Crochet Dinosaur Hat

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Roar into cuteness with this free crochet dinosaur hat pattern! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this playful hat is sure to turn heads and spark imaginations.

Whether you’re dressing up for a costume party or just looking for a fun accessory to wear around town, this hat is the perfect way to add a touch of dino-mite style to your wardrobe. So why settle for a boring old beanie when you can unleash your inner dinosaur with this fun and easy crochet dinosaur pattern? Let’s get roaring!

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Crochet Dinosaur Hats are Fun!

A crochet dinosaur hat pattern is fun for many reasons! For starters, they allow us to tap into our sense of playfulness and imagination, transporting us to a world where dinosaurs still roam the earth. They also provide a fun and unique way to express ourselves through fashion, adding a touch of whimsy and personality to our outfits.

Additionally, a crochet dinosaur hat pattern can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making them a great way to connect with our inner child and embrace our sense of fun and adventure. So whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, there’s no denying that dinosaur hats are a fun and playful way to bring a little bit of prehistoric magic into our everyday lives!

Project Materials

• crochet hooks:  I 5.5mm (hat) & G 4mm (spikes)
• yarn: worsted weight (#4) in blue & green
• tapestry needle
• locking stitch markers
• scissors

Best Yarn for Crochet Dinosaur Hats

When it comes to choosing yarn for a crochet dinosaur hat, there are a few things to consider. Choose a yarn that is soft and comfortable to wear on your head. Acrylic, wool, or cotton blends are good options for hats as they are soft, durable, and easy to care for.

The weight of the yarn should be suitable for the size of the hat and the hook size you are using. For this pattern you’ll want to use a medium worsted weight yarn.

Crochet dinosaur hats are all about fun and imagination, so choose a yarn that comes in bold and bright colors. Consider using yarns with variegated or speckled colors to give your hat a unique and playful look.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner. Project uses basic stitches, repetitive stitches, minimal color changes, and simple shaping & finishing.

Crochet Dinosaur Hat Size Chart

Gauge

Gauge is important for this pattern. Please check your gauge before you begin.

14 double crochet= 4 inches
9 rows of double crochet= 4 inches

Important Notes

• This pattern starts with a magic circle (also known as a magic ring or adjustable ring). If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial. 
• Leave a long yarn tail for weaving in when you make your magic ring.
• The beginning of each round starts with a chain. This chain does not count as your first stitch. 
• At the end of each round, you’ll join your yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first stitch made in that round. 
• Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
• You are crocheting in the round.
• Hat is worked from the top down.
• You can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the last row.

Abbreviations

US Terms

• dc = double crochet
• dc inc = double crochet increase
• sc = single crochet
• sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
• hdc = half double crochet
• hdc inc = half double crochet increase
• inc = increase
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• chs = chains
• rnd = round
• rnds = rounds
• rem = remaining

Crochet Stitches & Techniques

Magic Circle

A magic circle, also known as a magic ring or magic loop, is a technique used to start crocheting in the round without leaving a hole in the center. If you would like to learn how to make a magic circle, check out my magic circle tutorial.

Chain (ch)

1. Start by making a slip knot on your crochet hook. 
2. Hold the hook in your right hand (or left hand, if you’re left-handed) and the yarn in your left hand. With the hook, catch the yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook. This creates one chain stitch.
3. Continue making chain stitches by repeating step 2.

Slip Stitch (sl st)

1. Insert hook into next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and through the loop on your hook. 

Double Crochet (dc)

1. Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
4. Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Double Crochet Increase (dc inc)

1. Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
4. Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 in the same stitch.

Single Crochet (sc)

1. Insert hook in next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops.

Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog)

1. Insert hook in next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
3. Insert hook in next stitch.
4. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
5. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

1. Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.

Half Double Crochet Increase (hdc inc)

1. Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 in the same stitch.

Toddler Size Crochet Dinosaur Hat

Crochet hook:  I 5.5mm
Yarn: blue

Instructions between two asterisks (*) should be repeated for the remainder of the round.

Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next stitch*, join (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

Rnds 9– 16: Repeat round 8 (56 stitches)

Scroll down for earflap instructions.

Child Size Crochet Dinosaur Hat

Crochet hook:  I 5.5mm
Yarn: blue

Instructions between two asterisks (*) should be repeated for the remainder of the round.

Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next stitch*, join (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Rnds 10– 17: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)

Scroll down for earflap instructions.

Adult Size Crochet Dinosaur Hat

Crochet hook:  I 5.5mm
Yarn: blue

Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next stitch*, join (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Rnds 11– 19: Repeat round 10 (64 stitches)

Scroll down for earflap instructions.

Earflap Instructions

Firstly, begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat. Then, refer to the chart and image below for placement of the second earflap.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

Repeat for second earflap and continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps using green yarn.

Crochet Dinosaur Spikes

Make 4

Crochet hook: G 4mm
Yarn: green

Instructions between two asterisks (*) should be repeated.

Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 6 hdc, join with sl st (6 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (8 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (10 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 4 sts*, join (12 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 5 sts*, join (14 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 6 sts*, join (16 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 7 sts*, join (18 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 8 sts*, join (20 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 9 sts*, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 10 sts*, join (24 stitches)

Flatten each spike into a triangle shape. You will attach each spike to the hat by sewing the yarn tail through both sides of the spike and around the stitches on the hat.

Hat Braids

Cut seven 30” strands of each of the blue & green yarns for a total of 14 strands for each braid.

Holding all of the strands, fold in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap. Use your crochet hook to help.

Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.

Divide the strands into three sections and braid. Repeat for 2nd braid.

You are all done! I hope you enjoyed this pattern. Be sure to check out my other free crochet patterns before you go!

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