Ghost Bucket Hat: 6 Sizes Baby – Adult

Welcome back to the blog where I share all kinds of fun free patterns for you to enjoy! I am so excited to share this super cute and easy Ghost Bucket Hat pattern with you. I wanted something a little fun and silly but still very much wearable without being too over the top. Let’s get back to that 90s Halloween vibe! 👻

This free Ghost Bucket Hat pattern features the iconic shaped “Boo!” face applique and a wavy ghostly brim. This beginner friendly pattern includes multiple sizes to fit newborn babies to large adults, making it perfect for adding a Halloween touch to your wardrobe! Keep scrolling for the full free written pattern, and the free video tutorial!

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✨ Why You’ll Love This Pattern

🎃 Great for fall/autumn, Halloween, or costumes!

✅ Perfect for Beginners

👻 Works up Quick

🧶 Customizable – Easily adjust for fit or color combos

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Materials

Yarn – medium weight 4 worsted yarn. I used Crafting Acrylic in 2 colors. I used 50 – 75 g white & 10 g black
Hook – 5 mm or recommended hook
Tapestry needle – to weave in the ends
Scissors – to cut your yarn
Stitch Markers (optional)
Hot Glue (optional if you don’t want to sew the face on)

Gauge

13 dc x 9 rows = 4 in x 4 in

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

tr = treble crochet

inc = increase

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

sp = space

mc = magic circle

Important Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in rounds worked from top down
The finished size may vary slightly depending on yarn weight and tension
Starting chain on each round does not count as a stitch
Stitch count listed at the end of each round is in parentheses
If you have trouble with the magic circle, chain 4 and join to the first chain made with a slip stitch to form a ring
Stitch chart is included for the eyes and mouth
To make your hat brim more ruffley, you can add more dc inc to the brim rows

Size Chart

Scroll down to the pattern for the size you want. They are listed in order.

Let’s get started!

Photo Guide

Pattern: Baby

Round 1: with white, make a magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc into the ring, sl st to first dc to join (10)

Round 2: ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (20)

Round 3: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (30)

Round 4: ch 2, repeat (2 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (40)

Rounds 5 – 9: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc to join (40)

Round 10: Work this round in the front loop only, ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (60)

Round 11: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (60)

Round 12: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (90) Fasten off yarn.

Scroll down to move onto the eyes and mouth appliqué patterns.

Designers note: You may want to use a thinner yarn or smaller hook for the face appliques so it fits relative to the size of this small baby hat.

Pattern: Toddler

Round 1: with white, make a magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc into the ring, sl st to first dc to join (10)

Round 2: ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (20)

Round 3: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (30)

Round 4: ch 2, repeat (2 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (40)

Round 5: ch 2, repeat (3 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (50)

Round 6 – 10: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc to join (50)

Round 11: Work this round in the front loop only, ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (75)

Round 12: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (75)

Round 13: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, dc in last st, sl st to first dc to join (112)

Round 14: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (112) Fasten off yarn.

Scroll down to move onto the eyes and mouth appliqué patterns.

Pattern: Child

Round 1: with white, make a magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc into the ring, sl st to first dc to join (10)

Round 2: ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (20)

Round 3: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (30)

Round 4: ch 2, repeat (2 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (40)

Round 5: ch 2, repeat (3 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (50)

Round 6: ch 2, repeat (4 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (60)

Rounds 7 – 12: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc to join (60)

Round 13: Work this round in the front loop only, ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (90)

Round 14: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (90)

Round 15: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (135)

Round 16: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (135) Fasten off yarn.

Scroll down to move onto the eyes and mouth appliqué patterns.

Pattern: Small Adult

Round 1: with white, make a magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc into the ring, sl st to first dc to join (10)

Round 2: ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (20)

Round 3: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (30)

Round 4: ch 2, repeat (2 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (40)

Round 5: ch 2, repeat (3 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (50)

Round 6: ch 2, repeat (4 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (60)

Round 7: ch 2, repeat (5 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (70)

Rounds 8 – 14: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc to join (70)

Round 15: Work this round in the front loop only, ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (105)

Round 16: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (105)

Round 17: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, dc in last st, sl st to first dc to join (157)

Round 18: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (157) Fasten off yarn.

Scroll down to move onto the eyes and mouth appliqué patterns.

Pattern: Medium Adult

Round 1: with white, make a magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc into the ring, sl st to first dc to join (10)

Round 2: ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (20)

Round 3: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (30)

Round 4: ch 2, repeat (2 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (40)

Round 5: ch 2, repeat (3 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (50)

Round 6: ch 2, repeat (4 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (60)

Round 7: ch 2, repeat (5 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (70)

Round 8: ch 2, repeat (6 dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (80)

Rounds 9 – 15: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc to join (80)

Round 16: Work this round in the front loop only, ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (120)

Round 17: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (120)

Round 18: ch 2, repeat (dc, dc inc) around, sl st to first dc to join (180)

Round 19: ch 2, dc in each stitch, sl st to first dc to join (180) Fasten off yarn.

Scroll down to move onto the eyes and mouth appliqué patterns.

Pattern: Large Adult