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Crochet unicorn hat pattern

Add a sprinkle of magic to your crochet projects with my Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern! This whimsical hat, complete with a flowing mane and a sparkly horn, is perfect for unicorn lovers of all ages. Whether you’re crafting for a little one or just want to add some fantasy flair to your wardrobe, this unicorn hat is sure to be a hit.

Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern Information

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

Skill Level

Advanced beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.

Materials Needed

  • Crochet hook sizes:
    I-9 5.5 mm (hat) or size needed for gauge
    H-8 5 mm (horn & ears)
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in white, gold, and pastel pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
  • Fiber fill: Use this to stuff the unicorn horn.
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Size Chart

Hat SizeCrownCircumferenceHeight
0-3 Months4.5 inches13-14 inches5 inches
3-6 Months5 inches14-15 inches5.5 inches
6-12 Months5.5 inches16-17 inches6.25 inches
Toddler6 inches18-19 inches6.75 inches
Child6.5 inches19-20 inches7 inches
Adult7 inches20-23 inches7.75 inches
Crochet Unicorn Hat Size Chart

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

Gauge

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

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern Notes

  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch. 
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.
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Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern Instructions

The brim is finished with a decorative scallop stitch. See my how to crochet a scalloped edge tutorial for extra help with the stitch repeat.

0-3 Month Baby Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 6– 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)

If you want ear-flaps, stop here and scroll down for ear-flap pattern.

Rnd 14: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join

3-6 Month Baby Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 7– 15: ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)

If you want ear-flaps, stop here and scroll down for ear-flap pattern.

Rnd 16: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join

6-12 Month Baby Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 8– 16: ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

If you want ear-flaps, stop here and scroll down for ear-flap pattern.

Rnd 17: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join

Toddler Size Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 9– 18: ch 2, dc each st, join (60 stitches)

If you want ear-flaps, stop here and scroll down for ear-flap pattern.

Rnd 19: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join

Child Size Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 10– 19: ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

If you want ear-flaps, stop here and scroll down for ear-flap pattern.

Rnd 20: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join

Adult Size Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

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)

Rnds 11– 21: ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

If you want ear-flaps, stop here and scroll down for ear-flap pattern.

Rnd 22: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join

Earflap Instructions

Begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat. Then, refer to the chart below for placement of the second earflap. 

Repeat the instructions for the second earflap. Then single crochet around the entire hat and both earflaps.

SizeFront of HatBack of Hat
0-3 Monthsleave 16 stitches in frontleave 12 stitches in back
3-6 Monthsleave 16 stitches in frontleave 12 stitches in back
6-12 Monthsleave 18 stitches in frontleave 14 stitches in back
Toddlerleave 18 stitches in frontleave 14 stitches in back
Childleave 20 stitches in frontleave 16 stitches in back
Adultleave 22 stitches in frontleave 18 stitches in back

0-3 Months Earflaps

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 10 sts, turn (10 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

3-6 and 6-12 Months Earflaps

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

Toddler, Child, & Adult Earflaps

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14, turn (14 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1,sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

Braids for the Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

Cut fifteen 30” strands of yarn for each braid.

  1. Fold the strands in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap.
  2. Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.
  3. Divide into three sections and braid.

Horn Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 4 sc, join (4 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each st, join (4 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next st*, join (6 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in each st, join (6 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 2 sts*, join (8 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in each st, join (8 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 3 sts*, join (10 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 1, sc in each st, join (10 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 4 sts*, join (12 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 1, sc in each st, join (12 stitches)

Rnd 11: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 5 sts*, join (14 stitches)

Rnd 12: ch 1, sc in each st, join (14 stitches)

Rnd 13: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 6 sts*, join (16 stitches)

Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in each st, join (16 stitches)

Rnd 15: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 7 sts*, join (18 stitches)

Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in each st, join (18 stitches)

Rnd 17: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 8 sts*, join (20 stitches)

Rnd 18: ch 1, sc in each st, join (20 stitches)

Stop here for 0-3 months – 6-12 Months sizes.

Rnd 19: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 9 sts*, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 20: ch 1, sc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Stop here for Toddler & Child sizes.

Rnd 21: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in 10 sts*, join (24 stitches)

Rnd 22: ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (24 stitches)

Stuff with fiber fill and sew to the front of the hat.

Ears Pattern

Row 1: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, turn (5 stitches)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)

Row 3: ch 1, 2 sc sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (7 stitches)

Row 4: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (7 stitches)

Row 5: ch 1, 2 sc, sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (9 stitches)

Row 6: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (9 stitches)

Row 7: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)

Row 8: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 5 sts, sc2tog, turn (7 stitches)

Row 9: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (7 stitches)

Row 10: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 3 sts, sc2tog, turn (5 stitches)

Row 11: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)

Row 12: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 1 st, sc2tog, turn (3 stitches)

Row 13: ch 1, sc3tog and continue to sc around ear, join and fasten off

Sew the ears to the hat.

Mane Instructions

Cut 16” pieces of yarn for the mane. Attach two strands at a time around the stitches between the ears and down the back. Do one row of each color.

Use a crochet hook to pull two strands under a stitch, then pull the four loose ends through the loop and tie a knot.

Finishing the Crochet Unicorn Hat Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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