# Crochet Infant Santa Suit and Hat Free Crochet Pattern
If there is one thing I believe with my whole heart, it is that every baby deserves a Santa suit photo. This little overall-style suit is exactly what I would put my own tiny human in — soft red, fluffy white trim, and a hat with the floppiest little brim. It is warm, it is jolly, and it photographs like an absolute dream.
The pattern is written for 0–3 months below, with simple size notes for 3–6, 6–12, and 12–18 months, so the whole nursery crew can match.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight yarn in red (about 250 yards) and white (about 100 yards)
- Size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook
- 2 small buttons
- Tapestry needle
Finished size: 0–3 months: chest 17″, inseam 6″. See size notes at the end for bigger sizes.
The Pattern
Suit Body
With red, chain 56 and join into a ring, being careful not to twist.
Rounds 1–12: Ch 1, sc in each ch/st around, join. (56 sc)
Legs
Leg 1: Join red yarn in the first st of Round 12. Ch 1, sc in sts 1–28, join to first sc. (28 sc)
Rounds 2–7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (28 sc)
Round 8: Ch 1, *(sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog)* around, join. (24 sc)
Switch to white. Rounds 9–10: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (24 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Leg 2: Join red yarn in st 29 of Round 12. Ch 1, sc in sts 29–56, join. (28 sc) Work Rounds 2–10 exactly as for Leg 1.
Top Trim
Join white yarn at the top edge of the suit body. Rounds 1–2: Ch 1, sc in each of the 56 sts around, join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Straps (make 2)
With white, chain 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (25 sc) Work 1 more row of sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew one strap to each side of the front top edge, and sew a button on the back top edge under each strap.
Santa Hat
With red, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into ring, join. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, *(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)* around, join. (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, *(sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st)* around, join. (24 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, *(sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st)* around, join. (30 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, *(sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st)* around, join. (36 sc)
Rounds 7–11: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (36 sc)
Switch to white. Rounds 12–14: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (36 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Make a white pompom and sew it firmly to the tip of the hat.
Size Notes
- 3–6 months: Chain 60 to start (30 sts per leg). Add 2 rounds to the body and 2 rounds to each leg.
- 6–12 months: Chain 66 to start (33 sts per leg). Add 4 rounds to the body and 3 rounds to each leg.
- 12–18 months: Chain 72 to start (36 sts per leg). Add 6 rounds to the body and 4 rounds to each leg.
Hat sizing: add one more increase round (to 42 sts) for 6–12 months, and two (to 48 sts) for 12–18 months, keeping the same number of straight rounds.
Sophie’s Tips
- Use a soft, washable acrylic — this suit will be loved hard and photographed harder, and it needs to survive the laundry.
- Sew the buttons on with embroidery floss doubled, and check them before every wear. Tiny hands find everything.
- Make the hat first as a warm-up; it takes under an hour and you will be hooked enough to finish the suit.
Ho ho ho, little one — you are the cutest gift under the tree!
