This easy crochet witch hat applique is a quick project that you can make to attach to just about anything this Halloween.
Table of contents
- About This Small Crochet Halloween Applique
- What Yarn To Use
- Crochet Stitches
- Skill Level
- What You Will Need
- Finished Size
- Gauge
- Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms
- Easy Crochet Witch Hat Applique Pattern
- Finishing
- FAQ: Crochet Witch Hat Applique
- More Halloween Crochet Ideas
- Quick Crochet Reference Guide
- Stay Connected
- Learn To Crochet
- Comments
About This Small Crochet Halloween Applique
- This super quick crochet applique pattern is perfect for a beginner.
- This pattern is easy to make and requires very little yarn, making it great for stash-busting.
- Use it as a Halloween applique on anything you would like to have a Halloween theme like this crochet witch trick or treat bag.
- You might also like these amigurumi witch hats use them to decorate many different things around your home.
- If you like this Halloween crochet motif you might also like to see more cute spooky crochet patterns.
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What Yarn To Use
You can use just about any yarn type and yarn weight to make this crochet witch hat applique.
Fine yarn weights like #1 super fine, #2 fine, and #3 light are ideal for this because the appliques will be small and not too bulky.
If you use thicker yarns the appliques will be chunkier and heavier looking.
I used #3 light (light worsted, DK, 8-ply), and 100% acrylic yarn to make these bat appliques.
Crochet Stitches
You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches like chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch to make this crochet witch hat applique.
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Need
#3 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) 100% Acrylic yarn, or similar yarn.
- Hat - about 9.3 yards (5.6 meters) of purple yarn
- Hat band - about 0.76 yards (0.7 meters) black yarn
- Hat buckle - a small amount of orange yarn
Crochet Hook
- 4mm crochet hook
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size
The finished size of the little crochet witch is 2.5 inches (7cm) tall and 3.5 inches (9cm) wide at the brim.
Gauge
The gauge is not so important for this project.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sp - space
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
Easy Crochet Witch Hat Applique Pattern
Row One
Row 1, purple yarn - Chain 2, then make 2 single crochets in the 1st chain. [2 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Row 1, purple yarn - Ch2, 2sc in 1st ch, turn. [2sc]
Row Two
Row 2 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), make 2 single crochets in the same space as the chain 1, then make 2 single crochets in the last stitch, turn. [You should have 4 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 2 - Ch1 (not a st), 2sc in same sp as ch1, 2sc in last st, turn. [4sc]
Row Three
Row 3 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), then make 1 single crochet in each stitch and turn. [4 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Row 3 - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each st, turn. [4sc]
Row Four
Row 4 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), then make 2 single crochets in the same space as the chain 1, then make 1 single crochet into each of the next 2 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the last stitch, turn. [You should have 6 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Row 4 - Ch1 (not a st), 2sc in same sp as ch1, sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in last st, turn. [6sc]
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Row Seven
Row 7 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), make a single crochet into each stitch, and turn. [8 single crochets in this round]
Abbreviated version
Row 7 - ch1 (not a st), sc each st, turn. [8sc]
Row Eight
Row 8 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), then make 2 single crochets in the same space as the chain 1, then make 1 single crochet into each of the next 6 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the last stitch, turn. [You should have 10 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Row 8 - ch1 (not a st), 2sc in same sp as ch1, sc in next 6-sts, 2sc in last st, turn. [10sc]
Rows Nine and Ten
Rows 9 - 10 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), make a single crochet into each stitch and turn. [10 single crochets in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rows 9 - 10 - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each stitch, turn. [10sc]
Row Eleven
Row 11, hat band (black yarn) - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), make 2 single crochets in the same space as the chain 1, then single crochet into each of the next 8 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the last stitch, turn. [12 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Row 11, hat band (black yarn) - Ch1 (not a st), 2sc in same sp as ch1, sc in next 8-sts, 2sc in last st, turn. [12sc]
Row Twelve
Row 12, brim (purple yarn) - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), single crochet into each stitch across, turn. [12 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Row 12, brim (purple yarn) - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each st, turn. [12sc]
Row Thirteen
Row 13 - Chain 3 and make 3 double crochets in the same space as chain 3, make 1 half double crochet into each of the next 10 stitches, then make 4 half double crochets in the last stitch, slip stitch into the last stitch, cut yarn and fasten off.
Abbreviated version
Row 13 - ch3, 3dc in same sp as ch-3, hdc in next 10- sts, 4dc in last st, sl st into last st, cut yarn and fasten off.
Finishing
Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.
Then embroider a square buckle over the top of the slip stitch hat band in orange yarn, and fasten off.
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FAQ: Crochet Witch Hat Applique
To attach a crochet appliqué to fabric, you will need a yarn needle and thread or yarn. Thread the needle and knot the end.
Position the crochet piece where you want it on the fabric, then sew it in place using simple stitches like whip stitch, running stitch, or blanket stitch, going around the edge of the crochet.
Then make a few back stitches on the wrong side of the fabric to secure it in place, then cut the yarn and you are done.
Yes! This pattern is perfect for using scrap yarn since it only requires small amounts of yarn. It's a great way to use leftover yarn from other crochet projects.
This is a very quick crochet project and can usually be completed in 15-30 minutes. It's perfect for last-minute Halloween decorations or adding a spooky touch to other projects.
Yes, most crochet appliqués are sewn onto other items using a yarn needle. Some people also use fabric glue for quick crafting projects, but sewing is more durable.
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