Easy DIY Mickey and Minnie Santa Hats

Imagine your favorite Disney magic meets cozy Christmas cheer. That's exactly what happens when you crochet your own Mickey or Minnie Santa hat!

Crochet Minnie Santa Hat vs Store Bought Minnie Santa Hat

Growing up, I always thought Christmas was magical, but something extra special happens when you toss in a little Disney magic. Add a touch of Disney magic to your holiday season with this fun DIY project!

Instead of crocheting an entire Santa hat, you'll be creating adorable Mickey or Minnie Mouse ears, and a festive bow for Minnie, to sew onto a store-bought Santa hat. This easy crochet customization is perfect for Disney fans who want a playful handmade twist on a classic holiday accessory. Whether it's for family photos, a trip to the park, or just spreading festive cheer at home.

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What You Need / Materials

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Santa Hat (or make your own!)
Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:

Black (try using Brava Worsted in Black)
Red (try using Brava Worsted in Red)

Faux fur yarn (optional):

White (I used Hobbii Peacock in White)

4.0 mm Crochet Hook (for Worsted Weight yarn)
10 mm Crochet Hook (for Faux Fur yarn)
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Scissors

Level of Difficulty

★☆☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), and basic sewing skills to attach it to the Santa hat.

Stitches & Abbreviations

st/sts - stitch/stitches
ch - chain
slst - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
sc dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
hdc - half double crochet
BLO - back loops only

Minnie Mouse Ears Crochet Santa Hat for Christmas

Pattern Notes

This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
The mouse ears are crocheted in 2 pieces and then slip-stitched together. The two pieces crocheted together are stiff enough; no stuffing is required.
Omit the bow to make it a Mickey Mouse Santa hat.
The faux fur trim and pompom are optional - I just wanted to make my Santa hat more fluffy.

Free Crochet Pattern

Mouse Ears (make 4)

Using a 4.0 mm crochet hook and black yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 7 sc (7 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (14 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 7 times (21 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 7 times (28 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 7 times (35 sts)
Round 6: [2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc] x 7 times (42 sts)
Round 7: [5 sc, sc inc] x 7 times (49 sts)
Cut and fasten off.

Place the backs of two pieces together and slst in each st around the edges.
Leave a long tail to sew onto the Santa hat.

Slip Stitch the two pieces of the ears together

I then used a slicker brush to make it furry (as requested by the kids), but this step is optional.

Attach the mouse ears at the seam of the Santa hat (where my finger is pointing).

Stitch the Mouse Ears to the side of seams of the Santa hat

To prevent the ears from flopping around when you shake your head, add a couple of stitches inside the hat (approximately 1 cm) onto the mouse ears circle.

Secure extra stitches inside the Santa hat

Bow

Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
Row 1: Ch 57, hdc into the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across (55 sts)
Row 2-9: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (55 sts)
Cut and fasten off with a long tail.

Fold the long rectangle in half lengthwise. Sew the edges together on the wrong side. Then turn the crochet ring inside out so the seam is on the inside. Move the seam to the middle of the bow.

Then use the long tail (or use some more yarn) and wrap yarn around the bow to cinch the middle of the bow. Secure the cinch with a few stitches on the back of the bow, and then sew the bow to the white trim of the Santa hat.

Faux Fur Trim and Pompom (Optional)

I wanted to make the white fur trim of the Santa hat fluffier, so I crocheted a white trim and white pompom using faux fur yarn (Hobbii's Peacock) and sewed it on top of the white part of the Santa hat. I also crocheted a white pompom using the same yarn and stuffed the original pompom from the hat inside so they matched.

Faux Fur Trim

Using a 10 mm crochet hook and white faux fur yarn...
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in the second ch from the hook and in each st across (5 sts)
Row 2-##: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (5 sts)

Make it long enough to wrap around the existing white fur trim on the Santa hat.

Faux Fur Pompom

Using a 10 mm crochet hook and white faux fur yarn...
Round 1: Magic circle with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3-5: Sc in each st around (12 sts)

Stuff the existing pompom from the Santa hat into the crochet faux fur pom pom.

If the pom pom is not big enough, make another round.

If the existing Santa hat pompom can fit into the crocheted faux fur pompom, cut and fasten off with a tail to close the pompom. Close the faux fur pompom using the ultimate finish (or just weave through each stitch and pull to cinch it close).

Inspiration Behind the Crochet Project

Christmas has always been our favorite time of the year, but Disneyland during the holidays? That's a whole new level of magic. Back in 2010, I bought matching Mickey and Minnie Santa hats for Hanson and me on a family trip, and we've been bringing them out every year since.

Fast forward now with two little girls of our own, they adore their parents' matching hats and were excited to have their very own. This year, I promised to make them a special Minnie Mouse Santa hat. After picking up a couple of Santa hats during an after-season sale, I got to work on the crochet magic the following year.

Crochet Mouse Ears Santa Hat - Fur Trim and Pom Pom

The ears and bow were simple but impactful additions, and I even upgraded the hat's white trim with plush faux fur yarn to make it extra festive. Of course, the pom-pom at the end needed to match, too! The final result? Absolutely adorable.

Santa Photos with DIY Minnie Mouse Santa Hats

I might even be a little jealous of how cute the girls' hats turned out! And bonus, I made my cousin a Minnie Mouse Santa hat too, so the holiday cheer kept spreading.

Making these crochet details on a store-bought Santa hat is a quick and fun way to bring a personal, handmade touch to a classic holiday accessory.

Creative Uses and Ideas

Disney Holiday Outfits: Perfect for matching family photos or festive park trips.
Holiday Dress-Up: Fun for kids (and adults!) to wear during Christmas parties or storytime.
Gift Idea: Make a hat as a thoughtful, personalized holiday gift for a Disney fan.
Photo Props: Great for Instagram or holiday card photos with a magical Disney touch.
Stocking Stuffer: Folded up, it's a playful surprise in a Christmas stocking.
DIY Variation: Swap the bow, change colors, or crochet a tiny Minnie hat keychain as a miniature gift.

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This is an original crochet pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this crochet pattern as your own. If you wish to share this crochet pattern, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal use, but please DO NOT sell or distribute the crochet pattern.

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