Free Beginner Crochet Pumpkin Hat Pattern with Video

Last Updated on October 6, 2022 by Cyprianne Nolan

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than by crocheting your own pumpkin hat? This easy crochet pumpkin hat pattern is perfect for beginners. The step-by-step video tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know, from choosing the right yarn to adding the finishing touches. You’ll be ready to trick-or-treat in no time!

It’s finally that time of year again! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisp, and best of all, it’s time to start thinking about pumpkin everything!

One of the cutest things you can make for your baby this fall is a pumpkin hat! They’re easy and quick to crochet, and are sure to get your little one lots of compliments.

It seems so long ago since I designed this crochet pumpkin hat pattern.  Christian my youngest would have been 2 years old and loved this hat!  We had a Berry an Apple and of course a crochet Pumpkin hat all made from this one design.  Now my boys are so much bigger I rarely make cute little hats like these anymore.

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I thought it would be fun share all the sizes for the crochet pumpkin hat.  It would make a great costume at halloween for mom and me or dad and me or just me costume… well you get the picture.  Hmmm maybe make a berry, apple and pumpkin… does that equal fruit salad?  LOL

Okay enough with the silliness.  Let’s start shall we?   This crochet pumpkin hat is worked top down in all single crochet.  Quick increases in the stitch count is what creates that sweet little ripple effect at the top.  It is all single crochet so is a perfect beginner crochet pattern with a little more flare the just the standard crochet beanie.

Beginner Crochet Pumpkin Hat Video Tutorial

Instructions for the crochet pumpkin stem and leaves are at the beginning of the pattern so be sure to go back and make those once the base of the pumpkin hat is done.

And PSST I love to see what you have done with my designs so be sure to tag me on Instagram! (@prettydarnadorable)

Have fun everyone.  xo

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SKILL LEVEL

Easy

ABBREVIATION

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st – stitch
sts – stitches
sl st – slip stitch
rpt – repeat

MATERIALS

5.5 mm hook
6.5 mm hook
50-75 grams of worsted weight
(I used Bernat Super Saver In Pumpkin)
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

GAUGE

Using 6.50 mm hook worsted weight yarn
12 sc and 13 rows – 4 inch square

MEASUREMENTS/SIZING

0 to 6 months – 15” x 9”
6 to12 months – 16.5” x 10”
12 months – 3 Years 18” x 11”
3-10 Years – 19.5” x 12”
Preteen to Adult – 20” x 13”

CROCHET STEM AND LEAVES

Use 5.5mm hook for stem and leaves

Crochet Stem for pumpkin hat

Ch 8
Row 1: Slip stitch in 2nd ch and each chain across.  Fasten off leaving long tail.

Small Crochet Leaf

Ch 6
Row 1:  Sl st 2nd ch from hook, sc next, hdc next, dc next, 3 hdc in last ch
(this will bring to the bottom loops, which will be called row 2)
Row 2: Dc next st, hdc next, sc next, sl st in last st and fasten off.

Large Leaf

Ch 9
Row 1:  Sl st 2nd ch from hook, sc next, hdc next 2, dc next 3, 3 hdc in last ch (this will bring to the bottom loops, which will be called row 2)
Row 2: Dc in next 3 sts, hdc next 2 sts, sc next, sl st in last st and fasten off.

Using tapestry needle and yarn attach stem and leaves to hat.

0 to 6 Months Newborn Crochet Pumpkin Hat

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 6.5 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 10 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (10)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (20)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (40)

Hat will be quite rippled at this point – this is correct and is what creates the “pumpkin” look.  The hat will start to take shape as you add the rounds below.

Rnds 4-27: Sc in 1^st st and each st around. (40)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Roll brim up to desired height.

Directions for stem and leaves are at the beginning of pattern.

6 to 12 Months

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 6.5 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 10 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (10)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (20)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (40)

Hat will be quite rippled at this point – this is correct and is what creates the “pumpkin” look.  The hat will start to take shape as you add the rounds below.

Rnd 4: Sc in 1^st 4 sts, 2 sc in next *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next* rpt to end (48)
Rnds 5-31: Sc in 1^st st and each st around. (48)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Roll brim up to desired height.

Directions for stem and leaves are at the beginning of pattern.

12 Months – 3 Years

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 6.5 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 11 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (11)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (22)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (44)

Hat will be quite rippled at this point – this is correct and is what creates the “pumpkin” look.  The hat will start to take shape as you add the rounds below.

Rnd 4: Sc in 1^st 3 sts, 2 sc in next *sc next 3 sts, 2sc in next* rpt around (55)
Rnds 5-36: Sc in 1^st st and each st around. (55)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Roll brim up to desired height.

Directions for stem and leaves are at the beginning of pattern.

3-10 Years

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 6.5 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 10 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (10)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (20)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (40)
Rnd 4: Sc in 1^st st, 2 sc in next *sc in next, 2 sc in next* rpt around (60)

Hat will be quite rippled at this point – this is correct and is what creates the “pumpkin” look.  The hat will start to take shape as you add the rounds below.

Rnds 5-36: Sc in 1^st st and each st around. (60)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Roll brim up to desired height.

Directions for stem and leaves are at the beginning of pattern.

Adult

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 6.5 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 10 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (10)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (20)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (40)
Rnd 4: Sc in 1^st st, 2 sc in next *sc in next, 2 sc in next* rpt around (60)

Hat will be quite rippled at this point – this is correct and is what creates the “pumpkin” look.  The hat will start to take shape as you add the rounds below.

Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1^st 9 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (66)
Rnds 6-38: Sc in 1^st st and each st around. (66)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Roll brim up to desired height.

Directions for stem and leaves are at the beginning of pattern.

Cyprianne xo

Thanks so much to Kim Landry for the ADORABLE photos from:
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