This crochet witch pumpkin pattern turns a soft amethyst-purple pumpkin into a charming little witch — complete with a classic pointed witch hat featuring a band of color and a tall tapered tip. It’s part of my Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch series. 🧙‍♀️

The witch hat is the most detailed accessory in the patch — a structured cone with a wide flat brim, plus a contrast band that gives it that storybook-witch look. Don’t be intimidated; the rounds (or rows for knit) are straightforward decreases and increases that come together as you work.

The pattern is written for both knit AND crochet. Pick your craft and let’s make a witch.

Why you’ll love this crochet witch pumpkin pattern

• Storybook-classic witch hat — wide brim, tapered cone, and contrast band
• Beginner-friendly with a step up — slightly more involved than other costumes, but still very doable
• Both knit AND crochet versions provided — pick your craft
• No stump needed — the hat covers the top of the pumpkin entirely, so you skip the stump step
• Beautiful color palette — amethyst purple base + black hat creates a moody Halloween color story
• Family-friendly Halloween decor — magical, charming, never scary
• Part of a coordinated set — make all 8 Lil Monsters costumes for a Halloween display

See the whole Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch

This Witch pumpkin is one of 8 free costumed pumpkin patterns in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — alongside Mummy, Devil, Spider, Bumble Bee, Skull, Frankenstein, and Kitty Cat. The full collection makes a charming coordinated Halloween display. Visit the main hub for the full overview and easy access to all the patterns:

Pattern details

• Skill Level: Beginner / Confident Beginner
• Finished Size: Approximately 15″ wide × 6″ tall (deflated rectangle); shapes into a plump round pumpkin once seamed and stuffed
• Construction: Standard pumpkin base in amethyst (no stump needed) + structured witch hat with brim, band, and cone
• Time: An afternoon for the base + about an hour for the hat and assembly
• Format: Both knit AND crochet versions provided

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn in:
  • Amethyst (purple) — for the pumpkin base and hat band
  • Black — for the hat (brim, cone, and tip)
• 6.0 mm crochet hook — crochet hook bundle here
• OR 6.0 mm knitting needles (for knit version)
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle for seaming and assembly
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun — for attaching googly eyes
• Googly eyes (1 pair, 25mm size)

Gauge

Crochet: 12 sc × 14 rows = 4″ (10 cm) with a 6.0 mm crochet hook
Knit: 17 sts × 23 rows = 4″ (10 cm) with 6.0 mm knitting needles

Abbreviations

Crochet: Ch (chain) · Sc (single crochet) · Sl st (slip stitch) · St(s) (stitch/es) · Rnd (round)

Knit: K (knit) · K2tog (knit 2 together) · P (purl) · Sts (stitches)

Start with the pumpkin base

Every costume in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch starts with the same simple pumpkin base. The Witch uses Amethyst (purple) yarn for the base. Skip the pumpkin stump — the witch hat will cover the top of the pumpkin entirely.

👉 Get the free Simple Pumpkin Base pattern + tutorial here →

Crochet witch pumpkin pattern — written instructions

Witch hat (crochet version)

The hat is worked in continuous rounds from the tip down. You’ll start at the very top of the pointed cone, work outward in increases until you reach the band, then flare out into the wide brim.

With Black, ch 4. Join with sl st in the first ch to create a loop.

Rnd 1: 4 sc within the loop. (4 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Rnd 4: *Sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (12 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 6: *2 sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (16 sts)
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (16 sts)
Rnd 8: *3 sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (20 sts)
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. (20 sts)
Rnd 10: *4 sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)

Change to Amethyst for the band:

Rnd 12: *5 sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (28 sts)
Rnd 13: Sc in each st around. (28 sts)

Change back to Black for the brim:

Rnd 14: 2 sc in each st around. (56 sts) — this creates the wide flat brim
Rnds 15–19: Sc in each st around. (56 sts per round)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Witch hat (knit version)

The knit hat is worked flat — a triangle that you fold and seam to create the cone shape, then attach the brim.

With Black, cast on 30 sts.

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: *K1, k2tog* repeat to end. (20 sts)
Row 3: Purl
Row 4: K2tog to end. (10 sts)

Change to Amethyst:

Rows 5–7: Knit

Change back to Black:

Rows 8–11: Knit
Row 12: K1, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1. (8 sts)
Rows 13–15: Knit
Row 16: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. (6 sts)
Rows 17–18: Knit
Row 19: K1, k2tog, k2tog, k1. (4 sts)
Row 20: Knit
Row 21: K2tog, k2tog. (2 sts)

Bind off. Fold the triangle in half lengthwise and sew along the edges to shape the hat.

Assembly

1. Attach the googly eyes with the hot glue gun first. Position them about a third of the way down from the top, with about an inch of space between them.
2. Position the hat on top of the pumpkin. Many makers love offsetting it slightly to one side for a jaunty witch-hat look — but center it if you prefer the classic style.
3. Sew the hat to the pumpkin using a tapestry needle and matching yarn, anchoring around the inside edge of the brim where it meets the pumpkin.
4. Adjust the cone — you can let the tip flop slightly to one side for a more whimsical look, or stuff a tiny bit of polyfil into the tip to keep it pointing straight up.

Make the rest of the patch

The Witch is one of 8 free costume patterns in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — each one uses the same simple pumpkin base, so once you’ve made this one, the rest come together quickly. Pick your favorites or make the whole family:

• Lil Kitty Cat Pumpkin — a black cat pumpkin with pointed ears and a tiny bow
• Lil Spider Pumpkin — a black pumpkin with eight little spider legs
• Lil Devil Pumpkin — a red devil pumpkin with horns and a pitchfork
• Lil Mummy Pumpkin — a wrapped mummy pumpkin with peek-a-boo googly eyes
• Lil Skull Pumpkin — a bone-colored pumpkin with skull face details
• Lil Frankenstein Pumpkin — a green Frankenstein pumpkin with bolts and a flat-top hairline
• Lil Bumble Bee Pumpkin — a sweet bumble bee pumpkin in yellow and black stripes
• View the whole Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch hub

Want all 7 spooky costumes in one printable PDF?

If you’d rather skip jumping between blog posts and work from one clean ad-free PDF, the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch Bundle on Etsy includes the Witch plus 6 other costumes (Frankenstein, Devil, Spider, Mummy, Skull, and Cat). The bundle also includes knit versions for 5 of the costumes — including this Witch.

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• Rustic Ribbed Crochet Pumpkins — a farmhouse-style ribbed pumpkin pattern
• Browse all Crochet Halloween Patterns on the SeeLoveShare blog

Made one? I’d love to see your witch pumpkin! Tag me on Instagram @seeloveshare or share your makes in our free Facebook community. Happy Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🎃