I love texture in crochet and I have always loved tweed yarn too! Put them together and you get my lovely new free crochet pumpkin pattern!
These adorable and textured pumpkins are the perfect addition to your fall décor. Crafted with the unique crunch stitch, this pattern creates a delightfully squishy and satisfying texture that’s sure to be a hit.
The crochet Pumpkin is a relatively quick and easy project, making it ideal for crocheters of all levels. With its charming design and customizable colours, this pumpkin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down to match your personal style.
There are 3 different sizes of pumpkin to make, which look fabulous displayed together or even in a stack. The problem will be knowing when you’ve made enough of them!
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More about the Pumpkins
I’ve always loved crochet pumpkins, and I have quite a collection now! But I wanted to design my own too!
As soon as I came across the beautiful texture of the crunch stitch, I knew that it would be perfect for my pumpkin design. It’s a really simple stitch pattern, but it creates so much texture and I’m sure you’re going to love it too!
We don’t often do a lot for Halloween, but I do like to put together a display for the season, which includes real pumpkins, as well as crocheted pumpkins, concrete pumpkins, and a few skulls too! It’s always such a fun thing to do with the kids and having handmade items to add to it each year is really wonderful.
How is this Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Made?
This free crochet pumpkin pattern is super easy to follow and there is a video tutorial to use if you are a visual learner.
The pumpkins are made in joined rounds. A ss is used at the end of each round to join to the first st of the round.
The increase and decrease sections are crocheted without turning, but the middle section is made in turned rounds.
The textured middle section of the pumpkins are made using a stitch called crunch stitch, which is a combination of hdc and ss. This stitch is explained fully in the pattern and in the video tutorial.
Styling Your Pumpkins
I love to set up a display of autumnal decorations as soon as the summer’s over! It really cheers me up as we retreat out of the garden and back indoors for the colder months.
There is nothing better than adding to this display every year with something unique and handmade. And that’s where my crochet pumpkins come in.
How many you make, in what yarn or colour is really up to you! You can then choose to arrange then randomly, in a pile or a neat arrangement. Or how about a stack of pumpkins like this? The options really are endless and you can let your imagination run wild with it!
Sizing
There are 3 different sizes of crochet pumpkins available to make:
Small pumpkin – 3.5″ x 2″ (9cm x 5cm)
Medium pumpkin – 4.75″ x 2.5″ (12cm x 6cm)
Large pumpkin – 6″ x 2.75″ (15cm x 7cm)
How to get the pattern
There are a few different ways that you can get your free crochet pumpkin pattern.
You can carry on scrolling down and read the pattern free on the blog in US crochet terms. The blog has ads on it, which is how I am able to offer it for free. Please do bookmark the page and come back to it as you work on your pattern though, rather than trying to print it out. Spending time on this page is how I get paid.
Alternatively you can purchase a premium pdf version of the pattern, which includes stitch tutorials, links to lots of video tutorials, schematics and full explanations. The premium pattern comes in US and UK terms. And of course, if you purchase the pattern, it is yours to keep, print and make notes on.
PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download.
Included in the premium pattern:
An 11 page pdf crochet pattern written in US and UK crochet terms, including images, step by step instructions and guidance.
An accompanying video tutorial.
Stitch tutorials are also included as part of the pattern.
Pattern support if needed.
Difficulty level is Advanced Beginner.
You will need:
Hobbii Tweed Delight, 85% Wool, 10% Acrylic, 5% Viscose (50g/1.7oz, 100m/109yds) – any worsted #4 weight yarn would work here. I used colours White Marble (01), Scoria (30) and Autumn Maple (19) for my 3 pumpkins.
Small amount of green yarn for stem. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, 100% Acrylic, (100g/3.53oz, 184m/201yds)
A tapestry needle for working in ends
Scissors
Stuffing
Tension:
16 stitches and 16 rows over single crochet stitch = 4” / 10cm square.
However, tension is not important for this project. You will just end up with a slightly different sized pumpkin.
If your sample swatch is bigger than the tension given, try with a smaller hook size. If your swatch is smaller than the tension given, try with a larger hook size.
Yarn Alternatives
There are so many options for yarn for your free crochet pumpkin pattern.
Any aran / worsted weight #4 yarn will work great here. I love using a tweed yarn for the texture, but it is really your choice. Have a look in your stash and see what you fancy!
Here are a few alternative options:
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran, 100% Wool, (50g/1.76oz, 88m /96yds)
King Cole Fashion Aran, 70% Acrylic 30% Wool, (100g/3.53oz, 200m/219yds)
Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
hdc – half double crochet
MR – magic ring (see special stitches)
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
sk – skip
ss – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch
* – repeat the instructions from the * as directed
Pattern Notes
Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
ch1 and ch2 do not count as a stitch throughout.
The pumpkins are made in joined rounds. A ss is used at the end of each round to join to the first st of the round.
The ss used to join rounds does not count as a st. The ss within the middle section of the pumpkins do count as stitches.
The increase and decrease sections are crocheted without turning, but the middle section is made in turned rounds.
The textured middle section of the pumpkins are made using a stitch called crunch stitch, which is a combination of hdc and ss. This stitch is explained fully in the pattern and in the video tutorial.
The first st of each crunch stitch round is worked into the last proper st of the previous round. You are not working into the ss join, but the final ss of the pattern repeat.
When making the crunch stitch, you may need to tilt your work towards you to see the third loop of the hdc. This will help you distinguish between the hdc and ss and therefore identify which stitch to work into at the start of the round.
Optional Adjustments
There are 3 different sized pumpkins given in the pattern, however you can easily make smaller or larger pumpkins in you prefer.
Try using a different sized yarn and hook to that specified. This will change the finished size of your pumpkin.
You can adjust the height of your pumpkin by crocheting more rounds of the central textured section (make sure this is an odd number of rounds).
You can adjust the width of your pumpkin by altering the number of increase and decrease rounds. However, you will need to ensure you still increase and decrease at the same rate, otherwise you will end up changing the shape of your pumpkin too!
Special Stitches
Below are the instructions for all the special stitches you will need for your crochet pumpkin pattern.
Magic Ring
The magic ring is a fantastic way to start crocheting in amigurumi, and any crochet in the round. It can be a bit complicated though, so do check out my YouTube tutorial for a visual guide.
- Lay the tail end of the yarn over your palm and wrap the ball end around your first 2 fingers. Cross the yarn over and hold that point with your thumb and forefinger.
- Pull the loop off your fingers, insert your hook into the hole and grab the ball end of the yarn with your hook.
- Pull the yarn back through the loop. At this point, readjust your hand so you are holding the yarn as you normally would.
- Put your middle finger and ring finger into the loop to hold it. Then yarn over and pull through to secure your ring.
You can then start crocheting into the ring in the normal way.
Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
There are 2 ways to make decreases – watch the standard way here.
In amigurumi, however, you can also use an invisible decrease, which looks much better when working in the round, and is what I have used in this pattern:
- Insert hook into the front loop of the first st.
- Then straight away insert hook into the front loop of the next st.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops (you will have 2 loops on your hook).
- Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Pin the free crochet pumpkin pattern for later
Full-length Video Tutorial
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, hop on over to my YouTube channel and watch the full-length free crochet pumpkin pattern tutorial.
The Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
SMALL PUMPKIN
Working in joined rounds, make an MR.
Round 1: 6sc in MR, ss in first st to join. [6]
Round 2: ch1, 2sc in each st around, ss in first st to join. [12]
Round 3: ch1, (sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [18]
Round 4: ch1, (2sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [24]
Round 5: ch1, (3sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [30]
Round 6: ch1, (4sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [36]
Round 7: ch2, hdc in same st, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) seventeen times, ss in first st to join, turn.
Rounds 8-10: ch2, hdc in last ss from previous round, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) seventeen times, ss in first st to join, turn.
Round 11: ch2, hdc in last ss from previous round, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) seventeen times, ss in first st to join, do not turn this time.
Round 12: ch1, (4sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [30]
Start stuffing your pumpkin at this point and continue as you complete the remaining rounds.
Round 13: ch1, (3sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [24]
Round 14: ch1, (2sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [18]
Round 15: ch1, (sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [12]
Round 16: ch1, (sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [6]
Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long end (approx. 20″ (50cm)). Using a tapestry needle, weave yarn in and out to close hole. Then wrap the yarn around the outside of the pumpkin and thread the needle up through the middle of your starting MR, pushing it all the way through and out of the centre of the final round. Repeat this at intervals around your pumpkin, pulling the yarn tight each time, until you have created between 6-8 segments on your pumpkin.
Weave your ends in and out to secure.
MEDIUM PUMPKIN
Working in joined rounds, make an MR.
Round 1: 6sc in MR, ss in first st to join. [6]
Round 2: ch1, 2sc in each st around, ss in first st to join. [12]
Round 3: ch1, (sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [18]
Round 4: ch1, (2sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [24]
Round 5: ch1, (3sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [30]
Round 6: ch1, (4sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [36]
Round 7: ch1, (5sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [42]
Round 8: ch1, (6sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [48]
Round 9: ch2, hdc in same st, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) 23 times, ss in first st to join, turn.
Rounds 10-16: ch2, hdc in last ss from previous round, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) 23 times, ss in first st to join, turn.
Round 17: ch2, hdc in last ss from previous round, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) 23 times, ss in first st to join, do not turn this time.
Round 18: ch1, (6sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [42]
Round 19: ch1, (5sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [36]
Round 20: ch1, (4sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [30]
Start stuffing your pumpkin at this point and continue as you complete the remaining rounds.
Round 21: ch1, (3sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [24]
Round 22: ch1, (2sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [18]
Round 23: ch1, (sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [12]
Round 24: ch1, (sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [6]
Finish off in the same way as the small pumpkin.
LARGE PUMPKIN
Working in joined rounds, make an MR.
Round 1: 6sc in MR, ss in first st to join. [6]
Round 2: ch1, 2sc in each st around, ss in first st to join. [12]
Round 3: ch1, (sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [18]
Round 4: ch1, (2sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [24]
Round 5: ch1, (3sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [30]
Round 6: ch1, (4sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [36]
Round 7: ch1, (5sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [42]
Round 8: ch1, (6sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [48]
Round 9: ch1, (7sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [54]
Round 10: ch1, (8sc, 2sc in next st) six times, ss in first st to join. [60]
Round 11: ch2, hdc in same st, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) 29 times, ss in first st to join, turn.
Rounds 12-20: ch2, hdc in last ss from previous round, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) 29 times, ss in first st to join, turn.
Round 21: ch2, hdc in last ss from previous round, ss in next st, (hdc, ss) 29 times, ss in first st to join, do not turn this time.
Round 22: ch1, (8sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [54]
Round 23: ch1, (7sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [48]
Round 24: ch1, (6sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [42]
Round 25: ch1, (5sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [36]
Round 26: ch1, (4sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [30]
Start stuffing your pumpkin at this point and continue as you complete the remaining rounds.
Round 27: ch1, (3sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [24]
Round 28: ch1, (2sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [18]
Round 29: ch1, (sc, sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [12]
Round 30: ch1, (sc2tog) six times, ss in first st to join. [6]
Finish off in the same way as the small pumpkin.
STEM
Using your green yarn, ch15.
Make 3hdc in second ch from hook and each ch across.
Fasten off and attach to the top of your pumpkin.
Weave in all ends and display your pumpkin!
Pattern help
There is a lot more detail regarding the special stitches in the crochet pumpkin pdf pattern. Also please do watch all of the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
If you are struggling with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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I’ve really loved designing this free crochet pumpkin pattern for you and hope you have had fun making it. I’m Gemma, a crochet tech editor, designer and overall crochet enthusiast. I’m also a mum of 3 kids, and enjoy running, reading, walking and crafting, but mostly crochet!
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