Kids Candy Corn Hat Knitting Pattern

Kids Candy Corn Hat Knitting Pattern – Knit the sweetest fall accessory with this Kids Candy Corn Hat knitting pattern! Beginner-friendly, cozy, and perfect for Halloween fun. 

If you’re looking for a quick and festive Halloween project, this Kids Candy Corn Hat is the sweetest knit of the season! Inspired by the classic fall treat, this hat features bold stripes of white, orange, and yellow — perfect for keeping little ones cozy on chilly autumn days. It’s a beginner-friendly pattern that works up fast and adds a touch of playful Halloween spirit to any outfit.

Whether your kids are headed to a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, or just love candy corn, this hat is a fun way to celebrate the season.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Beginner-friendly: Great for knitters of all levels.
• Festive and fun: Classic candy corn stripes add a seasonal touch.
• Cozy and warm: Perfect for crisp fall adventures.
• Quick knit: Ideal weekend project or last-minute Halloween accessory.

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Kids Candy Corn Hat Knitting Pattern

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Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Gold, Pumpkin and Cloud
Needles: Sizes US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 6 (4 mm) straight knitting needles
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Sizes: ages 4 (6, 8, 10)

Pattern instructions:
With smaller needles and the gold yarn, cast on 94 (98-98-102) sts.
Row 1: (right side). *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Row 2: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.

Repeat the last 2 rows (K2. P2) ribbing for 1 1/2 inches, ending on a 2nd row and dec 3 (1-1- 1) st(s) evenly across last row. 91 (97-97-101) sts.

Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking stitch until the hat from beginning measures 2 1/2 (2 1/2- 3- 3) inches. Break the gold yarn and begin working with the pumpkin.

Proceed in stocking stitch until the hat from beginning measures 5 1/2 (5 1/2 -6 -6 1/2) inches. Break the pumpkin yarn and begin working with the white.

Proceed in stocking stitch until the hat from beginning measures 6 (6 1/2-7-7 1/4) inches, ending on a purl row.

Shape the Crown:
Row 1: *K7 (10-10-23). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 81 (89-89-97) sts. 
Row 2nd and alternate rows: Purl.
Row 3: *K8 (9-9-10). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 73 (81-81-89) sts.
Row 5: *K7 (8-8-9). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 65 (73-73-81) sts.
Row 7: *K6 (7-7-8). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 57 (65-65-73) sts.
Row 9: *K5 (6-6-7). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 49 (57-57-65) sts.
Row 11: *K4 (5-5-6). K2tog. Rep from *to last st. K1. 41 (49-49-57) sts.
Row 13: *K3 (4-4-5). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 33 (41-41-49) sts.
Row 15: *K2 (3-3-4). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 25 (33-33-41) sts.
Row 17: *K1 (2-2-3). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 17 (25-25-33) sts.

Sizes 6, 8 and 10 only:
Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: *K(1-1-2). K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. (17-17-25) sts.

Size 10 only:
Row 20: Purl. 
Row 21: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 17 sts.

All Sizes: Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread the end through remaining stitches, pull tightly and secure. Sew center back seam. Make and attach pompom to top of the hat.

This Kids Candy Corn Hat is proof that Halloween accessories can be both adorable and practical. Plus, it makes a fantastic handmade gift or craft fair item.

Looking for more Halloween knitting patterns?

Easiest Large Pumpkin Knitting Pattern

Baby Pumpkin Hat Knitting Pattern

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