Harvest Moon Pumpkin Hat for Pets Free Pattern

Harvest Moon Pumpkin Hat for Pets – Free Crochet Pattern

Get ready to make your furry friend the star of autumn with this charming Harvest Moon Pumpkin Hat. Featuring a cozy ribbed brim, soft chunky yarn, and a playful curly vine, this crochet pattern is quick, satisfying, and perfect for beginners. Your cat or dog will look absolutely adorable while staying warm and comfortable. Let’s get hooking!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in orange (approx 100g) and small amounts of green and brown. Shown in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Pumpkin (orange), Forest Green (green), and Toffee (brown).
• Hook: Crochet hook size J/10 (6.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Gauge: 12 sc x 13 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet.
• Other: Tapestry needle, scissors.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sizes

• Small: Fits cats and small dogs (head circumference 12–14 inches)
• Medium: Fits medium dogs (head circumference 15–17 inches)
• Large: Fits large dogs (head circumference 18–20 inches)

Abbreviations

ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, st(s) = stitch(es), inc = increase (2 sc in same st), dec = decrease (sc 2 together), FO = fasten off.

Hat Body (Make 2 Pieces – Front and Back)

Using orange yarn.

Small:

• Ch 11.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10 sc)
• Rows 2–10: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (10 sc)

Medium:

• Ch 13.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12 sc)
• Rows 2–12: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (12 sc)

Large:

• Ch 15.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (14 sc)
• Rows 2–14: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (14 sc)

Assembly

Place the two pieces together with wrong sides facing. Using orange yarn and a tapestry needle, whip stitch around three sides, leaving the bottom open. Turn right side out.

Ribbed Brim

Attach orange yarn to the bottom edge of the hat.

• Round 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly around the bottom edge, sl st to first sc. (Small: 20 sc, Medium: 24 sc, Large: 28 sc)
• Rounds 2–4: Ch 1, turn. Working in back loops only, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. (Same count)

FO and weave in ends.

Pumpkin Ridges (Optional)

To create the classic pumpkin look, use a long strand of orange yarn and a tapestry needle. Weave the yarn vertically from the top center to the bottom edge, pulling gently to create indentations. Repeat 4–5 times around the hat.

Stem

With brown yarn.

• Ch 6.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sc)
• Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (5 sc)

FO, leaving a long tail. Fold the stem in half lengthwise and sew the edges together to form a tube. Attach to the top center of the hat.

Curly Vine

With green yarn.

• Ch 20.
• Row 1: 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, *3 dc in next ch* repeat from * to * across. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the vine to the top of the hat near the stem.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Optionally, add a small leaf (ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next, dc in next, sc in last, FO) and attach near the stem.

Your Harvest Moon Pumpkin Hat is now complete! Your pet will look absolutely adorable and festive. Share your creation with friends and family, and don’t forget to tag us in your photos. Happy crocheting!