A simple Crochet Witch Hat Pattern that you can make in a few hours! Perfect for last-minute Halloween costumes!
Making a hat from my crochet witch hat pattern is actually quite simple! Thanks to its straightforward design, it offers endless opportunities to customize and add your own flair.
For example, after making a solid dark purple crochet witch hat, my child asked for a striped orange and purple one, which inspired me to create a kid-sized version of the pattern.
I love a good pointy crochet witch hat because you can make them stay pointy, or bend the top over to create a slouchy witch hat.
My pattern is different from other crochet witch hat patterns because it features a crab stitch along the brim's edge, which creates a thicker finished edge which allows the hat brim to stay rigid instead of floppy.
So, let's begin!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice: I used acrylic yarn for this pattern. Any yarn with the same thickness as regular worsted yarn should work. Keep in mind that using chunkier or thinner yarn can affect the sizing.
- Hook Size: By using a 5.5mm hook (I hook), the final size of the adult crochet witch hat, when laid flat, is roughly 21 inches high and 14 inches across.
- Sizing Options: I have separate patterns for both adult and kid-sized hats available here.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 5.5mm hook
- Skein of dark purple yarn
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring (MR)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Increase (inc) - 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Back Loop Only (blo)
- Front Loop Only (flo)
- Crab stitch for the brims edge.
🧋 Variations
Color Changes & Stripes: Try adding stripes or alternating colors to make the hat uniquely yours!
🍵 Instructions for Crochet Witch Hat Pattern
ADULT SIZE:
For the crochet witch hat pattern we will be working in rounds:
Round 1: Using the dark purple yarn, make a MR and make hdc x4 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet hdc x4 in the second chain from the hook. (4)
Round 2: Inc, hdc, repeat for the rest of the round (6)
Round 3: Inc, hdc x2, repeat for the rest of the round (8)
Round 4: Inc, hdc x3, repeat for the rest of the round (10)
Round 5: Inc, hdc x4, repeat for the rest of the round (12)
Round 6: Inc, hdc x5, repeat for the rest of the round (14)
Round 7: Inc, hdc x6, repeat for the rest of the round (16)
Round 8: Inc, hdc x7, repeat for the rest of the round (18)
Round 9: Inc, hdc x8, repeat for the rest of the round (20)
Round 10: Inc, hdc x9, repeat for the rest of the round (22)
Round 11: Inc, hdc x10, repeat for the rest of the round (24)
Round 12: Inc, hdc x11, repeat for the rest of the round (26)
Round 13: Inc, hdc x12, repeat for the rest of the round (28)
Round 14: Inc, hdc x13, repeat for the rest of the round (30)
Round 15: Inc, hdc x14, repeat for the rest of the round (32)
Round 16: Inc, hdc x15, repeat for the rest of the round (34)
Round 17: Inc, hdc x16, repeat for the rest of the round (36)
Round 18: Inc, hdc x17, repeat for the rest of the round (38)
Round 19: Inc, hdc x18, repeat for the rest of the round (40)
Round 20: Inc, hdc x19, repeat for the rest of the round (42)
Round 21: Inc, hdc x20, repeat for the rest of the round (44)
Round 22: Inc, hdc x21, repeat for the rest of the round (46)
Round 23: Inc, hdc x22, repeat for the rest of the round (48)
Round 24: Inc, hdc x23, repeat for the rest of the round (50)
Round 25: Inc, hdc x24, repeat for the rest of the round (52)
Round 26: Inc, hdc x25, repeat for the rest of the round (54)
Round 27: Inc, hdc x26, repeat for the rest of the round (56)
Round 28: Inc, hdc x27, repeat for the rest of the round (58)
Round 29: Inc, hdc x28, repeat for the rest of the round (60)
Round 30: Inc, hdc x29, repeat for the rest of the round (62)
Round 31: Inc, hdc x30, repeat for the rest of the round (64)
Round 32: Inc, hdc x31, repeat for the rest of the round (66)
Round 33: Inc, hdc x32, repeat for the rest of the round (68)
Round 34: Inc, hdc x33, repeat for the rest of the round (70)
Round 35: Inc, hdc x34, repeat for the rest of the round (72)
Round 36: Inc, hdc x35, repeat for the rest of the round (74)
Round 37: Inc, hdc x36, repeat for the rest of the round (76)
Round 38: Inc, hdc x37, repeat for the rest of the round (78)
Round 40: Inc, hdc x38, repeat for the rest of the round (80)
Round 41-43: hdc in every stitch (80)
Round 44: In blo, hdc in every stitch (80)
Round 45: In flo, Inc, hdc x7 and repeat for the entire round (90)
BRIM OF HAT:
Round 46: Inc, hdc x8 and repeat for the rest of the round (100)
Round 47: Inc, hdc x9 and repeat for the rest of the round (110)
Round 48: Inc, hdc x10 and repeat for the rest of the round (120)
Round 49: Inc, hdc x11 and repeat for the rest of the round (130)
Round 50: Inc, hdc x12 and repeat for the rest of the round (140)
Round 51: Inc, hdc x13 and repeat for the rest of the round (150)
Round 52: Chain 1. Crab stitch the edge of the hat for structure. (150)
To do the crab stitch: After chaining 1, you will go in the opposite direction and reverse crochet.
To do this insert hook into the last stitch worked, forwards to backwards, and then yarn over and go back through the stitch like you would a single crochet but in the opposite direction.
Yarn over and go through the 2 loops on the hook. This might feel strange at first but over time you will get used to it.
Finished crab stitch row.
Once the row of crab stitch is done, fasten off and weave in the ends.
How to crochet a witch hat KID SIZE:
Work the witch hat like normal above from rounds 1-34, but then follow these steps to finish it.
Round 35: In blo, hdc in every stitch (70)
Round 36: In flo, Inc, hdc x6 and repeat for the entire round (80)
BRIM OF HAT:
Round 37: Inc, hdc x7 and repeat for the rest of the round (90)
Round 38: Inc, hdc x8 and repeat for the rest of the round (100)
Round 39: Inc, hdc x9 and repeat for the rest of the round (110)
Round 40: Inc, hdc x10 and repeat for the rest of the round (120)
Round 41: Inc, hdc x11 and repeat for the rest of the round (130)
Round 42: Inc, hdc x12 and repeat for the rest of the round (140)
Round 43: Chain 1. Crab stitch the edge of the hat for structure. (140)
To do the crab stitch: After chaining 1, you will go in the opposite direction and reverse crochet. To do this insert hook into the last stitch worked, forwards to backwards, and then yarn over and go back through the stitch like you would a single crochet but in the opposite direction. Yarn over and go through the 2 loops on the hook. This might feel strange at first but over time you will get used to it.
Once the row of crab stitch is done, fasten off and weave in the ends.
Now you have a really cool crochet halloween hat made from the crochet witch hat pattern!
🐌Expert Tips
- Add a Wire for Extra Structure: If you want a sturdier brim that keeps its shape, consider adding a flexible wire along the edge while working the last few rounds. This is especially helpful if you're using a softer yarn.
- Experiment with Yarn Texture: For a more whimsical or spooky effect, use a textured yarn (like boucle or faux fur) to add visual interest. Just make sure to adjust the hook size if needed.
- Custom Brim Shape: You can easily change the hat's silhouette by adjusting the number of increases on the brim. More increases will make a wider, floppier brim, while fewer will create a more structured look.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
No, you don't have to. I like to use it because it adds structure, making the brim hold its shape better. If it's too challenging, feel free to replace it with a simpler edging stitch.
Yes! Adjusting the hook size and yarn thickness will change the overall size. For a larger hat, try using a thicker yarn or a bigger hook; for a smaller hat, opt for a thinner yarn or smaller hook.
It depends on the yarn and how tightly you crochet. If you want a stiffer, pointy hat, use a sturdy yarn and consider adding some starch or wire for extra support. For a slouchy hat, use a softer yarn and avoid stiffening techniques.
🧶More Crochet Halloween Patterns
If you tried this Free Crochet Witch 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!
Free Crochet Witch Hat Pattern
Materials
- 1 skein dark purple yarn
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
- inc = Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- blo = Back Loop Only
- flo = Front loop only
- Crab Stitch (for the brim's edge)
Instructions
How to crochet a witch hat ADULT SIZE:
- For the crochet witch hat pattern we will be working in rounds:
- Round 1: Using the dark purple yarn, make a MR and make hdc x4 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet hdc x4 in the second chain from the hook. (4)
- Round 2: Inc, hdc, repeat for the rest of the round (6)
- Round 3: Inc, hdc x2, repeat for the rest of the round (8)
- Round 4: Inc, hdc x3, repeat for the rest of the round (10)
- Round 5: Inc, hdc x4, repeat for the rest of the round (12)
- Round 6: Inc, hdc x5, repeat for the rest of the round (14)
- Round 7: Inc, hdc x6, repeat for the rest of the round (16)
- Round 8: Inc, hdc x7, repeat for the rest of the round (18)
- Round 9: Inc, hdc x8, repeat for the rest of the round (20)
- Round 10: Inc, hdc x9, repeat for the rest of the round (22)
- Round 11: Inc, hdc x10, repeat for the rest of the round (24)
- Round 12: Inc, hdc x11, repeat for the rest of the round (26)
- Round 13: Inc, hdc x12, repeat for the rest of the round (28)
- Round 14: Inc, hdc x13, repeat for the rest of the round (30)
- Round 15: Inc, hdc x14, repeat for the rest of the round (32)
- Round 16: Inc, hdc x15, repeat for the rest of the round (34)
- Round 17: Inc, hdc x16, repeat for the rest of the round (36)
- Round 18: Inc, hdc x17, repeat for the rest of the round (38)
- Round 19: Inc, hdc x18, repeat for the rest of the round (40)
- Round 20: Inc, hdc x19, repeat for the rest of the round (42)
- Round 21: Inc, hdc x20, repeat for the rest of the round (44)
- Round 22: Inc, hdc x21, repeat for the rest of the round (46)
- Round 23: Inc, hdc x22, repeat for the rest of the round (48)
- Round 24: Inc, hdc x23, repeat for the rest of the round (50)
- Round 25: Inc, hdc x24, repeat for the rest of the round (52)
- Round 26: Inc, hdc x25, repeat for the rest of the round (54)
- Round 27: Inc, hdc x26, repeat for the rest of the round (56)
- Round 28: Inc, hdc x27, repeat for the rest of the round (58)
- Round 29: Inc, hdc x28, repeat for the rest of the round (60)
- Round 30: Inc, hdc x29, repeat for the rest of the round (62)
- Round 31: Inc, hdc x30, repeat for the rest of the round (64)
- Round 32: Inc, hdc x31, repeat for the rest of the round (66)
- Round 33: Inc, hdc x32, repeat for the rest of the round (68)
- Round 34: Inc, hdc x33, repeat for the rest of the round (70)
- Round 35: Inc, hdc x34, repeat for the rest of the round (72)
- Round 36: Inc, hdc x35, repeat for the rest of the round (74)
- Round 37: Inc, hdc x36, repeat for the rest of the round (76)
- Round 38: Inc, hdc x37, repeat for the rest of the round (78)
- Round 40: Inc, hdc x38, repeat for the rest of the round (80)
- Round 41-43: hdc in every stitch (80)
- Round 44: In blo, hdc in every stitch (80)
- Round 45: In flo, Inc, hdc x7 and repeat for the entire round (90)
BRIM OF HAT:
- Round 46: Inc, hdc x8 and repeat for the rest of the round (100)
- Round 47: Inc, hdc x9 and repeat for the rest of the round (110)
- Round 48: Inc, hdc x10 and repeat for the rest of the round (120)
- Round 49: Inc, hdc x11 and repeat for the rest of the round (130)
- Round 50: Inc, hdc x12 and repeat for the rest of the round (140)
- Round 51: Inc, hdc x13 and repeat for the rest of the round (150)
- Round 52: Chain 1. Crab stitch the edge of the hat for structure. (150)
- To do the crab stitch: After chaining 1, you will go in the opposite direction and reverse crochet. To do this insert hook into the last stitch worked, forwards to backwards, and then yarn over and go back through the stitch like you would a single crochet but in the opposite direction. Yarn over and go through the 2 loops on the hook. This might feel strange at first but over time you will get used to it.
- Once the row of crab stitch is done, fasten off and weave in the ends.
- Now you have a really cool crochet witch hat made from the crochet witch hat pattern!
How to crochet a witch hat KID SIZE:
- Work the witch hat like normal above from rounds 1-34, but then follow these steps to finish it.
- Round 35: In blo, hdc in every stitch (70)
- Round 36: In flo, Inc, hdc x6 and repeat for the entire round (80)
BRIM OF HAT:
- Round 37: Inc, hdc x7 and repeat for the rest of the round (90)
- Round 38: Inc, hdc x8 and repeat for the rest of the round (100)
- Round 39: Inc, hdc x9 and repeat for the rest of the round (110)
- Round 40: Inc, hdc x10 and repeat for the rest of the round (120)
- Round 41: Inc, hdc x11 and repeat for the rest of the round (130)
- Round 42: Inc, hdc x12 and repeat for the rest of the round (140)
- Round 43: Chain 1. Crab stitch the edge of the hat for structure. (140)
- To do the crab stitch: After chaining 1, you will go in the opposite direction and reverse crochet. To do this insert hook into the last stitch worked, forwards to backwards, and then yarn over and go back through the stitch like you would a single crochet but in the opposite direction. Yarn over and go through the 2 loops on the hook. This might feel strange at first but over time you will get used to it.
- Once the row of crab stitch is done, fasten off and weave in the ends.
- Now you have a really cool crochet halloween hat made from the crochet witch hat pattern!
Mikey says
I just finished mine! This is the first wearable I have made and it turned out so good. The pattern was super easy to follow and very easy to adjust for different sizes.