Pumpkin Free Crochet Pattern

Looking for the perfect fall DIY project? This free pumpkin crochet pattern is quick, beginner-friendly, and ideal for adding cozy handmade charm to your autumn decor. Whether you’re decorating for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just want a touch of farmhouse style, crocheted pumpkins are a fun and versatile project.

In this step-by-step pattern, you’ll learn how to make a crochet pumpkin, using simple stitches and basic supplies. Grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let’s get started!

Skill level

Beginner

Materials

• Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz), Sport Weight) Yarn in the following colors
  • Orange
  • Small amount of Brown for the Stem
• Crochet hook: 3.00 mm
  • (Use a bigger crochet hook that you usually use for amigurumi. I use a 3.00 mm hook instead of the 2.00 mm hook I usually use)
• Filling
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• mr – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in next st)
• dec – decrease (2 sc worked off together)
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• (nr) – indicates the total number of stitches in the current row/round

Size of the finished item

The finished pumpkin is about 3 cm (1.2 inches) tall, if you use similar weight yarn. In case you use a thicker yarn, your pumpkin will be bigger, if you use thiner yarn, your pumpkin will be smaller.

Pattern Instructions

Pumpkin

Round 1:  sc*6 (6)
Round 2: sc*12 (12)
Round 3:  (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Round 4:  (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Round 5:  (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Round 6:  (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Round 7 – 12:  sc*36 (36)  
Round 13:  (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)  
Round 14:  (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
Round 15:  (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Start stuffing and keep on stuffing while crocheting, , but don’t pack it too tightly.The pumpkin should hold its shape but still feel a bit squishy, not firm like a ball. Light stuffing helps keep the ridges/indentations you’ll later make with yarn (when shaping the pumpkin) nice and defined. If it’s overstuffed, the yarn wrapping won’t sink in and it’ll look round instead of pumpkin-y.

Round 16: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
Round 17:  dec*6 (6)

Do not cut the yarn. Leave a long tail to create the ridges.

Insert needle back into the bottom of the pumpkin and pull it up through the top, pulling it tight to create a ridge. Create 6 ridges the same way.

Stem

Row 1:  4 ch (4)
Row 2:  Start in the second chain from the hook: 1 sl st in each ch (3)

Congratulations! Your pumpkin is now finished. We would love to see your finished pumpkin in our Facebook Group.

More Free Crochet Patterns and Tutorials

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