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Get ready to cast some cozy spells with the Pumpkin Backpack & Witch Hat, a festive crochet combo that’s bursting with Halloween charm! 🎃🧙‍♀️ This adorable backpack features a bright orange pumpkin body complete with a cheeky Jack-o’-lantern face, topped off with a whimsical black witch hat for extra flair. Whether you’re heading out for trick-or-treating or just want to add a playful touch to your autumn wardrobe, this project is equal parts fun and functional.

Perfect for crocheters who love seasonal accessories with personality, this pattern lets you mix practicality with spooky style. Add a zipper for secure storage, customize the face with different expressions, or even stitch up a matching mini version for little goblins. Whether you’re crafting for a costume, gifting a handmade treat, or simply celebrating the season, the Pumpkin Backpack & Witch Hat is a magical way to stitch up Halloween joy—one enchanted loop at a time! 🧶✨

A young child wearing a witch's hat and a knitted pumpkin-shaped backpack stands amidst an autumn setting with leaves on the ground.

🎃🧙 Pumpkin Backpack & Witch Hat Crochet Pattern

Turn your little one into the cutest Halloween adventurer with this handmade crochet set! The chunky pumpkin backpack is roomy enough for candy or treasures, and the tall witch hat completes the look.

This design uses plush chenille yarn for extra bold texture, making the pieces both comfy and durable.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – requires shaping, sewing, color changes, and accessory work.

📏 Finished Sizes

Pumpkin Backpack: ~13–14 in (33–35 cm) tall (excluding straps)
Witch Hat: Child size, fits ~18–20 in (46–50 cm) head circumference

🧶 Materials

Super bulky chenille/plush yarn:
- Orange – pumpkin body, straps, hat band
- Green – stem and leaves
- Black – pumpkin face, hat cone
- Yellow/Gold – buckle
Crochet hooks: 6–7 mm for main body + 5 mm for details
Fiberfill stuffing (stem, leaves, buckle)
Tapestry needle
Scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
BLO = back loop only
FO = fasten off

🎒 Pumpkin Backpack

1. Pumpkin Body (Orange)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc × 6 (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) × 6 (60)
(9 sc, inc) × 6 (66)
12–32. sc around (66) → continue until piece measures ~13–14 in tall.

📌 Leave top open for bag access. Do not decrease closed.

2. Stem (Green)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) × 3 (9)
3–12. sc BLO around (9) → ridged stem.
Lightly stuff, sew to top center.

3. Leaves (Make 5–6 – Green)

Ch 18.
Work up and down the chain: sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc…
Sl st at base. FO.

📌 Longer stitches create floppy leaves that drape naturally. Sew around stem base.

4. Straps (Orange, Make 2)

Ch 70.
Row 1: sc across.
Rows 2–4: ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

📌 This makes thick, sturdy straps. Attach evenly to top and bottom of backpack.

5. Face (Black with Orange Teeth)

Eyes (x2): Small crochet/felt black triangles.
Nose: Smaller black triangle.
Mouth: Ch 28, sc across. Curve into a smile.
Add 2 small orange rectangles (2 rows of sc) as “teeth” sewn on the mouth.

📌 Sew all face pieces securely to front.

6. Closure

Keep bag open under the stem.
Optional: sew in a lining for durability.

🧙 Witch Hat

1. Cone (Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) × 3 (9)
(2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
4–5. sc around (12)
(3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
7–8. sc around (15)
(4 sc, inc) × 3 (18)

➡️ Continue increasing every 3–4 rows until circumference is ~18–20 in.
➡️ Add 5–6 extra rounds without increases near the tip to make the cone tall and pointy.

2. Brim (Black)

Attach yarn at cone base.
Round 1: sc around.
Round 2: (sc, inc) repeat.
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat.
Continue until brim measures 3–4 in wide. FO.

📌 Optional: stiffen with cardboard circle or craft wire.

3. Hat Band (Orange)

Ch 60.
Work 3 rows of sc. FO.
Sew band around cone base.

4. Buckle (Yellow/Gold)

Ch 16, join to form a loop.
sc 16 around.
Work sc rows on 3 sides only to square off the buckle. FO.
Sew centered on hat band.

✨ Assembly & Styling

Curl pumpkin leaves outward.
Block hat brim flat for a wide spread.
Attach buckle firmly to hat band.
Adjust straps to fit child comfortably.

🎃 Final Look

You now have a complete Halloween set:
✔ A roomy pumpkin backpack with bold texture and playful Jack-o’-Lantern face.
✔ A tall witch hat with classic buckle band.

Perfect for candy collecting, fall outings, or magical costume play! 🧡🖤