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Crochet Striped Cotton Pumpkins

Leyla
Leyla
Jul 20, 2025 04:04 PM
Crochet Striped Cotton Pumpkins: Easy DIY Decorations for Fall

Crochet Striped Cotton Pumpkins are not only adorable decorations but also a fun and creative way to add a touch of charm to your home. These whimsical pumpkins, crafted with colorful stripes and soft cotton yarn, make a delightful addition to any fall decor. Whether you display them on your mantel, use them as table centerpieces, or gift them to loved ones, these handcrafted beauties are sure to bring a smile to your face. Embrace the cozy vibes and the joy of fall with these cute crochet pumpkins!

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

  • Crochet hook – J / 6.00
  • Yarn - Bulky (5) Twisted Cotton Blend / Lion brand 3 oz. / 90 yds. total
  • C1 – Green/ ecru, C2 – orange/ ecru
  • Yarn needle
  • Stems - Twigs from my yard
  • Stuffing – polyfiberfil

Stitches

  • Chain (ch)
  • Slip Stitch (slst)
  • Double Crochet (dc)
  • Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
  • Double Crochet together (dctog)
  • Change to (chgto)

Size

18 inches around X 6 inches tall

Notes

  • Ch3 Counts as dc
  • Rounds are joined to the ch3 with a slst
  • When changing colors, ch3 after the color change

Pattern

RND 1: With C1, Ch5, join in a circle, ch3, 11 dc in the circle, join, but do not close the hole tightly. We will ease the stem through that opening. (12 dc)

Crochet Striped Cotton Pumpkins: Easy DIY Decorations for Fall

RND 2: Chgto C2, ch3, dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (24 dc)

Crochet Striped Cotton Pumpkins: Easy DIY Decorations for Fall

RND 3: Chgto C1, ch3, dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (48 dc)

Do not worry if it seems a little ripply here, RND 4 will smooth it right out.

RND 4: Chgto C2, Ch3, 1 dc in the next 2 dc, *fpdc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc* Repeat from * to * around, fpdc in the last dc, join, (48 sts)

RND 5: Chgto C1, Repeat RND 4

RND 6: Chgto C2, Repeat RND 4

RND 7: Chgto C1, Repeat RND 4

RND 8: Chgto C2, Repeat RND 4

RND 9: Chgto C1, Repeat RND 4

RND 10: Chgto C2, Repeat RND 4

RND 11: Chgto C1, *dctog the next 2 dc, dc in the next dc, fpdc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * around, join (36 dc)

RND 12: Chgto C2, *dctog the next 2 dc, fpdc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * around, join (24 dc)

Gently slide the stem in the top of the pumpkin.

Stuff the pumpkin at this row.

RND 13: Chgto C1, *dctog the next 2 dc, Repeat from * to * around, join (12 dc)

Tie off leaving a 14 inch tail of yarn.

Crochet Striped Cotton Pumpkins: Easy DIY Decorations for Fall

With the needle and tail of yarn, gather closed the pumpkin. Tie a bow around the stem with one of the matching yarns.

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