Graduation Hat Pencil Topper
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This crochet Graduation Hat Pencil Topper is a charming keepsake, perfect for marking a special milestone. Slip it onto the end of any pen or pencil to instantly turn everyday writing into a reminder of hard work and achievement.
Skill Level: Beginner
This no-sew pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions and video tutorial to help you along the way. Graduation Hat Pencil Topper is crocheted in the round/continuous spirals without joining the rounds. I suggest using a stitch marker or different color yarn to keep track of each round. Graduation Hat Pencil Topper is crocheted in worsted weight yarn and is approximately 1.5 inches tall. Be aware that size may vary depending on the yarn and hook size used. Gauge is not particularly important, just be consistent with the tension you are using. And most importantly, have fun!
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April 10, 2026
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Graduation Hat Pencil Topper Pattern Essentials
Supplies
- Worsted Weight Yarn
- Comfy Worsted (~10.5 yards/ 7 grams)
- Embroidery floss to make a tassel (tassel about 5 inches long) or store-bought tassels
- D (3.25mm) crochet hook
- Yarn/Embroidery needle
- Scissors
- Polyfil Stuffing
- Locking Stitch Markers (optional)
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Techniques
Abbreviations
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch(es)
- inc – increase (add 2 single crochet stitches into a stitch)
- dec – decrease (join 2 single crochet stitches into 1)
- ch – chain
- R1- round 1
- ( ) – repeat this group of stitches
- FLO – front loop only
- BLO – back loop only
Graduation Hat Pencil Topper Pattern Example
If a line is written with a single “inc”, “dec” or “sc” – make one single crochet increase, decrease, or single crochet into one stitch only.
6 sc into a Magic Circle {6 sts}
R1 starts with a magic circle
Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}
(inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
(2 single crochets in one stitch, then single crochet in the next stitch) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
(dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
(join 2 single crochets into 1, and then single crochet in next 2 stitches) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
Right Hand Graduation Hat Pencil Topper Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Left Hand Graduation Hat Pencil Topper Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Full Free Pattern Below↓
Graduation Hat Pencil Topper Full Pattern
HAT
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Before you begin to crochet, make your tassel or have a purchased tassel nearby. I don’t have a video on how to make a tassel but there are quite a few on YouTube:) The tassels I used are called bookmark tassels and they are 5 inches long (tassel is ~3 inches long and the loop is ~2 inches long).
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Using color of choice
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R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}
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For this pattern you can crochet R2-R6 with the wrong side facing you, like I do in the video, or turn your work inside out at R4 and continue crocheting the next two rounds. R1-R6 is the post for the pencil.
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R2-6: sc in next 6 sts {6 sts}
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R7: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R8: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
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R9: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R10: sc in next 24 sts {24 sts}
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R11: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
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R12-14: sc in next 18 sts {18 sts}
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R15: sc in next 4 sts, dec, sc in next 6 sts, dec, sc in next 4 sts {16 sts}
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R16: sc blo in next 16 sts {16 sts}
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Place your hat on a pencil or crochet hook and lightly stuff around the middle post.
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R17: (dec) 8 times {8 sts}
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Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the head shut. Right before you insert the yarn needle into the 8th stitch, add the loop of your tassel onto your yarn needle and then go into your 8th stitch. Close the hole tight. Weave in the yarn well to make sure the tassel is secure. Cut off any excess yarn.
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Hat Border
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Turn the piece over so the pencil hole is at the top. Place a slipknot onto your hook and place the hook into the back loop only stitch from R16 (the bottom stitch).
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R1: sc in next 2 sts, (3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next st {24 sts}
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I suggest marking your last stitch with a stitch marker for counting. Begin R2 into next available stitch.
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R2: sc in next 3 sts, (3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts) 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts {32 sts}
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R3: sc in next 4 sts, (3 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts) 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts {40 sts}
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Leave a long tail. Make a seamless join by pulling the yarn through the last stitch instead of fastening off.
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Thread the remaining yarn through a yarn needle and insert the needle under both loops of the stitch to the left of the last stitch - from outside to inside. Then insert your needle through the middle of the V - of the last crocheted stitch to the right - from outside to inside.
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Weave in all ends.
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Place your graduation hat onto a pencil or pen and enjoy!!!
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If you like Graduation Hat Pencil Topper, make sure to check out my Bunny Pencil Topper Free Crochet Pattern.