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Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern

Pumpkin Plush Hat 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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Snug Essential

Everyday comfort with practical charm, designed for both functionality and style through changing seasons.

About This Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern

This pattern creates a plush pumpkin-shaped hat worked in rounds with a separate perpendicular ribbing section to give the hat its pumpkin texture. Youll crochet a rounded base cap, add outer ribbing that is sewn on, stuff and gather for shape, then add a simple stem and vine tendrils. The instructions include full stitch-by-stitch rounds and finishing steps to assemble the hat.

Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Uses super-bulky (category 6) yarn and a 10mm hook for a soft, squishy texture. Suitable for teen/adult head sizes with easy adjustments for fit.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a fun, sculpted pumpkin hat with lots of personality. I enjoy how the perpendicular ribbing creates that classic pumpkin look while still being soft and wearable. The pattern lets me play with color and texture — I often try different orange shades and yarn types to change the final look. It is satisfying to see the hat go from a flat base to a rounded, stuffed pumpkin as you gather and shape it.

Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this hat by changing yarn textures — switching to a blanket yarn makes the ribs pop while a chenille gives a plush finish.

I often change the size by using a smaller hook and thinner yarn for a child-sized hat or a larger hook and bulky yarn for a slouchier adult hat.

I sometimes embroider a little face onto one side to turn the hat into a playful pumpkin character, which is great for kids or Halloween photos.

I add wire into the stem when I want a posable tendril; it holds curled shapes nicely and lets you style the vine however you like.

Try ombre or two-tone yarns so the pumpkin shades shift across the ribs for an artistic effect that looks hand-dyed.

I like to make a matching set by crocheting a smaller mini-pumpkin using the same pattern scaled down for tabletop decor.

If you prefer a less stuffed look, stuff minimally and flatten the top slightly for a beret-like pumpkin hat style.

I sometimes replace the tendrils with a crocheted leaf or a tiny burlap bow for a rustic finish that makes the hat gift-ready.

To make the hat more durable for frequent wear, I reinforce sewn seams with extra passes of whipstitch and hide the tails inside for washing.

Experiment with placement of the stem — centered gives a classic pumpkin, while off-center creates a whimsical, handmade look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a stitch marker leads to losing track of the beginning of rounds; always place and move a marker at the start of each round to keep your stitch counts accurate. ✗ Overstuffing the hat makes it stiff and difficult to wear; stuff gradually in small handfuls and try the hat on as you go to check shaping. ✗ Not working the ribbing perpendicular to the base will result in a flat look; ensure you chain and lay the ribbing flush against the base to match the height before joining and gathering. ✗ Using the wrong hook size can change the finished measurements significantly; use a 10mm hook with super-bulky weight 6 yarn, or adjust hook and chains to maintain gauge. ✗ Failing to secure sewn edges can let the ribbing shift after wear; sew the gathered ribbing edge evenly to the top of the base cap and weave in tails securely.

Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern

Make a cozy, sculpted pumpkin plush hat using super-bulky yarn and simple stitches. This pattern walks you through shaping the rounded base, creating perpendicular ribbing for the pumpkin texture, and adding a cute stem and vine tendrils. Youll enjoy the soft, wearable pumpkin shape that makes a playful fall accessory or seasonal gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin Plush Hat Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in Pumpkin - Weight Category 6 (super bulky) - 1.5-2 skeins (approximately 106 yards per skein)
  • 02
    Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in Kale (green) - Weight Category 6 (super bulky) - 2-3 yards for stem and vines
  • 03
    Bernat Blanket Yarn in Pumpkin Spice - optional alternative for more pronounced ribbing texture

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 10mm
  • 02
    Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill - about 4-5 handfuls
  • 03
    Yarn needle (large plastic or metal needle for sewing and for weaving in ends)
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Scissors

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— Hat Base Cap :

Info :

*This pattern is for one size and fits an average teen/adult head.* Sizes can be determined by how many rows will be crocheted for the width and depth of the hat, which is based on your head circumference. Teen / Adult: 22" <= head circumference <= 24". Gauge (10mm hook): 10 half double crochets x 2 rows = 5.25" x 1.75"

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.

Rounds 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.

Round 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 :

Infos :

These rows will give the hat its pumpkin texture. Youll be working the rows perpendicular to the rounds you just completed above.

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. *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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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 next stitch. Yarn over. Pull yarn through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook. *HDC BLO in next stitch. HDC DEC using the next 2 stitches.* Repeat *above* 4 more times. 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. 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 :

Info :

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.

Info :

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. Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should now have 13 stitches in your round.

Round 6 :

Repeat *above* 1 more time. You should now have 9 stitches in your round.

Round 7 :

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. Repeat *above* 4 more times. You should now have 13 stitches in your round.

Round 8 :

Repeat *above* 1 more time. You should now have 9 stitches in your round.

Round 9 :

Repeat *above* 1 more time. You should now have 13 stitches in your round.

Round 10 :

Repeat *above* 1 more time. You should now have 9 stitches in your round.

Round 11 :

Pull yarn through and fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the stem securely to the top of your hat.

Vine Tendril 1 (P1) :

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 (P2) :

Chain 21. Turn. SS down 20 stitches. SS into the next stitch in the round. SS back to the beginning of the round. 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 outer ribbing to the top of the hat's base cap evenly, aligning gathered points with the center top before securing.
  • Attach the stem by sewing the long tail through the stem base and through the top center of the hat, securing firmly and weaving in ends.
  • Position and sew vine tendrils to the seam area around the stem, arranging them to drape naturally over the hat.
  • Stuff the hat gradually with small handfuls of polyester stuffing, shaping the top as you go and checking the fit by trying it on.
  • After sewing the ribbing and stem in place, weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn for a clean finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during increases and when working front/back loops.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check fit frequently; overstuffing can make the hat too rigid and uncomfortable to wear.
  • 💡When attaching the ribbing, lay it flush against the base cap to ensure the perpendicular rows match the height and are evenly distributed.
  • 💡Weave in and secure all long tails used to gather and sew parts so the hat maintains its shape during wear.

This cozy Pumpkin Plush Hat pattern brings autumn charm to your handmade wardrobe! The textured ribbing creates a delightful pumpkin silhouette while staying soft and wearable. Make one as a playful seasonal accessory or a handmade gift for a fall-loving friend. 🍂🧶🎃

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern is designed to fit an average teen/adult head (22" to 24" head circumference) using the recommended yarn and 10mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size and texture will change; adjust your hook size and foundation chain to maintain similar gauge and shape.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, half double crochet, increases, decreases, and working in front or back loops is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience, yarn handling, and assembly time.

How do I make the ribbing more pronounced?

Using a thicker yarn such as Bernat Blanket or adjusting your tension to create taller perpendicular rows will make the ribbing stand out more.