Crochet unicorn hat pattern

Looking for a fun crochet unicorn hat pattern? This whimsical hat features a flowing mane, a sparkly horn, and sizes from baby through adult. You can finish it with earflaps and braids or a scallop trim, making it a playful choice for costumes, gifts, photos, or everyday wear.

Why you’ll love this crochet unicorn hat

• Baby through adult sizes — Make one for kids or grown-ups.
• Fun unicorn details — Includes a horn, ears, and colorful mane.
• Two finishing options — Choose earflaps with braids or a scallop trim.
• Great for costumes and gifts — A playful choice for parties, dress-up, and photos.
• Video tutorial included — Follow along visually if you need extra help.

Looking for another magical unicorn project? Try my crochet unicorn blanket pattern for a colorful C2C design featuring a large unicorn silhouette.

Crochet unicorn hat pattern details

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

Skill level

Advanced beginner — This pattern uses basic crochet stitches, simple increases and decreases, and some shaping for the horn, ears, and earflaps.

Materials needed

• I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat
• H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for the horn and ears
• Worsted weight yarn #4 in white, gold, and pastel pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow
• Fiberfill to stuff the horn
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

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

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

• dc = double crochet stitch
• sc = single crochet stitch
• sc2tog = single crochet decrease
• sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
• ch / chs = chain / chains
• st / sts = stitch / stitches
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd / rnds = round / rounds

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.

Free 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 months

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 months

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 months

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

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 in 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

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

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

Crochet unicorn hat earflaps

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.

Size	Front of Hat	Back of Hat
0–3 Months	leave 16 stitches in front	leave 12 stitches in back
3–6 Months	leave 16 stitches in front	leave 12 stitches in back
6–12 Months	leave 18 stitches in front	leave 14 stitches in back
Toddler	leave 18 stitches in front	leave 14 stitches in back
Child	leave 20 stitches in front	leave 16 stitches in back
Adult	leave 22 stitches in front	leave 18 stitches in back

0–3 months

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

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, and adult

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)

Crochet unicorn hat braids

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.

Crochet unicorn horn

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 sizes 0–3 months through 6–12 months.

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 and 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.

Crochet unicorn ears

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 in first st, sc in next 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 in first st, sc in next 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 (9 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.

Crochet unicorn mane

Cut 16-inch pieces of yarn for the mane. Attach two strands at a time to the stitches between the ears and continue down the back of the hat. Add one row of each mane color.

To attach the yarn, use your crochet hook to pull two strands under a stitch. Pull the four loose ends through the loop and tighten to form a knot.

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

Crochet unicorn hat video tutorial

Prefer to learn by watching? Follow along with my step-by-step crochet unicorn hat video tutorial to see how the hat and unicorn details come together.

Frequently asked questions

Is this crochet unicorn hat pattern beginner-friendly?
This pattern is best for advanced beginners. It uses basic stitches along with increases, decreases, shaping, and sewn-on pieces.

What sizes are included?
The pattern includes six sizes: 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, toddler, child, and adult.

Can I make the hat without earflaps?
Yes. You can finish the hat with the scalloped trim instead of adding earflaps and braids.

What yarn does this unicorn hat use?
The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (#4) in white, gold, and pastel colors for the mane.

Are the horn and ears made separately?
Yes. The horn and ears are crocheted separately and sewn to the finished hat.

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