2 Chic and Trendy Crochet Pumpkin Patterns
Updated: Oct 18, 2019
I have been having so much fun crocheting pumpkins for friends and family this fall! But, I never can find the perfect pattern for the look I'm wanting to create. All of the patterns are either too traditional, not the right size, or limited by a specific yarn weight. After searching for patterns for hours, I decided that there had to be an easier way to get the look I wanted without chasing down patterns for exactly the yarn and style I had in mind. I was inspired to create my own pattern that gave me the look I desired, along with the flexibility to create it in any shape or size, using any weight of yarn and size hook. I really like the ribbed look that the HDC in 3rd Loop stitch gives a project, so that was my stitch inspiration.
I have been making velvet scrunchies for my daughters and their friends, and had fallen in love with the feel of the velvet yarn I was using. And my daughter's apartment in NYC is furnished with grey and blush pink accents, so I was inspired to make these pumpkins for her and her roommates to add a fall touch to their new place.
Just remember as you use this pattern to create your perfect pumpkin... It's all for you. As I frequently tell my daughters, you do you! All of these ideas and measurements are just guidelines. This is the perfect opportunity for you to let your creativity flow! If you are thinking that you would like a different size or shape, feel free to email me. I have created several different sizes and shapes of pumpkins, and I have saved the "fabric" measurements for what worked for me. I'd be more than happy to share and help in any way that I can!
Velvet Pumpkin Designs
Flat and Tall Design
Supplies:
4.50mm Crochet Hook
Medium #4 VelvetYarn (I used Bernat Baby Velvet in Potpourri & Lion Brand Vel-Luxe in Silver)
Yarn Needle
Poly-fil Stuffing
Scissors
Leather, tree stick, or cinnamon stick for stem
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Stick
Stitches:
CH - Chain
HDC - Half Double Crochet
HDC BLO - Half Double Crochet in the Back Loop Only
HDC in 3rd Loop - Half Double Crochet in 3rd Loop
There is no gauge needed for these patterns.
Photos Below Outlining the Steps
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Flat Pumpkin Design
Finished size of this pumpkin is approximately 20” diameter x 3” tall.
When I make my initial slip knot on my hook, I start with a tail of approx. 35” to use to sew up the pumpkin at the end.
Chain 24.
Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook, continue across into each chain. You will have 22 stitches at the end of your row. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 2: HDC in 3rd Loop into each stitch. You will have 22 stitches at the end of the row. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 3: HDC BLO into each stitch. You will have 22 stitches at the end of the row. Chain 2 and turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 for a total of 56 rows.
Your final crocheted “fabric” should measure approximately 7” wide x 21” long. Thinking of your project in terms of fabric allows you the flexibility to create this pattern using any size yarn and hook. As long as your starting chain measures approximately 7” wide, and you crochet rows until you’ve reached approximately 21” long, your project will be the same size and appearance as pictured.
Fasten off. Leave a tail of approximately 70” to sew up pumpkin and make indentions in sides of pumpkin. (You don’t need to leave the long beginning and ending tails like I suggest. Instead, you could tie on additional yarn as you go. This is just the way I prefer.)
Lay out fabric with the RIGHT side facing up, and fold in half so that the RIGHT sides are together. Whip Stitch (see photo below) the two ends together, eventually making your fabric into a cylinder. Make a knot at the corner. Turn fabric inside out, so that the RIGHT side is facing out.
Gather one opening using a running stitch (see photo below), going in and out of the fabric, until you’ve stitched completely around the circle. Pull your yarn tight to cinch the opening closed. Tie off your yarn, but do not cut it. (Don’t worry if you have a small opening still, depending on how the fabric is bunching sometimes it’s hard to completely close. You can sew the opening shut when your project is complete, if you don’t like the way it looks.)
If you have enough yarn left from your tail, bring it up the middle of your pumpkin. If not, no worries! You can tie on more yarn later to make the indentions in the pumpkin.
Stuff your pumpkin with poly-fil. Work the poly-fil around your yarn, if you brought it up the middle. You don’t need as much stuffing as you think to have a nice finished product. I tend to over stuff, and then have been known to try to dig stuffing out of the opening before adding the stem. This is an instance where “less is more.”
Gather the top opening using a running stitch, going in and out of the fabric, until you’ve stitched completely around the circle. Pull your yarn tight to cinch the opening almost closed. You will want to leave enough of an opening to add whatever you choose to use for a stem. I really like the look of leather, but the pumpkin also looks great with a piece from a tree branch or a chunk of cinnamon stick. Tie off your yarn, but do not cut.
Use the yarn tails you have left, or tie on a new length of yarn to the bottom. Use this yarn to make the indentions in the pumpkin. It does not matter if your yarn is starting at the top or the bottom. Bring it around the outside and into the middle. Pull it as tight as needed for your desired look. Repeat as many times as you’d like. I usually do this 4 to 6 times, depending on the size of my pumpkin. For this one specifically, I did 6. Fasten off.
Hot glue your stem of choice into top opening.
Tall Pumpkin Design
Finished size of this pumpkin is approximately 21” diameter x 8” tall.
When I make my initial slip knot on my hook, I start with a tail of approx. 40” to use to sew up the pumpkin at the end.
Chain 42.
Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook, continue across into each chain. You will have 40 stitches at the end of your row. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 2: HDC in 3rd Loop into each stitch. You will have 40 stitches at the end of the row. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 3: HDC BLO into each stitch. You will have 40 stitches at the end of the row. Chain 2 and turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 for a total of 48 rows.
Your final crocheted “fabric” should measure approximately 11” wide x 16” long. Thinking of your project in terms of fabric allows you the flexibility to create this pattern using any size yarn and hook. As long as your starting chain measures approximately 11” wide, and you crochet rows until you’ve reached approximately 16” long, your project will be the same size and appearance as pictured.
Fasten off. Leave a final tail of approximately 85” to sew up pumpkin and make indentions in sides of pumpkin. (You don’t need to leave the long beginning and ending tails like I suggest. Instead, you could tie on additional yarn as you go. This is just the way I prefer.)
Lay out fabric with the RIGHT side facing up, and fold in half so that the RIGHT sides are together. Whip Stitch (see photo below) the two ends together, eventually making your fabric into a cylinder. Make a knot at the corner. Turn fabric inside out, so that the RIGHT side is facing out.
Gather one opening using a running stitch (see photo below), going in and out of the fabric, until you’ve stitched completely around the circle. Pull your yarn tight to cinch the opening closed. Tie off your yarn, but do not cut it. (Don’t worry if you have a small opening still, depending on how the fabric is bunching sometimes it’s hard to completely close. You can sew the opening shut when your project is complete, if you don’t like the way it looks.)
If you have enough yarn left from your tail, bring it up the middle of your pumpkin. If not, no worries! You can tie on more yarn later to make the indentions in the pumpkin.
Stuff your pumpkin with poly-fil. Work the poly-fil around your yarn, if you brought it up the middle. You don’t need as much stuffing as you think to have a nice finished product. I tend to over stuff, and then have been known to try to dig stuffing out of the opening before adding the stem. This is an instance where “less is more.”
Gather the top opening using a running stitch, going in and out of the fabric, until you’ve stitched completely around the circle. Pull your yarn tight to cinch the opening almost closed. You will want to leave enough of an opening to add whatever you choose to use for a stem. I really like the look of leather, but the pumpkin also looks great with a piece from a tree branch or a chunk of cinnamon stick. Tie off your yarn, but do not cut.
Use the tails you have left, or tie on a new length of yarn to the bottom. Use this yarn to make the indentions in the pumpkin. It does not matter if your yarn is starting at the top or the bottom. Bring it around the outside and into the middle. Pull it as tight as needed for your desired look. For this tall pumpkin, it’s best to leave your yarn somewhat loose, as to not scrunch the pumpkin down too much. Repeat as many times as you’d like. I usually do 4 to 6 times, depending on the size of my pumpkin. For this one specifically, I did 4. Fasten off.
Hot glue your stem into top opening.
PHOTOS DETAILING THE STEPS
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