I’m sharing a silly, Dracula-inspired crochet vampire sack hat pattern in 10 sizes today. This pattern uses simple, beginner-friendly stitches and includes helpful tutorials. It’s perfect for making a quick, Halloween hat for anyone in the family!
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I love making silly and fast hats that I can wear on holidays. If you feel the same, you’ll love the Silly Crochet Vampire Sack Hat! Use a “flesh tone” yarn that matches the skin of the recipient (or slightly lighter, for that ghoulish, no-time-in-the-sun vampire “glow”) to customize your version!
Whenever I design a sack hat, I get at least a few questions about how it looks worn. This one has quite a bit of slouch, and you also have the Dracula-inspired collar on the hat band for extra flair.
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Silly Vampire Sack Hat
Crochet Vampire Hat Pattern by Underground Crafter
This silly, Dracula-inspired crochet vampire sack hat uses simple stitches and includes helpful tutorials. This pattern is available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large so you can make a quick, Halloween hat for anyone in the family. This pattern was originally released in 3 clues as Weekend Mystery Crochet Along 22 with Underground Crafter and has been updated to include more sizes and details.
Finished Sizes
- Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child Small, Child Large, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). Photographed sample is size Adult Medium.
- Newborn: 12” (30.5 cm) hat circumference x 5.5” (14 cm) height.
- 0-3 Months: 14” (35.5 cm) hat circumference x 6.5” (16.5 cm) height.
- 3-6 Months: 15” (38 cm) hat circumference x 6.75” (17 cm) height.
- 6-12 Months: 16” (40.5 cm) hat circumference x 7.25” (18.5 cm) height.
- Toddler: 17” (43 cm) hat circumference x 7.5” (19 cm) height.
- Child Small: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 8” (20.5 cm) height.
- Child Large: 19” (48 cm) hat circumference x 8.5” (21.5 cm) height.
- Teen/Adult Small: 20” (51 cm) hat circumference x 8.75” (22 cm) height.
- Adult Medium: 21” (53.5 cm) hat circumference x 9.25” (23.5 cm) height.
- Adult Large: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 9.5” (24 cm) height.
Materials
- Big Twist Value yarn (100% acrylic, 6 oz/170 g, 380 yd/347 m) – 1 skein each in Light Rose (CA), Black (CB), Ivory (CC), and Varsity Red (CD), or approximately 100 yd (91.5 m) in CA, CC, and CD and approximately 200 yd (183 m) in CB in any medium weight yarn.
- US Size 7/4.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
- US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
- Yarn needle.
Gauge
- With smaller hook, 8 scBL = 1.75″ (4.5 cm) across. For best fit, always check your gauge.
- With larger hook, 14 dc = 4″ (10 cm) across. For best fit, always check your gauge.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- BL – back loop only – Fiber Flux has a helpful video for identifying the back loop here.
- bob – 5-repeat bobble – [Yo, insert hook into st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times in the same st, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook. A helpful video tutorial for this stitch is available below.
- If you can’t see the video above for the bob, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- CA – Color A
- CB – Color B
- CC – Color C
- CD – Color D
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- FL – front loop only – A helpful video for identifying the front loop is available below.
- If you can’t see the video identifying the front loop above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- hdc – half double crochet
- RS – right (front) side
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
- [] – Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.
Pattern Note
- When choosing colors, it is recommended to choose a “flesh tone” for CA, black for CB, white or off-white for CC, and red for CD.
Pattern Instructions
Hat Band – All Sizes
- With smaller hook and CB, ch 9.
- Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next 8 ch. (8 sts)
- Row 2: Turn, ch 1, scBL in first st and each st across.
- Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 12″ (14″, 15″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″, 22″)/30.5 cm (35.5 cm, 38 cm, 40.5 cm, 43 cm, 45.5 cm, 48 cm, 51 cm, 53.5 cm, 56 cm) long.
- Fold along long edge so short edges are together. Join short edges with slip stitch seam (see video below).
- If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the slip stitch seam, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- Set Up Round: Turn to work along long edge, ch 1, evenly work along edge (see video below demonstrating how to crochet around the side of your project) to form 54 (60, 66, 66, 72, 72, 72, 84, 84, 90) sc, join with sl st to first sc. – 54 (60, 66, 66, 72, 72, 72, 84, 84, 90) sts
- If you can’t see the video above demonstrating how to crochet around the side of your project, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- Continue on to Dracula Collar in required size.
Dracula Collar
Dracula Collar – Newborn Size Only
Shaping First Side
- Row 1a: Switch to larger hook. Turn, ch 1, scFL in first 18 sts, slstFL in next 3 sts, scFL in next 2 sts, hdcFL in next 2 sts, dcFL in next 2 sts, skip next 27 sts. (27 sts)
- Row 2a: Ch 1, dc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next 3 sts, skip next 18 sts. (9 sts)
- Row 3a: Ch 1, skip first st, sl st in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fasten off CB. (8 sts)
Shaping Second Side
- Row 1b: With larger hook, join CB with slstFL to next st on Set Up Round (the first st skipped in Row 1a), ch 1, dcFL in same st, dcFL in next st, hdcFL in next 2 sts, scFL in next 2 sts, slstFL in next 3 sts, skip next 18 sts. (9 sts)
- Row 2b: Turn, ch 1, sl st in first 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts.
- Row 3b: Turn, ch 1, dc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next 3 sts, join to main piece at next skipped st on Set Up Round with scFL, scFL in next 17 sts on Set Up Round, fasten off CB. (27 sts)
- Collar pieces should fold over at Set Up Round revealing unworked back loops. With yarn needle, weave in ends on inside of Hat Band.
- Continue on to Hat Body/Vampire Head.
Dracula Collar – 0-3 Months Size Only
Shaping First Side
- Row 1a: Switch to larger hook. Turn, ch 1, scFL in first 20 sts, slstFL in next 4 sts, scFL in next 2 sts, hdcFL in next 2 sts, dcFL in next 2 sts, skip next 30 sts. (30 sts)
- Row 2a: Ch 1, dc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next 4 sts, skip next 20 sts. (10 sts)
- Row 3a: Ch 1, skip first st, sl st in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fasten off CB. (9 sts)
Shaping Second Side
- Row 1b: With larger hook, join CB with slstFL to next st on Set Up Round (the first st skipped in Row 1a), ch 1, dcFL in same st, dcFL in next st, hdcFL in next 2 sts, scFL in next 2 sts, slstFL in next 4 sts, skip next 20 sts. (10 sts)
- Row 2b: Turn, ch 1, sl st in first 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts.
- Row 3b: Turn, ch 1, dc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next 4 sts, join to main piece at next skipped st on Set Up Round with scFL, scFL in next 19 sts on Set Up Round, fasten off CB. (30 sts)
- Collar pieces should fold over at Set Up Round revealing unworked back loops. With yarn needle, weave in ends on inside of Hat Band.
- Continue on to Hat Body/Vampire Head.
Dracula Collar – 3-6 Months and 6-12 Months Sizes
Shaping First Side
- Row 1a: Switch to larger hook. Turn, ch 1, scFL in first 22 sts, slstFL in next 4 sts, scFL in next 3 sts, hdcFL in next 2 sts, dcFL in next 2 sts, skip next 33 sts. (33 sts)
- Row 2a: Ch 1, dc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 4 sts, skip next 22 sts. (11 sts)
- Row 3a: Ch 1, skip first st, sl st in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fasten off CB. (10 sts)
Shaping Second Side
- Row 1b: With larger hook, join CB with slstFL to next st on Set Up Round (the first st skipped in Row 1a), ch 1, dcFL in same st, dcFL in next st, hdcFL in next 2 sts, scFL in next 3 sts, slstFL in next 4 sts, skip next 22 sts. (11 sts)
- Row 2b: Turn, ch 1, sl st in first 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts.
- Row 3b: Turn, ch 1, dc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 4 sts, join to main piece at next skipped st on Set Up Round with scFL, scFL in next 21 sts on Set Up Round, fasten off CB. (33 sts)
- Collar pieces should fold over at Set Up Round revealing unworked back loops. With yarn needle, weave in ends on inside of Hat Band.
- Continue on to Hat Body/Vampire Head.
Dracula Collar – Toddler, Child Small, and Child Large Sizes
Shaping First Side
- Row 1a: Switch to larger hook. Turn, ch 1, scFL in first 24 sts, slstFL in next 3 sts, scFL in next 3 sts, hdcFL in next 3 sts, dcFL in next 3 sts, skip next 36 sts. (36 sts)
- Row 2a: Ch 1, dc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 3 sts, skip next 24 sts. (12 sts)
- Row 3a: Ch 1, skip first st, sl st in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, fasten off CB. (11 sts)
Shaping Second Side
- Row 1b: With larger hook, join CB with slstFL to next st on Set Up Round (the first st skipped in Row 1a), ch 1, dcFL in same st, dcFL in next 2 sts, hdcFL in next 3 sts, scFL in next 3 sts, slstFL in next 3 sts, skip next 24 sts. (12 sts)
- Row 2b: Turn, ch 1, sl st in first 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts.
- Row 3b: Turn, ch 1, dc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 3 sts, join to main piece at next skipped st on Set Up Round with scFL, scFL in next 23 sts on Set Up Round, fasten off CB. (36 sts)
- Collar pieces should fold over at Set Up Round revealing unworked back loops. With yarn needle, weave in ends on inside of Hat Band.
- Continue on to Hat Body/Vampire Head.
Dracula Collar – Teen/Adult Small and Adult Medium Sizes
Shaping First Side
- Row 1a: Switch to larger hook. Turn, ch 1, scFL in first 28 sts, slstFL in next 5 sts, scFL in next 3 sts, hdcFL in next 3 sts, dcFL in next 3 sts, skip next 42 sts. (42 sts)
- Row 2a: Ch 1, dc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 5 sts, skip next 28 sts. (14 sts)
- Row 3a: Ch 1, skip first st, sl st in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, fasten off CB. (13 sts)
Shaping Second Side
- Row 1b: With larger hook, join CB with slstFL to next st on Set Up Round (the first st skipped in Row 1a), ch 1, dcFL in same st, dcFL in next 2 sts, hdcFL in next 3 sts, scFL in next 3 sts, slstFL in next 5 sts, skip next 28 sts. (14 sts)
- Row 2b: Turn, ch 1, sl st in first 5 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in nex 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts.
- Row 3b: Turn, ch 1, dc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 5 sts, join to main piece at next skipped st on Set Up Round with scFL, scFL in next 27 sts on Set Up Round, fasten off CB. (42 sts)
- Collar pieces should fold over at Set Up Round revealing unworked back loops. With yarn needle, weave in ends on inside of Hat Band.
- Continue on to Hat Body/Vampire Head.
Dracula Collar – Shaping First Side – Adult Large Size Only
- Row 1a: Switch to larger hook. Turn, ch 1, scFL in first 30 sts, slstFL in next 4 sts, scFL in next 4 sts, hdcFL in next 4 sts, dcFL in next 3 sts, skip next 45 sts. (45 sts)
- Row 2a: Ch 1, dc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts, sl st in next 4 sts, skip next 30 sts. (15 sts)
- Row 3a: Ch 1, skip first st, sl st in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts, fasten off CB. (14 sts)
Shaping Second Side
- Row 1b: With larger hook, join CB with slstFL to next st on Set Up Round (the first st skipped in Row 1a), ch 1, dcFL in same st, dcFL in next 2 sts, hdcFL in next 4 sts, scFL in next 4 sts, slstFL in next 4 sts, skip next 30 sts. (15 sts)
- Row 2b: Turn, ch 1, sl st in first 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts.
- Row 3b: Turn, ch 1, dc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts, sl st in next 4 sts, join to main piece at next skipped st on Set Up Round with scFL, scFL in next 29 sts on Set Up Round, fasten off CB. (45 sts)
- Collar pieces should fold over at Set Up Round revealing unworked back loops. With yarn needle, weave in ends on inside of Hat Band.
- Continue on to Hat Body/Vampire Head.
Hat Body/Vampire Head – All Sizes
- With larger hook and CA, ch 28 (31, 34, 34, 37, 37, 37, 43, 43, 46).
- Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next 27 (30, 33, 33, 36, 36, 36, 42, 42, 45) ch. – 27 (30, 33, 33, 36, 36, 36, 42, 42, 45) sts
- Row 2: Turn, ch 2 (does NOT count as a st), dc in same st and in each st across.
- Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 2.25″ (3.25″, 3.5″, 4″, 4.25″, 4.75″, 5.25″, 5.5″, 6″, 6.25″)/6 cm (8 cm, 9 cm, 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13.5 cm, 14 cm, 15 cm, 16 cm), changing to CB in last yo of final st of final Row (as shown in the video below).
- If you can’t see the video above demonstrating color changes, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- Fasten off CA.
- Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2, twice.
- Row 5: Turn, ch 2 (does NOT count as a st), dcBL in same st and in each st across.
- Repeat Row 2 until when folded at unworked FL on Row 5, the dc rows are equal on both sides and only the first sc row is showing on the first side. (You can also do this by counting to make sure you have the same number of dc rows on each side.)
- Row 6: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st and in each st across. Fasten off CB.
- With yarn needle, weave in ends on inside of fold.
Fangs – Make 2
- With CC and smaller hook, ch 2.
- Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, 2 sc in next ch. (2 sts)
- Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sc in first 2 sts.
- Row 3: Turn, ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st. (3 sts)
- Fasten off CC with long yarn tail (approximately 12”/30.5 cm) for seaming. With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail from chain.
Eyes – Make 2
- With CD or CC and larger hook, ch 2.
- Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, bob in next st.
- Fasten off with long yarn tail (approximately 12”/30.5 cm) for seaming. With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail from chain.
Mouth
- With CD and larger hook, ch 20.
- Fasten off with long yarn tail (approximately 12”/30.5 cm) for seaming. With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail from chain.
Join Hat Body Sides and Add Hair
- Fold Hat Body/Vampire Head at unworked FL on Row 5 and with CA side facing up as the RS, join CB with larger hook at folded edge. Join the two shorter edges together by working through each side as follows: ch 1, [sc, ch 3] twice through the sides of each row across to the last, sc through the sides of the final row. Fasten off CB.
- With RS facing, join CB with sl st and larger hook at opposite side at bottom single crochet row. Join the two shorter edges together by working through each side as follows: ch 1, sc through the sides of same row, [sc, ch 3] twice through the sides of each row across to the fold. Fasten off CB.
- With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails on inside of hat.
Embellish Face
- With the RS facing, thread yarn needle with long yarn tail from Mouth. Beginning on second or third dc row at the center, sew the Mouth to the front side of the CA section, being careful not to work through both layers. Weave in yarn tail on inside of fold.
- Position Fangs in the Mouth. Thread yarn needle with long yarn tail from end of first Fang and sew to the Mouth, being careful not to work through both layers. Weave in yarn tail on inside of fold. Repeat for the second Fang.
- Position Eyes approximately 2 rows above Mouth. Thread yarn needle with long yarn tail from first Eye. Sew Eye to CA section, being careful not to work through both layers. Weave in yarn tail on inside of fold. Repeat for the second Eye. Thread yarn needle with 12” (30.5 cm) piece of CB. Starting on inside of fold, draw CB through first Eye several times to form pupil. Weave in yarn tail on inside of fold. Repeat for second pupil.
Join Head to Collar
- Position the Head above the Hat Band, with the Dracula Collar centered and folded down and the row you did shaping on adjacent to the Head piece.
- With the RS facing, join from Head piece to collar with slstBL. Line up stitches on both pieces, ch 1, join both pieces with slstBL on collar piece/Hat Band across front. Turn piece over and continue to join around the back. Finish with sl st to first sl st. Fasten off.
- With yarn needle, weave in remaining ends on inside of Hat.