Free Knitting Pattern – Pumpkin Beanie Hat

Nothing says autumn quite like a knitted pumpkin hat! This adorable beanie works up in festive orange with a cute green stem on top. Perfect for pumpkin patch photos, fall festivals, or as a cozy Halloween hat. The pattern is worked in the round with simple decreases, making it a fun knit for adventurous beginners or seasoned knitters looking for a quick seasonal project.

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What you need

• Yarn: Orange and Forest Green (DK or light worsted recommended) 
• Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) circular or double-pointed needles for body, and 2 mm (US 0) double-pointed needles for stem 
• Stitch markers 
• Tapestry needle 

Sizes

To fit multiple head sizes:

• Cast on 84 (90, 96, 102, 108) stitches 

Gauge

Follow the gauge carefully to ensure correct sizing.

Instructions

Instructions

Hat Body (Pumpkin Section):

1. With orange yarn, cast on 84 (90, 96, 102, 108) sts using circular or double-pointed needles size 3.5 mm / US 4. 
2. Purl 1 round. 
3. Continue in stockinette stitch (knit every round). 

Rolling Edge Marker:

• When the piece measures 6 cm / 2½”, place a marker to indicate the rolling edge. 
• From this point, continue measuring the length of the hat. 

Shaping the Pumpkin:
4. When the hat measures 7 (8, 9, 10, 12) cm / 2¾” (3″) (3½”) (4″) (4¾”), decrease stitches evenly as follows:

• Decrease 3 (0, 6, 3, 0) sts = 81 (90, 90, 99, 108) sts remain. 

1. Place 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) markers evenly around the piece, about 9 stitches apart. 

Rib and Decreases:
6. Begin working according to chart/diagram A.2 (pumpkin rib shaping). Continue knitting/purling as set in orange until complete.

Stem (Green Section):
7. Switch to forest green yarn and continue decreases:

• On every other round, decrease 1 stitch to the right of each marker. 
• Continue until only 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) stitches remain. 

1. Change to 2 mm double-pointed needles and work 3 cm / 1″ in stockinette stitch to form the stem. 
2. Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure. 

Finishing

• Weave in all ends. 
• Lightly block if desired. 

Pop it on your little pumpkin and enjoy!