Cozy up with a new crochet project that’s perfect for fall! My Cinnamon Spice Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern comes in 3 different sizes, so you can crochet your own little pumpkin patch in a variety of colors and sizes. These crochet pumpkins are perfect for selling at fall craft markets, gifting to teachers and loved ones, or adding an adorable touch to your autumn decor.
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Yarn
These adorable crochet pumpkins are made with Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand, a super bulky wool/acrylic blend that comes in a variety of gorgeous colors.
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, super bulky, 80% acrylic, 20% wool
You can also feel free to play around with different yarn weights and hook sizes to create smaller or bigger pumpkins!
Alternative Super bulky yarn recommendations
Here are some more of my favorite super bulky weight yarns to use for this free crochet pumpkin pattern!
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky, super bulky, 100% acrylic
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky, super bulky, 50% acrylic, 50% wool
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky, super bulky, 75% acrylic, 25% wool
Lion Brand Hometown, super bulky, 100% acrylic
Can I use other yarn weights with this pattern?
Of course! This pattern will work with any yarn weight, just keep in mind the thinner the yarn you use, the smaller your pumpkins will be.
Below is an example of a pumpkin I made with Lion Brand’s Hue + Me (orange), a bulky weight yarn, next to one made with Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (white) super bulky. Both pumpkins were crocheted using the small pumpkin pattern size from this free crochet pumpkin pattern!
This free crochet pumpkin pattern contains a few intermediate-level techniques, such as working in the round, increasing and decreasing stitches, and special stitches. However, if you’re a beginner, have no fear! I’ve included photos and detailed instructions to guide you the whole way through this pattern.
Materials:
CROCHET HOOK: 7mm (I used the 7mm hook from this Clover Amour jumbo crochet hook set!)
YARN: Super Bulky, weight 6
- Recommended: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
- Alternative Recommendations:
- Yards/Meters: Approximately 16 (32, 48) yards / 15 (30, 44) meters
STUFFING: Poly-Fil (I use Fairfield Crafter’s Choice)
STEMS: Crochet your own stem or use a cinnamon stick
- Crocheted Stem: You’ll need additional yarn in a brown color and an appropriate crochet hook to use with your yarn. I recommend using worsted, weight 4 yarn and a 5mm crochet hook.
- Cinnamon Stem: McCormick cinnamon sticks or similar
OPTIONAL: Jute twine or ribbon to tie around the stem for a cute farmhouse look (I use this jute twine from Amazon).
EXTRAS: Scissors, a long yarn needle
Finished Measurements:
Approximate Diameter x Height after assembly, not including stem.
Small Pumpkin: 3.5×2 inches or 9×5 centimeters
Medium Pumpkin: 4.5×2.5 inches or 11.5×6.5 centimeters
Large Pumpkin: 6×3.5 inches or 15×9 centimeters
Using different yarn weights and hook sizes will affect the size of your pumpkins.
Gauge:
2×2 inches or 5×5 centimeters = 4.5 sts x 4 rows worked in stitch pattern.
Gauge is not critical for this pattern. You can adjust the size of your pumpkins by using different yarn weights and hook sizes. Most importantly, you want to make sure your stitches are tight enough that the stuffing does not show through.
Stitch Key:
MR: Magic Ring
ST/STS: Stitch/Stitches
CH: Chain
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together
DC2TOG: Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together
RND/RNDS: Round/Rounds
REP: Repeat
YO: Yarn Over
FO: Fasten Off
Special Stitches:
These pumpkins are crocheted using a lovely, textured stitch pattern that’s commonly referred to as the “lemon peel stitch” which is created by simply alternating SC and DC stitches.
Decreasing Stitches:
To keep the stitch pattern consistent, we will be using special decreasing stitches at the top of the pumpkins. They are similar to SC2TOG and DC2TOG decreases, except you will be working one unfinished SC and one unfinished DC, and then completing as one stitch. Please follow the guide below when working your decreasing stitches.
SC+DC2TOG (Single Crochet + Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together): Insert hook in next ST, pull up a loop (unfinished SC made). YO, insert hook in next ST, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops (unfinished DC made). YO, pull through all 3 remaining loops.
DC+SC2TOG (Double Crochet + Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together): YO, insert hook in next ST, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops (unfinished DC made). Insert hook in next ST, pull up a loop (unfinished SC made). YO, pull through all 3 remaining loops.
Notes:
- Crochet skill level: easy-intermediate
- This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- The stitch count at the end of each row is shown in parentheses. ( )
- The CH 1 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch.
- This pattern is worked in turned rounds to add texture to the stitch pattern.
- This pattern is written in 3 different pumpkin sizes. There is a separate pattern listed for each size below: Small (Medium, Large).
- You can further adjust the size of your pumpkins by using different yarn weights & hook sizes.
- Your stitches should be tight enough that no stuffing will show through the fabric.
This pattern is worked in turned rounds, meaning you will turn your project at the beginning of each new round. If you’re having trouble identifying where to place your stitches, please refer to the guide below:
The photo above shows the beginning of round 3 after “CH 1 and turn.” The pink stitch marker shows where you will work your 1st stitch of the new round (this will be the last stitch of your previous round). And the purple stitch marker shows where you will work your last stitch of the new round (this will be the 1st stitch of your previous round and the same stitch used to join the previous round).
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern:
Small pumpkin:
Start with a MR
RND 1: CH 1, work 10 DC into MR. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (10)
RND 2: CH 1, turn. Work 1 SC and 1 DC into each ST around. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (20)
RND 3: CH 1, turn. SC in 1st ST, DC in next ST, *SC in next ST, DC in next ST* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (20)
RNDS 4-7: REP RND 3
RND 8: CH 1, turn. SC+DC2TOG until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (10)
Note: Instructions for special decreasing stitches are listed under the stitch key!
FO leaving a long tail about 35 inches or 89 centimeters. Proceed to stem pattern and assembly instructions.
Medium Pumpkin:
Start with a MR
RND 1: CH 1, work 10 DC into MR. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (10)
RND 2: CH 1, turn. Work 2 SC into each ST around. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (20)
RND 3: CH 1, turn. SC in 1st ST, work 1 DC and 1 SC in next ST, DC in next ST, work 1 SC and 1 DC in next ST, *SC in next ST, work 1 DC and 1 SC in next ST, DC in next ST, work 1 SC and 1 DC in next ST* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (30)
RND 4: CH 1, turn. SC in 1st ST, DC in next ST, *SC in next ST, DC in next ST* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (30)
RNDS 5-9: REP RND 4
RND 10: CH 1, turn. SC in 1st ST, DC+SC2TOG, DC in next ST, SC+DC2TOG, *SC in next ST, DC+SC2TOG, DC in next ST, SC+DC2TOG* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (20)
RND 11: CH 1, turn. DC2TOG until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (10)
Note: Instructions for special decreasing stitches are listed under the stitch key!
FO leaving a long tail about 40 inches or 102 centimeters. Proceed to stem pattern and assembly instructions.
Large Pumpkin:
Start with a MR
RND 1: CH 1, work 10 DC into MR. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (10)
RND 2: CH 1, turn. Work 2 DC into each ST around. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (20)
RND 3: CH 1, turn. Work 2 SC in 1st ST, SC in next ST, *work 2 SC in next ST, SC in next ST* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (30)
RND 4: CH 1, turn. Work 1 SC and 1 DC in 1st ST, SC in next ST, DC in next ST, *work 1 SC and 1 DC in next ST, SC in next ST, DC in next ST* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (40)
RND 5: CH 1, turn. SC in 1st ST, DC in next ST, *SC in next ST, DC in next ST* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (40)
RNDS 6-11: REP RND 5
RND 12: CH 1, turn. SC in 1st ST, DC in next ST, SC+DC2TOG, *SC in next ST, DC in next ST, SC+DC2TOG* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (30)
RND 13: CH 1, turn. *SC2TOG, DC in next ST* REP from * to * until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (20)
RND 14: CH 1, turn. SC+DC2TOG until end of RND. SL ST in 1st ST of the RND to join. (10)
Note: Instructions for special decreasing stitches are listed under the stitch key!
FO leaving a long tail about 45 inches or 114 centimeters. Proceed to stem pattern and assembly instructions.
Stem pattern:
If you’re using a stick or cinnamon stick as your stem, you can skip this section and proceed to the assembly instructions.
For your stem, you’ll need a small amount of brown yarn and an appropriate crochet hook. I recommend using worsted, weight 4 yarn and a 5mm crochet hook.
CH 7 (8, 9)
SC in the 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across. Tip: SC in the back bumps of your CH for a neater edge.
Note: Your stems will curl slightly if you crochet your SC stitches tightly. You can also twist the stem to make it curl.
FO and tie your ends together in a secure knot. Do not cut the ends off. Set aside until needed in assembly instructions.
The photo above shows 3 finished stems. The stems on the left and right were made with tighter SC stitches which makes them curl naturally. I used Lion Brand Skein Tones yarn for my pumpkin stems!
Assembly:
Step 1: Stuff with Poly-Fil, do not over stuff.
Step 2 (cinnamon stick stems only): If you’re using a cinnamon stick as your stem, insert it into the middle of your pumpkin. If it’s too difficult to get the cinnamon stick through the stuffing, you can push your crochet hook through the center to help make an opening for the cinnamon stick.
Step 3: Attach your needle to your long yarn tail. Weave yarn tail in and out of the STS around the last RND of your pumpkin. Pull tight to cinch the STS. Do not cut your yarn. This should cinch the top snugly around your stick, or closed if you’re crocheting a stem.
Step 4: Insert your yarn needle into the top center of the pumpkin and push through to the bottom center. Wrap your long yarn tail around the outside of the pumpkin, then push the needle back into the top center and through to the bottom center. Pull tightly to create an indent. Repeat about 4-5 times to shape your pumpkin.
Step 5: Secure with a knot at the bottom center of your pumpkin. Using your yarn needle, hide your yarn tail inside your pumpkin and trim any remaining ends.
Step 6 (crocheted stems only): Use the yarn ends from your stem to tie your stem to the top of the pumpkin. Hide the ends inside your pumpkin using your yarn needle.
Step 7 (optional): Tie a small piece of jute twine or ribbon around your stem in a bow.
You’re all done!
Cinnamon stick tips:
- If your cinnamon stick is not staying in place, you can dab a small amount of hot glue on the bottom of the stick and carefully secure it back into the center of your pumpkin.
- If your cinnamon stick is too long and you’d like to shorten it, I recommend using a sharp knife and carefully cutting it shorter. Scissors can tend to crack and break the cinnamon, so a knife will help you get a cleaner cut without breaking the stick.
To create a stack of pumpkins:
Crochet one pumpkin in each size. Omit stems for the Medium and Large pumpkins. Using a piece of yarn and your long yarn needle, sew the top of the Large pumpkin to the bottom of the Medium pumpkin. Tie about 3 secure knots and trim the remaining yarn ends. Then, sew the top of the Medium pumpkin to the bottom of the Small pumpkin. Tie about 3 secure knots and trim the remaining yarn ends.
Tip: A curved yarn needle helps to weave through the stitches on the tops and bottoms of your pumpkins.
Credits:
This pattern and all photos are the property of Noelebelle by Nina Noel. This pattern is for personal use only and may not be redistributed or altered and sold. If you wish to sell your finished items please sell small quantities only, and provide credit for my design along with a link to my website: https://noelebellecrochet.com
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