What better way to welcome autumn and Halloween than to make a monster hat from my free Crochet Monster Hat Pattern? It’s the perfect crochet accessory for October.
My kid, the coolest and sweetest around, has been wanting me to make him a crochet monster hat for a while. At first, he wanted me to create several different types of monsters, but we finally settled on a simple monster face with two mismatched eyes and some creepy sharp teeth.
Truth be told, I never make hats in the round. I prefer making them in a rectangle and cinching them, but I knew the best way to do the crochet monster hat pattern was by making it in the round.
The yarn is a very soft, flexible, fuzzy yarn, and I wasn’t sure how it would hold up to being pulled. However, by working in the round, I didn’t have to test the integrity of the fuzzy yarn, especially since it's vintage and discontinued.
My kid has worn this hat a few times now, and it still seems to be holding up! Another great Halloween hat is my Free Crochet Witch Hat Pattern which can be made for either kids or adults.
So, without further ado, let's start making a monster hat with my free Crochet Monster Hat Pattern!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Type: The main yarn I used was Grape TLC Amore acrylic yarn from Red Heart, which is discontinued. You can substitute any type of size 4 yarn for this hat; chenille or velvet yarns will give a similar look.
- Skill Level: The base of the crochet monster hat pattern only requires single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc), making it super easy and perfect for beginners.
- Size Adjustments: The finished crochet monster hat pattern fits a child's size. Adjust as needed. I will post the adult size below, but please modify it as necessary.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 1 skein of Grape, TLC Amore by Red Heart (I understand this yarn is discontinued so any soft slightly fuzzy yarns could replace it or another size 4 yarn of your choosing)
- Small amounts of white yarn, black yarn and green yarn.
- H hook (5mm)
- Tapestry or darning needle for weaving in the ends.
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Chains (ch)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
🧋 Variations
Add more eyes, make fewer teeth or more teeth, add horns if you want, or change the color of the monster - the possibilities are endless!!
🍵 Instructions for Crochet Monster Hat Pattern
This is the child sized pattern, for adult sized please scroll down.
Round 1: Using purple yarn, make a MR, Ch x2 and then dc x10 into the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 3 and then crochet dc x10 in the third chain from the hook. (10) Then Sl St.
Round 2: Ch x2, inc dc in each stitch in the round (20). Do not make a dc into the previous sl st, just sl st into the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 3: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (30) Then Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 4: Ch x2, ( inc dc, dc x2) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (40) Then Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 5: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x3) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (50) Then Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 6: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x4) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (60) Then Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Rounds 7-14: Ch x2, dc in every stitch (60) At the end of round 14, join the green yarn to where you just left off.
Round 15-16: Sc all the way around. then fasten off and weave in the ends.
Eyes:
Big eye:
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3: Switch the yarn to white. Inc, sc, inc, sc and then repeat until end of round (18)
Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and then repeat until end of round (24). Then fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Small eye:
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and then make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Switch the yarn to white. Then inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and then repeat until end of round (18). Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Teeth:
Row 1: Using white yarn, ch x5 and turn.
Row 2: In the second ch from hook proceed to make a sc, hdc, dc, dc in that order in the remaining chs.
Row 3-8: Repeat rows 1 and 2 alternately.
Sewing:
Sew on the eyes where you would like them to go. And sew the mouth onto the hat in the expression you would like.
Once all the sewing is done you are done! You now have a crochet monster hat made from my Crochet Monster Hat Pattern.
Adult Sized Version
Round 1: Using purple yarn, make a MR, Ch x2 and then dc x10 into the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 3 and then crochet dc x10 in the third chain from the hook. (10) Sl St.
Round 2: Ch x2, inc dc in each stitch in the round (20) Do not make a dc into the previous sl st, just sl st into the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 3: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (30) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 4: Ch x2, ( inc dc, dc x2) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (40) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 5: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x3) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (50) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 6: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x4) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (60) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Round 7: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x5) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (70) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
Rounds 8-15: Ch x2, dc in every stitch (60) At the end of round 14, join the green yarn to where you just left off.
Round 16-17: Sc all the way around, Fasten off and weave in the ends.
🐌Expert Tips
- Choose Soft Yarn: Use soft, flexible yarns like chenille or velvet for comfort and a similar look.
- Practice the Magic Ring: Familiarize yourself with this technique for a neat center; alternatively, chain 3 and crochet into the third chain for an easier option.
- Customize Your Hat: Add unique features like horns or extra eyes, and adjust size by adding extra rounds of increases.
- Secure and Care: Ensure eyes and teeth are sewn on securely, and hand wash the hat, laying it flat to dry to maintain its shape.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
You can use regular worsted weight yarn, or you can use velvet yarn for a similar effect.
Roughly a size child small/medium. If needed to go larger add one to two extra rows of increases.
I can complete one in about an hour and a half due to sewing on the face.
🧶More Crochet Hat Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Monster Hat Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Monster Hat Pattern
Materials
- 1 skein Grape TLC Amore by Red Heart (I understand this yarn is discontinued so any soft slightly fuzzy yarns could replace it or another size 4 yarn of your choosing)
- Small amounts of white yarn black yarn and green yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- sc = Single crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
Notes
- Used Grape, TLC Amore acrylic yarn, but any size 4 yarn (chenille, velvet, etc.) works.
- Beginner-friendly, uses single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc).
- Hat fits a child; adjust for adult size by following instructions.
- Customize with features like eyes, teeth, horns—get creative with colors!
Instructions
Child sized:
- Round 1: Using purple yarn, make a MR, Ch x2 and then dc x10 into the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 3 and then crochet dc x10 in the third chain from the hook. (10) Sl St.
- Round 2: Ch x2, inc dc in each stitch in the round (20) Do not make a dc into the previous sl st, just sl st into the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 3: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (30) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 4: Ch x2, ( inc dc, dc x2) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (40) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 5: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x3) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (50) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 6: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x4) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (60) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Rounds 7-14: Ch x2, dc in every stitch (60) At the end of round 14, join the green yarn to where you just left off.
- Round 15-16: Sc all the way around, Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Eyes:
Big eye:
- Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Switch the yarn to white. Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (18)
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and repeat until end of round (24) Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Small eye:
- Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Switch the yarn to white. Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (18). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Teeth:
- Row 1: Using white yarn, ch x5 and turn.
- Row 2: In the second ch from hook proceed to make a sc, hdc, dc, dc in that order in the remaining chs.
- Row 3-8: Repeat rows 1 and 2 alternately.
Sewing:
- Sew on the eyes where you would like them to go. And sew the mouth onto the hat in the expression you would like.
- Once all the sewing is done you are done! You now have a crochet monster hat.
Adult sized:
- Round 1: Using purple yarn, make a MR, Ch x2 and then dc x10 into the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 3 and then crochet dc x10 in the third chain from the hook. (10) Sl St.
- Round 2: Ch x2, inc dc in each stitch in the round (20) Do not make a dc into the previous sl st, just sl st into the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 3: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (30) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 4: Ch x2, ( inc dc, dc x2) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (40) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 5: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x3) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (50) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 6: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x4) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (60) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Round 7: Ch x2, (inc dc, dc x5) repeat what's in the brackets for the entire round. (70) Sl st to the top of the ch space from the beginning of the round.
- Rounds 8-15: Ch x2, dc in every stitch (60) At the end of round 14, join the green yarn to where you just left off.
- Round 16-17: Sc all the way around, Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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