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Crochet Monster Hat Pattern

 
Easy Crochet Monster Hat PatternThis crochet monster hat pattern is an easy project to make.  Winter, for me, is the perfect time to crochet a few fabulous new projects!  If you are interested in learning how to crochet check out my series of complete, detailed learn to crochet posts with step-by-step instructions.  Today I am sharing this adorable crochet monster hat pattern with you.  Whoop!

 Crochet Monster Hat Pattern

Crochet monster hat pattern:

This monster hat is a great beginner project!  All you need to know are a few basic crochet stitches and you are good to go.  Change the colours, add another eye or a few extra horns and you have a completely original, personalized hat for your little one.  If you would like to make a large hat simple add an additional round of increases or for a smaller hat drop a round of increases.  Here we go…

Crochet Monster Hat Pattern

 

Abbreviations:

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

Yarn and Hook
I used Vanna’s Choice yarn (aff link) because it is super soft and a 5.5 mm hook.

Hat Pattern
{child aged 4-8}

Round 1:  ch 5, sl st into the first ch to create a circle, ch 2
Round 2:  dc 10 into the circle, sl st to join, ch 2 {10}
Round 3:  dc 2 into each st around, sl st to join, ch 2 {20}
Round 4:  dc 2 into first st, dc into next st, repeat around, sl st to join, ch 2 {30}
Round 5:  dc 2 into first st, dc into next two st, repeat around, sl st to join, ch 2 {40}
Round 6:  dc 2 into first st, dc into next three st, repeat around, sl st to join, ch 2 {50}
Round 7 – 11: dc into each st around, sl st to join, ch 2 {50}
Round 12: sc into each st around, {tie off here or continue to add ear flaps} ch 1

How to make these crochet monster hat pattern details:

Ear Flaps

{continue from ch 1}

Row 1:  sc 12, ch 1, turn
Row 2:  sc decrease, sc in next eight st, sc decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 3:  sc 10, turn
Row 4:  sc decrease, sc in next six st, sc decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 5:  sc 8, turn
Row 6:  sc decrease, sc in next four st, sc decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 7:  sc 6, turn
Row 8:  sc decrease, sc in next two st, sc decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 9:  sc 4, turn
Row 10:  sc decrease 2, ch 1, turn
Row 11:  sc decrease, fasten off

Count 18-20 stitches {along the bottom of the hat} from first ear flap, sl st to join and repeat row 1 – 11 {do not fasten off}.  When row 11 is complete on the second ear flap, sc around the entire hat until you reach the end of row 11 again, fasten off and sew in loose yarn.

Yarn braid

Cut 16 piece of yarn about 18″ in length.  Fold 8 pieces of the yarn  in half to thread through the end of one ear flap and braid.  Tie off the braid at the end with a scrap piece of yarn.  Repeat for the second ear flap.

The details really make this hat fun!


Eye

{black yarn}
Round 1:  ch 5, sl st into the first ch to create a circle, ch 2
Round 2:  dc 10 into the circle, sl st to join, tie off
{colored yarn}
Round 3:  sc 2 into each st around, sl st to join, tie off
{white yarn}
Round 4:  dc 2 into first st, dc into next stitch, repeat around, sl st to join, tie off
Sew to the front of the hat with yarn and a yarn needle.

Mouth

{white tooth}
Row 1:  ch 5, turn
Row 2:  sc 4, turn
Row 3:  sc decrease 2, ch 1, turn
Row 4:  sc decrease, turn
sc around the shape and fasten off.

{black mouth}
Row 1:  ch 15
Sew to the front of the hat with yarn and a yarn needle.

Horns

{colored yarn}
Round 1:  ch 5, sl st into the first ch to create a circle, ch 1
Round 2:  sc 6 into the circle, sl st to join, ch 1 {6}
Round 3 – 4:  sc around, sl st to join, ch 1 {6}
Round 5:  sc 2 into first st, sc into next st, repeat, sl st to join, ch 1 {9}
Round 6 – 10:  sc around, sl st to join, ch 1 {9}
Fasten off, repeat for a second horn and sew to the top of the hat with yarn and a yarn needle.

 

All done!

Crochet Monster Hat Pattern

This is a finished hat for Cameron.  I chose colors of yarn to match his spring jacket but really the possibilities are endless!


Crochet Monster Hat Pattern

And here is Isaiah in his new hat.

Crochet Monster Hat Pattern

Adding a few more horns or eyes would be totally fun too!

Crochet Monster Hat Pattern

Crafting essentials for crochet projects:

  • I love using this Vannas Choice yarn (aff link) for soft silky projects every time.
  • These crochet hooks (aff link) are ideal for using with all sizes of yarn.
  • This crochet kit (aff link) is perfect for the beginner because everything you need to start is included.
  • This lovely yarn tote (aff link) makes traveling with your crochet project both stylish and easy.

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Oh that’s just way too cute – adorable!!

My boys would love this! So cute!

Such a fun project! thanks for linking over at Take-A-Look Tuesday – I featured you today, woot woot! And also pinned it for you – thanks!
Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com

Everything is very open with a very clear description of the
challenges. It was really informative. Your website is
useful. Thank you for sharing!