Medium Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
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This sweet crochet pumpkin is my favorite. I love the rich orange juicy goodness, those delicious leaves and that tendril. Sigh. It makes me happy. It makes me want to make an entire collection of pumpkins and scatter them around my house.
In fact.. that is exactly what I did… a whole garden of pumpkins on display! You might remember the small pumpkin in all it’s squishy goodness. And the lovely large pumpkin ! And then this, the delightful, delicious, medium size crochet pumpkin!
I’ve really had a love affair with pumpkins the past few years. I sort of attribute it to my many years of avoiding the color ‘orange’ at all cost. And now I’m making up for it in a huge way.
Pumpkins are just so fun to crochet! This little number is especially popular. It’s the perfect size for displaying around your house. The leaves are easy but unique. I like the little rustic wire tendril, but many of my readers prefer to make their pumpkin without.
The pattern is worked in continuous rounds so a stitch marker is helpful to keep track of your rows. There’s no seaming involved but you’ll use the yarn tail from the pumpkin leaf and stem with a yarn needle in the assembly process at the end. And the yarn tail from the pumpkin itself is used to wrap the pumpkin for the perfect 3d pumpkin shape!
Many of my readers reach out asking about my unique crochet leaves! First you chain and join a ring. Then you work a series of stitches into that ring including several double crochet stitches, a short chain and a slip stitch to form a little picot leaf point and then more double crochet stitches for the opposite side of the leaf.
Try not to over think it. Simply work all the stitches as written into the ring you’ve made and when you’re done you’ll have the most darling crochet leaf!
Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Materials
- 2 ounces worsted weight yarn in Orange, scraps of green and brown. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Brick and scrap yarn for green and brown.
- US G6/4.00 mm crochet hook (these are my absolute favorite hooks I recommend to everyone!)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker (optional, but very helpful)
- Floral wire (I used this wire)
- Tapestry needle and scissors
- Wire cutters to cut floral wire (if using floral wire)
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, US to UK Crochet Conversion Chart. Find links to easy crochet basic stitches on the “Tutorial” menu: Getting Started will show basic stitches such as chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) and Crochet Stitch Dictionary shows our growing collection of crochet stitch tutorials.
Crochet Abbreviations:
- ch = chain stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sc 2 tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
Medium Pumpkin Size:
Finished size of medium size pumpkin measures approximately 4.5″ inches wide and 4″inches tall.
This free crochet pattern, like all patterns on Crochet 365 Knit Too is written in US terms.
Pumpkin Pattern:
Make a magic ring
R1: 8 sc into ring (8 sts).
R2: 2sc in ea st around (16 st)
R3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around (24 st)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around (32 st)
R5: *sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (40 st)
R6: *sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (48 st)
R7: *sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (56 st)
R8-16: sc around (56 st)
R17: *sc in next 5 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (48 st)
R18: *sc in next 4 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (40 st)
R19: *sc in next 3 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (32 st)
R20: *sc in next 2 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (24 st)
R21: *sc in next st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (16 st) Stuff
R22: sc 2 tog around (8 st) Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing segments.
Stuff the pumpkin. Thread yarn needle with the long tail of yarn and pull yarn to gather up and to close the small hole opening. To get the perfect pumpkin shape, the sections are wrapped around the outside with yarn.
Keeping the yarn in the tapestry needle, wrap yarn over and around pumpkin to starting point to divide pumpkin in half. Pull tight and knot at center. Now divide in half again to form 4 equal sections, wrapping the yarn up and around. Loop under the knot you made and tighten it up. Knot whenever you feel like you need to hold the yarn and the end of a wrap. Divide the pumpkin 2 more times to have a total of 8 sections. Knot securely at center and finish off, using the darning needle to hide the tail inside the pumpkin.
Finishing:
At this point you have a choice which side of your crochet pumpkin you want to show as the top and which to show as the bottom. I flipped mine over and made the starting magic ring the top of my pumpkin.
Pumpkin Stem:
With brown yarn, make a magic ring
R1: 8 sc into ring (8 sts).
R2-5: sc around. At end of last round, slip stitch to next stitch and finish off, leaving a long strand for sewing. Stuff.
Pumpkin Leaves:
With green yarn, *Chain 8 and join to form ring.
R1 in the ring just made work all of the following: ch 2, 6 dc, ch 3, sl st to 1st ch, 6 dc, ch 2, sl st.* One leaf made. Do NOT fasten off.
Repeat from * to * to make a 2nd leaf. Fasten off, leaving a long strand for sewing.
Using a tapestry needle, sew the leaf and stem in place on top of the pumpkin.
Tendril:
Wind floral wire several times around a pen to create a spiral. Cut end. Bend one end and wedge underneath the stem on one side. Mine stays pretty well without gluing, but feel free to use a touch of hot glue to secure if yours wants to wiggle out a bit.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns
If you love these cute crochet pumpkins, you might also like to check out these my other crocheted pumpkins:
- Crochet Pumpkin Hats for the Family
- Pumpkin Rattle
- Textured Crochet Pumpkin
- Crochet Pumpkin Coasters
- Plaid Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Wine Cozy
Crochet Pumpkin Variations
There are so many ways to modify this crochet pumpkin to brighten up your life. Here are some of my favorites:
- Change the color of the pumpkin. There are many different shades of orange, but yellow and red pumpkins can be beautiful too! I also like non traditional colors like green and blue. (In fact, a blue pumpkin symbolizes autism).
- Change the weight or type of yarn. An amigurumi pumpkin will keep it’s shape if you change yarn weight. So try making the pumpkin in a chunky yarn for an easy large pumpkin. You also can make the pumpkin with chenille yarn for a plush look.
- Instead of a crochet stem, leaves and tendril, try a cinnamon stick! I love this idea! Just use some hot glue to set it in place. So easy!
- You can vary the number of “even” rows in your pumpkin to make a shorter or taller pumpkin.
The medium crochet pumpkin is a classic for a reason. It’s beautiful. It’s simple to make. And it brings joy to your heart and to your home. There’s nothing better than that!
Be sure to check out this darling crochet candy corn pattern too! Perfect for nestling in with your pumpkins!
I love seeing your finished crochet projects! If you enjoyed making this easy Crochet Pumpkin, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, be sure to tag me @crochet365knittoo. If you are on Facebook, stop over to the Crochet 365 Knit Too Facebook page or pop over to the Crochet365KnitToo Club and share a photo! I’d love to see your work!
Are you joining the rounds ?
Yes, the rounds are joined.
so at the end of each round do you chain 1 and turn?
No. They are worked in continuous rounds.
Joining and adding a row or corkscrew typ rounds? This is very confusing. Joined rounds are usually increased by chaining up one aren’t they?
“joined round” would mean starting each row with a chain to get up to the stitch level and then finishing with a slip stitch to the starting chain. “continuous rounds” means that you are working in a spiral with NO chaining up and joining each round. Hope that helps clarify.
Then is there a seam?
This pattern is worked in the round (a continuous spiral).. so no seam. Hope that helps!
Both pumkins are so sweet! Thank you for sharing your patterns-im going to make a few in different sizes and colours
I love so many of your patterns. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Cheryl, I just wanted to say thanks for the lovely pumpkin pattern. I made one today as my sister wanted some decorations for her cafe. This has turned out so beautifully that I think I’ll be making lots for myself too. I’m thinking a big selection of them in all different colours! I will go and find you on Facebook and Instagram.
With kindest regards Kim. Xx
Glad you are enjoying them! I’d love to see your work. Be sure to tag me on Facebook and Instagram!
Thank you for sharing this pattern!
Super cute and relatively quick to make! I am not a master crocheter by any means, and the leaves had me stumped, turns out I misunderstood which chain to slip stitch, but once I figured that out it was smooth sailing. I’ll be making these in a few different neutral colors for fall, and various sizes. Thanks for the great pattern!
Very well designed.
Just made all 3 pumpkins. Quick and easy. I’m also going to make many more in different colors. Thank You so much for the patterns.
Just working on this now! Thanks for the free pattern 🙂 I’m just to the part where I’ve stopped increasing stitches, but my piece is rippled and not lying flat. Is this normal? Still relatively new to crochet so not sure how to fix it or whether it will fix itself as I carry on,
I would continue and see how it looks stuffed. I found that after stuffing mine it was looking more “normal” haha. Good luck on your pumpkins! They are so much fun to make 🙂
Thank you for the pumpkin pattern, very clear instructions.Do you happen to have a acorn pattern as well?I thought the would look so cute with the pumpkins for a Thanksgiving display.?
I do not have an acorn pattern, but you’re right.. it would be adorable in a Thanksgiving day display! If you find and make one, be sure to post a photo in our Crochet 365 Knit Too Club on Facebook! I’d love to see!
Where do I find the link for the large pumpkin or has it been posted yet?
https://www.crochet365knittoo.com/large-crochet-pumpkin/
Hi there. I am really struggling with the leaves. I think I’m ok up to ch 3, sl st to 1st ch, Is that the first ch of the original eight or from the 3ch after the dc? Nothing I’m trying seems to look right. If there’s any additional breakdown you can provide on the leaves, I would really appreciate it. Thank you for your help!
It’s right in that first sl st after your last dc. It should make a little “point” for your leaf. Hope this helps!
So the rounds are not joined but worked continuously?
Yes!
What do you slip stitch into at the end of the leaf? I just don’t know what stitch I’m slip stitching into.
For the leaf, you are making a foundation ring and working all the stitches in various sizes AROUND the chain ring. At the very end you work the slip stitch around the ring. This makes the very last bit of the leaf look like the beginning part of the leaf. Hope that helps!
Help! I’m new to crochet and have no idea how to do the leaves. I finished the pumpkin and stem just fine but have never done anything like these leaves before! is there a video of something similar I could watch for reference? or maybe some alternative form of instruction I might find more beginner-friendly?
The pictures are super cute and mine turned out really nice despite being a beginner! Very happy with my new fall decorations!
The leaves are worked in a foundation ring. You can find instructions on a foundation ring here. You can work any kind of stitch combination in a foundation ring. A granny square is another example of working into a foundation ring. In this case, you are working stitches of a different height into the ring. Hope that helps.
I made the small pumpkin. Very easy and very cute! I’ll be making more of these. Thank you for the patterns!
Great pumpkins and instructions, many thanks for your generosity in providing this. However, I recommend the Single Crochet Invisible Decrease instead of the SC 2 TOG. It is neater and your gaps would be much less. It’s easy as pie – you just work into the front loops. Thank you.
Anyway, I am still wondering which is preferable: your continuous in the round method or making a flat panel (with built-in ridges) which you sew together into a pumpkin shape. I guess the former looks more like a pumpkin, doesn’t it!
I love the invisible decrease too! I personally prefer the continuous round method for the pumpkins because I’m not a big fan of seeing that seam in the finished pumpkin.. BUT having said that, my plaid pumpkin is seamed and it’s one of my favorites too!
After stuffing the pumpkin, it says to FO. Ok, does this mean to do a sl knot then thread my needle, weave thru the sts and pull to gather the opening together? Then to keep it tight and the hole closed will I knot my thread off again then proceed with making the pumpkin sections?
You can knot off to keep the hole closed if you find that easiest before proceeding to the shaping directions (which are in the next 2 paragraphs after the fastening off instructions). Hope that helps.
I am a beginner crocheting your medium. It was going great until it said 5sc then 2sctog. It says the stitch count goes down but it doesn’t. It goes up because you are adding sts with the 2sctog. What is going on? HELP!
The decrease round says: sc in next 5 st, sc 2 tog. This means you single crochet in the next 5 stitches, then you single crochet the next 2 stitches together. Hope that helps.
I love this pumpkin! I plan on making all three. Thank you so much for what you do!
Hi Cheryl!
I’m enjoying your pumpkin patterns since they are so easy to follow. I have tried this one (without vine and leaf) on both bernat blanket and knit + cotton yarn and love the size comparison.
My only question is on the stem. On the 2-5 line you say the slip stich and fasten off should happen at the end of the 3rd row. I didn’t understand why it wasn’t the 5th row or how to create the last two rows if the slip stitch already happened.
The slip stitch is at the end of all the stem rows (not the 3rd row in total). I re-worded that to be more clear.