Crochet pumpkins are the perfect fall decor! They are quick, cozy, and so addictive to make. Whether you want a few rustic pumpkins for your mantel or a whole patch of colorful pumpkins for your Thanksgiving table, I rounded up my favorite free crochet pumpkin patterns all in one place.
The Best Yarn to Use for Crochet Pumpkins
The good news? Almost any yarn works for pumpkins.
For a classic, structured pumpkin that holds its shape, I love using acrylic or wool yarn. Here are some great options that always look amazing:
- Worsted Weight Acrylic: Like Red Heart Super Saver or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice – affordable, holds shape well, and comes in every fall color.
- Wool Blend: Like Lion Brand Wool-Ease or Paton’s Classic Wool – gives your pumpkin a more rustic, cozy texture.
- Super Bulky: Like Wool-Ease Thick and Quick – perfect if you want a giant, squishy pumpkin in under an hour.
- Tweed or Textured Yarn: Like City Tweed Aran – adds beautiful flecks and a farmhouse feel.
Choosing Your Colors: This is the fun part! Don’t just think orange. Some of the prettiest pumpkins I’ve seen are cream and orange striped, matte black, white and gold, soft light blue, taupe, mustard, or a variegated fall mix. Changing just the yarn color completely changes the look.
How to Crochet a Pumpkin: 2 Easy Methods
There are two main ways to make a pumpkin, and both are beginner-friendly.
1. Crocheted in the Round
This is the amigurumi style. You start with a magic circle in the center, increase your stitches until you reach the diameter you want, then crochet several rounds evenly to build height, and then decrease back down to the center. You leave a long tail to cinch it closed and then use the tail to create those classic pumpkin ridges.
2. Crocheted from a Flat Rectangle
This is the easiest method and my favorite for beginners. You simply crochet a flat rectangle using any stitch you like – single crochet in the back loop is the most popular because it creates that ribbed look. To make a bigger pumpkin, just make a bigger rectangle. Then you seam the two short ends together to form a tube, cinch one end closed, stuff it, and cinch the other end closed. Add a stem and you are done.Best Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns for Fall
The Best Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns
Basic and Beginner-Friendly Pumpkins
1. The Easy Rustic Pumpkin
The perfect starter pattern. Made from a simple rectangle with single crochet in the back loop. It’s quick, requires no increasing or decreasing, and looks so farmhouse-chic.
2. The Chunky Pumpkin
If you want instant gratification, this is it. Made with super bulky yarn and crocheted in the round, you can finish one in less than 30 minutes. It’s extra squishy and great for stacking.
3. The Amigurumi Pumpkin
A small, perfectly shaped pumpkin with the cutest little safety eyes. This one is made in the round and is great for making a whole patch of tiny pumpkins.
4. The Easiest Pumpkin Pattern
This pattern is amazing because it includes sizing tips. It teaches you how to easily adjust your starting chain and number of rows to make any size pumpkin from tiny to jumbo using the same method.
Unique and Statement Pumpkins
5. The Checkered Pumpkin
A step up if you want to try colorwork. This pumpkin uses two colors to create a beautiful checkered or gingham effect that looks amazing in black and white or orange and cream.
6. The Winter Squash Pumpkin
Technically not a pumpkin, but it looks beautiful next to them! This pattern has a more elongated, butternut squash shape that adds variety to your fall display.
7. The Country Striped Pumpkin
This one uses a textured stitch to create vertical stripes. You can play with different color combinations for each stripe to make it truly custom.
8. The Big Ol’ Pumpkin
Want a giant floor pumpkin? This pattern is designed to be HUGE. It makes a fantastic porch decoration or floor pouf for fall.
9. The Tunisian Crochet Pumpkin
Made using the Tunisian knit stitch. It has a beautiful, knit-like texture that looks so elevated and is a great way to practice Tunisian crochet.
How to Decorate With Crochet Pumpkins
Once you make one, you won’t stop. Here are my favorite ways to style them:
- Mantel Display: Line up 3-5 pumpkins in different sizes and colors with some dried eucalyptus or an autumn leaf garland.
- Table Centerpiece: Group them in the center of your dining table with some candles for your Halloween or Thanksgiving dinner.
- Cozy Nooks: Tuck tiny pumpkins into bookshelves, tiered trays, and coffee table trays.
- Pumpkin Garland: Make a bunch of mini pumpkins and string them together with twine for the cutest garland ever.
- Finishing Touch: For the stem, use a real cinnamon stick, a small piece of driftwood, or crochet a little brown stem. It makes all the difference.
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Happy fall crocheting!
