Free crochet pumpkin patterns
Nothing says Halloween quite like a pumpkin, and we've got two fabulous free pumpkin crochet patterns to help you hook this iconic vegetable.
We'll start off with our super-easy amigurumi crochet pumpkin pattern that is perfect for a bit of Halloween decoration. But we've also got an amazing free crochet pumpkin basket pattern that is perfect for storing your trick or treat sweets!
Free crochet pumpkin pattern
These amigurumi pumpkins by Liz Ward are easy to make and can be hooked up in next to no time!
Rather than using complicated shaping, this free pumpkin crochet pattern is made like a regular circular amigurumi shape, and then uses some clever sewn stitches to create the pumpkin ridges.
You can make this free crochet pumpkin pattern in two sizes (large or small). Make your crochet pumpkins with a brown or green stalk and the body in orange, tangerine, vanilla or white - and if you're making this crochet pumpkin pattern for halloween, you could always add an embroidered jack-o-lantern face with some black thread!
You will need
- 1 x 50g ball of Rico Designs Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) or alternative Aran yarn, in each of four colours:
- Orange (shade 74);
- Tangerine (shade 76);
- Vanilla (shade 62);
- Natural (shade 60)
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Wool needle
- Toy stuffing
Size of pumpkins
- Large - 6 x 6cm
- Small - 4 x 4cm
Abbreviations used in this pattern
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This free crochet pumpkin pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Small crochet pumpkin pattern
Using your choice of yarn, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 6dc into magic ring. [6sts]
Round 2 2dc into each st to the end. [12sts]
Round 3 (Dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. [18sts]
Round 4 (Dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. [24sts]
Round 5 (Dc in the first three sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. [30sts]
Round 6-8 Dc in each st to the end. [30sts]
Round 9 (Dc2tog, dc in next three sts) repeat to end. [24sts]
Round 10 (Dc2tog, dc in next two sts) repeat to end. [18sts]
Round 11 (Dc2tog, dc in next st) repeat to end. [12sts] *stuff now*
Round 12 (Dc2tog) repeat to end. [6sts]
Cut the yarn leaving a really long tail and fasten off. Using a wool needle, weave the yarn through the last 6 stitches and pull tight to close.
Now create the shape – wrap thread around the pumpkin and thread through the top centre to the bottom centre, pull tight to form a segment. Repeat 5 more times making sure each segment evenly sized. Weave in yarn end and cut off remaining yarn.
Small Crochet Pumpkin Stalk
Using your chosen colour, ch5
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch along. [4sts]
Fasten off and sew in place on the pumpkin. Weave in and cut off any loose ends.
Blood-curdling bats!
Fancy a creepy yet super-cute Halloween project? Try some Spook-tacular stitches with our Sew your own spooky bat plush toy tutorial!
Large crochet pumpkin pattern
Using your choice of yarn, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 6dc into magic ring. [6sts]
Round 2 2dc into each st to the end. [12sts]
Round 3 (Dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. [18sts]
Round 4 (Dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. [24sts]
Round 5 (Dc in the first three Sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. [30sts]
Round 6 (Dc in the first four sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. [36sts]
Round 7-9 Dc in each st to the end. [36sts]
Round 10 (Dc2tog, dc in the next four sts) repeat to end. [30sts]
Round 11 (Dc2tog, dc in next three sts) repeat to end. [24sts]
Round 12 (Dc2tog, dc in next two sts) repeat to end. [18sts]
Round 13 (Dc2tog, dc in next st) repeat to end. [12sts]. *stuff now*
Round 14 (Dc2tog) repeat to end. [6sts]
Cut the yarn leaving a really long tail and fasten off. Using a wool needle, weave the yarn through the last 6 stitches and pull tight to close.
Now create the shape – wrap thread around the pumpkin and thread through the top centre to the bottom centre, pull tight to form a segment. Repeat 5 more times making sure each segment evenly sized. Weave in yarn end and cut off remaining yarn.
Large crochet pumpkin stalk
Using your chosen colour, ch7
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch along. [6sts]
Fasten off and sew in place on the pumpkin. Weave in and cut off any loose ends.
Perfect pumpkins every time!
As much as we love a crochet pumpkin, we still love carving a real one for Halloween. Take a look at our guide on how to carve a pumpkin and get yours looking terrifyingly terrific!
Free crochet pumpkin basket pattern
Head round the neighbourhood filling your Halloween pumpkin basket with lollies and choccies on October 31st thanks to this free crochet pumpkin basket pattern by Louise Sheward.
You'll love hooking up this free crochet pumpkin basket pattern (almost as much as the kids will love filling it with sweets), and as it’s made with sturdy cotton cord, it’ll last for years!
You can find the free crochet pumpkin basket pattern below, or if you would like to print the pattern you can download our handy PDF here
You will need
- Bobbiny 5mm Cotton cord (100% recycled cotton 330g/100m), or alternative 5mm braided cord:
- 1 ball of Black
- 1 ball of Orange
- A 9mm (US M/13) hook
Tension
Tension is not critical for this project
Abbreviations
Reverse dc Work a dc st as normal, *dc into the st to the right of the previous dc; repeat from * as directed - you can find more information in our how to crochet crab stitch tutorial.
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This crochet pumpkin basket pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Free crochet pumpkin basket pattern
Using Orange, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr into the loop, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 tr]
Round 2 Ch3, tr into st at base of ch-3, 2tr into each tr around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [24 tr]
Round 3 Ch3, tr into st at base of ch-3, *tr in next st, 2tr into last st; repeat from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [36 tr]
Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc into bl of each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [36 dc]
Round 5 Ch1, dc next 13 sts, change to Black, dc next 11 sts, change to Orange, dc next 12 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [36 dc]
Round 6 Ch1, dc next 14 sts, change to Black, dc next st, *change to Orange, dc next 3 sts, change to Black, dc next st; repeat from * once more, change to Orange, dc next 13 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.
Round 7 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.
Round 8 Ch1, dc first 15 sts, change to Black, dc next 3 sts, change to Orange, dc next 2 sts, change to Black, dc next 3 sts, change to Orange, dc last 13 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.
Round 9 Ch1, dc first 16 sts, change to Black, dc next st, change to Orange, dc next 4 sts, change to Black, dc next st, change to Orange, dc in next 15 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off Black.
Round 10 Ch1, dc around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off, join Black into any st.
Round 11 Repeat Round 10.
Round 12 Ss into each st around.
Round 13 Reverse dc into the bl of each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Even more pumpkin ideas
If you love a jack-o-lantern but hate the mess and don't want to use sharp knives, take a look at our list of no-carve pumpkin painting ideas!
Show off your pumpkins with pride
We love a quick bit of Halloween crochet, so now that you've got your decorative crochet pumpkins and treat basket made, why not go all out and create a bone-chilling crochet display with your pumpkins!
Try adding stitched-up spider webs or scatter some autumn leaves around your crochet pumpkins to really give them that spooky halloween vibe!
Crochet a range of creepy projects
Don't stop with the spooky stitches! Find loads more amazing crochet halloween projects with Gathered.
