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Step-by-Step Oogie Boogie Beanie Crochet Instructions

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Yep, it’s that time of the year again!  I was recently in Spirit Halloween with my daughter and we came across a quite large Nightmare Before Christmas section.  My daughter’s favorite movie of all time is Nightmare Before Christmas.  I had already made her a Jack Skellington Beanie so when we saw this Oogie Boogie beanie I just knew I needed to create a pattern for it.  She doesn’t know about it yet but I plan on giving it to her for her birthday right before Halloween.  I hope you all enjoy making your very own Oogie Boogie Crochet Beanie for yourself or even a little goblin that you know.

A vibrant green crocheted beanie with black alien face designs, featuring large eyes and a rounded mouth.

Here is everything you need to know about making this Oogie Boogie Crochet Beanie!

Abbreviations:  MC (magic circle) CH (chain), SLST (slip stitch), SC (Single Crochet), HDC (half double crochet), DC (double crochet), SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Special Stitches:  

SC2TOG, insert you hook in the next stitch, draw up your loop, you now have 2 loops on your hook, insert your hook into the next stitch and draw up your loop, you now have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.  You have just single crocheted 2 stitches into one.  

Difficulty:  Easy, Beginner Friendly

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Now on to the Supplies that you will need for this Oogie Boogie Crochet Beanie:

Yarn:  #4 worsted weight yarn.  I used red heart super saver in the colors Spring Green and Black.  You will need 1 skein of each. You can purchase both of these yarns in the highlighted links.

Crochet Hook:  5mm for the beanie and 4mm for the eyes and mouth. I have really been loving the crochet hooks with the rubber handles laterly. I love the way they fin in my hand while I’m crocheting. You can purchase bothe of the hooks that you will need in the highlighted links.

Yarn Needle:  Any yarn needle that you have on hand is fine.  I like using metal yarn needles because I feel like they weave through the yarn easier than the plastic ones. You can purchase a multi pack of yarn needles in the highlighted link.

Craft Scissors:  Any pair of scissors that you have on hand will work.  I use the smaller 4 inch craft scissors because they tuck away in my crochet hook bag. You can purchase a pair in the highlighted link.

Note:  The CH 2 and CH 1 does not count as a stitch.

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Now, let’s get started on this Oogie Boogie Crochet Beanie

For the Oogie Boogie Beanie grab your spring green yarn and your 5mm crochet hook.

Round 1:  Create a magic circle, place 10 HDC (half double crochet) inside the magic circle.  SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the very first HDC and pull your yarn tail tight to close up the circle.  At the end of round 1 you should have 10 HDC.  

Round 2:  CH (chain) 2, place 2 DC (double crochet) in the CH 2 space, next place 2 DC in each stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the very first DC.  At the end of round 2 you should have 20 stitches.

Round 3:  CH 2, DC in the CH 2 space, now place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC in the first stitch and 2 DC in the next stitch* all the way around.  SLST to the top of the very first DC.  at the end of round 3 you should have 30 stitches.

Round 4:  CH 2, place 2 DC in the CH 2 space, DC in the next 2 stitches.  Repeat the pattern of *2 DC in the first, 1 DC in the next 2 stitches* all the way around.  SLST to the tip of the first DC.  at the end of round 4 you should have a total of 40 stitches.

Round 5:  CH 2, place 2 DC in the CH 2 space, now DC in the next 3 stitches.  Repeat the pattern of *2 DC in the first stitch, 1 DC in the next 3 stitches* all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first DC.  At the end of round 5 you should have a total of 50 stitches.

Round 6:  CH 2,  place 2 DC in the CH 2 space, now place 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches.  Repeat the pattern of *2 DC in the first stitch, 1 DC in each of the next 4 stitches* all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first DC.  At the end of round 6 you should have 60 stitches.

Rounds 7-21:  DC in the CH 2 space and in each stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first DC.   At the end of each round you should still have a total of 60 stitches.  Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.  Note:  If your head is on the smaller side you will not want to do 21 rounds.  I like to put the beanie on my head from time to time to make sure the length is okay.  If this beanie is for a person with a larger head 21 rows will be just fine.  

Now on to the eyes for this Oogie Boogie Crochet Beanie (Make 2)

Row 1:  With your 4mm crochet hook and black yarn, CH 2, place 2 SC (single crochet) in the 2nd chain from your hook.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 1 you should have a total of 2 stitches.

Row 2:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in the last stitch.  At the end of row 2 you should have 3 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.

Row 3:  SC in the CH 1 space and in the next stitch, now place 2 SC in the last stitch.  at the end of row 3 you should have 4 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.

Row 4:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, now place 1 SC in the last 3 stitches.  At the end of row 4 you should have 5 stitches.

Row 5:  SC in the CH 1 space and in the next 3 stitches, now place 2 SC in the very last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 5 you should have 6 stitches.

Row 6:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, now place 1 SC in the last 5 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 6 you should have 7 stitches.

Row 7:  SC in the CH 1 space and in the next 5 stitches.  Now, place 2 SC in the very last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 7 you should have 8 stitches.

Row 8:   Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space.  Now, place 1 SC in the last remaining stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 8 you should have 9 stitches.  

Row 9:  SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together) the first 2 stitches, SC in the last remaining stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 9 you should have 8 stitches.  

Row 10:  SC in the CH 1 space and all the way across until you come to the very last 2 stitches.  SC2TOG the last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 10 you should have 7 stitches.

Row 11:  SC2TOG the first 2 stitches.  SC in each stitch to the end.  CH 1 and turn you work.  At the end of row 11 you should have 6 stitches.

Row 12:  SC in the CH 1 space and in each stitch until you come to the last 2 stitches.  SC2TOG the last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 12 you should have 5 stitches.

Row 13:  SC2TOG the first 2 stitches.  Now, SC in each stitch all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 13 you should have 4 stitches.

Row 14:  SC in the CH 1 space and in each stitch until you come to the last 2 stitches.  SC2TOG the last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 14 you should have 3 stitches.

Row 15:  SC2TOG the first stitches, SC in the last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 15 you should have 2 stitches.

Row 16:  SC2TOG the only 2 stitches left.  CH 1 and fasten off.  Leave a long enough tail so you can attach the eye to your Oogie Boogie Beanie.  

Now for the Oogie Boogie Mouth:

Row 1:  CH 2, Place 2 SC in the second CH from the hook.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 1 you should have 2 stitches.  

Row 2:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space and in the next stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 2 you should have 4 stitches.

Row 3:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 3 you should have 6 stitches.

Row 4:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in the last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 4 you should have 8 stitches.

Row 5:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in the next 6 stitches, 2 SC in the last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 5 you should have 10 stitches.

Rows 6-14:  SC in the CH 1 space and in each stitch to the end.  CH 1 and turn.  At the end of each row you should still have 10 stitches.

Row 15:  SC2TOG the first 2 stitches, SC in 6 stitches, SC2TOG the last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 15 you should have 8 stitches.

Row 16:  SC2TOG the first 2 stitches, SC in the next 4 stitches, SC2TOG the last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 16 you should have 6 stitches.

Row 17:  SC2TOG the first 2 stitches, SC in the next 2 stitches, SC2TOG the last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 17 you should have 4 stitches.

Row 18:  SC2TOG the first 2 stitches, SC2TOG the last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work.  At the end of row 18 you should have 2 stitches.

Row 19:  SC2TOG the only 2 remaining stitches.  Fasten off and leave a yarn tail long enough to attach the mouth to your Oogie Boogie beanie.  

Attaching the eyes and mouth to the Oogie Boogie Beanie.  

Thread your yarn needle with your yarn tail.  Place your eyes where you would like them to sit on your beanie.  I place mine with the tops of the eyes at the bottom of round 5.  Making sure you hold your eye in place the entire time so it does not go on crooked, stitch your eyes to the first layer of your Oogie Boogie Beanie.   Do this all the way around the edge of the eye.  When you get back to where you started, weave your remaining yarn tail into the back of the beanie.  Do the same thing with your other eye and with the mouth.  

Adding the eyebrows and the lines under the eyes:

With a long piece of yarn threaded on your yarn needle, insert your yarn needle from under the hat through the front.  I started at the bottom of row 8 and stitched a long line up to the end of row 5 at a slight angle.  I then poked my yarn needle from the inside of the beanie at the middle of row 5 of the beanie and the top of the eye, I then stitched a long line back down to where the last stitch ended at the end of row 5.  I then went over these lines one more time to make it stand out a little more.  Push your needle to the inside of the hat and weave in your yarn tails and clip your yarn.

Now for adding the lines under the eyes, start at row 10  and place your lines under your eyes to your liking.  I placed mine about halfway along the bottom portion of the eye.  I just went back and forth over the line 2 times so it would stand out.  Weave your yarn tails in the underside of the beanie and clip your yarn.

Adding the stitching to the mouth:

With a long piece of black yarn, create stitches along the entire outside edge of the mouth.  Again you will want to go over them 2 times so the lines stand out.  Weave your yarn tails in and clip your yarn.

If you love this Oogie Boogie Beanie you will love the Jack Skellington Beanie as well. Why not make the matching set for your kiddos or you and your friends or spouse.

I hope you all enjoy making this Oogie Boogie Beanie as much as I did. Make sure you check me out on social media and subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss out on any of my fun tutorials. Happy crocheting from the Montana White’s!

Review of Annie’s Caring Crochet Kit: Fun for a Cause

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Hi Everyone! It’s been a while. I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas, and New Year. We had a ton happen over the last few months. We found out that we were going to be grandparents, YAY!!!, we moved into a new place, our pregnant daughter and her husband moved back, and our youngest daughter moved back as well. Needless to say January was an extremely crazy month. Not to mention all of the insane weather that we’ve been having, a few weeks ago it was back down to -30 again. It looks like next week is going to be below zero again. I guess the groundhog was right and it looks like we will have at least another 6 weeks of winter here in Montana. In reality we will probably still have another 3 months or so.

The Promoter of Annie’s Kit Club reached out to me a few weeks ago and asked if I would be interested in doing reviews on their products. Of course I said yes. Annie’s Kit Club had me make a list of items I would like to review and they sent me this one, the Annie’s Caring Crochet Kit. I absolutely loved this kit when it arrived and I love the fact that the Annie’s Caring Crochet Kit products you make goes to cancer patients in need all over the country.

<a href=”http://<a href=”https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=751045&m=71249&u=3175406&afftrack=”>Annie’s Kit ClubsAnnie’s Caring Crochet Kit came with a detailed pattern that was extremely easy to follow and two different styles of hats to make. The one shown came with a scarf, I thought that it added a nice touch. The yarn itself was extremely soft and seemed to be of super high quality. I was worried in the beginning that it was going to be hard to work with because it was so soft, but that was not the case. It was a nice beginner friendly pattern to follow along with. The good thing about the Annies Caring Crochet Kit is that you will get a new kit every month.

I don’t know about your area but our hospital has programs where you can make beanies for cancer patients, beanies for newborn babies, and even receiving blankets for the newborns. I think that it’s a fun way to get involved in the community.

They wanted me to let you know that you would get 50% off of your first month on any of their kits if you sign up in the highlighted link above. So why not go ahead and sign up. If you are like me and live in a cold area It will give you something fun to do.

I did a YouTube video review for the Annies Caring Crochet Kit and you can watch it down below if you prefer.

Stay tuned as I’m going to be posting some really fun projects coming up here on my blog and my YouTube Channel, @montanacrochetcreations, as well. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out this fun crochet Chicken Drink Coaster, it’s a simple pattern and will work up in no time at all! I love you all so very much and I will see you in my next blog post!

Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Last Minute Gifts

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Merry Christmas everyone!!! Well almost, I can’t believe that tomorrow is Christmas and the end of the year is just around the corner. This year I really wanted to focus on making most of my gifts for friends and family and this really cute Crochet Headband is one of them. It’s super simple to make and works up fast. It’s the perfect beginners project. Even if you are in a last minute frenzy this Crochet Headband can be completed in as little as 2 hours making it the perfect last minute gift.

Let’s get started on this Crochet Pattern

You will need a few things. You probably have enough yarn laying around the house to complete this Crochet Headband.

Yarn: Any #5 Bulky yarn will work. I chose to use Caron Simply Soft in the color Soft Blue. I just loved the color of this yarn and it will match any outfit. You will need 1 skein or 150 yards of what ever yarn you want to use. You can purchase it in the highlighted link above.

Scissors: Any pair of scissors that you have on hand will work for clipping your yarn. I really enjoy using smaller scissors as I can fit them in my crochet hook bag. You can purchase a pair of smaller scissors in the highlighted link.

Crochet Hook: You will need a 5.5mm crochet hook for this Crochet Headband. If you do not have a 5.5mm hook you can purchase one in the highlighted link.

Yarn Needle: Any yarn needle that you have on hand will work. I like metal ones better, they seem to weave through the yarn easier than the plastic ones. What every yarn needle you choose just make sure the eye is big enough for the yarn to fit through. You can purchase a multi pack of metal yarn needles through the highlighted link.

Abbreviations: CH (chain), SLST (slip stitch), DC (double crochet).

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Now for the Free Crochet Headband Pattern

Row 1: With your 5.5 mm crochet hook, CH (chain) 20. Place 1 DC (double crochet) in the 3rd chain from the hook (this counts as your first double crochet). Place 1 DC in each stitch all the way down to the end. CH 3 and turn your work. At the end of row 1 you should have a total of 19 stitches.

Repeat Row 1 until your project measures 20″ long. Once your Crochet Headband measures 20″ fasten off your yarn and leave a tail approximately 12″ long.

Creating the Twist!

Step 1: Lay your project wrong side facing down.

Step 2: Place the bottom of the project even with the top but off to the right side ( you want it to be in the left side of the project in the middle while the right side is hanging off of the edge).

Step 3: Take the right side of the project that is hanging off of the edge and fold it around to the back.

Step 4: Next, take the left side of the project and fold it over the top if the middle piece.

Step 5: Thread your tail through your yarn needle and stitch all the pieces together along the top. I try to line up the 4 layers of stitches so I can weave my yarn needle back and froth through the stitches. Once you have come to them end fasten off with a knot and weave in your yarn tails. Note: Remember, when weaving in your yarn tails make sure to go back and forth at least 3 times so your Crochet Headband doesn’t come apart in the wash.

Step 6: Lastly, flip your Crochet Headband inside out and it will automatically create the twist in the front.

That’s it! This project is super simple to make. I hope you enjoy making this Crochet Headband as much as I did. Make sure to post pics below so I can see all your color variations. I love how creative you all get. If you are still needing gift ideas check out this simple Beginners Crochet Scarf and Crochet Hat. Don’t forget to follow me on all my social media platforms, subscribe to my blog so you get notified each time I post something new. I love you all so much! Happy Crocheting from the Montana White’s!

Super Chunky Crochet Beanie and Scarf Pattern

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October is a month full of Birthdays in our family. Within a week and a half apart we celebrate my husband’s, my father-in-law’s, my sister-in-law’s, and my youngest daughters birthday. My sister-in-law is extremely difficult to buy for. I know that she loves winter hats and scarves so I decided I would make her a crochet beanie and scarf set for her birthday.

I got a new kind of yarn at Hobby Lobby the other day. It’s the Fleece blanket yarn by Bernat. I think it’s the softest yarn I have ever felt. I’m straight up obsessed. I think that this Crochet Beanie and the Crochet Infinity Scarf turned out just beautiful. The dusty rose color is very in right now and I know that it will compliment all of her outfits.

This beanie and scarf set is made with extra chunky yarn, a large crochet hook, and worked up in just a matter of hours for both. If you are struggling to come up with a gift for that special lady, this is the gift to make.

Close-up of a knitted pink hat and scarf, showcasing the intricate braided patterns and soft texture of the yarn.
This set is made with the softest yarn I’ve ever felt!

Now, let’s get started on this super cute Hat and Scarf set.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Any Bulky #6 yarn. I used Bernat Forever Fleece by yarnspirations in the color Rose Hip. You can purchase it in the link above. You will need just over 1 skein so purchase 2. You can always use the left over yarn for something else.

Crochet Hook: 15.75 mm (scarf) and 10mm (hat). I have been obsessed with the crochet hooks with the silicone handles lately. I love the way they feel in my hand when crocheting. I also love the crochet hooks from <a href=”http://<a href=”https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2008472&u=3175406&m=116536&urllink=&afftrack=”>Mint OdysseyFurls Crochet. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they fit comfortably in your hand as well. You can purchase them in the highlighted link.

Pom Pom Maker: I really enjoy using a Pom Pom Maker. I feel like it makes a more consistent full looking pom pom for the top of the hat.

Yarn needle and Craft Scissors: You will need a yarn needle for weaving your ends into this Crochet Hat and Scarf set and a pair of craft scissors for clipping your yarn. You can purchase both in the links below.

Abbreviations: CH (chain), SC (single crochet), SCBLO (single crochet back loops only), DC (double crochet), FPDC (front post double crochet), SLST (slip stitch).

Finished hat size: 9″ wide x 9.5″ tall when laying flat. Fits Most Smaller Adults.

Pattern Adjustments for additional sizes: Newborn, Round 1 Ch 3 + 6 DC in magic circle for a total of 7DC. Round 2 should have a total stitch count of 14 DC. Round 3 and on should have a stitch count of 14 FPDC and 14 DC. Child, Round 1 CH 3 + 7 DC in magic circle for a total of 8 DC. Round 2 should have a stitch count of 16 DC. Round 3 and on should have a stitch count of 16 DC and 16 FPDC. Large Adult, CH 3 + 9 DC in magic circle. Round 2 should have a stitch count of 20. Round 3 and on should have a stitch count of 20 DC and 20 FPDC. For all sizes continue with rounds 4 and 5 until hat is the desired height you want before starting the brim.

Scarf size: Approximately 48″ in diameter.

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Dusty Rose Crochet Chunky Hat

With 10 mm hook,

Round 1: Make a magic circle. You can learn how to make one here. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet),Place 8 more DC (double crochet) in the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 (remember this counted as your first double crochet). You should have a total of 9 stitches.

Round 2: Chain 3, DC in the same space as the chain 3. Place 2 DC in each stitch all the way around. Join with a SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the chain 3. You should now have a total of 18 stitches.

Round 3: Chain 3, FPDC (front post double crochet) around the CH 3 from the previous round. *DC in the next stitch, FPDC in the same stitch* repeat pattern all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the FPDC. You should have a total of 18 DC and 18 FPDC.

Round 4: Chain 1, *FPDC around CH 3 from previous round, DC in next stitch* repeat this pattern all the way around. SLST to the top of the FPDC. You should have a total of 18 DC and 18 FPDC.

Note: From round 4 on, you will be working your FPDC around the CH 3 from the previous round, and DC in the top of the FPDC in the previous rounds.

Round 5: Chain 3, *FPDC in next stitch, DC in next stitch* repeat this pattern all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the CH 3. You should have a total of 18 DC and 18 FPDC.

Rounds 6-10: Repeat rounds 4 and 5.

Round 11: Beginning the brim of the hat. Chain 1, SC in same stitch as CH 1. SC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should have a total of 36 stitches.

Rounds 12-14: Chain 1, SCBLO (single crochet in back loop only) in the CH 1 space and every stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should have a Total of 36 stitches. Fasten off and weave in your yarn ends.

Dusty Rose Chunky Crochet Infinity Scarf

With 15.75 mm hook,

Round 1: Chain 100, Join to the beginning chain making sure not to twist your yarn. Note: If you want your infinity scarf longer just add more chains till you reach the desired length when wrapped around your neck twice.

Round 2: Ch 1, SC in chain 1 space and every stitch all the way around to the end. Join with a SLST to the first SC. You should still have a stitch count of 100.

Rounds 3-12: Ch 1, SCBLO (single crochet back loops only) in ch 1 space and every stitch all the way around to the end. At the end of round 12 finish off and weave in your yarn ends. If you want your scarf thicker just continue on working in the rounds until you reach your desired width.

That’s it. This is a super simple chunky scarf and beanie set that works up in a matter of hours. I hope you enjoy making this project as much as I did. Don’t forget to link my page when creating a set of your own. Feel free to comment below and leave pics. I would love to see your finished work. Make sure you check out my Etsy shop and follow me on my social media platforms (links below). Check out these other fun crochet scarf and crochet hat patterns.

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DIY Jack Skellington Crochet Beanie

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My daughter’s all time favorite movie is Nightmare Before Christmas! In fact I think she’s watched it at least a half dozen times in the last month. She’s getting ready to turn 18 next week so I thought I would surprise her with this cute Jack Skellington Beanie. It’s already getting cold here in Montana so a beanie is definitely needed. I had no idea what I was doing when I created this pattern for Jack Skellington. The head is easy, but the eyes were a task. I think it turned out pretty awesome!

I couldn’t wait till next week to give it to her. It’s cold and rainy today so I decided to go ahead and let her have the Crochet Beanie. I was right, she loved it. I know that she will wear it everywhere this fall, winter, and spring. I hope that you follow along and make one for your little goblins to enjoy this winter. After all, it doesn’t have to be halloween to wear it.

I also have a step by step YouTube tutorial for this DIY Jack Skellington Crochet Beanie! While you are there, don’t forget to subscribe to my channel!

What you will need for this super cute crochet beanie:

Yarn: Any #4 worsted weight yarn, I used Red Heart Super Saver in Purple, Heather Grey, White, and Black. You can purchase any of the yarns used in this pattern in the highlighted links.

Crochet Hook: You will need a 5.0mm hook and a 3.125mm hook for this pattern. I really have been loving the crochet hooks with the silicone shaft lately. I just love the way the feel in my hand when crocheting.

Craft Scissors and a Pom Pom Maker: I like the smaller 3.5 to 4 inch Craft Scissors because they fit my hands better. I also love to use a pom pom maker because it creates a more consistent looking pom pom. You can purchase both in the highlighted links.

Gauge: 12 stitches x 7 rows equals a 4″ x 4″ piece.

Abbreviations: SLST (slip stitch), CH (chain), DC (double crochet), SC (single crochet) SC2TOG (single crochet 2 together)

Important: The chain 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.

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Jack Skellington Hat:

With Purple Yarn

Create a Magic Ring. If you don’t know how to create magic ring you can learn in the highlighted link.

Round 1: Place 10 HDC (half double crochet) in the magic circle. Pull ring tight and slip stitch to the top of the first HDC. You should have a total of 10 stitches.

Round 2: Chain 2 (remember this does not count as a stitch), Place 2 DC (double crochet) in each stitch all the way around to the end. Join with a SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the first DC. You should now have a total of 20 stitches.

Round 3: Chain 2, *DC in first stitch, 2 DC in next stitch* repeat this pattern all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should now have a total of 30 stitches.

Round 4: Ch 2, *DC in the first 2 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch* Repeat this pattern all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should have a total of 40 stitches.

Round 5: Ch 2, *DC in first 3 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch* repeat this pattern all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should now have a total of 50 stitches.

Round 6: Ch 2, *DC in first 4 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch*, repeat all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should now have a total of 60 stitches.

Round 7: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. At the end of this round switch to your grey yarn.

Round 8: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), SC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Now switch back to your purple yarn.

Round 9: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches.

Round 10: Ch 1, SC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches.

Round 11: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to your grey yarn.

Round 12: Ch 1, SC in each stitch all the way round to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to purple yarn.

Round 13: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to grey yarn.

Round 14: Ch 1, SC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to purple yarn.

Round 15: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to grey yarn.

Round 16: Ch 1, SC in each stitch all the way to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches.

Round 17: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to purple yarn.

Round 18: Ch 1, SC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to grey yarn.

Round 19: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to purple yarn.

Round 20: Ch 1, SC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first SC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Switch to grey yarn.

Round 21: Ch 2, DC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first DC. You should still have a total of 60 stitches. Fasten off and weave in your ends along with the ends at the top of the hat.

Jack Skellington Face

With your white yarn, create a magic circle.

Round 1: Place 10 HDC in the magic circle. Pull tight to close and SLST to the top of the first HDC. You should have a total of 10 stitches.

Round 2: Ch 2, Place 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first HDC. You should have a total of 20 stitches.

Round 3: Ch 2, Place *2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next stitch* repeat this pattern all the way around to the end. SLST to the top of the first HDC. You should have a total of 30 stitches.

Round 4: Ch 2, *2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2 stitches* repeat all the way to the end. SLST to the top of the firs HDC. You should have a total of 40 stitches. Fasten off and leave a long enough tail to sew on your skeleton face.

Jack Skelliton Eyes With black yarn, switch to your 3.125mm crochet hook. Make 2

Row 1: Chain 2, Place 2 SC in second chain from the hook. Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 2: Place 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in last stitch. Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 3: SC in first 2 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch. Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 4: Place 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches. Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 5: SC in first 4 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch. Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 6: Place 2 SC in first stitch, SC in last 5 stitches. Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 7: SC2TOG (single crochet 2 together), SC in next 2 stitches, SC2TOG. Ch 1 and turn your work. You can learn how to SC2TOG here.

Row 8: SC2TOG, SC in next stitch, SC2TOG. Ch 1 and turn your work.

Row 9: SC2TOG, SC2TOG. Fasten off. Leave a long tail on each eye to attach the eyes to the head.

Attach the eyes to the head with a whip stitch. You may have to manipulate the eyes a bit to give them a more round shape.

Creating the nose and mouth. With a long piece of black yarn, place 2 small nostrils just below the eyes at an angle. Jack skellington has a big smile so start at the outside edge of one eye and back stitch all the way to the outside edge of the other eye creating a smile. Don’t forget his stitch marks on his mouth. I pulled up a picture of Jack Skellington to reference how his nose and mouth looked.

That’s it. This project is simple to make and will surely please any Nightmare Before Christmas and Jacks Skellington Fan. I hope you enjoy making this hat as much as I did. Looking for a few crochet gift ideas? Check out this fun Crochet Dishcloth and Crochet Pot Holder. They are simple to make and work up quickly. Make sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Etsy, and YouTube.

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Easy Crochet Hat Pattern for Winter

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It was a beautiful week here in Montana. I would guess that this weekend is probably going to be one of the last nice weekends before it starts to get cold. It’s forecasted to be in the 70’s this weekend and down to the high 40’s next weekend. We had a few stunning days so I decided to work on this crochet pattern while sitting outside enjoying the nice weather. After all, I do need a new crochet hat for winter. The “To the Peak” Crochet Hat is uniques in its own way. Not only do the puff style stitches create an ultra soft feel and help hold the hats shape, it has a brim as well. The two decorative buttons on the side of the hat helps to create the brim and gives it a nice finishing touch.

Woman wearing a white crocheted hat with a brim and a black button, standing outdoors in a green setting.
A woman smiling while wearing a white crocheted hat, standing outdoors with a green background.
This hat was made with a super soft wool blend yarn for that extra thick feel. Add any style of buttons to the side to complete the look.

Supplies and Materials Needed:

Yarn: Any #4 Worsted Weight yarn will work. I used Red Heart Super Saver in White. You can purchase it in the highlighted link.

Buttons: 2 buttons of any size, just depends on how you want them to look. They are for decoration only.

Crochet Hook: Any crochet hooks that you have on hand will work. I love the crochet hooks from Lion Brand and also Furls Crochet. They are both a very dependable brand and fit comfortably in your hands while crocheting. You can purchase them in the highlighted links.

Yarn needle: I really like the metal yarn needles. I feel like they weave through the yarn better than the plastic ones. You can purchase them through the highlighted link.

Craft Scissors: You can use any pair of scissors that you have on hand. I really love the small craft scissors because the fit easily in my crochet hook bag. You can purchase them through the highlighted link.

Hat Size:

Women’s One size fits most.

Gauge:

14 Single Crochet and 17 rows equal 4″

Abbreviations:

BEG (beginning), CH (chain), DC (double crochet), DCFP (double crochet front post *Yarn over and insert hook from front to back around the post to the next stitch*). You can watch a video on how to do a front post double crochet Here!, REM (remaining), REP (repeat), RNDS (round/rounds), SC (single crochet), SL ST (slip stitch), SP (spaces), STS (stitch), YOH (yarn over hook)

Skill Level: Easy

Note: Chain 2 at the beginning of round does not count as a stitch. * indicates a repeat in the pattern.

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Now, let’s get started on this super cute crochet hat.

Crochet Hat

Beginning at crown of the hat and working our way to the brim. Chain 3, join with a slip stitch to the first chain to join a ring.

Round 1: Chain 3, Place 15 DC (double crochet) in the ring you just created. Join with a slip stitch at the top of the chain 3 at the beginning. You should have 16 double crochet (the chain 3 at the beginning counts as a double crochet) If you prefer to make a magic circle that will work too. Don’t know how to create a magic circle? You can learn here.

Round 2: Chain 2, *DCFP around each of the next 2 DC, 1 DC in the space between the last double crochet and the next double crochet (basically the space in between the stitches). Repeat from the * all the way around. Join with a slip stitch to the first DCFP. You should have a total of 24 stitches at the end of this round.

Round 3: Chain 2, *1 DCFP around next DCFP, DC in next space, DCFP around next DCFP, DC in next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. Join with a slip stitch to the first DCFP. You should have a total of 32 stitches.

Round 4: Chain 2. *DCFP around next DCFP, DC in next space, DCFP around next DCFP, 2 DC in next space, Repeat from * all the way around to the end. Join with a slip stitch to the first DCFP. You should have a total of 40 stitches.

Round 5: Chain 2. *DCFP around next DCFP, 2 DC in next stitch, DCFP around next DCFP, DC in each of the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * all the way around to the end. Join with a slip stitch to the first DCFP. You should have a total of 48 stitches.

Round 6: Chain 2. *DCFP around next DCFP, DC in the next 2 stitches, DCFP around next DCFP, 2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next stitch, repeat from * all the way around to the end. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first FPDC. You should have a total of 56 stitches.

Round 7: Chain 2. *DCFP around next DCFP, 2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next stitch, 1 DCFP around next DCFP, 1 DC in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * all the way around to the end. Join with a slip stitch to the first FPDC. You should have a total of 64 stitches.

Round 8: Chain 1, SC (single crochet) in each stitch all the way around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You should have a total of 64 stitches.

Round 9: Chain 2. *3 DCFP around the DCFP 2 rows below. Skip the next stitch, DC in next stitch, Skip the next stitch, repeat from * 15 more times. Join with a slip stitch to the first DCFP.

Round 10: Repeat round 8.

Round 11: Slip stitch in next stitch. Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), skip next stitch, 3 DCFP around DC 2 rows down, Skip next stitch *DC in next stitch, skip next stitch, repeat from * 14 more times. Join with a slip stitch at the top of the chain 3.

Round 12: Repeat round 8.

Round 13: Slip stitch in the next 2 stitches. Chain 3 (remember this counts as a double crochet), skip next stitch, 3 DCFP around the DC 2 rows below, skip next stitch, *DC in next stitch, skip next stitch, 3 FPDC around the DC 2 rows below, skip next stitch, repeat from * 14 more times. Join with a slip stitch to the chain 3.

Repeat round 12 and 13 until work from the beginning measures 8″, ending on a 13th round. DO NOT fasten off.

Band

Rounds 1-2: Chain 1, SC (single crochet) in each stitch all the way around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You should have a total of 64 stitches. DO NOT fasten off.

Brim: Beginning working in rows.

Row 1: Chain 1, SC in the next 46 stitches. Leave the remaining SC unworked.

Rows 2-10: Chain 1 and turn, SC in each stitch to the end. Fasten off at the end of row 10.

Finishing the Brim: Fold brim of hat at corners and sew into place with a button on each side.

That’s it! This is a simple project that works up quickly. Pair it with the Black and White Chunky Crochet Scarf for a great gift idea for friends or family members. I hope you enjoy making this project as much as I did. I know that I’m going to look forward to wearing mine next week when it’s cold and rainy. Here’s another crochet hat pattern that really fun and easy to make!

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