Crochet Pumpkin Lantern

The crochet pumpkin lantern is a delightful and charming addition to any festive décor, perfect for setting a cozy and whimsical atmosphere in your home. With its warm orange hue and intricate crochet detailing, it brings a touch of handmade charm to your fall celebrations. Whether displayed on a mantel, hung as a decoration, or used as a centerpiece for your holiday gatherings, this adorable lantern is sure to be a conversation starter. The soft glow emitted from within creates a cozy ambience, making it a must-have for adding a touch of warmth and creativity to your seasonal decorations. Embrace the cozy vibes and craft your own crochet pumpkin lantern to infuse your space with a touch of homemade magic this autumn.

What You Need for a Pumpkin Lantern Crochet Pattern

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn in desired colors
• Crochet hook size I – I use and love Clover brand
• LED tea light candles

Abbreviations

• YO - yarn over
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc2tog - single crochet two together (decrease)
• ch - chain
• tr - treble

Special Crochet Stitch

ch2 picot – ch2 and sl st in the first ch

Let’s learn how to crochet beautiful lighted pumpkins! Follow my free pumpkin lantern crochet pattern.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Using hook I, make a double or triple knot on the elastic band with the orange yarn. Insert the hook inside the elastic, YO, and pull it through, YO, and pull the yarn through the loop.

Weave the yarn tail in as you crochet on the elastic band.

Step 2

Sc 33 stitches on the elastic band.

Insert the hook into the elastic band, YO, pull through, YO, and pull through both loops. Sl st to the first sc.

Step 3

ch3 (works as dc), dc in next sc, ch2,

(sk1, dc in next 2sc, ch2) x10, sl st to 3rd st of ch3

Steps 4 - 7

Sl st in next st, ch3, dc in next ch2 sp, ch2,

(2dc in next ch2sp, ch2) x10, sl st to 3rd st of ch3

Step 8

ch3, dc in ch2sp,

(dc between 2dc, dc in ch2sp) x10, sl st to 3rd st of ch3

Step 9

ch1, sc2tog x10, sl st to the last st with brown yarn

Step 10

ch14, sc in the second ch from the hook, and sc in next 12 ch. You made a vine.

Step 11

Sc in next sc2tog st, sc in next 10 sts.

Sc in continues round 1 time around

Step 12

sc2tog x5, snip the yarn leaving a longer tail. Using a hook pull the yarn tail to the inside of the stem and secure.

Now, Learn How to Crochet a Leaf for the Lighted Pumpkin

Step 1

Make a magic ring and ch3,

Step 2

(2dc, ch2 picot, 2dc, ch2 picot, 2tr, ch2 picot, 2tr, ch2 picot, 2dc, ch2 picot, 2dc) all into the ring.

Step 3

Ch3, sl st back into the ring. Make a knot with two yarn tails to secure.

Using a crochet hook, pull the two yarn tails inside the pumpkin right by the stem. Secure inside.