Free Crochet Pumpkin Hat Pattern for the Whole Family

I mean… how could my grandbabies not have pumpkin hats for fall?!

Once I started thinking about cozy fall makes, I knew I had to design a little pumpkin-inspired hat. And of course, once I made the baby version, I couldn’t stop there.

The Pumpkin Patch Hat is now available to view for free on the blog, and I graded it from 3-6 Months to Large Adult because, honestly, why should the babies get all the fun?

This cute fall crochet project is perfect for pumpkin patch trips, fall family photos, Thanksgiving, Halloween, or just everyday cozy weather.

The hat is worked top-down with a beautifully textured pumpkin stitch pattern, a folded ribbed brim, and the sweetest little stem, leaf, and curly vine on top.

And yes, there’s a full step-by-step video tutorial too!

About the Pumpkin Patch Hat

The Pumpkin Patch Hat is a textured crochet pumpkin hat designed for the whole family.

I wanted the body of the hat to have that beautiful ridged look you see on a real pumpkin, so the main section is worked in front post double crochet. The shaping gives the hat a soft, rounded pumpkin look while still fitting like a cozy beanie.

A few details I love:

• 6 sizes from 3-6 Months to Large Adult
• Worked top-down
• Textured front post double crochet body
• Cozy folded ribbed brim
• Optional crochet stem
• Crochet leaf
• Curly vine
• Designed with DK weight yarn
• Full step-by-step video tutorial
• Free crochet pattern available right here on the blog

Best Yarn for a Crochet Pumpkin Hat

I designed the Pumpkin Patch Hat using Timeless Tones Anti-Pilling DK, my signature yarn line with Mary Maxim.

Timeless Tones is a #3 DK weight yarn with a soft, lofty feel and beautiful stitch definition, which works especially well for the textured front post stitches in this pattern.

For the sample, I used:

• Olive Grove for the stem, leaf and vine
• Pumpkin Spice for the main hat

The finished texture really shows off the pumpkin shaping.

You can absolutely substitute another DK-weight yarn, but I recommend choosing something with a similar weight and softness so the hat stays comfortable and stretchy.

Pumpkin Patch Hat Sizes

The free crochet pumpkin hat pattern includes:

• 3-6 Months
• 6-12 Months
• Toddler
• Child
• Adult
• Large Adult

That means you can make a tiny baby pumpkin hat, a toddler pumpkin beanie, kids’ fall hats, or matching adult pumpkin hats too.

A whole family pumpkin patch would be pretty adorable.

How the Crochet Pumpkin Hat Is Constructed

The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.

You begin with the stem, then change to the main hat colour and work the crown increases.

The body is worked primarily in front post double crochet, which creates the vertical ridges and gives the hat its pumpkin-inspired texture.

Once the hat body is complete, the ribbed brim is worked directly onto the lower edge using a join-as-you-go method.

The leaf and curly vine are made separately and sewn to the stem at the end.

Video Tutorial

Yarn

MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Timeless Tones (CDN)

DK Weight #3, 100% Premium Acrylic

273 yds/100 g, Shown in: Olive Grove (A) and Pumpkin Spice (B)

Sizes: 3-6 Months (6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult)

A: 45 Yds

B: 175 (200, 230, 265, 300, 340) yds

Crochet Hooks

US H/8 (5 mm)

US G+/7 (4.5 mm)

or the size needed to obtain the gauge

Hook Tray

Supplies

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Personalized Tags (Rivets)

Cardstock for Tags (CDN)

Twine (CDN)

Hole Punch (CDN)

Gauge

Pattern: 9 sts and 8 rows equal to 2″ in fpdc with 5 mm crochet hook

Construction

The Pumpkin Patch Hat is worked from the top down, beginning with the stem. The stem is worked in joined rounds, followed by the hat body in front post double crochet for a textured pumpkin look. The brim is worked directly onto the lower edge of the hat using a join as you go ribbing method with the smaller hook. The brim is then folded up for the finished look.

The Curly Vine and Leaf are made separately and sewn securely to the side of the stem before finishing.

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl St – Slip Stitch

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops.

Project Tips

• The stem is optional. To make the hat without the stem, begin with a Magic Ring using B and the larger hook, work the starting stitch count for your size, then work the Round 11 increase before continuing with the Hat instructions.
• Count your stitches after each increase round to make sure you have reached the stitch count listed for your size.
• Starting stitch counts vary between sizes. A larger size may begin with fewer stitches than a smaller size. This is intentional, so always follow the stitch count listed at the end of each round.
• The beginning ch 2 is not included as a stitch.
• When changing from A to B, complete the final yarn over of the last stitch with B for a clean colour change.
• The hat body is designed with negative ease and should stretch comfortably to fit the recommended head circumference.
• Adjust the length of the Curly Vine by working more or fewer starting chains.
• When attaching the Leaf and Curly Vine, bring the yarn tails to the inside of the hat and secure them well before weaving in the ends.

Size	Finished Hat Circumference	To Fit Head Circumference	Hat Height with Brim Folded
3 to 6 Month	14″	15 to 16″	5.5″
6 to 12 Month	15″	16 to 17″	6″
Toddler	16″	17 to 18″	6.5″
Child	17″	18 to 20″	7″
Adult	18″	20 to 22″	7.5″
Large Adult	19″	22 to 24″	8″

Suitable Yarn Substitutes

This pattern was designed using Timeless Tones DK Weight #3 yarn

273 yds/100 g = 2.73 yds per gram

When substituting yarn, look for a DK-weight yarn with a similar yards per gram ratio to achieve comparable results.

Suggested Substitutions

Mary Maxim Mellowspun DK (CDN): 284 yds/100 g = 2.84 yds per gram

Knit Picks Brava Baby: 273 yds/100 g = 2.73 yds per gram

Premier Basix DK (CDN): 306 yds/100 g = 3.06 yds per gram

Lion Brand Color Theory: 246 yds/100 g = 2.46 yds per gram

Adjust hook size if needed to achieve the correct gauge and maintain a soft, flexible fabric.

Pattern

Notes: Starting stitch counts vary by size, so a larger hat may begin with fewer stitches than a smaller hat. This is intentional. Follow the stitch count listed at the end of each increase round.

The Stem and Join As You Go Band are written for all sizes. Hat instructions are written separately for each size.

The ch 2 at the beginning of rounds is not included as a st.

The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.

Finished length is measured with the brim folded up.

3-6 Months (6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult).

Stem

Round 1:

With A and larger hook, Magic Ring, ch 2, (not included as a st here and throughout) work 10 (11, 12, 11, 12, 10) dc in the magic ring, pull ring tight, sl st in the first st to join —10 (11, 12, 11, 12, 10) sts.

Rounds 2-10:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st around, sl st in the blo of the first st to join —10 (11, 12, 11, 12, 10) sts.

Round 11:

Ch 1, work 2 sc in the blo of each st around, changing to B on the final yarn over of the last st, sl st in the blo of the first st to join—20 (22, 24, 22, 24, 20) sts.

Continue to the instructions for your size.

3-6 Month

Round 1:

With B and larger hook, ch 2, *1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—30 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 2 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—40 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—40 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 3 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—50 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—50 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 4 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Rounds 7-15:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Round 16:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts. Proceed to Join As You Go Band.

6-12 Month

Round 1:

With B and larger hook, ch 2, *1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—33 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 2 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—44 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—44 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 3 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—55 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—55 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 4 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—66 sts.

Rounds 7-17:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—66 sts.

Round 18:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—66 sts. Proceed to Join As You Go Band.

Toddler

Round 1:

With B and larger hook, ch 2, *1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—36 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 2 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—48 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—48 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 3 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 4 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—72 sts.

Rounds 7-19:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—72 sts.

Round 20:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—72 sts. Proceed to Join As You Go Band.

Child

Round 1:

With B and larger hook, ch 2, *1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—33 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 2 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—44 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—44 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 3 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—55 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—55 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 4 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—66 sts.

Round 7:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—66 sts.

Round 8:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 5 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—77 sts.

Round 9:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around to the last st, 2 fpdc in the last st, sl st in the first st to join—78 sts.

Rounds 10-21:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—78 sts.

Round 22:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—78 sts. Proceed to Join As You Go Band.

Adult

Round 1:

With B and larger hook, ch 2, *1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—36 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 2 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—48 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—48 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 3 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 4 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—72 sts.

Round 7:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—72 sts.

Round 8:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 5 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—84 sts.

Rounds 9-23:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—84 sts.

Round 24:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—84 sts. Proceed to Join As You Go Band.

Large Adult

Round 1:

With B and larger hook, ch 2, *1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—30 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 2 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—40 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—40 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 3 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—50 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—50 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 4 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Round 7:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—60 sts.

Round 8:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 5 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—70 sts.

Round 9:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—70 sts.

Round 10:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 6 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—80 sts.

Round 11:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—80 sts.

Round 12:

Ch 2, *1 fpdc in the first 7 sts, 2 fpdc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first st to join—90 sts.

Rounds 13-25:

Ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—90 sts.

Round 26:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—90 sts. Proceed to Join As You Go Band.

Join As You Go Band

Row 1:

With B and smaller hook, ch 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23), work 1 sc in the 2nd ch fr a Row 2. Ch 1, with WS facing, sl st the first and last rows of the band together to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Curly Vine

With A and larger hook, ch 20, or adjust the number of chs to make the vine shorter or longer as desired. Work 3 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and 3 sc in each ch across. The vine will naturally curl as you work. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Using the yarn tail, sew the vinesecurely to the side of the stem. Bring the yarn tails to the inside of the hat and weave in securely. If desired, knot the tails together on the inside before weaving in the ends.

Leaf

Round 1:

With A and smaller hook, ch 12, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 dc in each of the next 4 chs, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch, sl st in the next ch, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the final ch. Working along the opposite side of the foundation ch, sl st in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 dc in each of the next 4 chs, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch, sl st in the last ch, sl st in the first sl st to join.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Using the yarn tails, sew the leaf securely to the side of the stem, positioned behind the Curly Vine. Bring the yarn tails to the inside of the hat and knot securely or weave in the ends.

Finishing

For a polished finishing touch, sew a personalized tag to the folded brim of the hat.

Weave in any remaining ends and trim excess yarn.

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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on October 26, 2026.

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