How to Crochet a Pumpkin - So Easy

Step 1

Because these pumpkins are made from a crochet rectangle, you can easily crochet a pumpkin any size you wish.

Step 2

Here’s the basic formula:

Step 3

Step 1: Make a crochet chain slightly longer than you’d like the rectangle width to be. (Making this chain longer or shorter will result in a taller or shorter pumpkin.)

Step 4

Step 2: Crochet in back and forth in rows until your rectangle height is 2.5 times as tall as the width.

Step 5

The number of chains in the foundation and the number of total rows will vary based on how thick your yarn is.

Step 6

* For a wider, squattier pumpkin, aim for a length about 3 times the width.

Step 7

* For a taller, slimmer pumpkin, aim for a length about 2-2.25 times the width.

Step 8

Foundation Row: Leaving an extra long tail at beginning of slip knot, ch any number of stitches.

Step 9

Row 1 (RS): Skip first ch, sc in each ch to end of row; turn.

Step 10

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc through the back loop only of each st to end of row; turn.

Step 11

Rep Row 2 until rectangle height measures approximately 2.5 times the width of the foundation row. End with a right side row, meaning the working yarn should be on the same edge as the tail from the foundation chain. Fasten off leaving an extra long tail (approximately 3x rectangle length).

Step 12

Joining rectangle into tube: Fold rectangle into a tube by placing final row of rectangle over foundation row. Thread tail from fastening off onto a tapestry needle. Use a basting stitch (also known as a running stitch) to seam each stitch of the final row to the corresponding stitch in the foundation row. At end of row, tie a locking stitch to secure yarn before moving onto closing pumpkin ends.

Step 13

Closing tube: With attached yarn and tapestry needle, use a basting/running stitch to sew around edge of tube. Keep tapestry needle attached and pull yarn to tighten tube until closed. Sew a few extra whip stitches to disguise any slight opening at center. Fasten off. Tail can just be hidden inside pumpkin.

Step 14

Stuffing pumpkin: Fill tube with fiber fill until it’s packed pretty full.

Step 15

Closing opposite side of tube: Thread tapestry needle with remaining yarn tail. Repeat step 2 to close tube. Tie a locking stitch, but do not fasten off. Insert tapestry needle through center of pumpkin to opposite side of tube. Pull yarn tightly to “flatten” pumpkin a bit, then return yarn back through pumpkin one more time. Tie off with several locking stitches and hide yarn tail inside pumpkin before fastening off.

Step 16

Creating sections: This step is optional. Thread a long strand of yarn or jute on a tapestry needle. Insert needle through center of pumpkin and pull through until an 8-10” remains outside pumpkin. Loop yarn around pumpkin and reinsert needle in center of pumpkin. Repeat this process 6-8 times to create even “slices” around pumpkin. Finish by pulling yarn out top and tying in a knot to beginning tail.

Step 17

Stem: Cut a small twig or cinnamon stick to the desired length of your step. Place a dollop of hot glue in center of pumpkin top and insert stem in glue. Carefully wrap yarn/jute around stem a few times and press down to disguise any hot glue. Tie in a bow if desired.

Step 18

This step is optional.

Step 19

Foundation Row: Ch 6.

Step 20

First Side of Leaf: Sk first ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, slst into side of sc, slst in first ch to transition yarn to opposite side of foundation chain..

Step 21

Second Side of Leaf: Continue by working into opposite side of foundation chain. Sc in first ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, slst to first sc of first side of leaf. Fasten off and weave in end.

Step 22

Use tail from foundation chain and tapestry needle to attach leaf to pumpkin near the stem.