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.
Start with green: MR, ch3, 13 DC in ring (14 total). Join.
Row 2: 2 DC in each st (28 total).
Row 3: [1 DC, 1 Inc] repeat (42 total).
Row 4: [2 DC, 1 Inc] repeat (56 total). Join.
Repeat rows 1–4 in yellow for top base.
Row 5: With green, work in back loops only: [3 HDC, Inc] (70 sts).
Row 6: [4 HDC, Inc] in BLO (84 sts).
Row 7: Petals – Ch2, DC, TR + picot, HTR + DC in same st, ch2, sl st in next. Repeat 21 times.
Pink Petals
Ch6 + ch1. Row 1: 2 SC, 2 HDC, 1 DC, 6 DC in last st, continue on other side: 1 DC, 2 HDC, 2 SC. Join.
Row 2: 2 SC, 2 HDC, 1 DC, (3 DC Inc), Ch3 picot, (3 DC Inc), 1 DC, 2 HDC, 2 SC. Sl st to join.
Fasten off leaving long tail. Make 25 petals.
Pollen (Yellow)
Repeat base pattern rows 1–5 in yellow. On last row: [Ch3, skip 1, sl st in next FLO]. Repeat around. Stuff lightly and attach to base using FLO of green + BLO of yellow. Leave 1.5" gap for stuffing, then close.
Assembly
Attach 25 pink petals around the base, spacing with 4-st gaps. Use tapestry needle or glue. Work in two rows for fullness. Attach first & last petals together to close the circle. Hide tails.
Final Result
Your Crochet Lotus Flower is complete! Perfect as decor, gifts, or festive handmade craft for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Crochet Bala Ganesha (Vinayaka) – Step by Step Amigurumi Tutorial
Welcome to DIYKraftZ / LittleThingsbySowjanya! In this post, I am sharing the detailed written pattern of Crochet Bala Vinayaka (Lord Ganesha)
This project is perfect for Ganesh Chaturthi decorations, handmade gifts, festive crochet projects, and amigurumi lovers. The instructions are beginner-friendly and include both increases and decreases for shaping.
Materials Needed
4-ply 100% Cotton Yarn (Cream & Yellow)
Crochet Hook – 2.5 mm
Metallic Zari Thread (for crown edging)
Fiberfill Stuffing
Tapestry Needle & Stitch Marker
4‑ply 100% cotton yarn – cream & green
2.5 mm crochet hook; 1 mm hook (for metallic thread)
Part 1. This includes the head, trunk, ears, crown, and crown circle with step-by-step crochet instructions.
✨ Head
Start with a magic ring.
Row 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Row 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Row 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
Row 4: (sc, inc, sc) x6. (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
Rows 6–13: sc in each st around. (30)
Row 14: (3 sc, inv dec) x6. (24)
Row 15: (sc, inv dec, sc) x6. (18) – Stuff head firmly with fiberfill.
Row 16: (sc, inv dec) x6. (12)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.
✨ Trunk
Start with a magic ring.
Row 1: 6 sc in ring. (6)
Row 2–4: sc in each st around. (6)
Row 5: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
Rows 6–8: sc around. (9)
Row 9: (2 sc, inc) x3. (12)
Rows 10–14: sc around. (12)
Fasten off leaving tail for sewing. Bend trunk slightly to left.
✨ Right Ear
Ch 3.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, 2 sc in last ch. (3)
Row 2: ch1, turn, sc in each st. (3)
Row 3: ch1, turn, 2 sc, inc in last st. (4)
Row 4: sc across. (4)
Row 5: sc 3, inc. (5)
Row 6: sc 4, inc. Work sc around border, add 1 dec at foundation chain.
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.
✨ Left Ear
Ch 3.
Row 1: inc in 2nd ch, sc in next. (3)
Row 2: sc across. (3)
Row 3: inc, 2 sc. (4)
Row 4: sc across. (4)
Row 5: inc, 3 sc. (5)
Row 6: sc 4, inc. Work sc border, finish with 1 dec at foundation chain.
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.
✨ Crown
Start with a magic ring.
Row 1: 6 sc. (6)
Row 2: inc in each st. (12)
Row 3: sc in each st. (12)
Row 4: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
Row 5: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
Row 6: sc around. (24)
Rows 7–8: hdc in each st. (24)
Fasten off. Decorate with metallic thread slip stitches around edge.
✨ Crown Circle
Start with magic ring, ch 3.
Row 1: 13 dc + ch 3 = 14 dc total.
Row 2: 2 dc in each st. (28)
Row 3: *2 sc, ch 4, sl st in same st* repeat around (14 points).
Fasten off. Add metallic slip stitch border.
Assembly
Attach the trunk at the center of the head, stitch the ears on either side, and place the crown & crown circle on top. Secure all parts with sewing needle.
Conclusion
This completes Part 1 of the Crochet Bala Vinayaka tutorial. In the next part, we will continue with the body and final assembly. Stay tuned!
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Part 2: Hands, Legs & Body
Hands
From Part‑2 tutorial steps. Maintain right side facing out; lightly stuff only to hold shape.
R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
R2: sc in each st. (6)
R3–R5: sc around. (6)
R6: FLO – [sc, inc] ×3 → (9). (Creates palm fold)
R7–R15: sc around (9); pause mid‑way to add a little stuffing; do not over‑stuff.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing; shape palm fold from the FLO ridge.
Bracelet: Metallic thread, ch≈10 (to fit around Row 6). Tie/secure; optionally glue; hide tails inside stuffing. Repeat for second hand.
Legs
Work in continuous rounds; keep stuffing very light/flexible.
R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
R2–R4: sc around. (6)
R5: change color; [sc, inc] ×3 → (9)
R6–R8: sc around. (9)
R9:[2 sc, inc] ×3 → (12)
R10–R12: sc around. (12)
R13:[3 sc, inc] ×3 → (15)
R14–R16: sc around. (15)
Slip st, ch1, fasten off with long tail. Lightly stuff only to hold shape.
Anklet: Metallic thread, ch≈10 around R4–R5; knot, hide tails; dab of glue optional.
Body
Start with green; work even rounds, then change to cream; keep increases smooth and stuff firmly toward the end.
R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
R2: inc around → 12.
R3:[sc, inc] ×6 → 18.
R4:[2 sc, inc] ×6 → 24.
R5:[3 sc, inc] ×6 → 30.
R6–R10: sc around (30); switch to cream.
R11–R16: sc around (30); stuff body.
R17:[3 sc, inv‑dec] ×6 → 24.
R18:[2 sc, inv‑dec] ×6 → 18.
R19:[sc, inv‑dec] ×6 → 12; fasten off. (Color‑change should remain at back.)
Waist Snake Belt (Metallic Thread)
Make a foundation chain to fit waist; in the middle work ch‑4, sl st (picot/hood). Shape like a small snake.
Pin position (right belly), knot at back; secure with fabric glue; sink tails into stuffing; let dry fully.
Necklace (Front Motif + Back Chains)
Front motif base: ch 21 + ch 1 (turning). Work: 2 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 tr, center shell (tr, tr, picot, tr in same), then mirror back: 2 tr, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc.
Back ties: make continuous chains to reach back; leave extra thread to adjust during assembly; secure later.
Crochet Laddu & Mini Trunk Bobble
Laddu (puff): With yellow, sl knot → ch3; in 1st ch, yarn‑over & draw up loop to ch‑2 height, repeat 4×; yo, pull through all loops, ch1. Leave 4–5″ tails; knot tails together to round the sphere.
Mini bobble for trunk: Cut 10–12″ yarn; wrap 8–9×; knot to form small bobble; tie to trunk tip.
Notes & Next Steps
Hands/legs: light stuffing only to keep shape flexible; hide jewelry tails in stuffing.
Next video (Part 3): final assembly & finishings.
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