Crochet Hats

Pumpkin Patch Crochet Hat Free Pattern

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Introduction

This Pumpkin Patch Crochet Hat is a cozy, whimsical little project that's perfect for fall festivals, pumpkin patch photos, or just adding a bit of autumn fun to everyday wear. It's designed for crocheters who are comfortable with single crochet and simple increases, and it comes together quickly in worsted weight yarn. The rounded dome crown is worked in continuous single crochet, then five raised vertical ridges are added up the sides to give it that classic pumpkin look. Topped with a curly olive green stem, it looks adorable and feels soft and warm on the head.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Worsted weight (4) yarn — approximately 150 yards burnt orange (Color A) and 20 yards olive green (Color B). Acrylic or a wool blend works well.
Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
Finished size: Fits head circumference 20–22 inches; height 8 inches

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring — an adjustable loop used to start working in the round
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase — work 2 single crochet into the same stitch
sl st: Slip stitch
ch: Chain
st(s): Stitch(es)
rnd(s): Round(s)

Gauge

16 stitches and 16 rounds = 4 inches in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in the round and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round — the hat is worked in continuous rounds, so the start of the round spirals.
Keep your single crochet tension even so the crown stays smooth and the ridges sit flat against the hat.
When adding the ridges, count carefully so they're spaced evenly (about 14 stitches apart) around the hat.
Leave a long tail on the stem so you have plenty of yarn to sew it securely to the top center.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hat (Color A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts)

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts)

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts)

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts)

Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x6 (54 sts)

Rnd 10: [8 sc, inc] x6 (60 sts)

Rnd 11: [9 sc, inc] x6 (66 sts)

Rnd 12: [10 sc, inc] x6 (72 sts)

Rnds 13–30: sc in each st around (72 sts). Do not fasten off.

Ridges (make 5, Color A)

Ridge: Join A with a sl st to any st in Rnd 30. Ch 1, sc in the same st, then sc in each st up to Rnd 13 (18 sts). Sl st to Rnd 13. Fasten off.

Repeat for 5 ridges total, spacing them evenly around the hat, approximately 14 stitches apart.

Brim (Color A)

Rnd 31: Join A to any st in Rnd 30, sc in each st around (72 sts)

Rnd 32: sc in each st around (72 sts). Fasten off.

Stem (Color B)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6 sts)

Rnds 2–6: sc in each st around (6 sts)

Rnd 7: [sc, inc] x3 (9 sts)

Rnds 8–10: sc in each st around (9 sts)

Rnd 11: [2 sc, inc] x3 (12 sts)

Rnds 12–14: sc in each st around (12 sts)

Rnd 15: [3 sc, inc] x3 (15 sts)

Rnds 16–18: sc in each st around (15 sts)

Final: Sl st to next st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the stem to the top center of the hat using the long tail and a tapestry needle, stitching through the base of the stem and the crown for a secure hold. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping over a bowl or hat form; let dry completely so the ridges and brim lie flat.