Crochet a Beautiful, Easy Pumpkin for Fall Décor and Gifting

Create a beautiful crochet pumpkin that’s perfect for fall or holiday decorating. With its charming design and versatility, this handmade piece can complement table settings, cozy spaces, or festive displays. It’s stylish, easy to craft, and adds a delightful seasonal touch to your home.

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This crochet pumpkin makes a great table centerpiece, autumn décor, or even a cute gift. Its standout features include durability from quality yarn, a soft texture, and timeless appeal. Whether for seasonal decorating or daily charm, it’s practical, adorable, and easy to style.

Crochet Pumpkin

This crochet pumpkin project is great for both beginners and experienced crafters. It’s easy to adjust the size, colors, and textures, making every piece truly unique. With simple stitches and endless possibilities, this project is a fun, creative way to add some seasonal flair.

Materials and Preparation

For this fun crochet pumpkin project, you’ll need the following materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4) in orange (for the body), green or brown (for the stem), and optional extra colors for accents.
• Crochet Hook: Size 4.0mm (G/6) crochet hook or recommended size for your yarn.
• Stuffing: Polyfill or any soft stuffing material to give the pumpkin its shape.
• Yarn Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker: Optional but helpful for marking the beginning of your rounds.

Abbreviations and Notes

Here are the abbreviations used in this pattern:

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Important Notes:

• This pattern is worked in the round unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker if needed.
• Use a tight tension to prevent gaps where stuffing might come through.
• Adjust the size by changing yarn weight and hook size.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

Gauge:

• 6 SC x 6 rows = 1 inch (adjust tension or hook size as needed to meet this gauge).

Approximate Size:

• The finished pumpkin measures roughly 4 inches in diameter and 3 inches in height (excluding the stem). You can adjust the size by using thicker or thinner yarns.

Pattern Notes:

• No gauge swatch is mandatory, as the sizing of the pumpkin is flexible.
• Pumpkin texture works best in BLO for creating ridges.
• Special Technique: Shaping the pumpkin involves using yarn to "segment" it at the end for a realistic look.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Foundation Base (Pumpkin Body)

• Start with a Magic Ring:

  • CH 1 and make 6 SC into the magic ring. (6 SC)
  • Pull the ring closed tightly.

• Round 1:

  • INC in each stitch around. (12 SC)

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• Round 2:

  • [SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch] repeat around. (18 SC)

• Round 3:

  • [SC in the next 2 stitches, INC in the next stitch] repeat around. (24 SC)

• Round 4:

  • [SC in the next 3 stitches, INC in the next stitch] repeat around. (30 SC)

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• Round 5:

  • [SC in the next 4 stitches, INC in the next stitch] repeat around. (36 SC)
    Note: Stop increasing here. If you want a larger pumpkin, continue increasing by one more SC between increases.

• Rounds 6-15:

  • SC in each stitch around. Work BLO for at least 4 rows to create a ribbed effect.
    Optional: Work all rows BLO for a full ribbed texture.

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Shaping the Pumpkin

1. Decrease Rounds:

   • Round 16: [SC in the next 4 stitches, DEC in the next stitch] repeat around. (30 SC)
   • Round 17: [SC in the next 3 stitches, DEC in the next stitch] repeat around. (24 SC)
   • Round 18: [SC in the next 2 stitches, DEC in the next stitch] repeat around. (18 SC)
   • Round 19: [SC in the next stitch, DEC in the next stitch] repeat around. (12 SC)

2. Stuff Your Pumpkin:

   • Firmly stuff the pumpkin with polyfill before closing. Shape it as you stuff to ensure it’s evenly filled.

3. Final Round:

   • DEC around until the opening is fully closed. (6 SC)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

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Sectioning the Pumpkin

1. Thread the long tail through the center of the pumpkin (top to bottom) with a yarn needle.
2. Wrap the yarn around the side of the pumpkin and pull tightly to form a "ridge". Repeat 5-6 times, evenly spacing the ridges, to create the classic pumpkin sections.
3. Secure the tail with a knot at the bottom, weave in the ends, and trim.

Adding the Stem

1. Foundation:

   • With green or brown yarn, CH 6 and join with a SL ST to form a ring.

2. Round 1:

   • SC around the ring. (6 SC)

3. Rounds 2-4:

   • SC in each stitch around. Adjust the number of rows depending on how tall you want your stem.

4. Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing, and attach the stem to the top center of the pumpkin.

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Finishing Touches

• Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle.
• Optional: Add embellishments like leaves, vines, or embroidery for extra detail!

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Pattern Question

Question: Can I adjust the size of the crochet pumpkin?

Answer: Absolutely! You can easily make the pumpkin larger or smaller by using different yarn weights and hook sizes or by modifying stitch counts.

Conclusion

Crocheting a pumpkin is a fun, rewarding project that blends creativity and functionality. Whether for décor, gifts, or craft therapy, this project is sure to leave you with a cute, cheerful handmade item that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to use.

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