Creating a crocheted pumpkin can be a fun and festive project, especially during the fall season. Here’s a basic pattern to help you get started on crafting your own crocheted pumpkin. Please note that crochet patterns are typically written using abbreviations. If you’re new to crocheting, you might want to familiarize yourself with these abbreviations first.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in orange (for the pumpkin) and green (for the stem)
  • Crochet hook suitable for the yarn weight (usually around 4.5mm – 5.5mm)
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Stitches Used:

  • Magic ring (or adjustable loop)
  • Single crochet (sc)
  • Half double crochet (hdc)
  • Slip stitch (sl st)
  • Chain (ch)

Pattern:

Pumpkin:

  1. Begin with a magic ring (adjustable loop).
  2. Round 1: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (6 stitches)
  3. Round 2: Chain 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 stitches)
  4. Round 3: Chain 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 stitches)
  5. Round 4: Chain 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches)
  6. Rounds 5-8: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches in each round)
  7. Round 9: Chain 1, sc2tog (single crochet decrease), 1 sc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 stitches)
  8. Stuff the pumpkin with fiberfill.
  9. Round 10: Chain 1, sc2tog, 1 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 stitches)
  10. Round 11: Chain 1, sc2tog around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
  11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave it through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the hole, and secure the end.

Stem:

  1. Using green yarn, make a slip knot and chain about 6.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 hdc in each chain across. (5 stitches)
  3. Rows 2-4: Chain 1, turn. Work 1 hdc in each stitch across. (5 stitches in each row)
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  5. Roll the stem piece tightly and stitch the sides together using the yarn tail.
  6. Attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin using the yarn tail and a yarn needle.

Your crocheted pumpkin is now complete! You can customize the size by adjusting your starting magic ring and the number of rounds. Feel free to get creative by adding embellishments like leaves, vines, or even a cute face for a jack-o’-lantern look. Happy crocheting!