Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Hat
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Well, it is hard to believe but we are almost at the end of the summer! Before we know it, we will be watching the leaves fall to the ground. Personally, I am getting ready for a craft fair in the fall. I love to create hats and other fun crochet items. I plan on making a few of these Jack O’ Lantern Hats for a the craft fair. There will be lots of children at this craft fair as it is a MOPS (Mother’s of Preschool) Event so, I am hoping that people will like them!
This hat will fit an older child age 5 and above. It also fits me. This hat is super easy to make. It is very similar to several other hats that I have on this blog such as:
Crochet Owl Hat- Free Pattern
Hello Kitty Inspired Crochet Hat- Free Pattern
So, on to the free pattern!
Materials Needed
Pattern
Hat- In the Orange Yarn
Row 1: Magic circle and put 8 Dc in the magic circle. Alternatively, you can chain 4 and then place 8 dc in the fourth ch from hook. Join. Chain 2.
Row 2: Dc two dc in each dc around. At the end, you will have 16 dc. Join. Ch 2.
Row 3: (Dc two in first dc, dc 1 in next.) Repeat what is in parenthesis around. (24 dc) Join. Ch. 2.
Row 4: (Dc two in first dc, dc 1 in next, dc 1 in the next.) Repeat what is in the parenthesis around. (32 dc) Join. Ch. 2
Row 5: (Dc two in the first dc, dc 1 in next, dc 1 in next, dc 1 in next.) Repeat what is in the parenthesis around. Join. Ch. 2. (40 dc)
Row 6: (Dc two in the first dc, dc 1 in next, dc 1 in next, dc 1 in next, dc in next.) Repeat what is in the parenthesis around. Join. Ch. 2. (48 dc)
Rows 7-13: Dc around. You will have 48 stitches on each round. Join at the end of each round. Chain 2 each start of a new round. At the end of round 13, finish off.
For Ear Flaps- In the Black Yarn (2 of them)
Row 1: In any dc around the bottom of the hat, slip stitch into the hat and ch 2, dc 7.
Row 2: Turn, chain 2, dc 2 together, dc 5. (6)
Row 3: Turn, chain 2, dc 2 together, dc 4. (5)
Row 4: Turn, chain 2, dc 3 together, dc 3. (4)
Row 5: Turn, chain 2, dc 2 together, dc 2. (3)
Row 6: Turn, chain 2, dc 2 together, dc 1. (2)
Row 7: Turn, chain 2, dc 2 tog, end off.
Count 26 stitches from the end of the first ear flap. In the 27th stitch, slip stitch and ch. 2, dc 7.
Repeat rows 2-7 of the first ear flap above and finish off.
Sc around the entire hat. Place 3 sc stitches in the flap ends of the hat and continue to sc around. You could do this with the orange or with the black for a contrast.
For the Eyes (2)
Ch. 7
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. Ch. 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc first 2 together. Sc in next 4 sc. Ch. 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc first 2 together. Sc in next 3 sc. Ch. 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc first 2 together. Sc in next 2 sc. Ch. 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc first 2 together. Sc across in next 1. Ch. 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc 1 last sc.
Sc in each stitch around. Put 3 stitches in each corner.
Finish off.
Repeat for the other eye.
Sew the eyes on according to the picture.
For the Smile
Ch. 20
Sc in second ch from hook and across. Finish off.
Sew on to the pumpkin hat.
Curly Top
Notes: This curly top is created with 4 curls worked back into the first sc. It will be one piece to sew on to the pumpkin.
Sc 18.
Row 1: 3 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Slip stitch into the beginning stitch. Ch 18 again.
Row 2: Ch 18 again. 3 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Row 3: Ch 18 again. 3 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Row 4: Ch 18 again. 3 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Finish off.
Sew onto the hat.
Tuck in all ends.
For tassels
Cut 12 pieces of the orange, and 24 pieces of the black. These will be cut at about 36 inches. Pull them through the bottom of the hat where it makes a point at the end of the flap. Pull the group of yarn half way through. Then, braid the tassel. Knot at the bottom of the braid. Repeat on the other side.
So, what do you think? Will you try out this hat pattern? I would love to hear about it, if you do!
Happy Crocheting,
Elizabeth
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