Crochet Witch Hat Free Pattern: Halloween Amigurumi

Ready for a little Halloween magic? I’m so excited to share this crochet witch hat free pattern with you! It’s cute, beginner-friendly and adds just the right amount of spooky charm to your crochet toys. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite Halloween crochet patterns I’ve ever made!

This crochet witches hat comes in three different sizes, so you can mix and match depending on what you’re making. The small witch hat looks adorable on all your Amigurumi Halloween creations. And it’s just as cute when turned into a crochet keychain or used to create a Halloween garland. You can even get creative with colors – classic black or go totally neon!

This free crochet pattern includes everything you need: detailed written instructions, clear photos and video tutorials to help you stitch up the perfect crocheted witch hat. This is one crochet Halloween hat you’ll want to make again and again!

How to Crochet a Witch Hat

• This crochet witch hat is worked in continuous rounds so no need to slip stitch to join the rounds. This way you will avoid having a visible seem on your crochet toy.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise.
• Always use a crochet hook at least one size smaller than the size recommended on the yarn label to avoid large gaps and the stuffing showing.
• Begin by crocheting the cone shape of the crochet Amigurumi witch hat before you move on to the brim. The hat band is made separately and final details like the buckle and other decorations are added using embroidery.
• The use of safety eyes or buttons poses a choking risk for children under the age of 3 therefore I recommend using embroidery instead.
• Explore my YouTube channel for more Amigurumi tips and tricks

Before You Get Started with this Crochet Witch Hat Free Pattern

Pattern Notes

Difficulty level: beginner crocheter

Finished size – using 2.5 mm crochet hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):

• small hat – height: 6cm (2.75″)
• small hat – width: 6cm (2.75″)
• medium hat – height: 8.5cm (3.5″)
• medium hat – width: 7.5cm (3″)
• large hat – height: 10cm (4″)
• large hat – width: 9.5cm (3.75″)

Pattern Gauge

Flat crochet circle 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter:

• when using 2.5 mm hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 7 rounds with 42 stitches in the last round

Yarn Requirements

This free crochet witch hat pattern will work great with the below yarns.

• 100% cotton yarn, 100% acrylic yarn or a blend of cotton and acrylic
• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• Plush yarn/velvet yarn (Bulky #5)

Use yarn color of your choice:

• Color A – main body of the hat
• Color B – hat band
• Color C – buckle

Yarn I used for this crochet witch hat free pattern:

• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend
• purple yarn – YarnArt Jeans – color 50 – (50g/160m)
• green yarn – YarnArt Jeans – color 60 – (50g/160m)
• orange yarn – YarnArt Jeans – color 77 – (50g/160m)
• black yarn – YarnArt Jeans – color 53 – (50g/160m)

Purchase YarnArt Jeans yarn from Amazon or from Etsy.

Yardage for main body of the hat – when using 2.5mm or B/1 crochet hook and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):

• small hat – about 5g (16m = 17.5yds)
• medium hat – about 8g (25.6m = 28yds)
• large hat – about 10.5g (33.6m = 37yds)

Materials and Equipment

Materials needed for optional finishing touches:

• black thread embroidery yarn

Crochet hook size:

• 2.5 mm crochet hook (B-1) for Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 3 mm crochet hook (C-2) for Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook (E-4) for Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• if using a different weight of yarn then refer to the hook size recommendations on the yarn label but go at least one size smaller

I highly recommend this ergonomic crochet hooks set from Amazon as it comes in a stylish case and with other handy accessories such as stitch markers etc.

Other equipment needed:

• scissors
• tapestry needle/yarn needle
• stitch marker

Pattern Abbreviations

This witch hat crochet pattern free is written using US crochet terms.

MR: magic ring

CH: chain

ST: stitch

SL ST: slip stitch

SC: single crochet stitch

HDC: half double crochet stitch

DC: double crochet stitch

INC: increase = two single crochet stitches in the same stitch

FLO: crochet into front loop only

INV FO: invisible fasten off

INV SL: invisible slip stitch

(…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the given number (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)

{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of stitches at the end of each round

Video Tutorials

If it is your first time dipping your toes in the world of Amigurumi, then you may find these Amigurumi tutorials handy before you get started with this Halloween Amigurumi free pattern.

And don’t forget to watch my step-by-step video tutorials for extra help with my Amigurumi crochet patterns. Many of my videos also have a left handed version available.

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Crochet Witch Hat Free Pattern: Step by Step Instructions

You can find the crochet witch hat free pattern below. I have included lots of photos to make it easier for you to follow the detailed instructions. Some sections of the pattern also include step-by-step video tutorials needed for that specific part of the pattern.

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Small Witch Hat Pattern

Yarn color: color A of your choice

Construction: crochet from the top of the hat towards the hat brim

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

R2: SC in each ST around {6}

R3: (SC in next STs, INC) x 3 {9}

R4: SC in each ST around {9}

R5: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next ST {12}

R6: SC in each ST around {12}

R7: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 3 {15}

R8: SC in each ST around {15}

R9: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 2 STs {18}

R10: SC in each ST around {18}

R11: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 3 {21}

R12: SC in each ST around {21}

R13: SC in next 3 STs, INC, (SC in next 6 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 3 STs {24}

R14: SC in each ST around {24}

R15: (SC in next 7 STs, INC) x 3 {27}

R16: SC in each ST around {27}

R17: SC in next 4 STs, INC, (SC in next 8 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 4 STs {30} (Pic 1)

You will now start crocheting the hat brim

R18: FLO – SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {36} (Pic 2)

R19: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 6 {42}

R20: SC in next 3 STs, INC, (SC in next 6 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 3 STs {48}

You will now crochet the last round of the brim and you have two options here:

• Option 1 is a standard round of single crochets
• Option 2 will add nice decorative edging to the hat brim. An option I chose for all of my hats.

R21 – option 1:

• SC in each ST around and INV FO {48}
• watch this video tutorial on How to fasten off: Invisible Finish

R21 – option 2 – Pic 3:

• SL ST in first ST, CH 1x, SL ST in next ST, CH 1x and continue to SL ST in each ST and then CH 1x all the way round
• do not CH 1x after the last SL ST
• INV SL ST into the first ST of the last round
• cut the yarn off and weave the yarn tail in
• watch this video tutorial on How to crochet invisible slip stitch

Small Witch Hat – Band and Buckle

Yarn color: color B of your choice for the band and color C of your choice for the buckle

Step 1: Chain 30 STs and SL ST into the first chain to create a ring (be careful not to twist the chain) (Pic 4)

Step 2: Slip the ring onto the hat (just above the brim) to test the size – adjust the number of chains if needed to make sure the hat band fits well (aim for a tight fit)

Step 3: CH 1x and SC into each ST around and INV FO (Pic 5)

Step 4: Slip the ring onto the hat and use both yarn tails to secure the band in place so it can’t move around. Weave the yarn tails in.

Step 5: Using a long piece of yarn (about 50cm / 20”), embroider the buckle over the top of the hat band making sure it’s centred on the front of the hat and weave the yarn tails in (Pic 6)

Medium Witch Hat Pattern

Yarn color: color A of your choice

Construction: crochet from the top of the hat towards the hat brim

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

R2: SC in each ST around {6}

R3: (SC in next STs, INC) x 3 {9}

R4: SC in each ST around {9}

R5: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next ST {12}

R6: SC in each ST around {12}

R7: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 3 {15}

R8: SC in each ST around {15}

R9: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 2 STs {18}

R10: SC in each ST around {18}

R11: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 3 {21}

R12: SC in each ST around {21}

R13: SC in next 3 STs, INC, (SC in next 6 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 3 STs {24}

R14: SC in each ST around {24}

R15: (SC in next 7 STs, INC) x 3 {27}

R16: SC in each ST around {27}

R17: SC in next 4 STs, INC, (SC in next 8 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 4 STs {30}

R18: (SC in next 9 STs, INC) x 3 {33}

R19: SC in each ST around {33}

R20: SC in next 5 STs, INC, (SC in next 10 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 5 STs {36}

R21: (SC in next 11 STs, INC) x 3 {39}

R22: SC in each ST around {39}

R23: SC in next 6 STs, INC, (SC in next 12 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 6 STs {42}

You will now start crocheting the hat brim

R24: FLO – SC in next 3 STs, INC, (SC in next 6 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 3 STs {48}

R25: (SC in next 7 STs, INC) x 6 {54}

R26: SC in next 4 STs, INC, (SC in next 8 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 4 STs {60}

R27: (SC in next 9 STs, INC) x 6 {66}

You will now crochet the last round of the brim and you have two options here:

• Option 1 is a standard round of single crochets
• Option 2 will add nice decorative edging to the hat brim. An option I chose for all of my hats.

R28 – option 1:

• SC in each ST around and INV FO {66}
• watch this video tutorial on How to fasten off: Invisible Finish

R28 – option 2:

• SL ST in first ST, CH 1x, SL ST in next ST, CH 1x and continue to SL ST in each ST and then CH 1x all the way round
• do not CH 1x after the last SL ST
• INV SL ST into the first ST of the last round
• cut the yarn off and weave the yarn tail in
• watch this video tutorial on How to crochet invisible slip stitch

Medium Witch Hat – Band and Buckle

Yarn color: color B of your choice for the band and color C of your choice for the buckle

Step 1: Chain 36 STs and SL ST into the first chain to create a ring (be careful not to twist the chain)

Step 2: Slip the ring onto the hat (just above the brim) to test the size – adjust the number of chains if needed to make sure the hat band fits well (aim for a tight fit)

Step 3: CH 2x (this will count as your first HDC) and HDC into each ST around and INV FO

Step 4: Slip the ring onto the hat and use both yarn tails to secure the band in place so it can’t move around. Weave the yarn tails in.

Step 5: Using a long piece of yarn (about 50cm / 20”), embroider the buckle over the top of the hat band making sure it’s centred on the front of the hat and weave the yarn tails in

Large Witch Hat Pattern

Yarn color: color A of your choice

Construction: crochet from the top of the hat towards the hat brim

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

R2: SC in each ST around {6}

R3: (SC in next STs, INC) x 3 {9}

R4: SC in each ST around {9}

R5: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next ST {12}

R6: SC in each ST around {12}

R7: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 3 {15}

R8: SC in each ST around {15}

R9: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 2 STs {18}

R10: SC in each ST around {18}

R11: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 3 {21}

R12: SC in each ST around {21}

R13: SC in next 3 STs, INC, (SC in next 6 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 3 STs {24}

R14: SC in each ST around {24}

R15: (SC in next 7 STs, INC) x 3 {27}

R16: SC in each ST around {27}

R17: SC in next 4 STs, INC, (SC in next 8 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 4 STs {30}

R18: SC in each ST around {30}

R19: (SC in next 9 STs, INC) x 3 {33}

R20: SC in each ST around {33}

R21: SC in next 5 STs, INC, (SC in next 10 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 5 STs {36}

R22: (SC in next 11 STs, INC) x 3 {39}

R23: SC in each ST around {39}

R24: SC in next 6 STs, INC, (SC in next 12 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 6 STs {42}

R25: (SC in next 13 STs, INC) x 3 {45}

R26: SC in each ST around {45}

R27: SC in next 7 STs, INC, (SC in next 14 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 7 STs {48}

You will now start crocheting the hat brim

R28: FLO – (SC in next 7 STs, INC) x 6 {54}

R29: SC in next 4 STs, INC, (SC in next 8 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 4 STs {60}

R30: (SC in next 9 STs, INC) x 6 {66}

R31: SC in next 5 STs, INC, (SC in next 10 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 5 STs {72}

R32: (SC in next 11 STs, INC) x 6 {78}

You will now crochet the last round of the brim and you have two options here:

• Option 1 is a standard single crochet round
• Option 2 will add nice decorative edging to the hat brim. An option I chose for all of my hats.

R33 – option 1:

• SC in each ST around and INV FO {78}
• watch this video tutorial on How to fasten off: Invisible Finish

R33 – option 2:

• SL ST in first ST, CH 1x, SL ST in next ST, CH 1x and continue to SL ST in each ST and then CH 1x all the way round
• do not CH 1x after the last SL ST
• INV SL ST into the first ST of the last round
• cut the yarn off and weave the yarn tail in
• watch watch this video tutorial on How to crochet invisible slip stitch

Large Witch Hat – Band and Buckle

Yarn color: color B of your choice for the band and color C of your choice for the buckle

Step 1: Chain 39 STs and SL ST into the first chain to create a ring (be careful not to twist the chain)

Step 2: Slip the ring onto the hat (just above the brim) to test the size – adjust the number of chains if needed to make sure the hat band fits well (aim for a tight fit)

Step 3: CH 3x (this will count as your first DC) and DC into each ST around and INV FO

Step 4: Slip the ring onto the hat and use both yarn tails to secure the band in place so it can’t move around. Weave the yarn tails in.

Step 5: Using a long piece of yarn (about 50cm / 20”), embroider the buckle over the top of the hat band making sure it’s centred on the front of the hat and weave the yarn tails in

Crochet Witch Hat Free Pattern: Finishing Touches

If you’re up for it, you can decorate your Halloween witch hat with these optional finishing touches. I think they add just the right amount of spooky charm!

For the medium sized hat, I embroidered a couple of scars using some black thread yarn (Pic 9 & 10).

On the larger hat, I embroidered a spider web using the same black embroidery thread (Pic 7 & 8).

You can check out this helpful video tutorial on how to embroider a spider web.
Special thanks to Carolyn from Brooklyn Craft Company for giving me permission to share their video. Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @brooklyncraftcompany.

Congratulations on completing your crochet toy! I hope this free witch hat crochet pattern was clear, simple to follow and a joy to make.

And if you enjoyed how simple this crochet project was to assemble, you’re going to love these other patterns too:

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