Striped Crochet Pumpkins FREE Pattern {Easy!}

Wouldn’t it be nice to decorate your home with handmade pieces that are unique? With the arrival of fall, crochet pumpkin patterns can be a fitting DIY fall project. If you’re looking for an easy pumpkin pattern that adds color to your fall decor, you’ve come to the right place. My crochet pumpkin pattern has a simple repetitive 2-row pattern that works up quickly. And, you work the crochet pumpkins in a rectangle instead of in the round, so it’s a great project for beginners!

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How to Crochet a Pumpkin for Beginners

Beginners can start this pattern by working the pumpkin in straight rows, forming a rectangle. This is easy to do with simple stitches. Next, just join the short ends of the rectangle with a seam to form the ‘tube’. Gather the bottom of the pumpkin together and tighten, place stuffing inside, then close up the top. Voila! Instant crochet pumpkins!

You will need the following supplies to make this striped crochet pumpkin:

Supplies

Size 4 medium yarn – 40-50 yds in 2-3 colors:
- I used Premier Just Yarn found at Dollar Tree store
- in colors White, Mustard, Gold, Pecan, Terra Cotta

Size I/9 (5.5 mm)
scissors
tapestry needle
polyfill stuffing
wood stems or wine corks (for pumpkin stems)
hot glue gun

Crochet Abbreviations

US Crochet terminology is used. (US terms)

Ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch – turning chain

rep – repeat

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

PATTERN INFORMATION

The FREE crochet pumpkin pattern for the Small Size is provided below.

but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf CROCHET PUMPKIN PATTERN in the ETSY SHOP! The pdf has helpful photos included, as well as an additional pattern for a Medium size.

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FREE PUMPKIN CROCHET PATTERN

Gauge: 4″ (10cm) square = 12 sts by 10 rows in pattern. NOTE – gauge is not critical.

How long does it take to crochet a pumpkin?

Once you get the hang of the simple repetitive 2-row pattern, the small pumpkin can be worked in as little as 1 hours or less. You can knock out a few of these pumpkins any rainy afternoon or slow weekend.

How to make a Crochet Pumpkin

How do you crochet a pumpkin for beginners? Just work back and forth in rows, then join the short sides together to make a tube.

NOTES: First, you will create the pumpkin rectangle by working the indicated # of rows in the pattern.

Next, you will fasten off and join the short ends of the pumpkin in a seam.

Next, you will close up the bottom of the pumpkin and stuff it.

Lastly, you will close up the top, create indents, and add a stem.

Instructions are as follows for the striped pumpkin free crochet pattern …

Crochet Pumpkins Pattern for Size Small

With size I/9 hook, chain 45 with size 4 yarn.

Work the following pattern, alternating yarn colors after each row (or after every two rows). Feel free to use two or three different yarn colors.

Pumpkin Rectangle

Row 1 (RS): Dc into 4th ch from hook (1st 3 chs count as 1 dc), dc into next and each ch to end. Turn. (43 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sk 1st st, *dc into next st, sl st into next st: rep from *, ending last rep into top of tch. Turn. (43 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), sk 1st st, *dc into next dc, dc into next sl st; rep from *, ending last rep into top of tch. Turn. (43 sts)

Rep Rows 2-3 for a total of 11 rows.

Fasten off, leaving approx. 12″ tail.

Seam Short Ends to join

With RS together, use a tapestry needle and tail yarn to work a seam joining the two short ends of the pumpkin rectangle together. Turn RS out.

Close up Bottom of Pumpkin

Using a tapestry needle, thread new yarn (or tail yarn if there is enough) through the bottom stitches of the pumpkin, using a running stitch.

Pull yarn to tighten, close gap with stitches, then secure yarn.

Stuff Pumpkin

Use polyfill stuffing to stuff the inside of your pumpkin. Be sure to stuff well, but not so much that the stuffing is popping through the stitch gaps.

Close up Top of Pumpkin

Using a tapestry needle, thread new yarn from skein through the top stitches of the pumpkin, using a running stitch.

Pull yarn to tighten, close gap with stitches, then secure yarn.

Make Indentations

Make indentations to pumpkin by threading skein yarn from the center bottom of pumpkin through the center top, then pulling it back down snugly over a side of the pumpkin and through the bottom —> top again.

Do this 4-8 times, depending on how many indentations you want.

Secure yarn ends and tuck them inside the pumpkin.

Add Stem

Lastly, hot glue a wood stem or wine cork to the center top to provide a pumpkin stem.

Important Tips for Crocheting your Pumpkin

Some things to keep in mind as you crochet the striped pumpkins are:

Feel free to use a Bulky (size 5) yarn and larger hook size if you would like bigger pumpkins.
Be sure to fasten off with a long tail to use as a seam for the short ends.
Try not to over-stuff the pumpkins. You do not want stuffing peeking out the gaps.
You may need to add a few back-and-forth stitches when closing the gaps at top & bottom after tightening with the running stitch.

Finished Size

The finished Small sized pumpkin measures approximately 17″ circumference by 2.5″ height.

Using your Striped Crochet Pumpkins

Tuck your adorable pumpkins onto your mantel, shelves, or night table. Place an autumnal candle nearby and enjoy the sights and scents of fall. The wood stem, interesting striped crochet pattern, and indentations provide the cozy rustic texture that you’ll love to look at.

How did you like this simple crochet pumpkin pattern? What color yarns would you use for your pumpkins? There are so many fall colors out there to choose from! I’m particularly partial to using the Mustard & Gold colors for these cozy pumpkins.

Don’t forget that this striped pumpkin free crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free digital pdf premium pattern. The pdf has helpful photo tutorials as well as instructions to make the Medium sized pumpkin. You’ll be able to make multiple pumpkins in both sizes, then group them on your shelves or tables. Grab the STRIPED CROCHET PUMPKIN PATTERN in my Etsy shop.