Our free pumpkin hat knitting pattern is sure to be a hit with the little ones in your life this fall and Halloween. You can knit this up in an evening and it is a very easy project.
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If you like the pumpkin patch hat, check out the coordinating candy corn pattern.
Supplies:
Yarn – Lion Brand Thick & Quick (Super Bulky 6). Colors – Pumpkin and Grass.
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Needles – US 13/9mm or whichever size needed to obtain gauge. Size US 13/9mm circular needles, 16” long and US 13/9mm double pointed needles for the decrease.
Darning needle, stitch marker and scissors.
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 9 stitches and 12 rows in stocking stitch (same as pattern). I recommend using US 13 needles, but if you are a loose knitter you may need to drop down to US 11 or go up to US 15 for tighter knitters.
Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the hat will fit your little one properly.
Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit two together
Sizes:
Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-3 Years.
Directions:
Newborn:
Cast on 24 stitches on your circular needle in the color Pumpkin.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
K all for 6 rounds.
(Switch to the double pointed needles during the decrease rounds when you feel it necessary)
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (16 stitches left)
Switch to the color Grass.
K all 1 round. (16 stitches left)
*K 1, K2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, K1. (11 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, K1. (6 stitches left)
*K2tog, K1; repeat from * to end. (4 stitches left)
K all for 4 rounds.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
0-3 Months
Cast on 26 stitches on your circular needle in the color Pumpkin.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
K all for 7 rounds.
(Switch to the double pointed needles during the decrease rounds when you feel it necessary)
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to last two stitches, K2. (18 stitches left)
Switch to the color Grass.
K all 1 round. (18 stitches left)
*K 1, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (12 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to end. (6 stitches left)
*K2tog, K1; repeat from * to end. (4 stitches left)
K all for 4 rounds.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
3-6 Months
Cast on 28 stitches on your circular needle in the color Pumpkin.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 5 rounds.
K all for 8 rounds.
(Switch to the double pointed needles during the decrease rounds when you feel it necessary)
Switch to the color Grass.
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (21 stitches left)
K all 1 round. (21 stitches left)
*K 1, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (14 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to end. (7 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, K1. (4 stitches left)
K all for 4 rounds.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
6-12 Months
Cast on 30 stitches on your circular needle in the color Pumpkin.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 6 rounds.
K all for 10 rounds.
(Switch to the double pointed needles during the decrease rounds when you feel it necessary)
Switch to the color Grass.
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to last two stitches, K2. (23 stitches left)
K all 1 round. (23 stitches left)
*K 1, K2tog; repeat from * to last two stitches, K2. (16 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to end. (8 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to end. (4 stitches left)
K all for 5 rounds.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
1-3 Years
Cast on 32 stitches on your circular needle in the color Pumpkin.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 10 rounds.
Switch to the color Grass.
K all 1 more round.
(Switch to the double pointed needles during the decrease rounds when you feel it necessary)
Decrease: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (24 stitches left)
K all 1 round. (24 stitches left)
*K 1, K2tog; repeat from * to end. (16 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to end. (8 stitches left)
*K2tog; repeat from * to end. (4 stitches left)
K all for 5 rounds.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
Although our patterns are always free on our blog, many prefer our premium ad-free, printer friendly, PDF versions. These are available to purchase HERE.
Our other Halloween/Fall themed projects you will love!
Chunky Pumpkin Hat | Chunky Candy Corn Hat | Medium Weight Pumpkin Hat | Medium Weight Candy Corn Hat
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