Crochet dinosaur hat pattern for beginners

Roar into your next crochet project with my Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern, designed with bulky yarn for extra warmth and coziness! This dino-mite hat is perfect for dinosaur lovers who want to stay snug while showing off their prehistoric style.

Bulky Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern Details

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

Skill Level

Beginner. This dinosaur hat pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form and in simple repeats.

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

Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size: L-11 8 mm
Yarn: Bulky weight #5 in green & gray
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.

Finished Sizes

Toddler, Child, & Adult

	Circumference	Height
Toddler	18-19 inches	7.5 inches
Child	19-21 inches	8 inches
Adult	21-24 inches	8.75 inches

Crochet Dinosaur Hat Size Chart

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

Gauge

10 stitches = 4 inches
4 rounds = 2.5 inches

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

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet stitch
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.

Magic Circle Alternative

If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 4, make 9 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (9 stitches)

Bulky Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern Instructions

Toddler Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern

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

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st* join (27 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (45 stitches)

Rnds 7-12: Repeat round 6 (45 stitches)

Child Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern

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

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st* join (27 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (50 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (50 stitches)

Rnds 8-13: Repeat round 7 (50 stitches)

Adult Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern

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

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

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st* join (27 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (50 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 9 sts*, join (55 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (55 stitches)

Rnds 9–14: Repeat round 8 (55 stitches)

Spikes for the Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern

Make three spikes following rounds 1-5.
Make one spike following rounds 1-6.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 hdc, join (6 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (8 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (10 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, join (12 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, join (14 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 6 sts*, join (16 stitches)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the spikes to the hat.

Adding the Spikes to the Hat

Flatten each spike into a triangle shape and then use stitch markers to position them on the hat. The larger spike should be directly on top.

Sew each spike to the hat through both sides of the spike and around the stitches on the hat.

Finishing the Crochet Dinosaur Hat Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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