Santa Hat Cross Stitch Pattern
Santa’s red hat with a fluffy white trim and pom-pom. Perfect for gift tags, card fronts and stocking cuffs. Free printable PDF with a symbol chart and DMC thread key.
DMC thread list
You need 14 colors of DMC six-strand embroidery floss. Skeins are estimated for two strands on 14-count Aida with a little extra.
| Symbol | DMC | Color name | Stitches | Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | 349 | Coral Dark | 380 | 1 |
| O | 666 | Bright Red | 254 | 1 |
| / | 762 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 199 | 1 |
| + | 891 | Carnation Dark | 195 | 1 |
| # | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 184 | 1 |
| = | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 155 | 1 |
| S | 157 | Cornflower Blue Very Light | 152 | 1 |
| % | 159 | Blue Gray Light | 134 | 1 |
| V | 02 | Tin | 118 | 1 |
| * | 3801 | Melon Very Dark | 111 | 1 |
| T | 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | 108 | 1 |
| N | 498 | Red Dark | 84 | 1 |
| Z | 160 | Blue Gray Medium | 68 | 1 |
| @ | 317 | Pewter Gray | 18 | 1 |
What’s in the PDF
Made from a free SketchValley illustration
This pattern is based on our free Christmas Santa Hat illustration — download it as a PNG for cards, prints and crafts.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the finished santa hat cross stitch?
The pattern is 70 × 55 stitches. On 14-count Aida it measures about 5.0 in × 3.9 in (12.7 cm × 10.0 cm); on 18-count about 3.9 in × 3.1 in.
Which threads do I need?
You need 14 DMC six-strand embroidery floss colors. The full list with DMC numbers, stitch counts and skein estimates is on this page and in the PDF.
Is this pattern free?
Yes. The PDF chart is free to download and print — no signup and no watermark.
Can I change the size or colors?
Yes. Open it in the free Cross Stitch Pattern Maker to change the size, number of colors or individual threads, then download your own PDF.
Patterns use DMC six-strand floss numbers; on-screen and printed colors are approximations of real thread. DMC color data: craft-color-codes by MakeBead (CC BY 4.0). DMC is a trademark of DMC; SketchValley is not affiliated with DMC.