Crochet Pumpkin Tutorial – Free Pattern

Learn how to make a crochet pumpkin step by step with this easy and beginner-friendly tutorial. Perfect for Halloween, fall decorations, and Thanksgiving crafts. 🎃

Materials Needed

4-ply cotton yarn – Orange & Green
2.5 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle, scissors
Stitch marker, fabric glue (optional)

Step by Step Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

1. Crochet Stem

Make a slip knot with long tail. Wrap starting tail over hook, yarn over and pull through both loops to form an i-cord. Repeat 7 times for stem. Ch1, trim, and fasten off.

2. Pumpkin Base

Ch12 (adjust height).
Row 1: HDC in each st (12 HDC). Mark 1st st.
Row 2–18: Ch1, turn. Work HDC in back loops only (12 per row). Repeat till Row18 (or more for bigger pumpkin).

3. Joining Panels

Fold base into a tube. Join first and last rows using slip stitch through both loops + back loop of foundation. Turn inside out for neat seam.

4. Closing Top & Adding Stem

Using top tail, weave needle through front loops around top edge. Pull tight to close. Knot with starting tail. Attach crochet stem on top with few stitches.

5. Stuffing & Closing Bottom

Stuff firmly with fiberfill. Weave orange yarn through bottom edge FLO. Pull tight to close and knot securely.

6. Shaping Pumpkin

Using top tail, insert needle from top to bottom, pull tight, and knot with bottom tail. Repeat 3–4 times around to form pumpkin ridges. Hide remaining yarn tails inside.

📺 Video Tutorial:

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Final Result

Your cute crochet pumpkin is ready! Use them for Halloween decor, fall arrangements, or Thanksgiving table decoration. 🎃🍂

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