Looking for a fun way to decorate your home for fall and Halloween? These Chunky Crochet Tabletop Witch Hats are quick to make, stand on their own without foam forms, and come in two sizes so you can mix and match them on a mantel, shelf, or decorative tray.
They’re made with two strands of bulky tape yarn held together, creating a thick, woven texture that looks beautiful alongside pumpkins, candles, and other seasonal decor.
Below you’ll find the free crochet pattern, along with sizing, yarn recommendations, and a full video tutorial. If you’re decorating for the season, you might also enjoy my One Stitch Adjustable Crochet Pumpkins and Easy Fall Crochet Pumpkin Wreath—they pair perfectly with these tabletop witch hats for a cozy fall display.
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Fun Ways to Style Your Tabletop Witch Hats
These Crochet Tabletop Witch Hats are a fun piece of fall or Halloween decor that can be styled in so many different ways. The hats are designed to stand on their own—no foam cones or forms are needed to help them hold their shape.
Arrange the hats together on a mantel, shelf, decorative tray, or sideboard to create a simple Halloween display, or separate them to add seasonal accents throughout your home. They would also look cute styled with pumpkins, candles, and other fall decor.
Optional Embellishments
The Witch Hats look great just as they are, but they’re also fun to personalize. Add ribbon, faux florals, greenery, small wooden tags (like the “Boo!” tags I used from Savlabot), or other seasonal accents around the brim to match your decorating style.
Most of the embellishments I used came from Michaels or Hobby Lobby, but you’ll find similar ribbon, florals, and seasonal picks at many craft stores or online retailers.
If you’re looking for crochet labels, tags, and other finishing touches, I also put together a blog post sharing some of my favorite options, which you can find here.
Yarn Requirements For Your Witch Hat Set
The pattern is written using two strands of Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn held together. Rewind is a size 5, bulky polyester tape yarn with a lightweight, slightly textured finish.
I chose this yarn specifically to create a structured, woven look similar to wicker. Holding two strands together adds extra stability, allowing the finished witch hats to stand on their own without foam cones or forms. The colors shown are Citronella, Moto Jacket, and Willow. Below are the specific suppliers I highly recommend for sourcing your supplies:
Yarn Alternatives
A size 6, super bulky yarn can be substituted for the two strands of bulky yarn held together. Other bulky yarn combinations may also work, but the finished look and structure will vary depending on the yarn you choose.
If substituting yarn, be sure to check your gauge and use a tight enough stitch so the finished hats remain structured and freestanding.
Sizing For Your Tabletop Witch Hats
The pattern includes instructions for two sizes of tabletop witch hats. The finished measurements listed below are approximate and may vary slightly based on yarn, hook size, and tension.
- Regular: Approximately 8″ tall x 8″ wide at the brim
- Large: Approximately 10″ tall x 9.5″ wide at the brim
The witch hats are designed to stand on their own without foam cones or forms.
Gauge
After completing Rnd 6, the hat should measure approximately 2.5 inches tall and 1.75 inches in diameter.
Gauge is not critical for this pattern; however, differences in tension may affect the finished size and structure of the hat. When checking gauge, do not stretch or pull the hat. Allow the piece to rest naturally. Measure the height from the top point to the bottom edge of the completed rnd and measure the diameter straight across the bottom opening.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Abbreviations — US Terms
- BLO – back loop only
- beg – beginning
- ch(s) – chain/chains
- dc – double crochet
- FLO – front loop only
- rnd(s) – round/rounds
- slst – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st(s) – stitch/stitches
- yds – yards
✂️ Materials & Supplies Needed
Find the yarn, tools, and optional embellishments needed for your Tabletop Witch Hats below:
- Yarn: Size 5 Bulky Tape Yarn—2 strands held together. I highly recommend Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn
- Regular Hat Yardage: Approximately 75 yards, plus 46 yards of a contrasting color for the optional band, 121 yards total.
- Large Hat Yardage: Approximately 115 yards, plus 60 yards of a contrasting color for the optional band, 175 yards total.
- Crochet Hook: Size L/8mm Hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
- Notions: Stitch Marker, Tapestry Needle, Scissors, and a Flexible Measuring Tape
- Optional Embellishments: Ribbon, faux florals, greenery, small wooden tags, or other seasonal accents.
- Wooden Tags: The small “Boo!” tags shown are from Savlabot on Etsy. Read my full Crochet Tags and Labels 101 guide here.
How to Crochet the Special Stitches for This Pattern
Yarn Under Single Crochet
Insert hook into the indicated st, bring the yarn under the hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Video Tutorial for the Tabletop Witch Hats
If you’re a visual learner, I’ve included a complete step-by-step video tutorial to help you crochet both hat sizes with confidence.
In the video, I’ll walk you through the hat construction, working in the back loops only, changing colors for the optional band, creating the scalloped brim, and finishing your hats with a clean, polished look.
Free Chunky Crochet Tabletop Witch Hats — Hat Body
- Do not join at the end of each rnd. Use a st marker to mark the 1st st of each rnd.
- Work all rnds of the hat body in the BLO.
- The increase sts (2sc in same st) are staggered throughout the pattern to help prevent a visible line from forming along the body of the hat.
- To help minimize visible gaps at the increase points, work the increases (2sc in same st) using the yarn-under sc method. You can use this method throughout for tighter sts or go down a hook size.
Note: The first rnd or two may feel a bit tedious due to the narrow, pointed shape at the top of the hat. This is completely normal and will become easier as you continue.
Optional Color Band: Work Rnds 16–19 for Regular or Rnds 21–25 for Large in a contrasting color. Carry the main color up the inside; do not fasten off.
Sizes Regular & Large
Reminder: Work all rnds of the hat body in the BLO.
Rnd 1. Ch2, work 3sc in 2nd ch from hook. (3sc)
Rnd 2. 2sc in each st around. (6sc)
Rnd 3. Sc in each st around. (6sc)
Rnd 4. *sc in next st, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around. (9sc)
Rnd 5. Repeat rnd 3. (9sc)
Rnd 6. *2sc in next st, sc in next 2sts, repeat from * around. (12sc)
Rnd 7. Repeat rnd 3. (12sc)
Rnd 8. *sc in next 3sts, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around. (15sc)
Rnd 9. Repeat rnd 3. (15sc)
Rnd 10. *2sc in next st, sc in next 4sts, repeat from * around. (18sc)
Rnd 11. Repeat rnd 3. (18sc)
Rnd 12. *sc in next 5sts, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around. (21sc)
Rnd 13. Repeat rnd 3. (21sc)
Rnd 14. *2sc in next st, sc in next 6sts, repeat from * around. (24sc)
Rnd 15. Repeat rnd 3. (24sc)
Optional Color Band (Regular): Join the contrasting color in the final yarn over of Rnd 15.
Rnd 16. *sc in next 7sts, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around. (27sc)
Rnd 17. Repeat rnd 3. (27sc)
Rnd 18. *2sc in next st, sc in next 8sts, repeat from * around. (30sc)
Rnd 19. Repeat rnd 3. (30sc)
Regular Size Only: Slst into the next st. If using the optional color band, pull the main color through the slst. Do not fasten off; continue to the brim instructions below.
Large Size Only
Rnd 20. *sc in next 9sts, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around. (33sc)
Optional Color Band (Large): Join the contrasting color in the final yarn over of Rnd 20. See the Regular Size photos above for the color change.
Rnd 21. Repeat rnd 3. (33sc)
Rnd 22. *2sc in next st, sc in next 10sts, repeat from * around. (36sc)
Rnd 23. Repeat rnd 3. (36sc)
Rnd 24. *sc in next 11sts, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around. (39sc)
Rnd 25. Repeat rnd 3. (39sc)
Large Size Only: Slst into the next st. If using the optional color band, pull the main color through the slst. Do not fasten off; continue to the brim instructions below.
Brim All Sizes
- You’ll now be working in joined rnds.
- Beg ch/chs does not count as st; work 1st st in same st as beg ch.
- Instructions and st counts are written for size Regular/Large. Follow the rnd number and st count for the size you’re making.
Rnd 20/26. Ch1, working in FLO *sc in next 2sts, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with slst in beg sc. (40/52sc)
Note: Work the next 2 rnds in both loops.
Rnd 21/27. Ch1, *2sc in next st, sc in next 3sts, repeat from * around, join with slst in beg sc. (50/65sc)
Rnd 22/28. Ch2, *5dc in next st, sk next 2sts, slst in next st, sk next st, repeat from * around, ending with the final slst. (10/13 scallops)
Invisible Join: After completing the final slst of the rnd, fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to thread a tapestry needle. Insert the tapestry needle under both loops of the first dc, then back through the back loop of the final slst to create an invisible finish.
Embellish as you’d like. Your Tabletop Witch Hats are complete. Enjoy!
Share Your Finished Witch Hats!
I always enjoy seeing your finished projects, and I’d love to see your Tabletop Witch Hats! Whether you make them in classic Halloween colors, warm fall neutrals, or add your own unique embellishments, every set has its own personality.
If you make a set, tag me @simplymadebyerin on Instagram or share a photo on Facebook. Seeing your finished projects is one of my favorite parts of designing new patterns.
Before you head to your next project, don’t forget to save this pattern to Pinterest so you can easily find it again whenever you’re ready to crochet another set of tabletop witch hats.
More Witch Hat Patterns & Halloween Inspiration
If you enjoyed making these Tabletop Witch Hats, here are a few more Halloween favorites to add to your decorating this season:
