Crochet jack-o-lantern hat pattern
Get ready for Halloween with this fun crochet jack-o-lantern hat pattern! The bright orange hat features a classic black pumpkin face, making it a playful accessory for trick-or-treating, costume parties, and fall photos. With three sizes to choose from, you can make one for toddlers, kids, or adults.
Quick answer
This advanced beginner crochet jack-o-lantern hat pattern is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. The eyes, nose, and smile are crocheted separately with a G-6 (4 mm) hook and sewn onto the hat. The pattern includes three sizes: toddler, child, and adult.
Crochet jack-o-lantern hat pattern details
Skill level
Advanced beginner. This crochet jack-o-lantern hat pattern uses double crochet stitches, joined rounds, simple increases, and single crochet decreases. The eyes, nose, and smile are worked separately and sewn onto the finished hat.
Materials needed
- I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat
- G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook for the eyes, nose, and smile
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) in orange and black
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Size guide
This pattern includes three sizes designed to fit the following head circumferences:
- Toddler — 18–19 inches (46–48 cm) head circumference, 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall
- Child — 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) head circumference, 7 inches (18 cm) tall
- Adult — 20–23 inches (51–58 cm) head circumference, 7.75 inches (20 cm) tall
See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.
Gauge
15 dc stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) using an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (decrease)
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- The beginning ch 2 in the hat rounds and ch 1 in the facial feature rows do not count as sts.
- Join each rnd with a sl st to the first dc, not the beginning ch 2.
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) around as directed.
- The eyes, nose, and smile are the same for all three hat sizes.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Crochet jack-o-lantern hat pattern instructions
Use orange yarn.
Rounds 1–8
These rounds are the same for all three sizes.
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Toddler
Rounds 9–15: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join. Fasten off after Round 15. (60 sts per rnd)
Child
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Rounds 10–16: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join. Fasten off after Round 16. (64 sts per rnd)
Adult
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (68 sts)
Rounds 11–17: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join. Fasten off after Round 17. (68 sts per rnd)
Jack-o-lantern eyes
Make 2 using a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook and black yarn.
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in the last st. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog. Turn. (2 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog. Ch 1 and sc evenly around the entire eye. Ch 2 at each corner to help create the sharp corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Position the eyes evenly across the front of the hat, with the points facing up. Leave room below them for the nose. Sew the eyes securely in place using the long yarn tails.
Jack-o-lantern nose
Use a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook and black yarn.
Row 1: Ch 5, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog. Turn. (2 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog. Ch 1 and sc evenly around the entire nose. Ch 2 at each corner to help create the sharp corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Center the nose below the eyes and sew it securely to the hat using the long yarn tail.
Add the smile
Use a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook and black yarn.
Ch 15, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. (14 sts)
Position the smile below the nose, gently curving the crocheted strip into a smile shape. Pin it in place if needed, then sew it securely to the hat using the long yarn tail.
Finishing
Once the eyes, nose, and smile are securely attached, weave in all remaining yarn ends. Your crochet jack-o-lantern hat is ready to wear for Halloween!
More crochet Halloween hat patterns
Looking for another pumpkin-inspired design? Try my crochet pumpkin hat pattern, featuring a stem and curly vines for a fun fall look.
Prefer something spooky and cute? My crochet ghost hat pattern is another playful choice for Halloween.
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For even more ideas, browse my collection of free crochet hat patterns.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
