Crochet Pumpkin Free Pattern

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Here’s a pumpkin pattern for those of you who prefer not to get their hands dirty carving a pumpkin at Halloween. This super easy crochet pumpkin can be made in no time and adds an interesting twist on traditional Halloween decor. You can even use it year after year! Why not trying this pumpkin in unconventional colours to match your decor. This post contains the written instructions with the video tutorial underneath. I also have the inexpensive PDF pattern available if you wanted to print yourself a copy to work from.

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    Pattern notes

    Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.

    Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK in Jaffa and Meadow

    Hook: 4.5mm

    Pumpkin measures about 2 1/2 inches in width.

    Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

    Convert Pattern Terms

    Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

    Crochet Terms

    Chain: ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.

    Slip stitch (sl-st): sl-st: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.

    Double crochet: dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook.  Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

    Dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together ( yo insert hook into stitch, yo pull through stitch 3 loops on the hook, yo insert hook into next stitch, yo pull through stitch, 5 loops on hook, yo pull through 5 loops. 

    Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

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    Pattern

    You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

    For the Pumpkin:

    Using orange yarn. Working each round in circles

    Foundation: Chain 2

    Round 1: 10dc into first chain

    Round 2: 2dc into each dc (20 stitches)

    Round 3: dc into each stitch

    Round 4: 2dc into each stitch (40 stitches)

    Round 5-8: dc into each stitch (40 stitches in each round)

    Round 9: dc2tog (20 stitches)

    Round 10: dc in each stitch (20 stitches)

    Start stuffing the pumpkin

    Round 11: dc2tog (10 stitches)

    Further stuff the pumpkin if needed

    Round 12: dc2tog (5 stitches) dc into opposite stitch in order to close the hole. Tie off leaving an extra long tail (30cm or more)

    Attach a darning need to your end. Thread the needle from the bottom of the pumpkin to the top. Thread the needle from the bottom of the pumpkin to the top again and pull tight on the yarn (this will make your indentations) Continue this 6 times making the spaces even. Tie off.

    For the leaves:

    Using green yarn

    Foundation: Chain 2

    Round 1: 8dc into first chain and connect

    Round 2: *chain 3, skip a stitch, ss into next stitch* 4 times. Connect and tie off leaving a long end.

    Sew onto the pumpkin and hide your ends.

    Video Tutorial

    YouTube video

     
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    3 thoughts on “Crochet Pumpkin Free Pattern”

    1. Thank you for your beautiful tutorials. You have helped me you learn so much. You are such a beautiful soul, for sharing your knowledge! Again thank you for all you do

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