats. I want to make lots of them.
    Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party,
    Bev

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    • Lisa Grable

      December 21, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Hey Bev, thanks so much! Let me know what fabrics you end up using! I know they would look cute in green, too!

      Reply
  5. tacywb

    December 20, 2016 at 8:07 am

    Cute! I want to try. :0)

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    • Lisa Grable

      December 20, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Hey Tacy, let me know how it turns out. “Cinco” likes his well enough to wear to the playground!

      Reply

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