Crochet Skull Hat Pattern – 6 Sizes + Video

Add a bold handmade touch to Halloween outfits with this crochet skull hat. The white beanie and black skull face create a fun spooky look that works well for costumes, trick-or-treating, fall events, and festive photos.

Quick answer

This crochet skull hat pattern is a beginner-friendly Halloween beanie worked from the top down in the round using worsted weight yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. It includes six sizes from baby to adult and is finished with black crochet eyes plus stitched nose and mouth details for a bold skull face.

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 pattern uses double crochet and single crochet stitches, simple increases, joined rounds, and basic sewing and embroidery for the skull face.

Materials needed

I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (#4) in white and black
Yarn needle
Scissors

Size chart

Use the chart below to choose the best size based on head circumference and finished hat height.

Hat size	Fits head circumference	Hat height
0–3 months	13–14 inches (33–35.5 cm)	5 inches (13 cm)
3–6 months	14–15 inches (35.5–38 cm)	5.5 inches (14 cm)
6–12 months	16–17 inches (40.5–43 cm)	6.25 inches (16 cm)
Toddler	18–19 inches (45.5–48 cm)	6.75 inches (17 cm)
Child	19–20 inches (48–51 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)
Adult	20–23 inches (51–58.5 cm)	7.75 inches (20 cm)

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

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Gauge

15 dc stitches and 10 dc 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

Pattern notes

The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
The ch 2 at the beginning of the double crochet rounds and the ch 1 at the beginning of the final single crochet round do not count as stitches.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as indicated.
The pattern is written in US crochet 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, work 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (11 sts)

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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.

Prefer YouTube? Watch the crochet skull hat tutorial on YouTube.

Free crochet skull hat pattern instructions

Begin with white yarn and follow the instructions for your size below.

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 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 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 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 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 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

Weave in all remaining yarn ends and make sure the eyes, nose, and mouth are securely attached.

White crochet skull beanie with large black crochet eyes and stitched black nose, mouth, and side details on a white background.

Printable PDF version

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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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa