How to Crochet a Collection of Pumpkins - Free Patterns
Create a cosy autumn scene in your home with your very own collection of crochet pumpkins. Play around with colours and yarn weights to create a unique look for your pumpkin patch.
With our free pattern, learn how to make a plain pumpkin, a bobble pumpkin and a houndstooth pumpkin – designs you can match to suit your preference!
Pattern by Artisan Hayley Hall.
You will need
You Will Need
* 12mm, 10mm, 8mm and 6mm Crochet Hooks
* Yarn Needle
* Toy Stuffiing
* Knitcraft Leader of the Pac Aran Yarn 100g - Cream and Mustard
* Women’s Institute Soft and Chunky Yarn 100g - Cream and Mustard
* Knitcraft Cosy On Up Yarn 200g - Cream and Mustard
* Knitcraft Hug It Out Yarn 200g - Paprika and Mustard
Tension not critical for this project but may effect yarn quantities needed.
Abbreviations
Ch- chain
Htr- half treble crochet
St(s)- stitch(es)
Sl st- slip stitch
Rs- right side
Ws- wrong side
Bbl - bobble stitch
Dc- double crochet
Tr- treble crochet
Special Stitches
Bobble Stitch (Bbl) - *Yarn over, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops* rep 3 more times, yarn over and pull through all loops.
How to make
Large Pumpkin
* 12mm Crochet Hook
* 2x Hug It Out in Paprika
Medium Pumpkin
* 10mm Crochet Hook
* Cosy On Up in Cream
Small Pumpkin
* 8mm Crochet Hook
* WI Soft and Chunky in Mustard
Smallest Pumpkin
* 5mm Crochet Hook
* Leader of the Pac in Cream
Pattern Notes
Made using the half treble stitch in a solid colour.
All stitches are worked in the back loops only to create the ribbing.
Chain 1 does not count as a stitch throughout.
Leave a long tail end (approx. 30cms long) when making the beginning slip knot and fastening off for sewing.
Ch 21.
Row 1: Htr in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch1 and turn. (20htr)
Row 2-17: In BLO, Htr in each st across, ch1 and turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for joining.
Fold in half with WS facing.
Line up stitches of Row 17 with the unworked loops of the foundation chain. Matress stitch across to join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for finishing.
Follow the steps for 'Finishing' below.
Large Pumpkin
* 10mm Crochet Hook
* Cosy On Up in Mustard (Yarn A)
* Cosy On Up in Cream (Yarn B)
Medium Pumpkin
* 8mm Crochet Hook
* WI Soft and Chunky in Cream (Yarn A)
* WI Soft and Chunky in Mustard (Yarn B)
Small Pumpkin
* 5mm Crochet Hook
* Leader of the Pac in Mustard (Yarn A)
* Leader of the Pac in Cream (Yarn B)
Pattern Notes
Worked in 2 colours using the tapestry crochet technique. Work over the contrasting yarn for each bobble row.
To change colour, complete the last yarn over and pull through with the next colour. Non-working yarn is carried over within the stitches.
Chain 1 does not count as a stitch throughout.
Leave a long tail end (approx. 30cms long) when making the beginning slip knot and fastening off for sewing.
Special Stitches
Bobble Stitch (Bbl) - *Yarn over, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops* rep 3 more times, yarn over and pull through all loops. (For this pattern, switch back to 'Yarn A' for the final yarn over nad pull through)
Using 'Yarn A', ch22.
Row 1: Htr in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch1 and turn. (21sts)
Row 2: Htr in each st across, ch1 and turn. (21sts)
Row 3: Rep row 2.
Row 4: (Working over 'Yarn B') 3htr, *Bbl in yarn B, 2htr in yarn A; rep from * to last 2 sts, 2htr in 'Yarn A', ch1 turn, fasten off 'Yarn B'.
Row 5-7: Rep row 2.
Row 8: Rep row 4.
Rep Rows 5-8 four more times.
Row 25: Ch1, dc in each st across.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold in half with WS facing.
Line up stitches of Row 25 with the unworked loops of the foundation chain. Mattress stitch across to join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for finishing.
Follow the steps for 'Finishing' below.
Large Pumpkin
* 12mm Crochet Hook
* Hug It Out in Paprika (Yarn A)
* Hug It Out in Mustard (Yarn B)
Medium Pumpkin
* 10mm Crochet Hook
* Cosy On Up in Cream (Yarn A)
* Cosy On Up in Mustard (Yarn B)
Small Pumpkin
* 8mm Crochet Hook
* WI Soft and Chunky in Mustard (Yarn A)
* WI Soft and Chunky in Cream (Yarn B)
Smallest Pumpkin
* 5mm Crochet Hook
* Leader of the Pac in Cream (Yarn A)
* Leader of the Pac in Mustard (Yarn B)
Pattern Notes
Made using alternating stitches and changing colours for each row to create a houndstooth effect pattern.
Change colour by completing the last stitch of each row with the new colour.
Each colour will be used for alternate rows throughout. Starting ch1 does not count as a stitch.
Ch3 counts as the first treble of row 2.
Leave a long tail end (approx. 30cms long) when making the beginning slip knot and fastening off for sewing.
Using 'Yarn A', ch20.
Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, *1tr, 1dc* rep across. (19sts)
Change to 'Yarn B'.
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1st tr) *1dc, 1tr* rep across. (19sts)
Change to 'Yarn A'.
Row 3: Ch1, dc in same st, *1tr, 1dc* rep across. (19sts)
Change to 'Yarn B'.
Rep Rows 2-3 eleven times.
Row 26: As Row 2.
Row 27: Ch1, dc in each st to end.
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.
Fold in half with WS facing.
Line up stitches of Row 27 with the unworked loops of the foundation chain. Slip stitch in each stitch to join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for finishing.
Follow the steps for 'Finishing' below.
Sew a running stitch around row edges and pull tight to close, sew to secure and stuff.
Repeat for the other side, stuffing firmly with toy stuffing before you pull to close.
Sew through the centre of the pumpkin from top to bottom, make a few stitches and pull tight to make a dipped shape.
Stalk
Using a contrasting colour, ch6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to end.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew through centre of the pumpkin to attach the stalk and weave in ends.