Every fall I look forward to make some new crochet pumpkins. They’re usually quick to make, they don’t take a huge amount of yarn, and there are so many ways to change the look just by switching the yarn, colours or size.
I’ve made quite a few pumpkins myself over the years, and I think that’s part of what makes them so much fun. You can start with the same basic idea and end up with something completely different.
For this roundup, I pulled together 12 free crochet pumpkin patterns with a good mix of styles. You’ll find classic farmhouse pumpkins, small amigurumi pumpkins, chunky versions, colourwork and even a pumpkin pot.
Most are easy enough for newer crocheters too.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern for Beginners – Pretty Darn Adorable
Materials: Worsted weight yarn, 5.0 mm crochet hook, Poly-fil and cinnamon stick or stem of choice
Skill Level: Beginner
Video: Yes
This is my newest pumpkin pattern, and I really wanted this one to be easy to customize with whatever yarn you already have. It comes in five sizes from Mini to X-Large and uses mostly single crochet and chain stitches, with a simple textured repeat for the body.
I especially love the smaller sizes for bowls, tiered trays and little shelf displays. You can make them solid, striped or use several accent colours, which makes this a really good stash-busting project too.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pots Pattern
By: Hooked On Patterns
Materials: Worsted weight yarn
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
These are a little different from the usual stuffed crochet pumpkin because they’re actually little pumpkin shaped pots.
I like including projects like this because they give you another way to use a seasonal crochet pattern. Fill one with candy, add a small plant or use it to hold little odds and ends on a table through the fall.
Medium Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
By: Crochet 365 Knit Too
Materials: Worsted weight yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
This pumpkin is worked in continuous rounds, so you don’t have a seam running along the finished pumpkin. There’s also an optional wire tendril that you can add beside the stem.
It has that classic crochet pumpkin shape that works with almost any fall decorating style. Try it in cream, taupe or muted green if bright orange isn’t really your thing.
Farm Fresh Pumpkin – Free Crochet Pattern – The Turtle Trunk
By: The Turtle Trunk
Materials: Worsted weight yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
The texture is what caught my eye on this one. It uses moss stitch, which is made with simple stitches but gives the finished pumpkin a completely different look.
The pumpkin is worked in rows, then seamed and shaped. I think this one would look especially good mixed with smoother crochet pumpkins so your finished pumpkin patch has a little more texture and interest.
Free Crochet Amigurumi Pumpkin Pattern & Video Tutorial
By: The Loopy Lamb
Materials: Worsted weight yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Video: Yes
Here’s another no sew option for anyone who wants to keep things simple.
The pumpkin is worked in one piece and was originally part of a Halloween crochet along. It’s small enough to work up fairly quickly and would be easy to make in several colours.
Try a mix of orange, cream and green for a little collection you can bring out every fall.
Free and Easy Crochet Amigurumi Plump Pumpkin Pattern
By: Knot Bad
Materials: Blanket yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Changing the yarn can completely change a pumpkin pattern, and this plump version is a perfect example.
Blanket yarn gives it a much softer, squishier look than the traditional worsted weight pumpkins. The thicker yarn also helps it work up quickly.
I think a few oversized pumpkins like this mixed with smaller ones would make a really fun fall display.
Checkered Crochet Pumpkin Pattern free and easy pattern!
By: Nana’s Crafty Home
Materials: Worsted weight yarn in two colours
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
This one stood out immediately because of the checkered colourwork.
The technique is designed to keep the second colour from showing through where you don’t want it, giving the pumpkin a nice clean finish. You can also adjust the finished size by changing the starting chain.
It’s a fun option when you’re ready to try something a little different from a solid colour pumpkin.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern – 3 Sizes
By: The Loophole Fox
Materials: Cotton yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Polly comes in three sizes, which I always find useful with pumpkin patterns because I almost never want to make just one.
The free pattern is available directly on the blog, and there’s also a PDF with additional photo tutorials.
Use the different sizes together to create a little pumpkin grouping for a mantel, table or fall tiered tray.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern – Country Charm Crochet Pumpkin
By: Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet
Materials: Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colours
Skill Level: Beginner
I designed these pumpkins because I wanted something that gave me lots of freedom to play with colour without making the actual crochet complicated.
There are five sizes, and you can change colours round by round to create your own combination.
They’re especially good for using partial skeins from your stash.
Free Chunky Crochet Pumpkin Pattern with Free Labels!
By: Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet
Materials: Chunky or bulky yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Video: Yes
This is one of my older pumpkin patterns and still one of those projects I think works really well for newer crocheters.
It uses single crochet and comes in five sizes from mini through extra large. There’s also a full video tutorial and free printable tags.
The different sizes look great stacked together, or make a couple as quick handmade fall gifts.
Learn How to Crochet an Autumn Pumpkin: Free Pattern – Bella Coco Crochet
By: Bella Coco Crochet
Materials: Worsted weight yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Video: Yes
I always appreciate having a video when there’s shaping involved, especially the first time I make something. This pumpkin includes a full tutorial and can easily be made larger or smaller by changing the yarn and hook.
Make a few in different sizes and colours for a simple fall display or tuck a small one into a fall gift basket.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern: 3 Sizes + Any Yarn
By: Sarah Maker
Materials: Any yarn weight, with worsted weight a great option
Skill Level: Beginner
This is a good place to start if you haven’t made many crochet pumpkins before. The pumpkin is worked flat and then seamed into a tube before being shaped, so there isn’t any complicated construction to worry about.
There are three sizes included too, which makes it easy to create a little grouping for a mantel, shelf or fall centerpiece.
Why You’ll Love These Crochet Pumpkin Patterns
Pumpkins are such forgiving projects because there really isn’t one way they have to look.
Some of these patterns are worked flat and seamed, while others are crocheted in continuous rounds. You can make tiny pumpkins from scraps, oversized pumpkins from blanket yarn or something completely different with stripes and colourwork.
They’re also one of those projects that are easy to personalize with whatever yarn you already have.
Choosing Yarn for Crochet Pumpkins
Worsted weight yarn is used for many of the patterns in this roundup, but I wouldn’t be afraid to experiment.
A thicker yarn makes a bigger, squishier pumpkin and usually works up faster. Cotton gives your stitches a little more structure, while acrylic is inexpensive, easy to find and probably already sitting somewhere in your yarn stash.
And don’t feel like pumpkins have to be orange.
Cream, beige, aqua, sage, mustard, rust and muted greens can all work beautifully.
Easy Ways to Customize Crochet Pumpkins
This might be my favourite part.
Once you understand how a pumpkin is constructed, there are so many little changes you can make to turn it into your own.
Try changing the yarn weight to make a larger or smaller pumpkin. Use two or three colours instead of one, add stripes, alternate colours every round or work with several shades from the same colour family.
You can also change the stem. Use a crocheted stem, cinnamon stick, twig or a small piece of wood depending on the finished look you want.
Add twine, ribbon, raffia or a crocheted leaf around the stem for a little extra detail.
And of course, dig through your stash before buying more yarn. Pumpkins are perfect for using those half skeins we all seem to collect.
Ways to Use Your Crochet Pumpkins
I tend to think little handmade pumpkins look best when they’re grouped together rather than sitting alone.
Mix different sizes in a wooden bowl, add a few to a tiered tray or tuck them onto a bookshelf or mantel. Larger pumpkins can sit on a table or beside a basket filled with blankets.
Small pumpkins also make easy fall gifts. Add one to a hostess gift, teacher gift or fall basket without turning it into a huge project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are crochet pumpkins easy to make?
Many crochet pumpkin patterns are very beginner friendly. Flat pumpkins that are crocheted in rows and then seamed are often especially easy because there is very little shaping involved.
Patterns worked in continuous rounds are also manageable once you are comfortable increasing and decreasing.
What yarn is best for crochet pumpkins?
Worsted weight acrylic yarn is probably the most common choice, but there really isn’t one best yarn.
Cotton creates a firmer pumpkin, while bulky and blanket yarn make soft, oversized pumpkins. Smaller pumpkins are also a great way to use leftover yarn from other projects.
Can I use scrap yarn for crochet pumpkins?
Absolutely.
Mini pumpkins in particular use very little yarn. Striped and colourwork pumpkins are another good choice because you can combine several smaller leftovers rather than needing one full skein.
Do crochet pumpkins have to be orange?
Not at all.
I’ve made pumpkins in all kinds of colours, and sometimes the less traditional combinations end up being my favourites. Cream, beige, green, rust, aqua and muted neutrals all work well for fall.
Choose colours that work with your home or simply use what you already have.
How can I make a crochet pumpkin larger?
The easiest method is often to use a thicker yarn and larger hook.
Some patterns can also be resized by adding stitches or rows, but always check the individual designer’s instructions before changing the stitch count because the shaping may depend on specific multiples.
What can I use for a crochet pumpkin stem?
Crocheted stems are always an option, but you can also use cinnamon sticks, small twigs, wooden stems or even rolled felt.
A little twine, raffia or ribbon around the base of the stem can finish it off nicely.
More Fall Crochet Ideas
Still in the mood for fall crochet?
Take a look through the other fall pattern roundups here on The Gathered Stitch. There are plenty of smaller projects that are perfect for using the yarn you already have before Christmas crochet takes over.
🧶 Crochet Pattern Round-Up Disclaimer
All photos in this post belong to their original designers and are shared here with full credit and direct links to their free crochet patterns. My goal is simply to help more makers discover beautiful designs and talented crocheters in our community.
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I truly love being part of a creative space where we can celebrate and share each other’s work. Thank you to all the amazing designers who make these free crochet patterns available for everyone to enjoy!
Thanks so much for stopping by and spending a bit of your day here with me! I hope you found some inspiration and maybe even a few new projects to add to your list. I’d love to know which pattern was your favourite I’d love to hear in the comments below!
Hearing what you loved most helps me decide what to feature next, and it’s always fun seeing which designs everyone’s drawn to. Don’t forget to check back soon I’m always gathering up more beautiful makes to share.
Hugs, yarn snuggles, and endless stitches,
Cyp 🤍
