Crochet Witch Hat Pattern is perfect for adding a touch of magic to your Halloween celebrations. This whimsical accessory, complete with a curled tip and a vibrant orange band, will make any costume stand out. Whether you’re creating this hat for a child’s dress-up box or as a fun addition to your own Halloween ensemble, this pattern is both easy to follow and delightfully charming.
Step-by-Step Crochet Witch Hat Pattern
To begin your Crochet Witch Hat Pattern, gather the necessary materials: black and orange worsted weight yarn, a 5mm crochet hook, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. You’ll start with the hat’s base, working in continuous rounds to form the conical shape. Once the base is complete, the brim is added by working in the round with increases. The final touch is the orange band and buckle, which add a pop of color and a festive Halloween touch.
Materials:
- Black worsted weight yarn
- Orange worsted weight yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
Hat Base:
- Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring using black yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Continue increasing 6 stitches each round (3 sc, inc for Round 5, 4 sc, inc for Round 6, and so on) until you reach 60 sts or desired circumference for the hat’s top.
Hat Height:
- Once you reach the desired circumference, work even (1 sc in each stitch) until the hat measures about 10-12 inches tall, adjusting for the desired hat height and curl.
Brim:
- Round 1: 5 sc, inc around. (72 sts)
- Round 2: 6 sc, inc around. (84 sts)
- Continue increasing 12 stitches each round until the brim is the desired width.
- Last Round: Work 1 round of sc in each stitch for a firm edge.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Orange Band:
- Using orange yarn, ch enough to fit snugly around the hat (about 80 ch).
- Join with a sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
- Work 1 sc in each ch around.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Buckle:
- Using orange yarn, ch 12.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sts)
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. Repeat this row until you have a small rectangle.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Sew the buckle to the band, then sew the band to the hat.
Your Crochet Witch Hat is now ready to be worn! This delightful hat is sure to be a hit at any Halloween event.