It's that time of year! Pumpkin picking, apple orchards, and cozy sweaters are in full swing as autumn makes its way in.
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." —F. Scott Fitzgerald
To celebrate, here's a super quick crochet pumpkin pattern you can make for a fun, new fall decor piece with your favorite crochet hooks. We've designed an easy, one-evening crochet project that can be made in any color you desire. The stem is crocheted into the center of the pumpkin and stuffed with polyfill, making this an easy and lightweight pumpkin you can place anywhere in your home.
Gear Up with These Must-Haves
- Crochet Hook: Size H/5.00 mm wooden crochet hook or any other material of your choice
Note: A regular single ended crochet hook (the most common type) will suffice for this pattern. There's no requirement for Tunisian crochet hooks or interchangeable crochet hooks.
- Yarn: Choose your favorite color, one for the body and the other for the stem and vine.
- Fiberfill
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Pattern Notes:
Ch 2 counts as the first stitch.
The finished dimensions, including the stem, are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high.
Abbreviations:
Ch: Chain
MR: Magic Ring
Sl. St: Slip Stitch
Beg: Beginning
Sc: Single Crochet
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Sc Inc: Single Crochet Increase (make 2 sc in the same stitch)
St: Stitch
BLO: Back Loop Only
YO: Yarn Over
Rep: Repeat
FO: Finish Off
Sk: skip
* *: Repeat instructions in * *
Special Stitches: Back Loop Only. Work your stitch in the back loop of the indicated stitch.
Pattern
Crocheting a pumpkin is so easy! It is a round ball, flat on the bottom and rounded on top, with a stem on the top. If you can make a round granny square, you can make a crocheted pumpkin. You just have to make the granny square a different way.
Pumpkin Base
Round 1: Ch 21, Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (20 Hdc)
Round 2-22: Ch 2, Hdc in BLO of each st across. Turn. (20 Hdc)
Finishing:
Create a rectangle shape by folding your work. Ss through the two short side layers to form a tube, finish off leaving a long tail between 18 and 24 inches long. Weave the tail of your yarn through the stitches on top of the piece. Tight it to close. Bind off and weave in ends. Weave in and out of stitches using an 18–24-inch length of yarn, working on the open bottom side of the work. Stuff with fiberfill (not too firmly, not too lightly). You need to close up the opening. Bind off and weave in the ends.
Stem
Round 1: In MR, 6 sc, join the first Sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, Single Crochet Increase in each st around. Join the first St.
Round 3: Ch 1, Sc in BLO of each st around. Join the first St.
Round 4: Ch 1, Sc in each st around. Join the first St.
Round 5: Ch 1, Sc in each st around. Join the first St.
FO leaving a tail long enough to sew the stem to the pumpkin base.
Vine
Short Vine: Ch 9. Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. FO leaving a tail long enough to sew to the base of the stem.
Long Vine: Ch 12. Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. FO leaving a tail long enough to sew to the base of the stem.
Finishing
Assemble Pumpkin
Once you've mastered this basic pumpkin pattern, the possibilities are endless. Experimenting with various hook sizes, yarn textures, and color combinations can yield various pumpkins. Embrace creativity by trying different stitch patterns or embellishments to craft unique pumpkins that suit your style and imagination. Don't hesitate to personalize each pumpkin, making a delightful collection perfect for any seasonal decor or gifting.