Get ready to harvest some serious cuteness with the Pumpkin Baby Set, a cozy crochet trio that’s perfect for celebrating autumn in style! 🎃🧶 This adorable set includes a ridged pumpkin hat topped with a curly vine, a button-up diaper cover, and matching booties with leafy cuffs—each piece bursting with seasonal charm. Whether you’re prepping for a fall photo shoot, dressing up your little one for Halloween, or crafting a heartfelt baby shower gift, this set is sure to be the pick of the patch.
Perfect for crocheters who love themed baby makes and playful details, this pattern invites you to mix warm tones, add embellishments, or personalize each piece with your own creative twist. Stitch it up in classic orange or try soft neutrals for a rustic vibe. The Pumpkin Baby Set is a delightful way to stitch up snuggles, smiles, and a whole lot of autumn magic—one cozy loop at a time! 🍂🧵
🎃 Crochet Pumpkin Baby Set Pattern (Hat, Diaper Cover & Booties)
Fall just got sweeter! This Pumpkin Baby Set includes a ribbed pumpkin hat with curly stem vines, a button-strap diaper cover, and cozy booties with leafy cuffs. Perfect for newborn photo shoots, baby’s first Halloween, or a handmade gift that’s full of autumn charm.
🧶 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate — involves basic stitches, shaping, and simple sewing for assembly.
📏 Sizes
Pattern written for newborn (0–3 months), with notes to adjust for 3–6 months.
✂️ Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Orange (main set)
- Green (stem, vines, cuffs, leaves)
- 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Two 1″ green buttons (for diaper cover)
- Stitch markers
- Optional: stitch counter
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sts in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog or hdc2tog)
- BLO = back loop only
- FO = fasten off
🎃 Pumpkin Hat
Crown (Orange):
- MR, 8 hdc [8]
- inc around [16]
- (1 hdc, inc) ×8 [24]
- (2 hdc, inc) ×8 [32]
- (3 hdc, inc) ×8 [40]
- (4 hdc, inc) ×8 [48]
- (5 hdc, inc) ×8 [56]
8–18. hdc BLO around [56]
👉 Adjust rounds for larger sizes. Newborn = 18 rounds; 3–6 months = 20 rounds.
Stem (Green):
- Join green in FLO of last round, sc around [12]
2–10. hdc BLO around [12]
👉 Creates a tall, ribbed pumpkin stem.
Curly Vines (make 3–4, varied lengths):
- ch 20, sc 2 in each chain → FO
- ch 25, hdc 2 in each chain → FO
- ch 30, dc 2 in each chain → FO
Attach around stem base.
🧡 Diaper Cover
Waistband (Orange):
- Ch 61, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [60]
2–5. sc BLO across [60]
👉 Foldable ribbed waistband.
Body:
6–16. hdc across rows [60]
Shaping (leg opening):
17. dec 1 at each end [58]
18. hdc across [58]
19. dec 1 at each end [56]
20. hdc across [56]
21. dec 1 at each end [54]
👉 Continue until ~36 sts remain. FO.
Button Flaps (Make 2):
- Join yarn at waistband edge, ch 8, sc back [7]
2–5. sc back and forth [7]
FO. Attach green buttons to each flap.
🥕 Booties
Sole (Orange, make 2):
- Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 6, 3 sc in last ch, rotate, hdc 6, sc in last ch [18]
- sc, hdc 6, 3 sc, hdc 6, 2 sc [20]
- sc, hdc 6, (sc, inc, sc), hdc 6, (inc, sc) [22]
Body:
4–7. sc around [22]
Toe Shaping:
8. sc 8, dec 3, sc 8 [19]
9. sc 7, dec 3, sc 7 [16]
Cuffs (Green):
10–14. sc BLO around [16]
Leaf Accent (Green, make 2):
- ch 6, sc–hdc–dc–hdc–sc, FO.
- Sew leaf flat onto front cuff.
✂️ Assembly & Finishing
- Sew buttons securely.
- Weave in all ends.
- Shape vines into spirals with your fingers.
- Block gently if needed.
🌟 Final Look
Your Pumpkin Baby Set is ready! 🎃
- The hat has pumpkin ridges, a tall stem, and curly vines.
- The diaper cover has a ribbed waistband and green button flaps.
- The booties feature leafy cuffs that complete the harvest theme.
🍂 This set is not only adorable but also timeless — perfect for fall family photos, pumpkin patch outings, or a handmade baby shower gift that will be treasured forever.
✨ Every stitch carries love, making it a keepsake to pass down.
