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Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern (crochet) Pattern

Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern (crochet) Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern (crochet) Pattern

This pattern creates a plush, pumpkin-shaped crochet hat using super-bulky yarn for a quick, squishy finish. It includes a round hat base, perpendicular outer ribbing to create pumpkin texture, stuffing and a small crocheted stem. Clear instructions guide you through increases, working in BLO/FLO, and finishing techniques for a professional look.

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You'll work with a 10mm hook and weight category 6 yarn to achieve the recommended gauge and final size. The pattern is designed to fit an average teen/adult head but can be adjusted by adding or subtracting rounds.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern (crochet) Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming seasonal accessory with a lot of character. I enjoy how quickly the super-bulky yarn builds texture, making each round feel rewarding and fast. The ribbing technique creates an unmistakable pumpkin look that is both playful and wearable. Sewing, stuffing, and finishing bring the piece together in a way that feels wonderfully hands-on and creative.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn and hook sizes to get different finished sizes and textures.

Try pastel or neutral shades instead of classic orange for a modern, subtle pumpkin hat that works year-round.

Use Bernat Blanket Yarn or another plush super-bulky for an ultra-soft, squishy pumpkin with more pronounced ribbing.

Want a smaller version? Use a lighter-weight yarn and a smaller hook, but be prepared to change the number of rounds to fit your head size.

I often add embroidery or felt accents to the stem area for extra personality and detail on finished hats.

If you like posable vines, add a length of thin wire wrapped in yarn inside the tendrils so they hold a curl.

Make matching sets (child + adult) by scaling yarn/hook and adjusting rounds — these are adorable for family photos and gifts.

Swap the stem color for brown or tan for a rustic pumpkin, or add a small leaf by crocheting a simple leaf motif and sewing it near the stem.

Try stuffing the hat lightly and leaving it unclosed as a slouchy pumpkin beanie for a different silhouette.

I sometimes add a removable pom or button at the stem base so the hat can be worn with or without decorative elements.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a stitch marker at the start of rounds can make it hard to track the beginning; place a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round to avoid losing your place. ✗ Overstuffing the hat will distort its shape and make it uncomfortable to wear; stuff in small handfuls and test the shape frequently while shaping and closing. ✗ Not counting your stitches after increase rounds leads to incorrect shaping; count stitches at the end of each increase round to ensure your stitch counts match the pattern. ✗ Working too tightly when using super-bulky yarn will make the fabric stiff and hard to shape; keep a relaxed, consistent tension and use the recommended 10mm hook for the correct gauge.

Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern (crochet) Pattern

Create a cozy, pumpkin-shaped plush hat perfect for autumn and Halloween. This pattern guides you step-by-step through a super-bulky hat base, textured outer ribbing, stuffing, and a cute crocheted stem. You'll enjoy working with chunky yarn for fast results and a satisfying, squishy finish. Ideal for gifting or seasonal wear, the finished hat has a playful pumpkin silhouette and soft, wearable structure.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern (crochet) Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Weight Category 6, super bulky) - Color: Pumpkin - 1.5-2 skeins (106 yards per skein) for the hat base and outer ribbing
  • 02
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Weight Category 6, super bulky) - Color: Kale - 2-3 yards for the stem
  • 03
    Optional: Bernat Blanket Yarn (super bulky) - used in sample to make ribbing more pronounced (amount varies)
  • 04
    Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill - 4-5 handfuls for stuffing the hat

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 10mm
  • 02
    Yarn needle (large plastic or metal needle for sewing and for weaving in ends)
  • 03
    Stitch marker
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (Poly-Fil) - approx 4-5 handfuls
  • 06
    Measuring tape (to check gauge and head circumference)

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— Hat Base Cap :

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Notes for the hat base cap: I’m alternating the placements of the increases to make the base round rather than hexagonal. Feel free to add or subtract an increase round to better fit your head size, just be sure your stitch count is a multiple of 6. The following stitch counts will be based on the number of stitches I state and use in the pattern, so be sure to adjust accordingly if you made any changes. Feel free to add or subtract a regular round (non-increasing round) to better fit the depth of your head. I recommend making the hat a bit deeper for a snugger fit so it doesn’t fall off as easily once it’s stuffed.

Round 1 :

Magic circle with 6 single crochet (SC) inside. You should have 6 stitches in your round.

Round 2 :

In this round you increase in every stitch. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC into the same stitch. Put 2 SC (SC INC) in each of the next 5 stitches until the end of the round (our increases). You should now have 12 stitches in your round.

Round 3 :

In this round you increase in every other stitch. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC INC in the next stitch. *SC in the next stitch. SC INC in the next stitch.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should have 18 stitches in your round.

Round 4 :

In this round you increase every 2 stitches. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC into the same stitch. (an increase stitch) SC in the next 2 stitches. *SC INC in the next stitch. SC in the next 2 stitches.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should have 24 stitches in your round.

Round 5 :

In this round you increase every 3 stitches. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC in the next 2 stitches. SC INC in the next stitch. *SC in the next 3 stitches. SC INC in the next stitch.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should have 30 stitches in your round.

Round 6 :

In this round you increase every 4 stitches. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC into the same stitch. (an increase stitch) SC in the next 4 stitches. *SC INC in the next stitch. SC in the next 4 stitches.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should have 36 stitches in your round.

Round 7 :

In this round you increase every 5 stitches. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC in the next 4 stitches. SC INC in the next stitch. *SC in the next 5 stitches. SC INC in the next stitch.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should have 42 stitches in your round.

Round 8 :

In this round you increase every 6 stitches. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC into the same stitch. (an increase stitch) SC in the next 6 stitches. *SC INC in the next stitch. SC in the next 6 stitches.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should have 48 stitches in your round.

Rows 9-18 :

In these rounds you DON’T increase (regular rounds). SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC into the next 47 stitches in the round. You should have 48 stitches in your round.

Row 19 :

In this round you work in the front loops and DON’T increase. SC into the front loop (FLO) of the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC FLO into the next 47 stitches in the round. You should have 48 stitches in your round.

— Hat Outer Ribbing :

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Notes for the hat outer ribbing: These rows will give the hat its pumpkin texture. You’ll be working the rows perpendicular to the rounds you just completed above.

Info :

Color: Pumpkin

Row Foundation :

Slip stitch (SS) into the first stitch of the round. Chain 16 and make sure it roughly matches the height of the base cap (from the last round to the magic circle’s center) when layed flush against its surface. Feel free to adjust the chain’s length but make sure the number of chains is even. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 1 :

In this row you increase. SS in the next 3 stitches. SC in the next 3 stitches. HDC INC in the next stitch. (an increase stitch) *HDC in the next stitch. HDC INC in the next stitch.* Repeat *above* 4 more times until there is 1 stitch left in the row.

Follow this next step if this is the very first time you’re doing row 1 :

HDC the last stitch and the same stitch you chained from (first stitch in the round) together: How-to: Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Insert hook into the same stitch you chained from (first stitch in the round). Yarn over. Pull yarn through both stitches on the hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook.

Follow this next step if you’re doing the repeated rows :

HDC BLO the last stitch and the next stitch in the round together: How-to: Yarn over. Insert hook into last stitch BLO. Insert hook into the next stitch in the round. Yarn over. Pull yarn through stitch and loop on the hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook.

Row 2 :

In this row you DON’T increase/decrease (regular row). SS into the next stitch in the round. Turn. HDC in the back loops only (BLO) of the next 15 stitches in the row (skipping SS). SC BLO in the next 3 stitches. SS BLO in the next 3 stitches. Chain 1 and turn. You should have 21 stitches in your row (not counting the chain).

Row 3 :

In this row you DON’T increase/decrease (regular row). SS BLO in the next 3 stitches. SC BLO in the next 3 stitches. HDC BLO in the next 14 stitches. HDC BLO the last stitch and the NEXT stitch in the round together: How-to: Yarn over. Insert hook into last stitch BLO. Insert hook into the next stitch in the round. Yarn over. Pull yarn through stitch and loop on the hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook. You should have 21 stitches in your row.

Row 4 :

In this row you DON’T increase/decrease (regular row). SS into the next stitch in the round. Turn. HDC BLO in the next 15 stitches in the row (skipping SS). SC BLO in the next 3 stitches. SS BLO in the next 3 stitches. Chain 1 and turn. You should have 21 stitches in your row (not counting the chain).

Row 5 :

In this row you DON’T increase/decrease (regular row). SS BLO in the next 3 stitches. SC BLO in the next 3 stitches. HDC BLO in the next 14 stitches. HDC BLO the last stitch and the next stitch in the round together: How-to: Yarn over. Insert hook into last stitch BLO. Insert hook into the next stitch in the round. Yarn over. Pull yarn through stitch and loop on the hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook. You should have 21 stitches in your row.

Row 6 :

In this row you decrease. SS into the next stitch in the round. Turn. HDC BLO in first stitch in row (skipping SS). HDC DEC using the next 2 stitches: (a decrease stitch) How-to: Yarn over. Insert hook into back loop of first stitch. Insert hook into back loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Pull yarn through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook. Repeat *above* 4 more times until there is 1 stitch left in the row. You should have 16 stitches in your row (not counting the chain).

Rows 7-42 :

Repeat rows 1-6 SIX (6) more times.

Rows 43-47 :

Repeat rows 1-5 ONE (1) more time.

Row 48 (last row) :

In this row you decrease and connect the row to the very first row. Slip stitch (SS) into the next stitch in the round. Turn. *HDC BLO in first stitch in row (skipping SS) and first leftover loop of the very first row’s foundation chain together. How-to: Yarn over. Insert hook into back loop of stitch in current row. Insert hook into loop of the chain stitch in the very first row. This should be the loop of the foundation chain that you didn’t use to create your first row. Yarn over. Pull yarn through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook.* HDC DEC using the next 2 stitches and the next leftover loop of the very first row’s foundation chain together. How-to: Yarn over. Insert hook into back loop of stitch in current row. Insert hook into back loop of next stitch in current row. Insert hook into loop of the chain stitch in the very first row. Yarn over. Pull yarn through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook. Repeat *above* 3 more times. *HDC BLO in next stitch and next leftover loop of the very first row’s foundation chain together.* *HDC DEC using the next 2 stitches and the next leftover loop of the very first row’s foundation chain together.* Repeat *above* 3 more times. SC BLO the next 3 stitches and the next 3 leftover loops together. SS BLO the next 3 stitches and the next 3 leftover loops together. Fasten off and cut enough yarn to gather the ribbing’s edge, sew the gathered edges onto the top of the hat’s base cap and to weave in the ends.

— Stuffing & Closing :

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Attach the long tail to your yarn needle. Sew a running stitch through the very end loops along the edges of the rows until you round back to where you started. Start stuffing the inside of the hat in small handfuls. I recommend double checking that the hat’s base cap is concave as you stuff by trying it on and continuously shaping the hat as you go. Be sure not to overstuff or it might be difficult to wear. Pull your yarn to gather your edges together and check if the hat is shaped to your liking. Once pleased with the shape, align the gathered edges with the very top of the hat’s base cap and sew them together so it retains its shape. Tie the yarn off and weave in the ends.

— Stem :

Info :

Color: Kale

Round 1 :

Magic circle with 6 single crochet (SC) inside. You should have 6 stitches in your round.

Rounds 2-4 :

In these rounds you DON’T increase (regular rounds). SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC into the next 5 stitches in the round. You should have 6 stitches in your round.

Round 5 :

In this round you increase in every other stitch. SC into the first stitch in the round and use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. SC INC into the next stitch. SC into the next stitch. *SC INC into the next stitch. SC into the next stitch.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should now have 13 stitches in your round.

Round 5 (continued) :

Vine Tendril 1: SS into the first stitch in the round. Chain 21. Turn. SS down 20 stitches. SS into the next stitch in the round. SS to the other side of the round.

Vine Tendril 2 :

Chain 21. Turn. SS down 20 stitches. SS into the next stitch in the round. SS back to the beginning of the round.

Info :

Fasten off and cut enough yarn to sew the stem onto the top of the hat and to weave in the ends.

— Finish :

Info :

Use your yarn needle to sew the stem securely to the top of your hat. Tie off the yarn and weave it into the inside of the hat. Take the additional loose yarn from where you tightened the magic circle and securely weave it into the inside of the hat.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the gathered edge of the ribbing to the top of the hat base cap by aligning the gathered ribbing edge with the top rounds of the base cap and stitching securely with a yarn needle.
  • Attach and shape the stem by positioning it at the center top of the hat, sewing firmly with the long tail, and weaving in the ends to hide the join.
  • Stuff the hat gradually while shaping: insert small handfuls of stuffing, try the hat on, and adjust the concave shape before fully closing the top.
  • Sew vine tendrils to the stem area by using the yarn tail to stitch the base of each tendril to the stem or hat top and secure the ends inside the hat.
  • Weave in all loose ends inside the hat after assembly to keep the exterior neat and to prevent unraveling.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round to keep track of the first stitch and avoid miscounting.
  • 💡Stuff the hat in small amounts and test the shape frequently to avoid overstuffing which can distort the hat's appearance.
  • 💡When working the outer ribbing, keep the chain foundation length even and adjust so it matches the height of the base cap when laid flush.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension throughout the project to ensure the stitch counts and gauge remain accurate.
  • 💡Weave in ends securely and fasten off neatly to ensure the hat holds its shape and the finishing looks professional.

This pumpkin plush hat pattern brings a cozy burst of autumn to your handmade wardrobe! 🎃 The chunky yarn and textured ribbing make a fast, satisfying project that looks fantastic on display or worn out and about. Personalize colors and vine details to make each hat uniquely yours. Happy crocheting and enjoy your seasonal creation! 🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern is designed to fit an average teen/adult head with a head circumference of approximately 22–24 inches when using the recommended yarn and 10mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can use different yarn weights, but this will change the finished size and texture; if you choose a different weight, adjust your hook size and number of rounds to match the desired fit.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so a basic understanding of single crochet, half double crochet, increases, decreases, and working in BLO/FLO is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, yarn choice, and how much time you spend on shaping and finishing.