Now that the leaves are changing and the air is crisp, and it’s time to embrace the autumn vibes with this FREE crochet Scarecrow Hat pattern! Whether you’re attending a fall festival, going trick-or-treating, or simply enjoying the season’s festivities, this pattern is a must-have for your crochet collection.
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Designed with love and attention to detail, this pattern is written for all sizes, ensuring that everyone can rock this adorable and festive accessory.Picture yourself strolling through pumpkin patches or sipping hot apple cider, all while sporting a charming scarecrow hat that showcases your crochet skills.
So grab your hooks, gather your favorite yarns in autumn shades, and let’s create a scarecrow hat that will leave everyone in awe.
Also, before you go, be sure to check out my many other free crochet hat patterns!
Skill Level
Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form. Simple repeats in rounds.
Materials
- I 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn orange, tan and brown
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
15 dc= 4″ and 10 rows= 4″
Crochet Scarecrow Hat Size Chart
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference |
| 0-3 Months | 4.5 inches | 13-14 inches |
| 3-6 Months | 5 inches | 14-15 inches |
| 6-12 Months | 5.5 inches | 16-17 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches |
Pattern Notes
- 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.
- Need Help? Watch my Crochet Scarecrow Hat Tutorial
- For a printable copy of this pattern, visit my Etsy Shop.
Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- rem = remaining
Crochet Stitches
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Firstly, insert hook into next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Double Crochet (dc)
- Firstly, yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Next, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Then, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Firstly, insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through both loops.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Firstly, yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
0-3 Months Size Crochet Scarecrow Hat
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 6: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 12: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 14: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 20 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnds 15- 22: ch 2, dc in each st, join (44 stitches)
0-3 Months Brim
Rnd 23: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (88 stitches)
Rnd 24: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (132 stitches)
For the last round, join the brown yarn.
Rnd 25: ch 1, sc in each st, join (132 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
3-6 Months Size Crochet Scarecrow Hat
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 6: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 12: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 14: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 15- 23: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
3-6 Months Brim
Rnd 24: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (96 stitches)
Rnd 25: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (144 stitches)
For the last round, join the brown yarn.
Rnd 26: ch 1, sc in each st, join (144 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
6-12 Months Size Crochet Scarecrow Hat
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 6: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 12: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 14: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 15: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 16: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 17: ch 2, dc in each st, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 18: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 26 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 19- 28: ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
6-12 Months Brim
Rnd 29: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (112 stitches)
Rnd 30: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (168 stitches)
For the last round, join the brown yarn.
Rnd 31: ch 1, sc in each st, join (168 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Toddler Size Crochet Scarecrow Hat
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 6: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 12: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 14: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 15: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 16: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 17: ch 2, dc in each st, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 18: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 19-28: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Toddler Brim
Rnd 29: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (120 stitches)
Rnd 30: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (180 stitches)
For the last round, join the brown yarn.
Rnd 31: ch 1, sc in each st, join (180 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Child Size Crochet Scarecrow Hat
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 6: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 12: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 14: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 15: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 16: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 17: ch 2, dc in each st, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 18: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 19: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 20: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 21- 31: ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Child Brim
Rnd 32: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (128 stitches)
Rnd 33: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (192 stitches)
For the last round, join the brown yarn.
Rnd 34: ch 1, sc in each st, join (192 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Adult Size Crochet Scarecrow Hat
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 dc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc in each st, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 5: ch 2, dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 6: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 7: ch 2, dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 12: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 5 sts*, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (42 stitches)
Rnd 14: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 6 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 15: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 16: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 17: ch 2, dc in each st, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 18: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 19: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 20: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 9 sts*, join (66 stitches)
Rnd 21: ch 2, dc in each st, join (66 stitches)
Rnd 22: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 32 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Rnds 23- 34: ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Adult Brim
Rnd 35: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (136 stitches)
Rnd 36: ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (204 stitches)
For the last round, join the brown yarn.
Rnd 37: ch 1, sc in each st, join (204 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
Bow: All Sizes
Using a tapestry needle and brown yarn, thread the yarn back and forth between the last row of double crochet stitches. Then, tie the yarn into a bow.
Patch: All Sizes
Use orange yarn.
Row 1: ch 10, hdc in each ch, turn (9 stitches)
Rows 2- 6: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (9 stitches)
Row 7: ch 2, hdc in each st and continue to sc around the entire shape,
Fasten off and use a tapestry needle to sew the patch onto the front of the hat.
With brown yarn, add stitches around the patch.
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