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Learn how to crochet a pumpkin following my free, beginner friendly step by step pattern and video tutorial. As the leaves turn from lush greens to fiery reds and burnt oranges, pumpkins emerge. Embrace the season of autumn and adorn your homes and crafty spaces with this fun pumpkin crochet pattern.
In this post you will find the free pattern, video tutorial, colour inspiration and ideas of how to use your crochet pumpkins.
Crochet Pumpkin
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
Autumn Crochet Pumpkin
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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Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
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
Crochet Pumpkin
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.
Bella Coco Homeware Collection
Video Tutorial
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
Home Decor Inspiration
For more crochet home decor ideas take a look at these lovely designs by some of our guest designers featuring the Oh So Boho Wall Hanging, the Aztec Cushion and the You are Beautiful Crochet Mat. 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
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
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