Crochet Skull Hat Pattern (Free & Easy)

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Get ready to embrace the spirit of Halloween with a touch of crochet magic! I am thrilled to share my free Crochet Skull Hat pattern, designed to bring bone-chilling style to all sizes.

Crochet seamlessly into a world of spooktacular fashion with this beginner-friendly pattern that will have you creating the perfect accessory for the haunted season.

From trick-or-treating to costume parties, this pattern ensures you’ll stand out from the crowd.

So, summon your inner ghoul, grab your crochet hooks, and embark on a bewitching journey of creativity with my free, size-inclusive skull hat pattern.

Let’s crochet your way to hair-raising Halloween style!

Crochet Skull Hat Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form. Simple repeats in rounds.

Project Materials

Skull Hat Size Chart

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

Crochet Skull Hat Size Chart

Crochet Gauge

Gauge is very important for this pattern. 15 dc= 4″ and 10 rows= 4″

To check your gauge, make a gauge swatch by crocheting the first five rounds of the the 0-3 Months size hat. It should measure close to 4.5″ across the middle.

If your swatch is larger than 4.5 inches, your gauge is looser than mine. Try using a smaller crochet hook.

If your swatch is smaller than 4.5 inches, your gauge is tighter than mine. Try using a larger crochet hook.

Important Notes

This pattern starts with a magic circle.
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.
If needed, you can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the last row.

Related Patterns

f you like this crochet Skull hat pattern, you’ll love my Zombie Hat, Frankenstein Hat, and Candy Corn Hat crochet patterns!

Abbreviations

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

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Crochet Skull Hat Pattern Instructions

0-3 Months Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (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)

Use a tapestry Needle to weave in your ends.

3-6 Months Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (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)

Use a tapestry Needle to weave in your ends.

6-12 Months Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (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)

Use a tapestry Needle to weave in your ends.

Toddler Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (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)

Use a tapestry Needle to weave in your ends.

Child Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (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)

Use a tapestry Needle to weave in your ends.

Adult Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (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)

Use a tapestry Needle to weave in your ends.

Eyes- All Sizes

Make 2
Crochet hook: H/5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: black

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

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join and fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto hat (18 stitches)

Mouth & Nose- All Sizes

Use a tapestry Needle to sew the eyes onto the hat. Sew a nose onto hat as two short lines centered between the eyes.

Sew a mouth onto hat. Make the mouth first and then add the “stitches”.