Crochet Witches Hat Appliqué
If you're looking for a fun and whimsical touch to add to your crafting projects, a Crochet Witches Hat Appliqué is definitely the way to go! This cute and versatile appliqué can be used to embellish anything from hats and scarves to blankets and bags. Imagine the creativity and magic you can bring to your projects with just a few stitches. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this friendly little hat is a delightful way to add a touch of enchantment to your creations. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crafting some spellbinding pieces together!
Materials
Yarn weight: DK Yarn in purple and orange* (3 light)
Hook size: 4.5mm / 7
*For my design I used Scheepjes Softfun in Heath and Pumpkin, which is a cotton/acrylic blend but any DK yarn can be used.
Stitches (UK terms)
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)
Half treble crochet (htr)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern
To begin with we will make the witches hat section of the pattern using your chosen yarn in purple.
Foundation: ch12
Round 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in the next 10 stitches, then 5dc in the last stitch. You are now working back on yourself. Dc in the next 10 stitches. 3dc in the last stitch and sl st to join.
Round 2: ch1 and dc in same stitch, dc in next 10 stitches, 2dc in next 3 stitches, dc in next 11 stitches, 2dc in next 3 stitches, dc, sl st to top of first dc.
We are now moving onto the pointy part of the hat and will work in rows.
Row 1: ch1, dc in same stitch, dc in next 10 stitches and turn.
Row 2: ch1, dc2tog, dc in next 7 stitches, dc2tog and turn.
Row 3: ch1, dc in the next 9 stitches and turn.
Row 4: ch1, dc2tog, dc in next 5 stitches, dc2tog and turn.
Row 5: ch1, dc 7 times and turn.
Row 6: ch1, dc2tog, dc in next 3 stitches, dc2tog and turn.
Row 7: ch1, dc 5 times and turn.
Row 8: ch1, dc2tog, dc, dc2tog and turn.
Row 9: ch1, dc, dc2tog, turn, and ch1.
Row 10: dc2tog, fasten off. Sew in the ends.
This is the main hat section completed, we will now move onto the orange band that goes on top.
Foundation: ch11, in the second stitch from hook, htr, then htr in next 8 stitches. Fasten off and use ends to sew band in place on the hat.