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Crochet Mandrake Baby Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

September 14, 2019 by Bethany 33 Comments

This darling crochet mandrake baby hat makes an easy and cute Halloween costume! The crochet pattern includes instructions for the mandrake hat as well as a printable for the Mandrake label that you can iron onto a plaid onesie. Remember, ear protection required!
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Harry Potter baby costume mandrake free crochet pattern

I am so excited to share Sis’s Halloween costume with you.  This crochet mandrake baby hat costume is awesome for a few reasons: first, the Harry Potter reference –we are huge Potterheads in this house and this simple and cute crochet mandrake baby hat is an awesome way to show-off our fandom; second, the simplicity of it. You can make this little costume in a couple of hours.

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My husband does not enjoy dressing up. I, on the other hand, love dressing up. So each Halloween, it’s a struggle to find a costume that is  “dressing-up”, but in fact, is not really dressing up. This year is a total win, I just ordered two Gryffindor scarves off Ebay, and will be purchasing two sets of ear muffs the next time I see them in a store.

If you are not familiar with the Harry Potter scene from The Chamber Of Secrets, the characters must harvest baby mandrakes and make a draught to cure petrification, which happens when you accidentally see the reflection of a basilisk. You must wear ear muffs to protect your ears from the mandrake screams (they scream when pulled up from the dirt), which causes unconsciousness with baby mandrakes, and death with full-grown mandrakes.

Very scientific. 

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I also created a printable mandrake label {Get a small mirrored one here and the regular one here}. You can put in on a onesie like I did (with iron-on transfer paper), or you can print it and put it on a box or pot, however you decide to style the costume.

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CROCHET MANDRAKE BABY HAT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN 

Please remember: You are free to use this crochet mandrake baby hat pattern to make and sell, but do not republish or distribute this pattern in any way. DO NOT use my photos in your listings. Please do share my blog links! It’s a quick and FREE way of supporting Whistle and Ivy and more free crochet patterns in the future. 
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What you need: (affiliate links)
–G Hook
-Medium Weight Yarn (Knit Picks Brava – Almond, Dublin)
– Polyfil
– Darning Needle

Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch



The written pattern below is FREE in-text. However, if you would like a pretty downloadable PDF (and would like to offer support for Whistle and Ivy!) you can get one in my Ravelry or Etsy shops. The PDF is formatted for easy crocheting on-the-go or for easy printing, it doesn’t include ads or comments. Thanks for your support!

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Size 6-12 months Hat: 

Start with Magic Ring or 3-ch loop.

1. Hdc 8 inside the ring. (8 sts)Join with a sl st.

2. Work 2 hdc in same st. Work 2 hdc in next 7 sts. (16 sts) Join with sl st.

3. Ch 1. Hdc  in same st. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next st, work 2 hdc in next st* work 7 times.  (24 sts) Join with a sl st.

4. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next st. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next 2 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* work 7 times.  (32 sts) (3 “diameter) Join with sl st.

5. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 2 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next 3 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* work 7 times. (40 sts)Join with sl st.

6. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 3 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next 4 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* work 7 times. (48 sts) Join with with a sl st.

7. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 4 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next st 5, work 2 hdc in next st* work 7 times. Join with sl st.(56 sts)    

8. – 17. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in each st all around the hat. (56 sts)
Join with sl st.

Tie off.


Leaves: Make 7 (or more)

1. Ch 12. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 2 chs. Hdc in next ch. Dc in next 5 chs. Hdc in next ch. Sc in last ch. Ch 1. Working across other side, sc in same st. Sc in next st. Hdc in next st. Dc in next 5 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in next st. Turn. 

2. Ch 2. Sk same st. sc in next st. Sc in next st. Hdc in next st. Work 2 dc in next 5 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in next st. Ch 1. Sl st in next st. Tie off.

Stems: (make 3) 
Start with a magic ring. 
1. Hdc 12 in ring. Join with sl st. 
2.- 8. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 11 sts. Join with sl st. Leave a long tail. 

Construction:

Stuff each stem with polyfil. Using the tail, sew the stems on the top of the hat. Sew them a bit forward on the hat, and not perfectly centered on the first round. 
Sew on the the leaves in any manner that works for you. Sew the base of the leaves to the stem. To keep the stems upright, baste stitch the leaves together with a few strategically places stitches. This keeps the hat and roots upright and sturdy. 
 

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free crochet pattern mandrake hat for baby

I will be posting full costume photos as soon as I get the rest of my stuff, but I am loving how easy this costume came together with the crochet mandrake baby hat! 
The Boy is doing his own thing and being a robot. ;)

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xoxo,

 

 

 


 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Alexandra Kozak says

    October 17, 2018 at 6:30 am

    I tried printing the label on transfer paper and it won’t print clearly. Do you think it’s the paper? I’ve never used transfer paper before.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 17, 2018 at 10:46 am

      It’s possible! I printed the same exact thing and you see see the result on the onesie. Is it blurry or is it faint?

      Reply
  2. Lidia says

    March 23, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    Por favor necesitaria este tutorial en español. Muchas gracias.

    Reply
  3. Brook says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    I know this has been awhile since this pattern was submitted, but I’m having trouble with the leaves. Would someone mind posting a close up picture of their leaves??

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      I don’t have a close up, I am sorry! How can I help?

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        July 5, 2019 at 7:24 am

        Do I sew two leaves together to make one leaf? I followed the pattern and it doesn’t look like a complete leaf- if that makes sense.

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          July 6, 2019 at 5:40 pm

          Hm. It should look like a leaf on it’s own! Can you share a photo so I can assess the problem?

          Reply
          • Kelly says

            July 7, 2019 at 4:49 pm

            This comment box won’t allow me to post a photo.

          • Kelly says

            July 7, 2019 at 5:48 pm

            I think I got it- it didn’t say if I was supposed to keep going in a round or if I turn for round two. When I went in the round it looked better

  4. Melissa Colvin says

    January 22, 2018 at 8:10 am

    To modify for newborn size, would I use a smaller hook and reduce by a couple of stitches in each section of the instructions? Any other suggestions? My daughter has requested these for newborn photos of her twins :)

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 23, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      Hello!
      The trick to perfectly sized hats is the circumference! You will want to make a circle with a circumference of about 12″. To find the circumference of your circle, you will take the diameter and multiple it by PI.
      I hope this helps!

      Reply
    • Leanne says

      July 31, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Melissa, how did using a smaller hook and reducing stitches work out for you? I am just starting this for project for myself. My baby will be very fresh for halloween!!

      Reply
      • Sue says

        September 3, 2018 at 2:33 pm

        I just made one sized down for an infant. I used the same size hook, but only followed the pattern to Row 5 (40 stitches), then I added 7 additional rows for a total of 12 and it measured very close to the other newborn hats I’ve done.

        Reply
  5. Stacey says

    July 17, 2017 at 9:13 am

    I would love to make one of these for my friend who is due a baby in September, she just adores all things Harry Potter. How much of the Almond colour is required?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      July 17, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you! You will need less than one skein.

      Reply
  6. Celeste says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    This has to be one of the cutest baby costumes I’ve ever seen! So adorable and fitting!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 18, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      Thank you so much Celeste!

      Reply
  7. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says

    October 12, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    what a great idea! So cute too! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 13, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  8. Anita says

    October 8, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    This is such an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing it. I’m Anita visiting from Handmade Hangout Link Party.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 8, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you so much! Thanks for visiting me :)

      Reply
  9. Cynthia Banessa says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:47 am

    If that’s not the cutest hat…(and baby)!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 8, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Thank you so much Cynthia!

      Reply
  10. Beth says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    So cute! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 8, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Hil says

    October 7, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    That is the cutest thing ever!!! Would make a great hat for a newborn photo shot.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 8, 2015 at 8:54 am

      Thanks so much! That is a great idea :)

      Reply
  12. rina says

    October 6, 2015 at 12:29 am

    Aww…this is such a cute hat. Do you have a panda pattern btw? My daughters love panda, and I’m thinking to make a crocheted hat pattern for her.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 6, 2015 at 9:45 am

      Thanks so much! I don’t have a panda pattern, so sorry!

      Reply
  13. Just Plain Marie says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    When I first saw the link, I thought “WHY would anyone make a mandrake hat for a baby?” Historically, mandrakes were thought to be an aphrodisiac! But ok, a baby mandrake and the two of you wearing earmuffs – that’s cute. :)

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 6, 2015 at 9:44 am

      Haha! I am glad you came around to the idea :)

      Reply
  14. Emily | Mama Deer Blog says

    October 4, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Oh, this is just too cute!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 6, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Thanks so much Emily!

      Reply

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