How to Crochet a Pumpkin - Free Pattern

Using 2 strands of ‘Yarn A’ and 5mm hook, make a MC.
Round 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *1dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: *2dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 5: *3dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 6: *4dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (36dc)
Rnd 7: *5dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (42dc)
Rnd 8 – 17: Dc in each st around. (42dc)
Rnd 18: *5dc, dc2tog* rep around. (36dc)
Rnd 19: *4dc, dc2tog* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 20: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 21: *2dc, dc2tog* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 22: *1dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Begin to stuff with toy stuffing.
Rnd 23: *Dc2tog* rep around. (6dc)
Rnd 24: *Dc2tog* rep around. (3dc)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. This will become the base of the pumpkin.

Stem
Using ‘Yarn B’ and 4mm hook, ch4 and join into the round with a SS.
Rnd 1-5: ch1, 4dc, ss into 1st dc. (4dc)
Rnd 6: ch1, dc2tog, twice, ss into 1st dc. (2dc)
Fasten off.

Finishing
Using a darning needle and 1 end of yarn from the tail, insert needle into the centre of the top of the pumpkin and pull through to the bottom of the pumpkin. Pull tight and secure with a knot using the other end of the tail that is not in use. Repeat this 7 more times, leaving you with 8 sections creating the pumpkin shape.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
 

Using 2 strands of ‘Yarn A’ and 5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *1dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: *2dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 5: *3dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 6: *4dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (36dc)
Rnd 7- 12: Dc in each st around. (36dc)
Rnd 13: *4dc, dc2tog* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 14: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 15: *2dc, dc2tog* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 16: *1dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Add stuffing
Rnd 17: *Dc2tog* rep around. (6dc)
Rnd 18: *Dc2tog*rep around. (3dc)
Fasten off.

Using 4mm hook and yarn B, ch4 and join into the round with a SS.
Rnd 1-5: 1ch, 4dc, ss into 1st dc. (4dc)
Rnd 6: 1ch, dc2tog, twice, ss into 1st dc. (2dc)
Fasten off.

Using a darning needle and 1 end of yarn from the tail, insert needle into the centre of the top of the pumpkin and pull through to the bottom of the pumpkin. Pull tight and secure with a knot using the other end of the tail that is not in use. Repeat this 7 more times, leaving you with 8 sections creating the pumpkin shape.
Fasten off and weave in end.

Using 2 strands of ‘Yarn A’ and 5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *1dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: *2dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 5: *3dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 6-9: Dc in each st around. (30dc)
Rnd 10: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 11: *2dc, dc2tog* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 12: *1dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Add stuffing
Rnd 13: *Dc2tog* rep around. (6dc)
Rnd 14: *Dc2tog*rep around. (3dc)
Fasten off.

Stem
Using ‘Yarn B’ and 4mm hook, ch4 and join into the round with a SS.
Rnd 1-5: 1ch, 4dc, ss into 1st dc. (4dc)
Rnd 6: 1ch, dc2tog, twice, ss into 1st dc. (2dc)
Fasten off.

Using a darning needle and 1 end of yarn from the tail, insert needle into the centre of the top of the pumpkin and pull through to the bottom of the pumpkin. Pull tight and secure with a knot using the other end of the tail that is not in use. Repeat this 7 more times, leaving you with 8 sections creating the pumpkin shape.
Fasten off and weave in end.