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Crochet jack-o-lantern granny square pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

Looking for a free jack-o-lantern granny square crochet pattern? This Halloween square features a bright pumpkin center with separately crocheted eyes, nose, mouth, stem, and vine for a fun 3D look.

Use the finished square for blankets, pillows, tote bags, cardigans, wall hangings, or other Halloween projects.

Quick answer
This jack-o-lantern granny square crochet pattern measures about 7.25 × 7.25 inches and is made with worsted weight yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. The square is worked with a circle-to-square construction, then the jack-o-lantern face, stem, and vine are added separately.

Skill level: Advanced beginner
Technique: Circle-to-square crochet motif
Finished size: 7.25 × 7.25 inches
Yarn weight: Worsted weight #4
Hook size: H-8 (5 mm)
Includes: Square, eyes, nose, mouth, stem, and vine

Why you’ll love this jack-o-lantern granny square

  • Fun 3D details — Add the face pieces, stem, and vine after crocheting the square.
  • Halloween-ready design — A festive pumpkin motif for seasonal projects.
  • Easy to combine — Use the square in blankets, pillows, bags, and cardigans.
  • Simple construction — Start with a circle and turn it into a square.
  • Easy to customize — Change the background or pumpkin colors to match your project.

Jack-o-lantern granny square pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Advanced beginner — This pattern uses basic crochet stitches, color changes, simple shaping, and separately crocheted details.

Materials needed

  • H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to match gauge
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) in black, orange, green, and white
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Finished size

My finished jack-o-lantern granny square measures approximately 7.25 × 7.25 inches.

Gauge

16 stitches × 9 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern notes

  • Make the granny square first, then add the jack-o-lantern face, stem, and vine.
  • Stitch counts are listed at the end of each row or round.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
  • Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) around as indicated.
  • The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Magic circle alternative

If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for Round 1: Ch 3, work 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, and join. (11 sts)

Jack-o-lantern granny square crochet pattern instructions

Crochet the circle-to-square motif first, then add the eyes, nose, mouth, stem, and vine.

Crochet the granny square

This granny square is made with the circle to square technique. 

Orange yarn

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join to first dc (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join with white yarn. (44 sts)

White yarn

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join.

Rnds 6–8: Ch 2, dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join.

Crochet the eyes and nose

Make 3 using black yarn.

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, turn (4 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, fasten off (1 stitch)

Sew the eyes and nose to the granny square.

Crochet the mouth

Black yarn

Ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, (sc, ch-2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 3 chs, skip 2 chs, sc in next 3 chs, (sc, ch-2, sc) in next ch, sc in last 3 chs, fasten off

Sew the mouth to the granny square.

Crochet the stem

Green yarn

Row 1: Ch 5, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 chs, turn (3 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, fasten off (3 stitches)

Sew the stem to the top of the jack-o-lantern.

Crochet the vine

Green yarn

Ch 6, make 3 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, make 3 sc in each remaining ch, fasten off (15 stitches)

Sew the vine to the bottom corner of the stem.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends. Gently block the square if desired.

Frequently asked questions

Is this jack-o-lantern granny square beginner-friendly?
This pattern is best for advanced beginners. It uses basic crochet stitches, color changes, simple shaping, and separately crocheted face pieces.

How big is the finished square?
My finished jack-o-lantern granny square measures approximately 7.25 × 7.25 inches.

Is the pumpkin face crocheted separately?
Yes. The eyes, nose, mouth, stem, and vine are crocheted separately and sewn onto the finished square.

What can I make with this jack-o-lantern granny square?
Use it for blankets, pillows, tote bags, cardigans, wall hangings, or other Halloween projects.

Can I change the colors?
Yes. You can change the pumpkin, background, stem, or face colors while following the same pattern instructions.

Free and easy Jack-o-Lantern granny square crochet pattern, perfect for fall DIY projects like blankets, cardigans, pillows, tote bags, tops, and afghans.

Printable PDF pattern

Prefer an ad-free, print-friendly version? This jack-o-lantern square is included in my Halloween crochet granny squares bundle in my Etsy shop.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa