Crochet Witch Hat – Easy Free Amigurumi Pattern for Beginners

About This Mini Witch Hat pattern

• This is a fun little Halloween crochet witch hat you can use to dress up amigurumi like this tiny amigurumi ghost, dolls, and stuffed animals. 
• It is very quick to make, however, if you a new to making amigurumi the first few rounds can be a bit fiddly. This is because the first few rounds consist of a few stitches but as you continue the stitch count increases and it becomes easier to work.
• I made this small Halloween witch hat pink, but you could make it black, purple, or whatever color you like.
• If you need a flat witch hat for appliques see our easy witch hat applique pattern.
• If you like this pattern you might also like to see more free Halloween crochet patterns.

Type of Yarn To Use

You can use almost any kind of yarn for this easy crochet witch hat, but it is best to use a type that does not stretch too much.

This way, you will create a firm fabric that keeps the stuffing inside.
The thickness of the yarn you choose will change how big or small your item turns out.

Chunky and bulky weight yarns make things quite large, while worsted weight yarn makes them somewhat medium size and lighter ones like DK and sport yarn make them smaller.

When selecting your yarn, do not use the suggested hook size. Instead, choose a hook size that is one or two sizes smaller. This way, your stitches will be tight and neat.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know a few basic stitches like; chain stitch, single crochet, and slip stitch to make this amigurumi ghost pattern.

Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)

In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.

Amigurumi Tips for Beginners

New to amigurumi? Check out our blog post for beginner-friendly tips! Learn essential techniques and troubleshoot common challenges to make your crochet projects a success.

Ways to Use Your Crochet Witch Hat

This crochet witch hat is a versatile little project that can be used in many fun ways. You can add it to amigurumi characters or dolls as a Halloween costume piece, turn it into a keychain or bag charm, or use it as part of seasonal garlands and decorations.

It also works well for handmade Halloween displays, party decor, or as a cute finishing touch for gift wrapping. Because it's small and quick to make, it's perfect for batch crafting multiple hats in different colors.

Styling & Customization Ideas

There are so many ways to customize your crochet witch hat to match your Halloween style. You can use classic black yarn for a traditional spooky look or try fun variations like purple, orange, green, or even pastel "cute spooky" colors.

Add extra details like a contrasting hat band, a tiny buckle, stripes, or even sparkly yarn for a magical effect. You can also embellish your hat with beads, stars, or small appliqués to make each one unique and personal.

Size Guide: How to Adjust Your Witch Hat

You can easily change the size of your crochet witch hat depending on your yarn, hook size, and stitch count. For a smaller hat, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook, or stop after fewer increase rounds. For a larger hat, switch to bulkier yarn or continue adding increase rounds to widen the brim.

This makes the pattern flexible, so you can create tiny hats for keychains or dolls, or slightly larger versions for plushies and decorations. Adjusting tension and materials is the easiest way to control the final size.

Skill Level

Intermediate/Advanced Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

#3 Light ( light worsted, DK, 8py) 100% acrylic yarn or similar.

• About 9.85 yards (9 meters) of pink yarn
• A small amount of black yarn for the hat band
• A small amount of yellow yarn for the hat buckle

Crochet Hook

• 3.5mm hk or a hook size 1-2 sizes smaller than recommended on the yarn you are using.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Finished Size

This little Halloween crochet witch hat is about 2 inches (5 cm) from top to bottom and the brim is about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter.

Your witch hat size may vary depending on the type of yarn used, hook size, and tension.

Gauge

The gauge is not so important for this pattern.

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• ch - chain stitch
• sc - single crochet
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• hk - hook
• rpt - repeat
• FLO - front loop only

Pattern Notes

• This amigurumi pumpkin is crocheted in a spiral, so do not join the rounds.
• Use a stitch marker to make the first stitch of each round as you go.

Quick Crochet Halloween Witch Hat Pattern

Round One

Round 1 - Chain 2, then make 4 single crochets into the 2nd chain from the hook. [4 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Round 1 - Ch2, 4sc in 2nd chain from the hook. [4sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - (Single crochet into the next stitch, then make 2 single crochets in the next), repeat the instructions in the brackets twice. [You should have 6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Round 2 - (sc in next st, 2sc in next), rpt 2 times. [6sc]

Round Three

Round 3 -  (Single crochet into the next stitch, then make 2 single crochets in the next), repeat the instructions in the brackets three times. [You should have 9 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Round 3 - (sc in next st, 2sc in next), rpt 3 times. [9sc]

Round Four

Round 4 -  (Single crochet into each of the next 2 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the next), repeat the instructions in the brackets three times. [You should have 12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Round 4 - (sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in next), rpt 3 times. [12sc]

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.

Hat band

Use black yarn, insert the hook into the brim where the FLO stitches were made, and bring up a loop. 

Slip stitch around the brim working around the brim by slip stitching into the holes of the FLO stitches.

When back to the first stitch, cut the yarn and draw the yarn tail to the inside of the hat, knot the starting and end tails, and trim away the excess. 

Hat Buckle

Cut a long piece of yellow yarn, and thread it onto a yarn needle, have the yarn meet at the ends, to create a double thread and knot the end.

Embroider a square buckle over the top of the slip stitch hat band, and fasten off.

FAQ: Crochet Witch Hat (Amigurumi Pattern)

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