Cute Crochet Pumpkin Pattern for Beginners

I’m so excited to share my crochet pumpkin pattern with you. This pattern is perfect for beginners and is super fun to make. You can create cute amigurumi pumpkins in three different sizes.

Whether you’re new to crochet or just looking for a quick and easy project, this pattern has got you covered. Get ready to add some handmade charm to your fall decor with these adorable pumpkins. Let’s get started and have some fun crocheting together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Materials Needed

  • Crochet hook size: G-6 4 mm
  • Yarn: worsted weight yarn #4
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): These help to keep track of your stitches. 
  • Fiber fill: To stuff your pumpkins

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Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Skill Level

Beginner. This free crochet pumpkin pattern uses basic crochet stitches in a basic stitch pattern.

Finished Sizes

Pumpkin SizesFlat RectangleFinished Pumpkin Size
Small Pumpkin2.5″ x 6.25″2″ base, 2″ tall
Medium Pumpkin3.5″ x 8.75″3″ base, 2.5″ tall
Large Pumpkin4.5″ x 11.25″3.5″ base, 3″ tall
Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Size Chart

Gauge

Just under 6 stitches = 1 inch and 3 rows = 1 inch

Crochet Terms

  • hdc = half double crochet 
  • blo = back loop only
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rem = remaining

Pattern Notes

  • You will first crochet a flat rectangle and then sew the ends together.
  • You are crocheting in the back loops only (blo).
  • The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.

Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Instructions

Small Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Leave a long yarn tail for sewing.

Row 1: Ch 16, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in each rem ch, turn. (14 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st, turn. (14 stitches)

Rows 3-19: Repeat row 2. 

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. 

Medium Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Leave a long yarn tail for sewing.

Row 1: Ch 20, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in each rem ch, turn. (18 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st, turn. (18 stitches)

Rows 3-26: Repeat row 2. 

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. 

Large Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Leave a long yarn end for sewing.

Row 1: Ch 24, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in each rem ch, turn. (22 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st, turn. (22 stitches)

Rows 3-34: Repeat row 2. 

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. 

Pumpkin Stem Pattern

Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each rem ch. (5 stitches)

Assembling your Pumpkin

  1. Sew the two ends of the rectangle together.
  2. Turn the tube inside out so that the seam is on the inside.
  3. Sew one end of the tube closed by weaving the yarn back and forth around the opening. 
  4. Gently pull tight on the yarn to close the opening and fasten off.
  5. Stuff the pumpkin with fiber fill creating a pumpkin shape.
  6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the other end.
  7. Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin. 

Finishing your Pumpkin

Weave in your ends.

Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?

You may also like my coasters, laptop cover, and f-bomb free crochet decor patterns.

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