This adorable crochet pumpkin is quick and satisfying to make—most crafters finish it in about two hours. The pattern uses basic stitches, and you can follow along with the free written instructions and the included video tutorial if you prefer a visual guide.
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This crochet pumpkin brings a warm, seasonal touch to any room—perfect on a dining table, mantel, or bedside. The pattern is worked in the round using single crochet, slip stitch, increases and decreases. The video tutorial covers every step, and timestamps are provided so you can jump to any section you need.
🧶 Materials
- #4 worsted weight yarn in orange and brown
- F-5 / 3.75-mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
⭐ Notes
- All instructions, abbreviations, and materials are given in US terminology.
- To change size: add or remove the 57-stitch rounds to alter height. To change width, continue or reduce increasing rounds (3 sc then inc, 5 sc then inc, 7 sc then inc, etc.).
- For the stem, end each row with a slip stitch, then chain one and turn.
- Work with fairly tight tension so fiberfill doesn’t show through gaps.
🪝 Crochet abbreviations for this pattern
- ch — chain
- st — stitch
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase
- dec — decrease
📹 Video tutorial
📝 Pattern
Pumpkin body
(starts at 00:32 in video)
Magic Circle: Make a magic circle and work 6 sc into it; end with a sl st.
Row 1: 2 sc in each stitch around — 12 sc; end with sl st.
Row 2: 2 sc in each stitch around — 24 sc; end with sl st.
Row 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat — 36 sc; end with sl st.
Row 4: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat — 45 sc; end with sl st.
Row 5: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat — 52 sc; end with sl st.
Row 6: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat — 57 sc; end with sl st.
Rows 7–16: Sc in each stitch around for 10 rounds (57). Important: stop ending rounds with sl st and work in a continuous spiral; use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.
Row 17: *Sc in next 7 sts, dec next 2 sts together* repeat — 51 sc.
Row 18: *Sc in next 5 sts, dec next 2 sts together* repeat — 44 sc.
Row 19: *Sc in next 3 sts, dec next 2 sts together* repeat — 36 sc.
Row 20: *Sc in next st, dec next 2 sts together* repeat — 24 sc.
Rows 21–finish: Repeat Row 20 until the opening is nearly closed. Stuff with fiberfill, then close the remaining hole with a yarn needle and secure with a knot.
Creating segments in pumpkin
(starts at 10:40 in video)
Find the center of a roughly 5-foot length of orange yarn and place that center on the top of the pumpkin. Wrap both ends down around the pumpkin and pull taut to create the depth of the first segment. Twist the yarn at a 90-degree angle and bring both ends back up to the top, tighten for the next segment. Repeat this process until you have the number of segments you like (the example uses eight). Finish by tying a secure knot at the top and trimming the ends.
Stem
(starts at 12:20 in video)
Foundation row: Ch 8.
Row 1: Ch 1 (turning ch), sc in next 7 sts — 8 sc.
Row 2: Flip, ch 1, sc in next 7 sts — 8 sc.
Row 3: Flip, ch 1, sc in next 7 sts — 8 sc.
Finishing: Fold the rectangle lengthwise and sl st the two long edges together. Knot and fasten off one tail. Use the remaining tail to sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin, covering the knot used when creating the segments.
Now display your finished crochet pumpkin and enjoy the compliments—then proudly say, “I made that!”
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