crochet
PUMPKINS
ABBREVIATIONS
ch: chain
MATERIALS sc: single crochet
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in orange, green, and brown (or
hdc: half double crochet
any preferred pumpkin colors)
dc: double crochet
Crochet Hook: Size E/3.5mm or appropriate for your yarn sl st: slip stitch
Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
st(s): stitch(es)
Polyester Stuffing: For filling the pumpkins rep: repeat
Scissors
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
This pattern is for a small to medium-sized pumpkin
You can adjust the size by changing the dec: decrease (sc two stitches
number of initial chains or the yarn weight. together)
Pumpkin Body:
Start: With orange yarn, ch 21 (or more for a larger pumpkin).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in the first st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in the next 14 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last st.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rows 5-22: Repeat Rows 2-4, ending with a Row 2 repeat.
Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembling the Pumpkin:
Forming the Tube: Fold the rectangle in half, matching the short sides. Use the long tail to sew the sides together with a whip stitch or slip
stitch to form a tube. Leave the top and bottom open.
Gathering the Bottom: Use the yarn tail to weave around the bottom edge of the tube. Pull tight to close the bottom, securing it tightly with a
knot.
Stuffing: Stuff the pumpkin firmly with polyester filling.
Gathering the Top: Weave the yarn tail around the top edge of the tube and pull tight to close the top. Secure with a knot but do not cut the
yarn.
Creating the Pumpkin Segments:
Shape the Pumpkin: With the remaining yarn tail, pass the needle from the top center of the pumpkin to the bottom center and back up to the
top, pulling tightly to create an indent. Repeat this process around the pumpkin, usually 6-8 times, to create the ridges. Secure the yarn at the
top when finished and weave in the end.
Pumpkin Stem:
Start: With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Round 3: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Round 5: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin and weave in the ends.
Pumpkin Leaf (Optional):
Start: With green yarn, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last st.
Finish: Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the leaf next to the stem.
Finishing Touches:
You can add a curly vine by chaining a length of green yarn and slip stitching back down the chain.
Experiment with different colors and sizes to create a variety of pumpkins for your fall decor.
Your crochet pumpkin is now complete! This pattern can be easily modified to create pumpkins of various sizes and styles, perfect for decorating during the
autumn season.
