Easy Crochet Autumn Pumpkin: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction to the Crochet Autumn Pumpkin

The Crochet Autumn Pumpkin is a charming and cozy addition to your fall decor. This whimsical creation is perfect for bringing a touch of warmth and creativity to your home as the leaves start to change color and the air gets crisper. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, crafting your very own pumpkin can be a delightful and rewarding experience.

Skill Level

Easy

Gauge

Worsted Weight Yarn Colors

• 0.35 oz Peaches & Creme Earthy Orange Cotton Yarn
• Less than 0.05 oz Peaches & Creme Amber Cotton Yarn

Materials Required

• F/5 (3.75 MM) crochet hook
• Yarn or tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Polyester Fiberfill

Special Stitches

This design works best if you use June Gilbank’s Invisible Decrease instead of a typical Decrease stitch. A typical Decrease stitch can be used, but I like it best with the Invisible version.

Abbreviations

• Rnd…Round
• Sc…Single Crochet
• Ch…Chain
• St(s)…Stitch(es)
• Inc…Increase
• Dec…Decrease
• Rep…Repeat
• Sl St…Slip Stitch

Instructions for the Pumpkin

Use Earthy Orange yarn. Starting at the top of the pumpkin:

1. Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2nd ch from hook
2. Rnd 2: Inc 8 (16 sts)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc 2 in one st, Sc 3 in the next) rep 8 times. The edges of the piece will begin to waffle; don’t worry, that’s supposed to happen. (40 sts)
4. Rnd 4: (Dec, Inc 3) rep 8 times (56 sts)
5. Rnd 5: (Dec, Sc 5) rep 8 times (48 sts)
6. Rnd 6: [Dec, (Inc, Sc) rep 2)] rep 8 times (56 sts)
7. Rnd 7: (Dec, Sc 3, Dec) rep 8 times (40 sts)
8. Rnd 8: (Dec, Sc, Dec) rep 8 times (24 sts)
9. Rnd 9: (Dec, Sc) rep 8 times (16 sts)
10. Stuff very carefully, making sure to get stuffing in each lobe of the pumpkin. Don’t overstuff or the pumpkin will lose its shape.
11. Rnd 10: Dec 8 (8 sts)
12. Rnd 11: Dec 4 (4 sts)
13. Finish off with a sl st. I used the remaining end to stitch from top to bottom several times to form a small indentation at the top and bottom of the pumpkin before tying it off.

Instructions for the Stem

Use Amber yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 5
2. Row 2: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, Sc 1. Sl st 3.
3. Finish off with a sl st.

Finishing Touches

Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin and draw any remaining ends back into the pumpkin to hide them.