The Pumpkin Hat – Easy Crochet Pattern (Baby to Adult)
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Crochet a cute Pumpkin Hat for Halloween! This easy pattern includes sizes from baby to adult, making it a fun and fast project for the whole family. The hat is worked back and forth in rows, then seamed to create the shape. It’s finished with a classic pumpkin stem and a curlicue vine on top.
This pattern is perfect for cozy fall wear, Halloween costumes, or quick handmade gifts. A step-by-step video tutorial is now included to make it even easier to follow.
Pumpkin Hat Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. 3.53 oz (100 g), 170 yds (155 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry. Tumble dry. Do not bleach. Dry-Cleanable.
- Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Finished Yardage: 130-190 yds (125-150 yds orange + 20 yds green)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
- Beginner-Easy
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this project, just remember when you substitute the finished size of your project may also be different.
Finished Sizes
- 0-3 Months (14-15”), 3-6 Months (15-17”), 6-12 Months (17-19”), Toddler (18-20”), Child (19-21”), Adult (21-23”)
Gauge
- Approximately 7 hdc and 4 rows in 2 inches
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
- BL – back loop
- ch – chain
- g – grams
- hdc – half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (decrease)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch/stitches
- yds – yards
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches; within the row – a set of instructions to be repeated the given number of times.
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches
Watch the Video Tutorial
If you prefer to follow along visually, watch the full step-by-step tutorial below before starting your project.
Notes:
- Add the Pumpkin Beanie pattern to your Ravelry Library here.
- Pattern is written for 0-3 months with 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler, child, and adult sizes in parentheses.
- “Join with sc” – Put yarn on hook, insert yarn into desired stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on the hook. How to join with a single crochet tutorial.
- Learn how to crochet this Easy Pumpkin Hat for Babies, Kids and Adults. Watch the video on YouTube.
Once you’ve gathered your supplies, you’re ready to start crocheting your Pumpkin Hat.
Pumpkin Hat Instructions
0-3 Months, (3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult)
This project is worked in rows.
Hat Panel
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or the size required for gauge):
Using orange yarn:
Row 1: Ch 23 (25, 27, 29, 31, 35), hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1, turn. [22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 34) hdc]
Rows 2 – 24 (26, 30, 32, 36, 40): hdc in BL of each hdc across, ch 1, turn. [22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 34) hdc]
Seaming the Hat
- Join end-to-end and sl st along the entire length of the hat, finish off.
- Turn the hat right-side out, so the seam is on the inside of the hat.
Once the hat is seamed, you can finish the top with the stem and vine.
Stem (all sizes)
Using green yarn and your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook:
Join with sc at top of hat near seam. Sc evenly around (1 st per row), do not join. When you get back to 1st sc, (sc2tog, sc) continuously around until 4-5 sts remain. Now sc in each st around until you have a 1” stem, finish off.
Curlicue Vine (all sizes, optional)
Using green yarn and your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook:
Ch 15-20. Work 2-3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st to end. Finish off.
Finishing Tips & Options
- Using the starting and ending tails, tie the vine in between sts near the stem as shown, or sew the vine in place.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
- Optional: Single crochet evenly around the unfinished cuff edge of the hat in orange yarn for a smooth, finished look.
- To vary the ribbing/texture of the pumpkin, crochet every 3rd row through both loops, or work a few rows in double crochet instead.
- Use red yarn to make an apple, blue yarn for a blueberry, yellow yarn for a bell pepper, etc.
- Crochet a leaf instead of a vine… or add a small white flower blossom to the hat.
FAQ
Use the sizing chart included in the pattern. Add or remove rows to fit any head size.
Yes. Medium Worsted Weight [4] yarn works best, but you can use similar yarn weights with gauge adjustments.
Yes. The curlicue vine is a fun accent, but the hat looks great without it too.
Machine wash gently or hand wash. Lay flat to dry to keep its shape.
More Free Halloween Crochet Patterns
The Pumpkin Beanie was originally designed by Danyel Pink.
This Pumpkin Hat is perfect for Fall. Whip one up to wear around Halloween or Thanksgiving! The pattern includes written instructions for ALL sizes, and comes with ideas for embellishing your little pumpkin hats. You will need an 5.5 mm (I) hook, and orange and green Worsted Weight yarn to complete this hat. Danyel Pink
Danyel Pink has closed her crochet website (Danyel Pink Designs) and retired from the world of crochet. Oombawka Design purchased the full rights to this pattern, which means now I can share it with you.
I’m happy to be able to include the Pumpkin Hat with my other free patterns on the Oombawka Design Crochet blog.
If you, or someone you know, is retiring and closing their crochet blog, please feel free to reach out to arrange for your patterns to be included at Oombawka Design too.
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Hi Ronda, The 36 is referring to how many rows you need to work for that size. The number of stitches does not change after R1. I’ve added it to the end of R2 (the stitch counts) to make that bit easier. This bit: Rows 2 – 24 (26, 30, 32, 36, 40):
means for size 0-3 months: Row 2 to 24, size 3-6 months: Row 2 to 26, Size 6-12 months: Row 2 to 30, Size Toddler: Row 2 to 32, Size Child: Row 2 to 36, and size Adult: Row 2 to 40. That is the total number of rows to work for each of the sizes. 0-3 Months, (3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult)
Hope this helps, Rhondda
For the second row for a child size, how do you get 36 half double crochet stitches?
You only crochet 30 stitches.
I’m confused!!?
Thanks,
Ronda Rose
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Hi Christine! Congratulations on your new grandbaby!! I’m so happy it turned out for you and that you enjoyed making it 🙂 Thank you for letting me know, Rhondda
Thank you for this adorable, easy to read and understand pattern. I just finished one for my new grand baby. It is so cute and a very quick pattern.