Candy Corn Crochet Hats

Candy Corn! You either love them or you hate them… but either way you can’t deny that they look super cute in crochet hat form! Celebrate the season with candy corn hats for the whole family! I have sizes ranging from newborn to adult and a video tutorial as well. This would be an easy Halloween costume or a fun hat to wear to any of your Fall festivities!

Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn in colors white, orange, and yellow.
Suggested colors: Bernat Super Value in White, Pumpkin, Bright Yellow OR Red Heart Super Saver in colors White, Carrot, and Saffron. Shop all these colors on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Follow the video tutorial and/or written pattern below:

Size: Newborn
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
change to orange yarn
Round 4: 2 DC, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
Round 6: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
change to yellow yarn
Round 7-9: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on first earflap as written below for this size

Size: 3-6 Months
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
change to orange yarn
Round 4: 2 DC, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Round 6-7: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
change to yellow yarn
Round 8-10: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on first earflap as written below for this size

Size: 6-12 Months:
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
change to orange yarn
Round 5: 2 DC, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
Round 7-8: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
change to yellow yarn
Round 9-11: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on first earflap as written below for this size

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2 
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC) 
Round 3: 2 DC, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC) 
Round 4: 2 DC, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
change to orange yarn
Round 5: 2 DC, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC) 
Round 6: 2 DC, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC) 
Round 7-8: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
change to yellow yarn
Round 9-12: DC in each stitch around, join ch 2 (54 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on first earflap as written below for this size

Size: Child
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2 
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC) 
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC) 
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
change to orange yarn
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC) 
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC) 
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (54 DC) 
Round 8: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around (60 DC)
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (60 DC) 
change to yellow yarn
Round 10-13: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (60 DC) 
do not fasten off, begin on first earflap as written below for this size

Size: Teen/Adult
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2 
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC) 
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC) 
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC) 
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC) 
change to orange yarn
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC) 
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (54 DC) 
Round 8: 2 Dc in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC) 
Round 9: 2 DC, DC in next 29, repeat around, join, ch 2 (62 DC) 
Round 10: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (62 DC) 
change to yellow yarn
Round 11-14: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (62 DC) 
do not fasten off, begin on first earflap as written below for this size

Size: Large Adult
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2, 9 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
change to orange yarn
Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Round 8: 2 Dc in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC, DC in next 9, repeat around, join, ch 2 (66 DC)
Round 10: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (66 DC)
Round 11-15: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (66 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on first earflap as written below for this size

Earflaps for Newborn and 3-6 month
Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, HDC in 8 stitches, ch 1, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4, HDC decrease over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (6 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2, HDC decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 5: HDC across, chain 1, turn (4 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 7: HDC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends.

Earflap 2:
on opposite side of hat join in yellow yarn (about 12-15 stitches between earflaps)
Row 1: Chain 1, HDC in 8 stitches, ch 1, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4, HDC decrease over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (6 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2, HDC decrease, ch 1, turn
Row 5: HDC across, chain 1, turn (4 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 7: HDC decrease, chain 1, turn, continue to SC around the entire hat.
Join to first SC and fasten off, weave in ends.


Earflaps for 6-12 month, Toddler/Preschooler
Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, HDC in 10 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: HDC decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 8: HDC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2: 
on opposite side of hat, join in yellow (about 15-20 stitches between earflaps)
Row 1: Chain 1, HDC in 10 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: HDC decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 8: HDC decrease, chain 1, turn 
Continue to SC around the entire hat. Join to first SC and fasten off, weave in ends.

Earflaps for Child and Teen/Adult:
Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, HDC in 12 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 HDC)
Row 8: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: HDC decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 10: HDC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends.

Earflap 2: 
on opposite side of hat, join in yellow (about 23 stitches between earflaps)
Row 1: Chain 1, HDC in 12 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 HDC)
Row 8: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: HDC decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 10: HDC decrease, chain 1, turn, continue to SC around the entire hat.
Join to first SC and fasten off, weave in ends.

Braided Tails: 
Cut 9 strands of white yarn about 18-24 inches long.
Pass through last space in earflap. You should now have 18 strands to braid with. 
Make knot and braid approx 5.5 inches long, knot, trim ends.

BUT WAIT!
What if we took this hat to the next level and made it an OWL Candy Corn Hat!! I am loving these Fall Vibes!

Small Owl Eyes (make 2)
with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail
Add in safety eyes (not recommended for babies) or black button or crochet a small black circle.

Big Owl Eyes (for bigger hats) Make 2:
with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail
Add in safety eyes (not recommended for babies) or black button or crochet a small black circle.

Owl Beak:
with orange yarn
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in last two, fasten off and stitch between eyes so they are slightly overlapping.

Ears: 
Cut 6 strands of white yarn in 12 inch long pieces. 
Loop through 2 DC’s in the crease of the 3rd round. 
Knot and trim to approx 1″

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