Candy Corn Hats are Extra Cute for Halloween – Free Knitting Patterns

Every autumn, candy corn makes its cheerful comeback—and not just in candy bowls. This classic Halloween treat has inspired everything from home décor to cozy handmade fashion. If you’re a knitter looking for a quick and festive project, candy corn hats are a playful way to celebrate the season. These Halloween knitting patterns combine the nostalgic stripes of white, orange, and yellow with the warmth of a handmade hat, making them perfect for chilly trick-or-treat nights, pumpkin patch outings, or simply sipping cider on the porch.

Knitting a candy corn beanie is also a wonderful way to create handmade Halloween costumes without spending a fortune at the store. Pair one with a simple sweater and jeans for an instant themed look, or knit a matching set for the kids so they can show off their Halloween spirit at school or at a family party. These hats knit up quickly, so even last-minute makers can have something festive ready in time.

What makes these patterns especially fun is their versatility—you can knit them in traditional candy corn colors for a classic vibe, or play with yarn choices like chunky wool for extra warmth or soft cotton for indoor wear. And because the design is simple, it’s a great beginner-friendly knitting project that only requires basic skills. Whether you’re making one for a baby’s first Halloween, a group costume, or just because you love candy corn (who doesn’t?), these candy corn hat patterns are the sweetest way to add handmade charm to your holiday wardrobe.

If you want to knit the candy corn mittens I shared the other day, perhaps I could also interest you in a candy corn hat?

The colors of this candy are so irresistible even I want to knit some of these (actually, I’d swear I did knit a candy corn hat once, but if it’s not on Ravelry it didn’t happen, right?).

Check out some of the adorable options:

Adorable Candy Corn Men – Perfect for the mantle or tablescape

Candy Corn Hat for Barbie by Claudia Lowman

Candy Corn Slouchy Hat by Jodi Lewanda for Red Heart

Candy Corn Hat and Booties by Lion Brand Yarn

Candy Corn Hat by Sarah Sagaser from Skeins and Beans

There’s even a Candy Corn Horse Hat by Kelsey Vo, because, why not, really?

Have you ever knit anything in candy corn colors? I’d love to hear about it!

Looking for more things to Knit for Halloween? Check out these Halloween Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

Candy Corn Display [Home and Garden]

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil.

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn.

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point.

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up.

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.

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