Free Pumpkin Crochet pattern

Introduction

Welcome to this fun and festive pumpkin crochet pattern! Perfect for adding a touch of autumn charm to your home, this adorable pumpkin can be used as decor for fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is simple and customizable to suit your style. Grab your favorite yarn, crochet hook, and let’s create a cozy pumpkin that brings a little handmade warmth to your space!

You can download Free Pumpkin crochet Pattern as PDF at the bottom of the page

Materials Needed

Main Yarn (any color that suits you):
·      Angora REAL 40 Alize, 100 g/480 m (work with double thread)
·      Kartopu, 100 g/550 m (work with double thread)
·      Alaska NAKO, 100 g/200 m (work with a single thread)
For the pumpkin’s tail:
·      Angora REAL 40 Alize, 100 g/480 m (work with a single thread)

·      Crochet hook size 2
·      Long needle for tightening
·      Hollow fiber filling
·      Scissors
Art materials for tinting:
·      PanPastel pastel (colors: brown, peach), or
·      Dry pastel by gallery MUNGYO, (or any other materials you are skilled in using for tinting toys)
Brushes for tinting: No. 4 flat, soft toothbrush
Glass granules, 3 - 4 mm fraction for weighting

Angora REAL 40 Alize, 100 g/480 m. Kartopu, 100 g/550 m. Alaska NAKO, 100 g/200 m

Pattern Abbreviations

MR = Magic ring

inc = increase (2 sc in 1 st)

dec = sc2tog Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

Rnd(s) = round (s)  

st(s) = stitch(es)

sc = single crochet

Finished Size

Using the yarn mentioned above, the finished pumpkin's diameter is 8 cm, and its height is 5 cm.

Ideas on how you can use this pumpkin

Here are several creative ways to use it:

Thanksgiving Table Decor: Place several crochet pumpkins on your dinner table as part of a festive centerpiece.
Halloween Decor: Use them to decorate your home during Halloween season.
Gift Toppers: Attach a crochet pumpkin on top of gifts as a charming decorative touch.
Fall Garland: String them together with leaves and other autumnal items to make a decorative garland.
Place Card Holders: Use them at a dinner party with a small card slot to hold place cards.
Fairy Garden Accessory: Add them to a fairy garden setup as pumpkins in a miniature patch.
Keychains: Attach a key ring and use them as adorable keychains.
Pincushions: Fill them with a slightly denser material to turn them into useful pincushions.
Desk Decor: Brighten up a workspace by placing a few on a desk or shelf.
Mantlepiece Display: Arrange a line of crochet pumpkins along your fireplace mantle for a seasonal display.
Window Display: Hang them in your windows as part of an autumn window decoration.
Teacher Gifts: Give them to teachers as a cute fall-themed appreciation gift.
Plant Pot Embellishments: Tie a crochet pumpkin around the base of a plant pot as a decorative embellishment. This can add a cozy, seasonal touch to your indoor greenery and is especially fitting for the fall.
Interactive Story Props: Excellent props for storytelling or playtime, particularly in educational settings like classrooms or libraries.
Holiday Tree Ornaments: Use the crochet pumpkins as ornaments for a Halloween or Thanksgiving-themed mini tree.
Party Favors: Hand them out as party favors at an autumn-themed party.
Accent Pieces Headbands: Attach the crochet pumpkin to a headband for extra autumn flair. This could be particularly adorable for children’s fall-themed accessories or family photos.
Basket Fillers: Fill decorative baskets with crochet pumpkins for a rustic look.
Door Wreaths: Incorporate them into a door wreath with other autumnal elements.
Baby Mobile: Add them to a homemade baby mobile for a nursery.
Bookshelf Knick-Knacks: Tuck them among books on a shelf for a touch of whimsy.
Wedding Decor: Use them for autumn wedding decorations, like in centrepieces or as aisle markers.
Lantern Fillers: Place them inside clear lanterns with fairy lights.
Car Dashboard Accessory: A cute addition to your car’s dashboard decoration.
Seasonal Gift Baskets: Include them in a fall-themed gift basket along with other goodies.

These ideas can help turn your crochet pumpkins into versatile decorations or adorable gifts!

Finished Projects for your inspiration

I want to express my immense gratitude to the girls for testing this pattern.

They also made some modifications while testing.

Pumpkin by Marina Moskvina

Materials: Chinese bobbin velour 100 g 600m,

Crochet hook: 1.25

Size: 5 x 8 cm

free pumpkin crochet pattern. Pumpkin with eyes and mouth

Pumpkin by Svetlana Tatarintseva

Materials: Yarn Jeans. Amur Crochet hook № 1.25

Size: 4 x 5,5 cm

Black and white pumpkin Free crochet pattern

Pumpkins by Svetlana Miller

Materials: Yarn Lara

Size: 8 x 6 cm

three crochet pumpkinds yellow, red and white free pumpkin crochet pattern

Pumpkins by Olga Abueva

Materials: Yarn Alize Real 40 + Kid Royal mohair, Clover crochet hook 1.5

Eyes: half-beads size 0.8mm

Size: 4 x 6 cm

Free Pumpkin Crochet Instructions

Pumpkin

Work in continuous spirals.

Use two colors: primary and brown for the tail.

The pumpkin is made with the right side out.

Here is the video that explains the difference between right and wrong sides.

Main part pumpkin

Main color.

Work with 2 strands of yarn held together if using recommended yarn thickness.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring.

Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 = 12 sc

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 sts

Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 = 24 sts

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30 sts

Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 = 36 sts

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42 sts

Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 = 48 sts

Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 = 54 sts

Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 = 60 sts

Rnds 11-20: 1 sc in each stitch around = 60 sts

Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 6 = 54 sts

Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48 sts

Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x 6 = 42 sts

Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36 sts

Rnd 25: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 = 30 sts

Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24 sts

Fill the piece with glass granules and stuff tightly.

Rnd 27: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) x 6 = 18 sts

Fasten off the main yarn.

Stem

Attach brown yarn to any stitch of the round 27.

Rnd 1: (1 sc, dec) x 6 = 12 sts

Add more stuffing until the pumpkin is moderately firm.

starting steam free pumpkin crochet pattern

Rnd 2: 1 sc in each stitch around = 12 sts

Rnd 3: (1 sc, dec) x 4 = 8 sts

Rnds 4, 5: 1 sc in each stitch around = 8 sts

Rnd 6: work dec stitches until the hole is closed.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Finishing touches

Tightening

Thread a tapestry needle with a strong thread to make tightening.

Insert the needle with thread into the magic ring and bring it out at the top part between the last round of the light part of the pumpkin and the stem. Pull the thread, holding it with your finger to prevent the tightening from loosening.

Return to the magic ring. From there, again, bring the needle up on the opposite side, pull the thread tightly, hold the tightening with your finger each time, and return to the magic ring. You should have six tightenings. Secure the thread and weave in loose ends.