How to Crochet a Witches Hat Headband
Crochet this cute witches hat headband for your little one this Halloween, complete with a cheeky pumpkin perched on the brim. It’s a wickedly fun way to finish off a Halloween outfit and perfect for a spot of magical trick or treating.
Pattern by Hobbycraft Artisan Suzanne Springall
You will need
You Will Need
* Knitcraft Everyday DK 50g - 2x Black, 1x Orange, 1x Golden Yellow, 1x Beige, 1x Pistachio
* 3.5mm Crochet Hook
* 2x 6mm Toy Safety Eyes
* Toy Stuffing
* Yarn Needle
* Stitch Marker
* Black Embroidery Thread
* Child's Headband (Without Teeth)
* Scissors
Pattern Notes
This pattern is written using UK crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuus rounds unless otherwise specified.
Note: The first two images of the witches hat are shown in grey, but the hat should be made in black.
Abbreviations
MC - Magic Circle
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
St(es) - Stich(es)
Slst - Slip Stitch
FLO - Front Loop Only
BLO - Back Loop Only
YO - Yarn Over
Rep - Repeat Around
Using a 3.5mm hook and ‘Black’, make a MC.
Round 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 5dc, 2dc in last st. (7dc)
Start by increasing one stitch on every round to make the pointed tip of the hat.
Rnd 3: 3dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc. (8dc)
Rnd 4: 7dc, 2dc in next st. (9dc)
Rnd 5: 4dc, 2dc in next st, 4dc. (10dc)
Rnd 6: 9dc, 2dc in next st. (11dc)
Rnd 7: 5dc, 2dc in next st, 5dc. (12dc)
As the hat begins to widen, continue with increases on every other row.
Rnd 8: Dc around. (12dc)
Rnd 9: 2dc in next st, 11dc. (13dc)
Rnd 10: Dc around. (13dc)
Rnd 11: 6dc, 2dc in next st, 6dc. (14dc)
Rnd 12: Dc around. (14dc)
Rnd 13: 13dc, 2dc in next st. (15dc)
Rnd 14: Dc around. (15dc)
Place a stitch marker in the back of the hat on row 14. This is where the first bend in the hat will be.
Rnd 15: 7dc, 2dc in next st, 7dc. (16dc)
Rnd 16: Dc around. (16dc)
Rnd 17: 15dc, 2dc in next st. (17dc)
Rnd 18: Dc around. (17dc)
Rnd 19: 8dc, 2dc in next st, 8dc. (18dc)
Rnd 20: Dc around. (18dc)
Rnd 21: 17dc, 2dc in next st. (19dc)
Rnd 22: Dc around. (19dc)
Rnd 23: 9dc, 2dc in next st, 9dc. (20dc)
Rnd 24: Dc around. (20dc)
Rnd 25: 10dc, 2dc in next st, 9dc. (21dc)
Rnd 26: Dc around. (21dc)
Rnd 27: 10dc, 2dc in next st, 10dc. (22dc)
Rnd 28: Dc around. (22dc)
The pattern now continues with two increases on every other round.
Rnd 29: 5dc, 2dc in next st, 10dc. (24dc)
Rnd 30: Dc around. (24dc)
Rnd 31: 11dc, 2dc in next st, 11dc, 2dc in next st. (26dc)
Rnd 32: Dc around. (26dc)
Rnd 33: 6dc, 2dc in next st, 12dc, 2dc in next st, 6dc. (28dc)
Rnd 34: Dc around. (28dc)
Place a stitch marker in row 34. This is where the second bend in the hat will be.
Rnd 35: 13dc, 2dc in next st, 13dc, 2dc in next st. (30dc)
Rnd 36: Dc around. (30dc)
Rnd 37: 7dc, 2dc in next st, 14dc, 2dc in next st, 7dc. (32dc)
Rnd 38: Dc around. (32dc)
Rnd 39: 15dc, 2dc in next st, 15dc, 2dc in next st. (34dc)
Rnd 40: Dc around. (34dc)
Rnd 41: 8dc, 2dc in next st, 16dc, 2dc in next st, 8dc. (36dc)
Rnd 42: Dc around. (36dc)
Rnd 43: 17dc, 2dc in next st, 17dc, 2dc in next st. (38dc)
Rnd 44: 9dc, 2dc in next st, 18dc, 2dc in next st, 9dc. (40dc)
Rnd 45: 19dc, 2dc in next st, 19dc, 2dc in next st. (42dc)
Rnd 46: 10dc, 2dc in next st, 20dc, 2dc in next st, 10dc. (44dc)
Rnd 47: 21dc, 2dc in next st, 21dc, 2dc in next st. (46dc)
Rnd 48: 11dc, 2dc in next st, 22dc, 2dc in next st, 11dc. (48dc)
Rnd 49: 23dc, 2dc in next st, 23dc, 2dc in next st. (50dc)
Change to ‘Orange’. Do not fasten off ‘Black’.
Rnd 50: 12dc, 2dc in next st, 24dc, 2dc in next st, 12dc. (52dc)
Rnd 51: 25dc, 2dc in next st, 25dc, 2dc in next st. (54dc)
Rnd 52: 13dc, 2dc in next st, 26dc, 2dc in next st, 13dc. (56dc)
Change back to ‘Black’. Fasten off ‘Orange’.
Lightly stuff the top section of the hat and bend the tip over towards the back. Lightly stuff the second section of the hat and bend towards the back again.
Rnd 53: Dc around. (56dc)
Rnd 54: (In FLO) Dc around. (56dc)
Rnd 55: *dc, 2dc in next st* rep around. (84dc)
Rnds 56-58: Dc around. (84dc)
Rnd 59: *2dc, 2dc in next st* rep around, dc in last st. (112dc)
Rnds 60-62: Dc around. (112dc)
Slst into the first stitch of the next round. Fasten off.
Lightly stuff the bottom section of the hat.
Hat Base
The hat base is a flat circle which will be sewn to the bottom of the pointed section of the hat.
Using ‘Black’ make a MC.
Rnd 1: 8dc into MC.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. (16dc)
Rnd 3: *dc, 2dc in next st* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 4: *2dc, 2dc in next st* rep around. (32dc)
Rnd 5: *3dc, 2dc in next st* rep around. (40dc)
Rnd 6: *4dc, 2dc in next st* rep around. (48dc)
Rnd 7: *5dc, 2dc in next st* rep around. (56dc)
Rnd 8: Dc around. (56dc)
Slst into the next stitch and fasten off leaving a long tail. Sew the base of the hat to the inside edge of the hat top using the back loops of rnd 54.
Golden Buckle
Using ‘Gold’, ch12. Join with a slst making sure not to twist the chain and ch1.
Rnd 1: Dc into the base of the same stitch and then dc into the next stitch. *3dc in next st, 2dc* 3 times, 3dc in next st. Slst into the top of the first dc and fasten off. Using the long tail end, sew the buckle to the front of the hat.
Pumpkin
The pumpkin is worked in rows.
Using ‘Orange’ and leaving a long tail, ch13.
Row 1: Dc into the second ch from the hook. 11dc, ch1 and turn.
Rows 2-25: (In BLO) dc across. Ch1, turn.
With right sides facing, use a yarn needle to sew the two short ends together using backstitch.
Continue to sew a running stitch around one of the long edges and gather to form the bottom of the pumpkin.
Close the hole with a few stitches from side to side and secure the yarn.
Turn the pumpkin right side out.
Ensuring the seam is at the back, place the safety eyes halfway down the front of the pumpkin, making sure to leave two ridges between them. If you prefer, the eyes can be embroidered using 2 strands of embroidery floss.
Stuff the pumpkin firmly.
Sew a running stitch around the top edge of the pumpkin and gather. Close the hole with a few stitches from side to side and secure the yarn. Pass the end of the yarn through to the bottom of the pumpkin and cut (leaving the end hidden inside the pumpkin).
Using two strands of black embroidery floss, embroider the mouth 3 stitches below the eyes.
Stalk
Using ‘Beige’ and leaving a long tail, ch5.
Dc into the second ch from the hook and in each ch across.
Fasten the yarn off leaving a long tail.
Using a yarn needle, pass the ends one at a time through the centre of the pumpkin, secure and cut, leaving the ends hidden inside the pumpkin.
Tendrils (make 2)
Using ‘Pistachio’, ch12.
Starting with second ch from the hook, 3dc into each ch to form a spiral. Fasten the tendrils to either side of the top of the pumpkin using the same method as the stalk.
Covered Headband
The headband pattern is worked in a continuous spiral and is designed to fit a child’s narrow headband. You will need to increase the number of stitches for a wider band. Ensure the headband has no teeth so the cover can be slipped onto it.
Using ‘Black’, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. Join to the top of the first dc with a slst. (6dc)
Rnd 2: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Repeat rnd 2 until the cover is long enough to slip over the entire length of the headband. Oversew the edge of the headband to secure it.
Assembly
Place the hat onto the headband, slightly off to one side. Oversew the hat firmly onto the headband and secure the end. Using a hot glue gun, secure the pumpkin onto the brim of the hat.
