Crochet candy corn hat pattern
I’m so excited to share my crochet candy corn hat pattern with you! This adorable hat is perfect for fall and Halloween, adding a sweet touch to your festive outfits. Designed for all sizes, from baby to adult, everyone in the family can join in the fun.
Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern Information
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.
Materials needed
- Crochet hook size: I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in white, orange, and yellow.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch markers: Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Size Chart
| Hat Size | Circumference | Height |
| 0-3 Months | 13-14 inches | 5 inches |
| 3-6 Months | 14-15 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 6-12 Months | 16-17 inches | 6.25 inches |
| Toddler | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
| Child | 19-20 inches | 7 inches |
| Adult | 20-23 inches | 7.75 inches |
See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.
Gauge
15 stitches and 10 rows = 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
- rem = remaining
Pattern Notes
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
- The hat is worked in the round from the top down.
- 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: Chain 4, make 6 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (6 stitches)
Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern Instructions
0-3 Month Baby Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern
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)
Switch to yellow yarn at round 12.
Rnds 9- 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 Month Baby Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern
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)
Switch to yellow yarn at round 13.
Rnds 9- 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 Month Baby Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern
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)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
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)
Switch to yellow yarn at round 14.
Rnds 11- 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 Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern
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)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
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 dcc, dc in 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Switch to yellow yarn at round 14.
Rnds 11- 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 Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern
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)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
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)
Switch to yellow yarn at round 15.
Rnds 12- 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 Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern
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)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
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)
Switch to yellow yarn at round 15.
Rnds 13- 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 Crochet Candy Corn Hat Pattern
Weave in your ends.
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— Melissa
