Pumpkin hat tutorial is now available! Plus a free written pattern 🫶🏻🎃 #crochet #freepattern, by Crochet Made By Eli on YouTube. 1 min 12 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 12 s
- Time to do it
- 2 to 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Make a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into it. Pull the tail tight and place a stitch marker in the first stitch.
Increase each round: 2 single crochet in every stitch, then alternate 1 and 2 stitches per stitch, until the circle is about 6 inches across.
Stop increasing and work single crochet in each stitch around, moving the marker up each round, until the hat reaches the top of the ears.
Switch to front post and back post half double crochet to make the ribbed brim. Work about 6 rounds, or until the brim is 2 inches deep.
Fasten off and weave in the orange ends with the tapestry needle.
Join the green yarn at the top centre. Chain 4 and work 3 half double crochet into the same spot to start the stalk.
Work 2 or 3 short rounds in green to build a stalk about 1 inch tall, then fasten off and hide the tail inside.
Try the hat on and adjust the brim depth or stalk height if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Count your stitches at the end of each increase round so the circle stays flat and does not ruffle.
Keep your tension loose on the brim so the ribbing stretches over the head.
Use a stitch marker every round, since the spiral join is easy to lose track of.
Questions
What yarn works best for this hat?
A worsted weight acrylic or wool blend holds the ribbing well. Cotton is stiffer and less stretchy for a beanie.
Can I make it in other sizes?
Yes. Stop increasing when the flat circle measures about half the head circumference, then work even until the hat covers the ears.
Do I need to know front post stitches?
You can swap the ribbed brim for plain single crochet rounds if post stitches feel tricky. The hat will still fit fine.
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