Note: I recently decided to revisit my basic beanie/hat pattern. After designing my Candy Corn and Scarecrow hats using an I 5.5mm crochet hook, I found that I really liked the size and closeness of the stitches. I will be transitioning all of my hat and wig patterns over to my new Basic Beanie pattern beginning on Monday, October 22nd.
My husband, kids and I LOVE Halloween so it only made sense for me to design a hat inspired by the anguished monster of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This hat is quick and easy to make. There aren’t a lot of pieces to sew on which means less ends to weave in! Yay for that! Enjoy. 🙂
- H 5 mm & J 6 mm crochet hooks
- tapestry needle
- stitch markers
- worsted weight yarn in black, white & green
0/3 months – adult
Crochet gauge: 15 dc= 4”, 7 rows= 3″
If you find that your gauge is too large, go down a size to an I 5.5 mm crochet hook. If you would like me to walk you through the first four rounds of my hat or if you need help with making a magic ring or any of the stitches, visit my channel.
- you are crocheting in the round
- hat is worked from the top down
- the ch at the beginning of each round never counts as your first stitch
- you can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the second to last row before the ear flaps
Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 12 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [rnd 1 count= 12]
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [rnd 2 count= 24]
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join [rnd 3 count= 36]
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts*, join [rnd 4 count= 48]
Rnds 5– 13: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join [rnds 5- 13 count= 48]
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps. If you don’t want ear flaps, ch 1 and sc in each stitch for the next round and finish off.
Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 12 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [rnd 1 count= 12]
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [rnd 2 count= 24]
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join [rnd 3 count= 36]
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts*, join [rnd 4 count=48]
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts*, join [rnd 5 count=52]
Rnds 6– 15: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join [rnds 6– 15 count= 52]
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps. If you don’t want ear flaps, ch 1 and sc in each stitch for the next round and finish off.
Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 12 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [rnd 1 count= 12]
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [rnd 2 count= 24]
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join [rnd 3 count= 36]
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts*, join [rnd 4 count= 48]
Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts*, join [rnd 5 count= 52]
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 6: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts*, join [rnd 6 count= 56]
Rnds 7– 17: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join [rnds 7– 17 count= 56]
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps. If you don’t want ear flaps, ch 1 and sc in each stitch for the next round and finish off.
Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 12 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [rnd 1 count= 12]
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [rnd 2 count= 24]
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join [rnd 3 count= 36]
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts*, join [rnd 4 count= 48]
Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts*, join [rnd 5 count= 52]
Rnd 6: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12sts*, join [rnd 6 count= 56]
Switch to green yarn.
Rnds 7: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 13 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13sts*, join [rnd 7 count= 60]
Rnds 8– 19: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join [rnds 8-19 count= 60]
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps. If you don’t want ear flaps, ch 1 and sc in each stitch for the next round and finish off.
Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 12 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [rnd 1 count= 12]
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [rnd 2 count= 24]
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join [rnd 3 count= 36]
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts*, join [rnd 4 count= 48]
Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts*, join [rnd 5 count= 52]
Rnd 6: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12sts*, join [rnd 6 count= 56]
Rnds 7: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 13 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13sts*, join [rnd 7 count= 60]
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 8: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 14 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14sts*, join [rnd 8 count= 64]
Rnds 9– 20: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join [rnds 9- 20 count= 64]
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps. If you don’t want ear flaps, ch 1 and sc in each stitch for the next round and finish off.
Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 12 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [rnd 1 count= 12]
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [rnd 2 count= 24]
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join [rnd 3 count= 36]
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts*, join [rnd 4 count= 48]
Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts*, join [rnd 5 count= 52]
Rnd 6: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12sts*, join [rnd 6 count= 56]
Rnd 7: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 13 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13sts*, join [rnd 7 count= 60]
Rnd 8: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 14 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14sts*, join [rnd 8 count= 64]
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 9: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 15 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15sts*, join [rnd 9 count= 68]
Rnds 10– 21: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join [rnds 10– 21 count= 68]
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps. If you don’t want ear flaps, ch 1 and sc in each stitch for the next round and finish off.
Begin first ear-flap where hat ended. See photo for second ear-flap placement.
Row 1: sc in 12, ch 1, turn [row 1 count= 12]
Row 2: sc2tog, sc in 8, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 2 count= 10]
Row 3: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 3 count= 10]
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in 6, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 4 count= 8]
Row 5: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 5 count= 8]
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in 4, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 6 count= 6]
Row 7: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 7 count= 6]
Row 8: sc2tog, sc in 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 8 count= 4]
Row 9: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 9 count= 4]
Row 10: sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 10 count= 2]
Row 11: sc2tog and if this is the first ear-flap, finish off. If this is the second ear-flap, continue to sc around entire hat and ear-flaps with green yarn.
Begin first ear-flap where hat ended. See photo for second ear-flap placement.
Row 1: sc in 14, ch 1, turn [row 1 count= 14]
Row 2: sc2tog, sc in 10, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 2 count= 12]
Row 3: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 3 count= 12]
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in 8, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 4 count= 10]
Row 5: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 5 count= 10]
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in 6, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 6 count= 8]
Row 7: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 7 count= 8]
Row 8: sc2tog, sc in 4, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 8 count= 6]
Row 9: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 9 count= 6]
Row 10: sc2tog, sc in 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 10 count= 4]
Row 11: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [row 11 count= 4]
Row 12: sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [row 12 count= 2]
Row 13: sc2tog and if this is the first ear-flap, finish off. If this is the second ear-flap, continue to sc around entire hat and ear-flaps with green yarn.
Cut five 30” strands of the black, white & green yarns (total= 15 strands). Holding all of the strands, fold in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap (use hook to help). Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot. Divide the strands into three sections (10 strands in each) and braid. Repeat for 2nd braid.
H 5 mm crochet hook & black yarn
Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.
Large Eye
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 9 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [9]
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [18]
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto hat [27]
Small Eye
Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 9 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [9]
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto hat [18]
Sew eyes onto bottom of hat. Make sure they are centered between the ear flaps. Since they are different sizes, line up the bottoms of the eyes.
Use a tapestry needle and black yarn to add the hair and stitches. Refer to the photos below.
That’s it! You are done! I hope you like my pattern. Please tag me on Instagram lovable_loops if you make your own!
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