Pumpkin time!
- Luna Ladybird
- Aug 29
- 3 min read
It is getting to the cosy time of year when evenings are getting longer, meaning, of course, that there is more crochet time!
These cute little pumpkins work up really fast, so you can make lots of them and either use as gifts or decorations or string them together to make a mini pumpkin bunting! I originally created this pattern for Simply Crochet magazine as my very first collaboration with them! Now I will share it with you here.
I have also made a video tutorial as an extra addition to this pattern and there is right-handed and left-handed version of this tutorial, so no-one is missing out!
Hope you enjoy making lots of pumpkins!
Abbreviations:
st(s): stitch(es)
R: row
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
BLOsc: single crochet into back loops only
beg: beginning
*__* repeat instructions from * to *
Notes:
You will be working in rows, turning your work after each row. Ch1 does not count as a st throughout the pattern.
When changing colours, finish your row with the colour you are using, make your ch 1 in a new colour. You do not need to fasten off after each colour, move yarn upwards as you work.
Materials used:
● 3 mm or 4 mm crochet hook
● Yarn needle, Scissors, Stuffing
● Yarn: either DK (size 3) or aran/worsted (size 4)
You can use any type of yarn and a suitable size crochet hook.
Single colour pumpkin:
Chain 15
R 1: Sc in second ch from your hook and each chain across. (14 sts)
R 2: Sc in fi rst st, BLOsc into next 12 sts, sc into fi nal st, ch 1, turn work. (14 sts)
R 2 - 30 (29 rows): Repeat row 2.
🎃Fold row 30 to meet row 1, ch 1 and sc through both row 30 and row 1 stitches making one sc in each corresponding stitch, joining your piece together. Fasten off, but leave about 50cm of tail for assembly.
Using a yarn needle, weave the long tail through the ends of the rows using simple running stitch, pull tight to cinch, then sew even tighter, closing the gap completely. Turn the work inside out, opposite side facing outwards. Stuff with fibrefill, pushing the stuffing towards the sides for a plump pumpkin. Using the running stitch, weave through the opposite end rows, pull tight to cinch and sew close with a few extra stitches.
Push your yarn needle through the centre of the pumpkin, coming out from the other end and pull tight to create an indent in the middle of the pumpkin. Repeat the last step 3-4 times to shape your pumpkin. Weave in ends.
TENDRIL AND STALK
Using green yarn, ch 10.
Make 3 sc in the second ch from hook and each ch across. (27 sts) Now ch 8, slst in the second ch from hook and each ch across. (7 sts)
Fasten off. Sew the tendril and stalk in the top centre of your pumpkin. Weave in ends.
Striped pumpkin:
Chain 15.
R 1: Sc in the second ch from your hook and each chain across. (14 sts)
R 2: Sc in fi rst st, BLOsc into next 12 sts, sc into fi nal st, ch 1, turn work. (14 sts)
R 3 - 4 (2 rows): Repeat row 2.
Change to contrast colour.
R 5 - 6 (2 rows): Repeat row 2.
Change to the main colour.
R 7 - 10 (4 rows): Repeat row 2.
Change to contrast colour.
R 11 - 12 (2 rows): Repeat row 2.
Change to the main colour.
R 13 - 30: Repeat rows 7 - 12 three times, you will have 5 stripes in both colours.
You will now be working with your main colour, instructions for finishing are the same as for the single coloured pumpkin, please read from 🎃above.
Bunting instructions:
Make as many pumpkins as you like. If you are making a bunting, it is best to use DK yarn for small size pumpkins, which will not be too heavy.
Ch 50, *slst through the end of the top of the stalk of the first pumpkin, ch 25* rep from * to * until all pumpkins are attached, ch 50.
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