How to knit a Halloween Baby Pumpkin Hat + Video
In this tutorial you will learn how to knit a baby pumpkin hat for beginners, step by step (please watch the video tutorial where every part of the process is explained).
Actually, this baby pumpkin hat is really easy and fast to knit: If you know how to cast on, how to knit and purl, definitely, this pattern is for you!
Besides, it’s knitted back and forth (flat) and it comes in 2 sizes (0-3 months and 6 months).
In addition, you will learn how to knit an I-Cord, for the stalk of the pumpkin.
I would love it, if this one becomes your first Halloween knitting project of the year!
Materials
Yarn Requirement:
30 gr. / 1.06 oz orange wool Worsted, Afghan, Aran (Medium or number 4)
2 gr. / 0.07 oz brown wool Worsted, Afghan, Aran (Medium or number 4)
Knitting Needles:
For this baby pumpkin hat, you’ll need straight needles.
However, the stalk is made working an I-Cord, so the double pointed (or circular) needles are a must!
6 mm – US 10 straight knitting needles This beautiful wooden set has everything you need: The most used sizes, and a soft/smooth finishing #ad
6 mm – US 10 Double Pointed Needles … #ad
Or
6 mm – US 10 circular needle To me, the best circular needles ever! #ad
Tapestry needle This set is very handful: from socks yarn weight up to bulky yarn, you can sew up every project you knit!) #ad
Scissors and measuring tape
Gauge
18 stitches and 17 rows in Stockinette stitch = 10 cm / 4 in.
Don’t miss this step!
Knit a swatch and check your gauge before starting: If you get more stitches to the inch, you need to go up a needle size. If you get fewer stitches, go down a needle size.
Baby Pumpkin Hat Sizes
S: 0 – 3 months
M: 6 months
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
K: Knit
P: Purl
K2tog: Knit two stitches together
K2togtbl: Knit two stitches together through the back loop
P2tog: Purl two stitches together
P2togtbl: Purl two stitches together through the back loop
SSK: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip the next one, put them both back onto the left hand needle, and knit them together
BO: Bind off
Enough chatting! It’s knitting time! Grab your needles + yarn, and let’s get busy 🙂
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Baby Pumpkin Hat Knitting pattern for Halloween
The pattern is written for size S (size M instructions in parenthesis, highlighted in orange).
Bottom edge (it curls on purpose)
With the orange yarn + 6 mm / US 10 knitting needles CO 54 (72) stitches.
Knit 6 rows in Stockinette stitch (Rows 1, 3 and 5: Knit. Rows 2, 4 and 6: Purl).
Rest of the Hat
7º Row : *K8, P1*. Repeat from the * across.
8º Row: *K1, P8*. Repeat from the * across.
Repeat rows 7 and 8 until the hat measures 10 cm / 4 in (12 cm / 4.72 in) from the bottom edge, without stretching it.
It will be 20 (28) rows approximately.
How to Decrease stitches for the Crown:
1º Row: * K2tog, K4, K2togtbl, P1*. Repeat from the * across.
2º Row: *K1, P2tog, P2, P2togtbl*. Repeat from the * across.
3º Row: *K2tog, ssk, P1*. Repeat from the * across.
4º Row: *K1, P2tog*. Repeat from the * across.
5º Row: *K2tog*. Repeat from the * across.
How to Knit the Stalk:
Pass the remaining stitches on the knitting needle onto the double pointed or circular needle, cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm / 4 in. tale.
Row 1: Add the brown yarn, purl across and make a knot with both colors.
Row 2: K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog.
Row 3 (starting the I-Cord): Slide the stitches to the other tip of the needle and knit across.
Row 4: Slide the stitches to the other tip of the needle, K1, K2tog, K1.
Row 5: Slide the stitches to the other tip of the needle, K3.
Row 6: Slide the stitches to the other tip of the needle and BO knitwise.
How to Finish the Baby Pumpkin Hat
Cut the brown yarn leaving a 15 cm / 5.90 in tale.
Thread your tapestry needle, hide the yarn behind the stalk down to the base.
Make a knot with both ends, and cut the rest.
Finally, sew up both sides of the hat, and… congrats!
Enjoy the step-by-step video tutorial:
Baby Pumpkin Hat – Halloween Knitting Pattern
Happy Halloween and happy knitting,
Carolina
