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Easy Crochet Witch Hat Applique

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This easy crochet witch hat applique is a quick project that you can make to attach to just about anything this Halloween.

A bag with a green applique witch hat.
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About This Witch Hat Applique

  • This super easy applique crochet pattern is perfect for a beginner.
  • This pattern is quick 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 pattern you might also like to see more free Halloween crochet patterns.
  • This is a free crochet pattern. You can download a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

What Yarn To Use

You can use just about any yarn type and yarn weight to make crochet witch hat appliques.

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 applique pattern. Find out more about these stitches below.

Chain Stich (ch)

  1. Make a slip knot.
  2. Yarn over hook (YO)
  3. Draw a loop of yarn back up through the loop on the crochet hook. One chain stitch made.
  4. Yarn over hook (YO) and draw a loop through the loop on the hook to create another chain, and repeat to create new chain stitches.
  5. See how to start a crochet chain stitch with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Single Crochet (sc)

  1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
  2. Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back up through the stitch. You should have two loops on the hook.
  3. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn back through all the loops on the hook.
  4. This completes a single crochet stitch.
  5. See how to single crochet with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

  1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
  2. Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back up through the stitch. You should have three loops on the hook.
  3. Yarn over hook (YO), and pull the yarn back through all three loops on the hook.
  4. This completes a half-double crochet stitch.
  5. See how to half-double crochet with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Double Crochet Stitch (dc)

  1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
  2. Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have three loops on the hook.
  3. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
  4. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook.
  5. This completes a double crochet stitch.

Slip Stitch (sl st)

  1. Insert the hook from the from to the back of a stitch.
  2. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
  3. This completes a slip stitch.
  4. See how to crochet a slip stitch with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Step By Step Tutorial

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

A green crochet witch hat applique on a purple and orange bag.

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

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • sp - space
  • st/sts - stitch/stitches

Pattern Notes

US Crochet Terms

The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed. 

Pattern Instructions

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]

Row Five

Row 5 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), make a single crochet into each stitch, and turn. [6 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Row 5 - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each st, turn. [6sc]

Row Six

Row 6 - 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 4 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the last stitch, turn. [You should have 8 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Row 6 - Ch1 (not a st), 2 sc in same sp as ch1, sc in next 4-sts, 2sc in last st, turn. [8sc]

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.

A purple crochet witch hat with an orange hat buckle embroidered on.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you attach crochet applique to fabric?

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.

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Learn To Crochet

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Green, purple and red crochet witch hats.

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Printable Instructions

Two small crochet hat appliques on a bag.

Crochet Witch Hat Applique

This easy crochet witch hat applique is a quick project that you can make to attach to just about anything this Halloween.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1
Author :Harriet Britto

What You Will Need

Yarn

  • #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) of black yarn
  • Hat buckle - a small amount of orange yarn

Hook

  • 4mm crochet hook

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

Gauge

  • Not important for this pattern

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.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • sp - space
  • st/sts - stitch/stitches

Pattern Notes

    Instructions

    • Row 1, purple yarn - Ch2, 2sc in 1st ch, turn. [2sc]
    • Row 2 - Ch1 (not a st), 2sc in same sp as ch1, 2sc in last st, turn. [4sc]
    • Row 3 - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each st, turn. [4sc] 
    • Row 4 - Ch1 (not a st), 2sc in same sp as ch1, sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in last st, turn. [6sc]
    • Row 5 - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each st, turn. [6sc]
    • Row 6 - Ch1 (not a st), 2 sc in same sp as ch1, sc in next 4-sts, 2sc in last st, turn. [8sc]
    • Row 7 - ch1 (not a st), sc each st, turn. [8sc] 
    • Row 8 - ch1 (not a st), 2sc in same sp as ch1, sc in next 6-sts, 2sc in last st, turn. [10sc] 
    • Rows 9 - 10 - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each stitch, turn. [10sc]
    • 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 12, brim (purple yarn) - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each st, turn. [12sc] 
    • 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.

    Finish

    • 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

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