Crocheting a pumpkin-themed hat is a fun and festive way to celebrate the fall season. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift for friends and family, this pattern will help you create a cute and cozy pumpkin hat that’s perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. In this pattern, you’ll find easy-to-follow instructions for a beginner to intermediate crochet project. The hat features textured pumpkin ridges, a cute stem, and a curly vine, making it an adorable addition to any fall wardrobe.
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in pumpkin orange (Main color) – about 100-150 yards
- Worsted weight yarn in brown (for the stem) – about 20 yards
- Worsted weight yarn in green (for the vine) – about 10 yards
- Crochet hook (size H-8 / 5mm)
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: Safety eyes (if making it for a child)
Abbreviations Used:
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single crochet
- Dc – Double crochet
- Hdc – Half double crochet
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- Inc – Increase (two stitches in the same space)
- St – Stitch
- BLO – Back loop only
- FO – Fasten off
Instructions:
Step 1: Start the Hat
- Magic ring: Begin with a magic ring. If you don’t know how to do this, simply ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a loop.
- Round 1: Ch 1. Make 10 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (10 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1. Make 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (20 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1. Sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (30 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 1. Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (40 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 1. Sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (50 sts)
At this point, the base of your pumpkin hat will begin to take shape.
Step 2: Work the Body of the Hat
- Round 6: Ch 1. Sc in each st around (50 sts). Join with a sl st.
- Round 7: Repeat Round 6 (50 sts).
- Round 8: Sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (60 sts)
- Round 9-15: Ch 1. Sc in each st around (60 sts). Join with a sl st.
Step 3: Add Pumpkin Ridges
To give your hat that classic pumpkin texture, you'll need to create the pumpkin ridges. These will be done in the back loop only (BLO).
- Round 16: Ch 1. Sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st (repeat around). Join with a sl st. (70 sts)
- Round 17: Ch 1. Sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st (repeat around). Join with a sl st. (80 sts)
Now your pumpkin hat is starting to look like a pumpkin! If you want to make the ridges even more pronounced, you can add a few more rounds by repeating the process of sc evenly and adding increases.
Step 4: Close the Top of the Hat
- Round 18: Ch 1. Sc in the next 5 sts, then sl st in the next st.
- Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Step 5: Create the Pumpkin Stem
Now it’s time to add the cute little stem on top of your pumpkin hat.
- With the brown yarn, ch 5.
- Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, then hdc in each st across (4 sts).
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching to the top of your hat. Use a yarn needle to sew the stem securely onto the top of the hat.
Step 6: Add the Pumpkin Vine
For a fun touch, you can add a curly vine to your pumpkin hat. Here’s how:
- With the green yarn, ch 10.
- Work into the back loops only, making sc stitches to give the vine a twisted effect.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail. Sew the vine to the base of the stem, and coil it around as desired.
Step 7: Optional – Add a Face
For an extra spooky or cute touch, you can add a face to your pumpkin hat. Use safety eyes or embroidery to create eyes, a nose, and a mouth.
Customization Ideas:
- Different colors: You can customize the hat by changing the pumpkin color. Try using a golden yellow for a different fall look or even a green for a unique twist.
- Size adjustments: To make the hat bigger or smaller, simply adjust the number of starting chains or rounds in the body of the hat to fit your desired size.
- Crochet flowers or leaves: Add a crochet leaf or flower to the vine to give the pumpkin a more intricate look.
Final Thoughts:
This pumpkin-themed crochet hat pattern is a fun and creative way to embrace the fall season. With its textured ridges, adorable stem, and whimsical curly vine, it’s sure to be a hit at Halloween parties or autumn outings. Enjoy crafting this cozy hat and wear it proudly during the fall months.
Happy crocheting!
