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Witch Hat Pumpkin Dot to Dot — Free 70-Dot Printable for Kids
Connect 70 numbered dots around a cheerful jack-o'-lantern, curling vine, and floppy witch hat. This dot to dot printable gives kids engaging practice with number sequencing, visual tracking, and pencil control.
Difficulty
Medium
Fun fact: The name jack-o'-lantern comes from an Irish folktale about a wanderer called Stingy Jack; the first lanterns were carved from turnips, and pumpkins took over once the custom reached North America.
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Ages 5–8 — Medium
How to Complete the Witch Hat Pumpkin Dot to Dot
This smiling pumpkin has dressed up for Halloween in a floppy witch hat. Start at dot 1 above the hat, follow the numbers around the little ghost, pumpkin, vine, and brim, and finish at dot 70 near the hat tip.
1–14 — Hat Crown and Ghost
Begin at dot 1 and follow through dot 14 around the upper hat and the small floating ghost. Watch the short turns near the ghost's face.
Fun fact!
Pointed black hats became strongly linked with storybook witches through centuries of European art and popular culture.
Pointed black hats became strongly linked with storybook witches through centuries of European art and popular culture.
15–28 — Ghost, Vine, and Pumpkin Top
Connect dots 15 through 28 around the ghost, curling vine, and leafy pumpkin stem. Slow down where the line changes direction near the leaf.
Fun fact!
A pumpkin keeps feeding through its stem right up to picking day, which is why growers cut the stem instead of pulling the fruit off.
A pumpkin keeps feeding through its stem right up to picking day, which is why growers cut the stem instead of pulling the fruit off.
29–42 — Right Side and Pumpkin Base
Continue from dot 29 to dot 42 down the pumpkin's right side and across its rounded base. Use smooth strokes to keep the curve even.
Fun fact!
Pumpkin plants trail along the ground on long vines instead of climbing upward the way a bean plant does.
Pumpkin plants trail along the ground on long vines instead of climbing upward the way a bean plant does.
43–56 — Left Side of the Pumpkin
Trace dots 43 through 56 up the left side of the jack-o'-lantern. Check each number carefully as the points climb toward the hat brim.
Fun fact!
A pumpkin's firm outer skin is called the rind, and it protects the softer flesh and seeds inside.
A pumpkin's firm outer skin is called the rind, and it protects the softer flesh and seeds inside.
57–70 — Hat Brim and Pointed Tip
Finish with dots 57 through 70 along the wide brim and up to the crooked hat tip. The final angles complete the Halloween costume.
Fun fact!
The word Halloween is a shortened form of All Hallows' Eve, the evening before All Saints' Day.
The word Halloween is a shortened form of All Hallows' Eve, the evening before All Saints' Day.
Your witch-hat pumpkin is ready for Halloween! Color the pumpkin orange, make the hat deep purple or black, and add a moonlit background. Explore more Halloween dot to dot printables for another seasonal puzzle.
Coloring Guide
Classic Halloween
Orange, purple, green, and black create a familiar Halloween palette.
- 1–14 (Hat Crown and Ghost): Crayola Black — Black gives the witch hat a classic nighttime look.
- 15–28 (Ghost, Vine, and Stem): Crayola Yellow Green — Yellow green suits the lively curling vine and stem.
- 29–42 (Right Pumpkin and Base): Crayola Orange — Bright orange is the traditional pumpkin color.
- 43–56 (Left Pumpkin): Crayola Mango Tango — A second warm orange adds dimension to the pumpkin.
- 57–70 (Hat Brim and Tip): Crayola Purple Heart — Purple makes the floppy witch hat playful and magical.
Moonlit Pumpkin
Cool night colors contrast with a glowing golden pumpkin.
- 1–14 (Hat Crown and Ghost): Crayola Navy Blue — Navy suggests a deep Halloween night sky.
- 15–28 (Ghost, Vine, and Stem): Crayola Sea Green — Sea green gives the vine a cool moonlit glow.
- 29–42 (Right Pumpkin and Base): Crayola Golden Yellow — Golden yellow makes the pumpkin appear illuminated.
- 43–56 (Left Pumpkin): Crayola Sunglow — Sunglow adds a warm lantern-like highlight.
- 57–70 (Hat Brim and Tip): Crayola Wisteria — Soft violet gives the hat a moonlit magical finish.
Candy Cauldron
Bright candy colors turn the picture into a cheerful Halloween treat.
- 1–14 (Hat Crown and Ghost): Crayola Magenta — Magenta gives the hat a bold candy wrapper color.
- 15–28 (Ghost, Vine, and Stem): Crayola Blue Green — Blue green adds a cool fantasy accent.
- 29–42 (Right Pumpkin and Base): Crayola Yellow — Yellow makes the jack-o'-lantern cheerful and bright.
- 43–56 (Left Pumpkin): Crayola Scarlet — Scarlet creates a vivid candy-colored pumpkin.
- 57–70 (Hat Brim and Tip): Crayola Violet — Violet ties the playful Halloween colors together.
Why Is the Witch Hat Pumpkin Dot to Dot Printable Rated Medium?
The Witch Hat Pumpkin is rated medium. Its 70-dot route includes 15 sharp-turn and 13 zigzag dots, so it needs care even though it is not in the hardest band. Pause at dots 10–11, then work through the shorter bends between dots 16 and 31 one connection at a time. Find the next number before drawing across a wider gap.
Straight
30 dots · 43%
Easiest — join two dots with one straight pencil stroke.
Curved
12 dots · 17%
1315
Zigzag
13 dots · 19%
Quick in-and-out changes of direction. Good counting practice.
Sharp turns
15 dots · 21%
1011
We traced all 70 dots on this exact worksheet by hand — the sharp turns at dots 10–11 is where it got tricky, and you can check that against your own printout.
Key Sections to Know
Every notable stretch of the path, dot by dot.
| Dot Range | Pattern | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1011 | Sharp turns | The measured sharp turn sits just above the pumpkin, where the hat brim ends beside the small ghost. Find dots 10 and 11 first, then check dot 12 before drawing. |
| 1315 | Curved | These dots curve around the top of the floating ghost. Use a slow, steady line. |
| 1617 | Sharp turns | Here the path turns sharply at the base of the autumn leaf on the right. Locate dot 17 before making the bend. |
| 2224 | Curved | Dots 22 to 24 follow one of the leaf's curling tendrils. Make each short connection separately so the curl stays even. |
| 2728 | Sharp turns | This sharp point is the tip of the autumn leaf. Check dot 28's position before drawing toward it. |
| 3031 | Sharp turns | The last sharp turn brings the leaf back toward the pumpkin's right side. Slow down through dots 30 and 31. |
Bottom line: The Witch Hat Pumpkin dot to dot is medium rated — 60% smooth lines with just 4 short sections to watch for.
