Learn How to Crochet a Pumpkin: FREE Pattern

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Colour Inspiration

Are you in need of some colour inspiration for your crochet pumpkins? I have pulled together some lovely autumn shades by Stylecraft Yarns, especially for you however you don’t have to stick to ‘traditional’ autumn shades, be creative and select yarn colours that suit your home decor or personal taste. See the yarn boards below for some of my favourite traditional and pastel autumn shades.

Traditional Autumn Colours

Pastel Autumn Colours

If traditional autumn colours aren’t your thing or you simply want to try and mix things up and experiment with some alternative shades I have pulled out some of my favourites to help inspire you with these dreamy pastel shades by Stylecraft Yarns.

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill level: beginner
You can find the video tutorial at the base of the post

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Terms & Abbreviations

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog): Insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull through (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.

Slip stitch (sl-st): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.

Stitch(es) (st/s)

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Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

For the Pumpkin, Using orange yarn
Working each round in circles
Foundation: Ch2
Round 1: 10dc into first chain
Round 2: 2dc into each dc (20 stitches)
Round 3: dc into each stitch
Round 4: 2dc into each stitch (40 stitches)
Round 5-8: dc into each stitch (40 stitches in each round)
Round 9: dc2tog (20 stitches)
Round 10: dc in each stitch (20 stitches)

*Start stuffing the pumpkin*

Round 11: dc2tog (10 stitches)

*Further stuff the pumpkin if needed*

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Round 12: dc2tog (5 stitches) dc into opposite stitch in order to close the hole.
Tie off leaving an extra long tail (30cm or more)
Attach a darning needle to your end. Thread the needle from the bottom of the pumpkin to the top. Thread the needle from the bottom of the pumpkin to the top again and pull tight on the yarn (this will make your indentations) Continue this 6 times making the spaces even, fasten off and sew in ends.
For the leaves: Using green yarn
Foundation: Chain 2
Round 1: 8dc into first chain and connect
Round 2: *chain 3, skip a stitch, ss into next stitch* 4 times.
Connect and tie off leaving a long end.
Sew onto the pumpkin and hide your ends.

Video Tutorial

Or you can watch on YouTube

Autumn Crochet Patterns

Do you love crocheting home decor and switching it up throughout the seasons? If so I think you’ll love these crochet designs for autumn:

Crochet Autumn Pumpkin

Fall/Autumn Wreath

Crochet Leaves

For more crochet home decor ideas take a look at these lovely designs by some of our guest designers featuring:

Please make sure you tag and credit these incredible guest designers if you choose to make any of these patterns.

Oh So Boho Wall Hanging

Aztec Crochet Cushion

Crochet Bath Mat

Patchwork Blanket

I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
sarah-jayne

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