Halloween costumes are always the best part about our Halloween! I put a lot of effort into planning, and this year our very good friends also decided to jump into the costume game and commissioned me to make them a couple of awesome hats!

Hats as costumes? Yes, please!!

Cthulhu and Beholder costumes make an unforgettable duo for any Halloween or fantasy-themed event. The best part is this costume hat can be worn long after Halloween!

A Cthulhu costume channels the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft’s creation, featuring eerie green or gray tones, tentacled facial features, and sea-monster textures that evoke an ancient, otherworldly being from the deep. It’s both mysterious and terrifying, perfect for fans of dark mythos. I found the Cthulhu hat pattern on Ravelry here, and I used some wool yarn I had in my stash for far too long to make this amazing hat! Our friend wears it well!!!!

And the second hat costume is…

The Beholder, from Dungeons & Dragons, contrasts beautifully with its vibrant, eye-covered head and gaping, toothy grin. That is the part of the costume that requires more than crochet!! 😂 I was inspired by this pattern I found on Ravelry and I used Red Heart Yarns in various colors. Floating eyeballs, glowing details, and bold colors make it a striking visual opposite to Cthulhu’s shadowy menace. My dear friend pulls it off with ease!! Together, these two iconic creatures embody chaos and fear—one from the depths of space and the other from the darkest corners of imagination.

Would you wear it?

As a costume pair, they’re creative, instantly recognizable to fantasy lovers, and sure to dominate any costume contest or themed party with their monstrous flair and mythic presence. Or just a lot of fun taking to the streets on Halloween while our kids go trick or treating!

What hat is your favorite?

Happy Hooking!
~Nadia