Crochet Fall Pumpkins

 Hello Friends, 

As the weather is beginning to turn, it's never too early to start with the fall and harvest decorating. Pumpkins are a fall staple and these crochet pumpkins fit the bill! They are super easy to make and beginner friendly and are perfect for using up leftover yarn. They can easily be made up in under an hour and also make a great hostess gift. Please enjoy both the free pattern and video tutorial below!

Supplies Needed:  

Super Bulk Weight Yarn - Wool Ease Thick and Quick by Lion Brand - 1 ball used here

9.0 mm crochet hook

Cinnamon stick

Craft stuffing and / or yarn ends

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Measuring Tape

Glue gun - optional

Required Crochet Stitches:  

chain (ch)

slip stitch (sl st)

half double crochet

Note: All terms are U.S. 

Measurements / Sizing: 

Flat pumpkin, prior to seaming and stuffing, measures 7.5" x 13"

Finished pumpkin (Burgandy and Cream):- 5” h x 20” around (approx.)

Black pumpkin:  Start with Ch 12 and work13 rows

To adjust to any other size: Start with desired ch. This represents the height of the pumpkin when flat. Work roughly 1-2 rows more the number of chains, depending how plump you want your pumpkin. Be sure to end on an odd row.

Pattern Instructions:

Start with long tail

Ch 16,

Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch and across (15) ch 1, turn

Rows 2 - 17: Hdc in the back loop only across.

Finishing:

Don’t turn. Fold in half from bottom up. Ch 1, turn. Slip stitch loops closest together across and fasten off. With tail weave all around the bottom and cinch tightly and secure with a knot. Trim end.

Stuff your pumpkin to desired shape.

Close the top using the same method as the bottom, leaving a small opening to insert stem. Once stem is positioned, insert yarn tail all the way through to the bottom very tightly in order to shape the top of the pumpkin. Secure with a knot and trim end.