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.

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. I also really love the crochet hooks from Furls Crochet. Not only are they beautiful to look at but they fit comfortably in your hand. You can purchase all of these crochet hooks in the highlighted link.

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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