Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern

Bring a classic Halloween treat to life with this crochet candy corn hat. The white, orange, and yellow stripes give it an instantly recognizable candy corn look that’s fun for costumes, trick-or-treating, fall photos, and matching family hats.

Quick answer

This beginner crochet candy corn hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. Double crochet increases shape the hat, white, orange, and yellow color changes create the candy corn stripes, and a final single crochet round finishes the edge. The pattern includes six sizes from 0–3 months through adult, plus a video tutorial.

Crochet candy corn hat pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet and single crochet stitches, simple increases, color changes, and joined rounds.

Materials needed

I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (#4) in white, orange, and yellow.
Yarn needle
Scissors

Size chart

Use the chart below to choose the correct hat size based on head circumference and finished hat height.

Hat size	Fits head circumference	Hat height
0–3 months	13–14 inches (33–35.5 cm)	5 inches (13 cm)
3–6 months	14–15 inches (35.5–38 cm)	5.5 inches (14 cm)
6–12 months	16–17 inches (40.5–43 cm)	6.25 inches (16 cm)
Toddler	18–19 inches (45.5–48 cm)	6.75 inches (17 cm)
Child	19–20 inches (48–51 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)
Adult	20–23 inches (51–58.5 cm)	7.75 inches (20 cm)

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Square graphic featuring a child wearing a pointed candy corn crochet hat with yellow, orange, and white color blocks beside text reading “Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern” and “Free Pattern.”

Gauge

15 dc stitches and 10 dc rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

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 stitch
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds

Pattern notes

The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
The ch 2 at the beginning of the double crochet rounds and the ch 1 at the beginning of the final single crochet round do not count as stitches.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as indicated.
Change yarn colors where indicated.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Magic circle alternative

If you’re not comfortable with using a magic circle, you can use an alternative method to make round 1 of the beanie. This method is just as effective and might be easier for beginners.

Round 1: Ch 4, work 6 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (6 sts)

Pinterest pin featuring a child wearing a pointed crochet candy corn hat in yellow, orange, and white beneath text reading “Candy Corn Hat Pattern,” “Crochet Pattern,” and “Free Halloween Pattern.”

Crochet candy corn hat video tutorial

Need extra help? Follow along with my step-by-step crochet candy corn hat video tutorial to see how the hat is worked from the top down and when to change colors.

Prefer YouTube? Watch the crochet candy corn hat tutorial on YouTube.

Crochet candy corn hat pattern instructions

0–3 months size

Start with white yarn.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)

Switch to orange yarn.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 20 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnds 9–11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (44 stitches)

Switch to yellow yarn.

Rnds 12–16: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (44 stitches)

3–6 months size

Start with white yarn.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)

Switch to orange yarn.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 9–12: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)

Switch to yellow yarn.

Rnds 13–17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (48 stitches)

6–12 months size

Start with white yarn.

Switch to orange yarn.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 26 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 11–13: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

Switch to yellow yarn.

Rnds 14–19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (56 stitches)

Toddler size

Start with white yarn.

Switch to orange yarn.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 11–13: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Switch to yellow yarn.

Rnds 14–19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (60 stitches)

Child size

Start with white yarn.

Switch to orange yarn.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 12–14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Switch to yellow yarn.

Rnds 15–20: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (64 stitches)

Adult size

Start with white yarn.

Switch to orange yarn.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 9 sts*, join (66 stitches)
Rnd 12: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 32 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Rnds 13–14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Switch to yellow yarn.

Rnds 15–21: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (68 stitches)

Finishing the candy corn hat

Weave in all yarn ends. Your crochet candy corn hat is ready to wear for Halloween or fall.

Crochet candy corn hat with a white pointed top, orange middle, and yellow brim, worn against a white background.

Prefer a printable version?

You can purchase the ad-free PDF of this Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern in my Etsy shop. The downloadable pattern is easy to save, print, and keep with your crochet projects.

More free crochet hat patterns

Love making cozy hats? Explore even more free crochet hat and beanie patterns that are perfect for every season and style. From classic beanies and warm winter hats to playful designs for kids and trendy accessories for adults, you’ll find inspiration for your next project here.

More free candy corn crochet patterns

Love candy corn crochet projects? Try one of these other free patterns for more fun fall and Halloween makes:

Let’s connect!

I’d love to see what you’re making! Share your finished project and follow along for more free crochet patterns and tutorials.

📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa