Medium Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Introduction

This sweet crochet pumpkin is perfect for displaying around your house. It features a rich orange color, delightful leaves, and a rustic wire tendril. This medium-sized pumpkin measures approximately 4.5 inches wide and 4 inches tall.

Materials Needed

• 2 ounces worsted weight yarn in Orange
• Scraps of green and brown yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Brick)
• US G6/4.00 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Floral wire
• Tapestry needle and scissors
• Wire cutters (if using floral wire)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain stitch
• sc = single crochet
• sc 2 tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch(es)

Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Steps

1. Make a magic ring.
2. R1: 8 sc into ring (8 sts).
3. R2: 2 sc in each st around (16 sts).
4. R3: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (24 sts).
5. R4: *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (32 sts).
6. R5: *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (40 sts).
7. R6: *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (48 sts).
8. R7: *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (56 sts).
9. R8-16: sc around (56 sts).
10. R17: *sc in next 5 sts, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (48 sts).
11. R18: *sc in next 4 sts, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (40 sts).
12. R19: *sc in next 3 sts, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (32 sts).
13. R20: *sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (24 sts).
14. R21: *sc in next st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (16 sts).
15. Stuff the pumpkin.
16. R22: sc 2 tog around (8 sts).
17. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing segments.
18. To shape the pumpkin, wrap yarn around the outside to create sections.

Finishing Touches

Choose which side of your crochet pumpkin you want to show as the top and which as the bottom. For the stem, make a magic ring and follow these steps:

1. R1: 8 sc into ring (8 sts).
2. R2-5: sc around.
3. At the end of the last round, slip stitch to the next stitch and finish off, leaving a long strand for sewing. Stuff the stem.

Creating Leaves and Tendril

For the leaves, with green yarn:

1. Chain 8 and join to form a ring.
2. R1 in the ring: ch 2, 6 dc, ch 3, sl st to 1st ch, 6 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Repeat to make a second leaf.

For the tendril, wind floral wire around a pen to create a spiral, cut the end, and secure it under the stem.

Variations

Consider changing the color of the pumpkin or the type of yarn for different effects. You can also use a cinnamon stick for the stem instead of crocheting one.

This medium crochet pumpkin is a classic and brings joy to your heart and home!