The Small Crochet Witch Hat is the perfect quick, beginner-friendly, way to use up that scrap yarn sort of project. It’s also excellent for decorating gift bags, decor, imaginative play, Halloween ornaments and garlands, keychains, and so much more.
Read on to learn more about the inspiration and yarn choice for the Small Crochet Witch Hat or scroll down to the bottom to find the free pattern.
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The Inspiration
Plans have been laid for some time to start bringing a variety of Halloween ornaments to the blog, and this is the year the fun begins!
I knew, while making them, that it would be pleasing if they could coordinate in some way, but what if they could also interact?
I’m not about to pretend that my amigurumi pieces will begin talking to each other (although in my mind they do become very much alive in some ways), but what if they could play off of each other?
I am fond of offering options in my patterns so this idea was especially intriguing to me. The Small Crochet Witch Hat became the key to realizing this.
Each of the patterns designed for this year’s Halloween Ornament Set has the option of being made as they are written in their individual patterns AND they can all wear the Small Crochet Witch Hat! And, I decided to add a small bow option to the patterns as well, because I can. Thus we have coordination, interaction, and options galore, what’s not to love? Happy Crocheting!
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The Yarn
The Small Crochet Witch Hat was made using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn. As you may be well aware, this is a classic, inexpensive, worsted weight, acrylic yarn option. It’s what I, and perhaps many of you, began using early on in the journey of learning to crochet, and if like me, for many years to follow (30+ in my case!).
A color-loving heart will not be left wanting as Red Heart Super Saver Yarns come in a wide variety of solid colors including darks, neutrals, pastels, brights, and neons along with fleck, variegated, ombres, stripes, camos, metallics, brushed, and more! Truly a wide variety to choose from for any project!
In this design, I specifically chose to use a variety of colors that “spoke Halloween” to me, Black, Carrot, Charcoal, Dark Orchid, Gold, and Spring Green, but feel free to go with the colors that delight your heart.
Substitutions. Any brand of worsted weight acrylic yarn should work well for making the Small Crochet Witch Hat but note that due to variations among brands, the finished size may vary slightly. If a worsted cotton yarn is preferred, this too should work fine. Making the Small Crochet Witch Hat with different-sized yarns has not been tested, but should also likely work well, just make sure that any necessary hook size adjustments are made to accommodate the chosen yarn.
As always, I’d love to see/hear about your experiences with making the design and the products you chose to use. Tag me on social media @jenhayescreations and use the hashtag #jenhayescreations to share!
The Pattern
Difficulty
Beginner
Materials
- Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm) (I use mostly Clover Amour)
- Stitch Marker(s)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Dritz Disc Needle Pullers (optional)
- Red Heart Super Saver (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 364 yds/333 m, 7 oz/198 g), Color (A) Hat Color, used approx. 12 yds/11 m, Color (B) Band Color, used approx. 4 yds/4 m, Color (C) Buckle Color, used a scrap piece
- Colors Used: Black, Carrot, Charcoal, Dark Orchid, Gold, Spring Green
Gauge
Gauge is not essential to this pattern, but a tight and even tension should be maintained.
Finished Measurements
Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn the Small Crochet Witch Hat measures approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall, the brim being approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in circumference.
Design Notes
- The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
- The pattern is written primarily in continuous rounds, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round.
- At the end of each round, the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
- Further design notes, tips, and options will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
- ch – chain
- FLO – work in the front loop only
- invisible finish
- magic circle/adjustable ring
- Rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(s)
- [ ] / ( ) – work instructions between brackets/parenthesis as many times as directed
- Some hand embroidery
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Main Hat
The Hat is made from the top down to the brim.
Using Color (A) – a color desired for the hat
- Rnd 1: 6sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts)
- Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
- Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (6sts)
- Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (9sts)
- Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (9sts)
- Rnd 5: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the next st. (12sts)
- Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (12sts)
- Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (15sts)
- Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. (15sts)
- Rnd 9: Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the next 2sts. (18sts)
- Rnd 10: Sc in each st around. (18sts)
- Rnd 11: [Sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (21sts)
- Rnd 12: Sc in each st around. (21sts)
- Rnd 13: Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 6sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the next 3sts. (24sts)
- Rnd 14: Sc in each st around. (24sts)
In the next Rnds, the brim is added to the hat.
- Rnd 15: Working in the FLO: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (30sts)
- Rnd 16: Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next 2sts. (36sts)
- Rnd 17: [Sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (42sts)
- Rnd 18: Sl st in each st around. (42sts)
- Fasten off using the invisible finish and weave in the ends.
Hat Band
Using Color (B) – a color desired for the hat band.
- Ch 24
- Rnd 1: Sl st to the first st to form a ring (Make sure that it’s not twisted and that it sits well just above the brim. Make adjustments to the ch length if needed), sl st in each st around. (24sts)
- Leaving a long tail for securing the hat band to the hat, fasten off using the invisible finish. Weave in the starting tail.
- Place the band on the hat and using the finishing tail invisibly tack the hat band in place so that it cannot be removed.
Buckle
Using Color (C) – a color desired for the buckle.
- Using a length of yarn and a tapestry needle, hand stitch a square on the front center of the hat over the top of the hat band, the length and height of about 1 stitch length.
Additional Options for the Small Crochet Witch Hat
1. Replace the Buckle with a Bow
Using a desired color (used approx. 3 yds/3 m)
- Ch 4, [dc in the 4th ch from the hook] 2 times, ch 3, sl st in the same st, ch 4, [dc in the 4th ch from the hook] 2 times, ch 3, sl st in the same st.
- Fasten off leaving a long tail for wrapping several times around the middle and for securing the bow to the project. Weave in the starting tail.
- Wrap the center of the bow as many times as desired. Then, using a tapestry needle make several sts at the back of the bow to secure the wraps.
- Add the bow to the project.
2. Turn the Small Crochet Witch Hat into an Ornament
Cut a length of yarn (or ribbon) long enough to create a loop for hanging. Using a tapestry needle, thread one end into the top of the Small Crochet Witch Hat, remove the needle, and knot the two ends together. Turn the loop until the knot hides inside the hat.
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