Santa Hat

A festive Santa hat with fluffy trim. 14x14 medium pattern with 5 colors.

14x14 gridMedium196 beads5 colors

Materials Needed

196 beads total · 5 colors

The Santa Hat: From Folklore to Pop Icon

The red-and-white Santa hat traces its origins to 19th-century illustrations of Saint Nicholas by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, though the red color became standardized through Coca-Cola's Christmas advertising campaigns starting in 1931. Today, the conical red cap with white pom-pom and trim is instantly recognized worldwide as the universal symbol of Christmas cheer. In bead crafting, the hat's bold red and clean white create a high-contrast design that pops on any background.

Design Notes: Holiday Color Contrast

The 14×14 grid uses 5 colors to capture the hat's signature elements: the deep red body, fluffy white trim band, and the playful pom-pom at the tip. The design has a slight tilt to convey dimension and movement. This pattern is a popular choice for Christmas tree ornaments, gift embellishments, and holiday-themed keychains that make great stocking stuffers.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•14x14 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Red × 80
•White × 50
•Pink × 30

1
Place beads on a 14x14 pegboard according to the pattern grid.
2
Cover the design with ironing paper.
3
Iron on medium heat for 30-60 seconds with circular motions.
4
Flip and iron the other side.
5
Let cool under a heavy book.

Ironing Tips

💡Medium heat only — too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
💡Keep the iron moving in slow circles — staying in one spot melts that area flat.
💡Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.

FAQ

Can I make this as a Christmas tree ornament?▼

Absolutely! Attach a ribbon loop to the top of the pom-pom area before ironing (place it under a bead), or glue a hanging hook to the back after ironing. The 14×14 size is ideal for medium-sized tree branches.

How long does this pattern take?▼

About 25-30 minutes for intermediate crafters. The 14×14 grid with 5 colors requires some attention to color placement, especially in the white trim section where alternating red and white beads create the fluffy texture.

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