Get ready to embark on a dino-mite crochet adventure with this free and easy dinosaur crochet hat pattern! This pattern is perfect for all skill levels and uses bulky weight yarn to create a cozy and adorable hat that will keep you warm in style.
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Whether you’re making it for yourself or a little dinosaur enthusiast, this pattern is sure to bring joy and whimsy to your crochet projects. So grab your hook and let’s dive into the world of prehistoric fashion with this fun and playful dinosaur hat pattern.
So, grab your crochet hook and your favorite bulky weight yarn, and let’s make a roaringly fun dinosaur crochet hat pattern!
Be sure to check out my many other crochet hat patterns before you go!
Materials
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. Project uses basic stitches, repetitive stitches, minimal color changes, and simple shaping & finishing.
Dinosaur Crochet Hat Size Chart
| Circumference | Height | |
| Toddler | 18-19 inches | 7.5 inches |
| Child | 19-21 inches | 8 inches |
| Adult | 21-24 inches | 8.75 inches |
Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
10 dc= 4 inches
4 rounds= 2.5 inches
Pattern Notes
- This pattern starts with a magic ring (also known as a magic circle or adjustable ring). If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial.
- Leave a long yarn tail for weaving in when you make your magic ring.
- 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.
- You can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the second to last row.
Abbreviations
US Terms
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- dc = double crochet
- dc inc = double crochet increase
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc inc = half double crochet increase
- inc = increase
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- rem = remaining
Crochet Stitches & Techniques
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Toddler Size Dinosaur Crochet Hat Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 double crochet stitches in the same stitch
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st* join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Fasten off and weave in your ends with a tapestry needle.
Child Size Dinosaur Crochet Hat Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 double crochet stitches in the same stitch
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st* join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Fasten off and weave in your ends with a tapestry needle.
Adult Size Dinosaur Crochet Hat Pattern
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 double crochet stitches in the same stitch
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st* join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (50 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, 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)
Fasten off and weave in your ends with a tapestry needle.
Dinosaur Spikes Pattern
Make three spikes following rounds 1-5.
Make one spike following rounds 1-6. This larger spike will be sewn directly on the top of the hat.
hdc inc = half double crochet increase
Make 2 half double crochet stitches in the same stitch
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 6 hdc, join (6 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (8 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (10 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 4 sts*, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 5 sts*, join (14 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *hdc inc, hdc in next 6 sts*, join (16 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the spikes to the hat.
How to Sew Spikes Onto Your Hat
Firstly, flatten each spike into a triangle shape.
Then, use stitch markers to position each spike onto the hat.
Lastly, sew each spike to the hat by sewing the yarn tail through both sides of the spike and around the stitches on the hat.
Finally, weave in all of your ends.
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