Crochet skull hat pattern

Create a fun Halloween accessory with this free crochet skull hat pattern. This spooky beanie features a bold skull face and is perfect for Halloween costumes, trick-or-treating, fall events, and festive photos.

The pattern includes six sizes from baby to adult, making this crochet skull hat a great choice for matching family hats, handmade Halloween gifts, and spooky seasonal outfits. If you’ve been looking for a crochet skeleton hat for Halloween, this skull-face design is a simple and playful option.

Why you’ll love this pattern

• Perfect for Halloween — the bold skull face makes this hat a fun choice for costumes, trick-or-treating, and fall events.
• Beginner-friendly — basic stitches and simple repeats make the pattern easy to follow.
• Six sizes included — make a crochet skull hat for babies, toddlers, kids, or adults.
• Simple construction — the beanie is worked from the top down in the round, then finished with the skull face details.
• Great for gifts — this spooky crochet hat makes a fun handmade Halloween gift for family and friends.

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

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Crochet skull hat pattern details

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

Skill Level

Beginner. This crochet skull hat uses basic stitches and simple repeats worked in the round. The pattern is straightforward to follow and includes a video tutorial to help with the construction and finishing details.

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials needed

• Crochet hook: I-9 (5.5 mm)
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4) in white and black
• Yarn needle: For weaving in ends
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Stitch markers: Helpful for keeping track of your stitches

Size Chart

This crochet skull hat pattern includes six sizes from baby to adult. Use the chart below to choose the best size based on crown diameter, head circumference, and finished hat height.

Hat Size	Crown	Circumference	Height
0-3 Months	4.5 inches	13-14 inches	5 inches
3-6 Months	5 inches	14-15 inches	5.5 inches
6-12 Months	5.5 inches	16-17 inches	6.25 inches
Toddler	6 inches	18-19 inches	6.75 inches
Child	6.5 inches	19-20 inches	7 inches
Adult	7 inches	20-23 inches	7.75 inches

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

Gauge

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

Check your gauge before you begin so your finished crochet skull hat matches the intended size. Learn how to check crochet gauge and adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

• dc = double crochet stitch
• sc = single crochet stitch
• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd/rnds = round/rounds
• rem = remaining

Pattern Notes

• The hat is worked in the round from the top down.
• 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 pattern is written in US terms.

Magic Circle Alternative

If you prefer not to use a magic circle, you can start the first round with a short chain instead.

Round 1: Ch 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)

Free crochet skull hat pattern instructions

Using white yarn, follow the instructions below to crochet your skull hat in any of the six included sizes. The hat is worked from the top down in the round, then finished with the eyes, nose, and mouth details.

0-3 Months size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

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

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

Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)

Rnds 7– 13: Repeat round 6 (48 stitches)

Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (48 stitches)

3-6 months size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

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

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

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

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)

Rnds 8– 15: Repeat round 7 (52 stitches)

Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (52 stitches)

6-12 months size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

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

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

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

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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)

Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (56 stitches)

Toddler size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rnds 10– 18: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)

Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (60 stitches)

Child size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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)

Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (64 stitches)

Adult size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Rnds 12– 21: Repeat round 11 (68 stitches)

Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (68 stitches)

Eyes Pattern

• Make 2
• Yarn: Black
• Crochet hook: I-9 (5.5 mm)

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join and fasten off (18 stitches)

Sew the eyes onto the front of the white hat, positioning them evenly to create the skull face.

Mouth and Nose Instructions

Using black yarn and a yarn needle, stitch the nose and mouth onto the front of the hat beneath the eyes.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends. Once the eyes, nose, and mouth are in place, your crochet skull hat is ready to wear.

Crochet skull hat video tutorial

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial to see how to crochet the skull hat, shape the beanie, and add the face details.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is this crochet skull hat pattern beginner-friendly?
A: Yes. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and simple repeats worked in the round. A video tutorial is also included to help you follow along.

Q: What yarn should I use for a crochet skull hat?
A: Use worsted weight yarn (#4) in white for the hat and black for the skull face details.

Q: What sizes are included in this crochet skull hat pattern?
A: The pattern includes six sizes: 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, toddler, child, and adult.

Q: Is this crochet skull hat good for Halloween costumes?
A: Yes. The bold skull face makes this hat a fun choice for Halloween costumes, trick-or-treating, fall events, and festive photos.

Q: Is there a printable version of the crochet skull hat pattern?
A: Yes. You can purchase the ad-free printable PDF version of this crochet skull hat pattern in my Etsy shop.

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— Melissa