Slouchy Witch’s Hat, free crochet pattern
As promised, I’m back today with a new free pattern. Just in time for Halloween, you can DIY your own witch hat. This one is very simple and works up quickly in a nice worsted weight yarn. It’s a versatile piece, able to be worn in a dozen different ways. Apparently, I have a really tiny head, so a circumference of 70 stitches worked just great for me. If you need something bigger, then ignore the stitch count at the end and throw in an extra stitch every few rows. Or, if you are so inclined, just tack on some increasing rows at the end.
I tried, I really did, but none of the cats was interested in modeling the hat for me. One of them was so small, he disappeared under it. I wish I’d gotten a video to share of that one. Let’s just say that hilarity ensued.
So, without further ado, here is the pattern. As always, if you have any questions, just drop me a line and I’ll try to answer them for you.
Slouchy Witch Hat Pattern
Abbreviations:
CH = chain
DC = double crochet
FLO = front loop only
SC = single crochet
SL = slip stitch
ST = stitch
To begin: CH 4, join to form ring, or use a magic ring.
Row 1. CH 1, 6 DC in ring, join with a SL to beginning CH. (6 STS)
Row 2. CH 2, DC in each ST to end of round, join. (6 STS)
Row 3. CH 2, * 2 DC in next ST, DC in next 2 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (8 ST)
Row 4. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 3 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (10 ST)
Row 5. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 4 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (12 ST)
Row 6. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 5 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (14 ST)
Row 7. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 6 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (16 ST)
Row 8. CH 2, *2 DC in next b ST, DC in next 7 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (18 ST)
Row 9. CH 2, *2 DC in nextST, DC in next 8 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (20 ST)
Row 10. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 9ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (22 ST)
Row 11. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 10 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (24 ST)
Row 12. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 11 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (26 ST)
Row 13. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 12 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (28 ST)
Row 14. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 13 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (30 ST)
Row 15. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 14 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (32 ST)
Row 16. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 15 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (34 STS)
Row 17. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 16 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (36 STS).
Row 18. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 17 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (38 STS)
Row 19. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 18 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (40 STS)
Row 20. CH 2, * 2 DC in next ST, DC in next 19 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (42 ST)
Row 21. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 20 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (44 STS)
Row 22. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 21 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (46 STS)
Row 23. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 22 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (48 STS)
Row 24. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 23 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (50 STS).
Row 25. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 24 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (52 STS)
Row 26. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 25 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (54 STS).
Row 27. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 26 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (56 STS)
Row 28. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 27 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (58 STS)
Row 29. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 28 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (60 STS)
Row 30. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 29 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (62 STS)
Row 31. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 30 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (64 STS)
Row 32. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 31 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (66 STS)
Row 33. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 32 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. (68 ST)
Row 34. CH 2, *2 DC in next ST, DC in next 33 ST*, repeat from * to *, join. Do not tie off. (70 ST)
Brim:
Row 35. CH 1. Working in FLO, SC in each ST to end of round, SL to beginning CH. (70 ST)
Row 36. CH 1. SC in first 4 ST. *SC in next 5 ST, 2 SC in next ST*, repeat to end of round. (81 ST)
Row 37. CH 1. SC in first 4 ST. *SC in next 6 ST, 2SC in next ST*, repeat to end of round. (92 ST)
Row 38. CH 1. SC in first 4 ST. *SC in next 7 ST, 2SC in next ST*, repeat to end of round. (103 ST)
Row 39. CH 1. SC in each ST to end of round. (103 ST)
Row 40. CH 1. SC in first 4 ST. *SC in next 8 ST, 2 SC in next ST*, repeat to end of round. (114 ST)
Row 41. *SC 5, 2 SC in next ST*, repeat to end of round. (133 ST)
Row 42. SC in each ST to end of round. (133 ST)
Row 43. SC in first 3 ST. *SC in next 9 ST, 2 SC in next st*, repeat to end of round. (146 ST)
Row 44-45. SC in each ST to end of round.
Finish off and weave in all ends.
Hi what size hook did you use for this hat?
Sorry. I thought I had that in there. I used a US size F hook.
Is there a certain pattern to the brim? I added extra rows to the hat and ended at 79 stitches. I’m trying to figure out keeping it the same and just adding extra sc or add increases
I think if you continue with the pattern and ignore the stitch count at the end you should be fine. Each row increases the stitch count just enough to keep the brim flat. I hope that helps.