Crochet Ribbed Pumpkin Beanie Hat Easy Free Pattern

Crochet Ribbed Pumpkin Beanie Hat Easy Free Pattern

Looking for a fun, festive, and free crochet pumpkin hat pattern perfect for the whole family? 

You’re going to love this ribbed pumpkin beanie crochet pattern! 

This easy crochet pattern is worked from the bottom up, starting with basic stitches and finishing at the top of the hat with a cute little stem and curly green tendrils made from green worsted weight yarn. 

Whether you’re dressing up for the pumpkin patch, snapping fall photos, or just want to make something adorable for little kids or yourself, this project has you covered.

This free pumpkin hat crochet pattern is written in six sizes—from newborn to larger adult sizes—so you can make a cozy pumpkin hat for everyone, no matter their head circumference. 

The perfect fit is easy to achieve with clear measurements, a detailed amount of yarn guide, and tips like where to change color, what crochet hook size to use, and how to shape the final row. 

The rep rows, first stitch, last stitch, and even the first fpdc are all explained for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.

Use your favorite acrylic yarn and a 5.00 mm hook and start creating the realistic pumpkin look for the hats.

Stitch them up quickly, sew in your yarn tail with a yarn needle, and you’ll have the cutest crochet pumpkin beanie in no time!

Plus, you’ll find the option to grab a printable PDF pattern (for purchase)—perfect for crafting offline or sharing with friends on social media. 

Whether you’re into crochet patterns for fall gifts or just love crochet pumpkin patterns, this one’s a must-make for your seasonal lineup.

Let’s get started on your free crochet pumpkin hat pattern—ideal for babies, toddlers, teens, and adult sizes alike!

Crochet Ribbed Pumpkin Beanie Hat Easy Free Pattern

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Materials:

• Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) yarn (see yarn estimates below)
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: faux fur pom and 1″ button

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch = chain

st(s) = stitch(es)

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

fpdc = front post double crochet

dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

BLO = back loop only

sl st = slip stitch

hk = hook

Gauge:

13 double crochet stitches x 9 rounds = 4″ x 4″

Yarn Estimates (approximate):

Newborn: 75 yards

Baby: 90 yards

Toddler: 110 yards

Child: 130 yards

Teen/Adult: 150 yards

Large Adult: 170 yards

Brim Instructions (with orange yarn):

Start by chaining the number of stitches based on the desired size:

• Adult/Teen – Chain 21

• Child – Chain 19

• Toddler – Chain 17

• Baby – Chain 15

• Newborn – Chain 13

For all sizes:

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in the back loop only (BLO) of each st across.

Repeat Row 2 until your band reaches the following row count:

• Large adult- 70 rows

• Adult/Teen – 63 rows

• Child – 56 rows

• Toddler – 49 rows

• Baby – 42 rows

• Newborn – 35 rows

Fold brim in half. Sl sl the back loop on one side and the front loop of the other side together in each st across. Turn brim inside out (to hide the seam) and continue with the body.

Body:

Single crochet evenly around the brim to match the stitch count for your selected size:

• Large Adult- 70 sts

• Adult/Teen – 63 sts

• Child – 56 sts

• Toddler – 49 sts

• Baby – 42 sts

• Newborn – 35 sts

All sizes: Ch 1, slip stitch to join. Ch 2.

Round 1: Dc in each st around. Sl st to join.
Round 2: Ch 2, fpdc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join.
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in next st, fpdc in next st; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join.

Repeat Rounds 2 & 3 as follows:

Newborn: Repeat 4 more rounds

Baby: Repeat 5 more rounds

Toddler: Repeat 5 more rounds

Child: Repeat 6 more rounds

Teen/Adult: Repeat 6 more rounds

Large Adult: Repeat 7 more rounds

Crown Shaping and Decreasing (switch to green yarn):

Next Round: Dc2tog, dc in next st; repeat around. Sl st to join.
Next 2 Rounds: Dc2tog in each st around. Sl st to join.

Stem:

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around.

***continue to work in the round***

Rounds 2-3 (newborn size) 4 (all other sizes): Sc in each st around, sl st on last st and fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Tendrils (make 2):

With green yarn ch 10 (for newborn size) 12 (for all other sizes)

Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hk and each ch to end.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sew onto hat near the base of the stem.

Weave in ends.

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