Mini Crochet Pumpkin 🎃 – Quick & Easy Halloween Pattern
This mini crochet pumpkin is a fun and easy project for Halloween, fall décor, or gifting. The pattern is beginner-friendly and works up quickly using basic stitches. Let’s get started!
Materials Needed:
Orange yarn (DK or worsted weight)
Green yarn for stem
3 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle & scissors
Written Pattern (Based on Video)
Pumpkin Base:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat (24)
R5-8: sc in each st (24)
R9: (2 sc, dec) repeat (18)
R10: (1 sc, dec) repeat (12) – start stuffing firmly
R11: dec around (6)
Stem:
Attach green yarn to center top.
Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc. Fasten off.
Optional: Add 1-2 small chains for curly vines.
Finishing:
Pull yarn tail to close bottom tightly.
Shape pumpkin by passing yarn through center and pulling tight 4–5 times to form ridges.
Secure and weave in ends.
If you are looking for a cute crochet Halloween project, this pumpkin beanie hat is perfect for newborns and babies up to 6 months old. It’s beginner-friendly, quick to make, and perfect as a handmade gift for fall, Halloween, or a baby shower. This step-by-step free pattern will guide you through the process of making a pumpkin stripe beanie with ribbed border and stem, so your little one can look extra adorable this festive season.
🧶 Supplies You’ll Need
4 ply medium weight acrylic yarn (Orange for body, Brown for stem)
Crochet hook – 4.5 mm
Tapestry needle & scissors
Stitch marker
Note: You can adjust yarn and hook size depending on availability. Just ensure your crown measurement matches the baby size you’re making for.
✨ Crochet Pumpkin Beanie Pattern (0–6 Months)
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Work 10 double crochets (DC) into the ring. Slip stitch to join. (10 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 2 (not counted as a stitch). Work *1 DC, 1 Front Post DC (FPDC)* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. (20 stitches)
Round 3: *2 DC in first stitch, 1 FPDC in next* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. (30 stitches)
Round 4: *1 DC, 2 DC in next, 1 FPDC in next* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. (40 stitches)
Round 5: *2 DC, 2 DC in next, 1 FPDC* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. (50 stitches)
Rounds 6–11: Continue without increases. *4 DC, 1 FPDC* repeat around. This builds the height of the beanie while keeping the same 50 stitches.
Rounds 12–13 (Ribbed Border): Alternate *1 FPDC, 1 Back Post DC (BPDC)* around. This creates a stretchy ribbed brim. Perfect for a snug baby fit.
Stem: With brown yarn, chain 12. Starting in 3rd chain from hook, make Half Double Crochet (HDC) in each stitch across. Fasten off and attach to top center of the hat. Secure ends and weave in.
Your crochet pumpkin beanie is now complete! 🎃 Perfect for Halloween photoshoots, baby’s first fall, or as a handmade seasonal gift.
📏 Sizing Notes
This pattern is written for 0–6 months, with a crown width of around 4.5–5 inches. To make bigger sizes, simply add extra increase rounds before working the height rows. Always measure crown width before moving on to the body of the hat.
🍂 Why You’ll Love This Pattern
Quick and beginner-friendly crochet project
Perfect handmade gift for baby showers & Halloween
Customizable for any size – toddlers, kids, or even adults
Fun seasonal crochet project that brings smiles!
The ribbed border gives the hat a professional look, and the stem adds the final pumpkin touch. You can even add a green leaf for extra cuteness!
📖 Extra Crochet Tips
For best results, always check gauge and adjust hook size. Use soft baby-friendly yarn to avoid irritation. If making as a gift, consider pairing it with a crochet pumpkin cocoon or blanket for a matching set.
You can also experiment with different stitches like slip stitch stems, twisted cords, or even an I-cord for the pumpkin stem. Small variations make each hat unique.
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Crochet Almond Ridges Reversible Beanie – 3D Textured Hat Pattern
This crochet beanie pattern features a beautiful almond ridges texture created by alternating slip stitches and half double crochets. It’s reversible, stretchy, and beginner-friendly—perfect for winter wear or handmade gifts!
🧶 Materials Needed
4-ply cotton yarn
3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
📌 Crochet Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Make a foundation chain in multiples of 8 + 5 extra chains.
Example: ch 69 (64 + 5)
Row 1
Skip first chain.
Make 4 slip stitches → forms almond ridge.
Next 4 stitches: half double crochet (hdc).
Repeat: 4 slip stitches, 4 hdc across the row.
End with slip stitches.
Row 2
Ch 1, turn.
Work in back loops only.
Repeat Row 1 pattern: 4 slip stitches, 4 hdc.
Row 3
Ch 1, turn.
Begin with 4 hdc over previous slip stitches.
Then 4 slip stitches over previous hdc.
Repeat across the row.
Row 4
Repeat Row 3.
Continue alternating pattern for 60 rows or until desired circumference.
Joining Ends
Fold work in half.
Use tapestry needle to sew foundation chain to last row (back loops only).
Closing Top
Attach yarn to top edge.
Make single crochet border.
Use invisible decrease: insert hook into front loops of 2 stitches, pull through, sc.
Repeat until closed.
Weave in ends and secure with knots.
