Learn how to crochet this easy amigurumi pumpkin. These are fun to make for Halloween and Thanksgiving, and they also make wonderful Fall decorations for your home.

Table of contents
- About This Small Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
- What Type Of Yarn To Use
- What size crochet hook for pumpkins?
- Crochet Stitches
- Step By Step Tutorial
- Skill Level
- What You Will Need
- Finished Size
- Gauge
- Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- Special Stitches
- Pattern Notes
- Pattern Instructions
- More Free Crochet Patterns
- Learn To Crochet
- Stay Connected
- Printable Instructions
- Comments
About This Small Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
- You can make this cute crochet pumpkin in different sizes by using different yarn weights.
- The pumpkin features a wide-based stem for the top and a small circular crochet end for the bottom. These are the perfect finish for your pumpkin because they hide the holes on the top and bottom of the pumpkin.
- The pumpkin is made in a spiral, so use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round and count the stitches as you go.
- If you like this crochet pumpkin pattern you might also like these pumpkin coasters.
- This is a free crochet pumpkin pattern with a printable pattern card at the end of this post.
What Type Of Yarn To Use
You can use almost any kind of yarn for amigurumi, but it is best to a type that does not stretch too much.
This way, you will create a firm fabric that keeps the stuffing inside.
The thickness of the yarn you choose will change how big or small your item turns out.
Chunky and bulky weight yarns make things quite large, while worsted weight yarn makes them somewhat medium size and lighter ones like DK and sports yarn make them smaller.
When selecting your yarn, do not use the suggested hook size. Instead, choose a hook size that is one or two sizes smaller. This way, your stitches will be tight and neat.
What size crochet hook for pumpkins?
If you are a beginner and just starting out learning amigurumi you might want to make the pattern as stated using a 3.5mm hook.
If you feel up for a little challenge, use a 3.0mm or 2.5mm hook instead and the same yarn weight as stated in the pattern.
The pumpkin will be smaller and it will help you become comfortable with working with smaller pieces of amigurumi.
Crochet Stitches
You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches like chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and slip stitch to make this amigurumi pumpkin. Find out more about these stitches below.
Chain Stich (ch)
- Make a slip knot.
- Yarn over hook (YO)
- Draw a loop of yarn back up through the loop on the crochet hook. One chain stitch made.
- Yarn over hook (YO) and draw a loop through the loop on the hook to create another chain, and repeat to create new chain stitches.
- See how to start a crochet chain stitch with detailed step-by-step instructions.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
- Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back up through the stitch. You should have two loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn back through all the loops on the hook.
- This completes a single crochet stitch.
- See how to single crochet with detailed step-by-step instructions.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
- Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back up through the stitch. You should have three loops on the hook.
- Yarn over hook (YO), and pull the yarn back through all three loops on the hook.
- This completes a half-double crochet stitch.
- See how to half-double crochet with detailed step-by-step instructions.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert the hook from the from to the back of a stitch.
- Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
- This completes a slip stitch.
- See how to crochet a slip stitch with detailed step-by-step instructions.
You will also need to be familiar with the crocheting in the front loop (FLO) and how to single crochet two together (sc2tog) to decrease the stitches.
You can learn more about theses in our special stitches section further down the page.
Step By Step Tutorial
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Need
Yarn
#3 light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) 100% Acrylic, or similar yarn.
- Pumpkin - about 18.5 yards (17 meters) of orange yarn.
- Stem and tendril - 8.2 yards (7.5 meters) of green yarn.
- Leaf - about 3.2 yards (3 meters) of green yarn.
- Pumpkin end - about 0.54 yards (0.5 meters) of green yarn.
Crochet Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- If using another yarn weight, use a hook 1 -2 sizes smaller than recommended for the yarn.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfill for stuffing
Finished Size
The finished size of these pumpkins is about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and about 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall to the top of the pumpkin stem with a 3.5mm sized hook.
This pattern will work well with other yarn weights or hooks, but note that they can end up smaller or larger depending on the yarn weight used.
Gauge
The gauge is not so important for this pattern.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- MR - magic ring
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- hk - hook
- FLO - work stitches in front loops only
- sc2tog - single crochet 2 together - see special stitches below
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- rpt - repeat
- YO - yarn over
Special Stitches
Front Loop / Front Loop Only (FL or FLO)
- When you normally crochet you tend to look at the side of the work. To identify the front loop, look at the row from the top.
- Each of the stitches will look like a "V" laying down with its point, pointing to the left and away from the hook if you are a right-hand crocheter.
- The loop of the "V" that is at the front of the work is referred to as the front loop.
- This single front loop is the part of the stitch you need to crochet into whenever a pattern asks you to crochet into the front loop only.
- In patterns, you will see this term written as FL or FLO which refers to front loop or front loop only.
- You may even see it in patterns written listed stitch type for example; as hdc-flo (half double crochet in the front loop only) or tr-flo (treble stitch in the front loop only).
sc2tog
Single crochet 2 together is a way to decrease the number of stitches in a row or round. It is done by partially working two single crochets in two consecutive stitches and completing them as one stitch.
- Insert the hook into the first stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Insert the hook into the next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop, you will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
- This completes the sc2tog.
Abbreviated version
sc2tog - Insert hk in st, YO pull up loop, (2 loops on hk), insert hk in next st, YO and pull up loop (3 loops on hk), YO pull through 3 loops on hk.
Pattern Notes
US Crochet Terms
The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed.
- This amigurumi pumpkin is crocheted in a spiral, so do not join the rounds.
- Use a stitch marker to make the first stitch of each round as you go.
Pattern Instructions
Pumpkin
Round One
Round 1, orange yarn - Work 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring. [6 single crochets in this round]
Abbreviated version
Round 1, orange yarn - 6sc in MR. [6sc]
Round Two
Round 2 - Work 2 single crochets in each stitch.
[You should now have 12 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 2 - 2sc in each st. [12sc]
Round Three
Round 3 - (Work 2 single crochets in the next stitch, and 1 single crochet in the next), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should now have 18 single crochet in this round]
Abbreviated version
Round 3 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in next) rpt 6 times. [18sc]
Round Four
Round 4 - (Work 2 single crochets in the next stitch, and 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should now have 24 single crochet in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 4 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2-sts) rpt 6 times. [24sc]
Round Five
Round 5 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[There should be 30 single crochet this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 5 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 3-sts) rpt 6 times. [30sc
Round Six
Round 6 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[There should be 36 single crochet this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 6 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 4-sts) rpt 6 times. [36sc]
Round Seven
Round 7 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[There should be 36 single crochet this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 7 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 5-sts) rpt 6 times. [42sc]
Round Eight
Round 8 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[There should be 48 single crochet this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 8 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 6-sts) rpt 6 times. [48sc]
Round Nine
Round 9 - (Make 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[There should be 54 single crochet this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 9 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 7-sts) rpt 6 times. [54sc]
Rounds Ten - Twenty
Rounds 10-20 - Single crochet in each stitch. [54 single crochets in each of these rounds.]
Abbreviated version
Rounds 10-20 - Sc in each st. [54sc]
Round Twenty One
Round 21 -(Single crochet 2 together - see special instructions above, then single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 48 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 21 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 7-sts) rpt 6 times. [48sc]
Round Twenty Two
Round 22 -(Single crochet 2 together, then single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 42 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 22 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 6-sts) rpt 6 times. [42sc]
Round Twenty Three
Round 23 -(Single crochet 2 together, then single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 36 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 23 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 5-sts) rpt 6 times. [36sc]
Round Twenty Four
Round 24 -(Single crochet 2 together, then single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 30 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 24 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 4-sts) rpt 6 times. [30sc]
Round Twenty Five
Round 25 - (Single crochet 2 together, then single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 24 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 25 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 3-sts) rpt 6 times. [24sc]
Round Twenty Six
Round 26 - (Single crochet 2 together, then single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 18 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 26 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 2-sts) rpt 6 times. [18sc]
Fill with stuffing.
Round Twenty Seven
Round 27 - (Single crochet 2 together, then single crochet in the next stitch), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 12 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 27 - (sc2tog, 1sc in the next sts) rpt 6 times. [12sc]
Round Twenty Eight
Round 28 -(Single crochet 2 together), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times.
[You should have 6 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 28 - (sc2tog) rpt 6 times. [6sc]
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail about 23 inches (60cm) for shaping the pumpkin segments.
Making The Pumpkin Ribs
To make the pumpkin sections, follow these steps:
- Thread the yarn tail to the yarn needle.
- Start by inserting the needle through the bottom center of the pumpkin and bring it up to the middle of the top.
- Press the top and bottom of the pumpkin together with your fingers to create a small dent in the center of both sides. Pull the yarn tight.
- Now, wrap the yarn around the side of the pumpkin and insert the needle back down from the bottom center to the middle of the top, while keeping that center dent intact.
- Pull the yarn to create a shallow or deep groove line on the side; this forms the first rib line.
- Keep making each rib line by sewing through the center of the pumpkin and pulling the yarn tight each time.
- Use the crochet increase lines as a guide to create 6 even ribs around the pumpkin.
- Once you have made the last section, secure the yarn and tie it off.
Stem and Tendril
Round One
Round 1, green yarn - Work 8 single crochet into a magic ring.
[8 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 1, green yarn - 8sc into MR, tighten magic ring. [8sc]
Rounds Two - Six
Rounds 2-6 - Single crochet into each stitch.
[8 single crochets in each round.]
Abbreviated version
Rounds 2 - 6 - Sc in each st. [8sc]
Rounds Seven
Round 7 - Work 2 half double crochets into each stitch, then slip the stitch into the 1st stitch.
[16 half-double crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 7 - 2hdc in each st, sl st into 1st st. [16hdc]
Push the yarn tail into the cavity.
Rounds Eight
Round 8 (Work stitches for this round in the front loops only) - *(Make 1 single crochet, chain 1, and 1 half double crochet) in same stitch, repeat the instructions in the brackets 16 times, then 1sc into 1st st.
Abbreviated version
Round 8 (Work stiches in the FLO) - (1sc, 1ch, 1hdc) in same st, rpt 16 times, then 1sc into 1st st.
Round Nine
Round 9 (making the tendril) - Chain 21, then make 2 single crochets in the 2nd chain from the hook, then make 2 single crochets in each of the next 20 chains, chain 1. Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail yarn for attaching.
Abbreviated version
Round 9 (making the tendril) - Ch21, 2sc in 2nd ch from hk, 2sc in each st down next 20-sts, ch1.
Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail yarn for attaching.
Thread the yarn tail onto a needle secure the vine end to the base of the stem, and then tack into place on the underside.
Then sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
Pumpkin Leaf
You can find written instructions for the pumpkin leaf on the printable pattern below.
If you need a step-by-step guide, go to our pumpkin leaf pattern page.
Sew the leaf to the base of the pumpkin stem.
Pumpkin End
Round One
Round 1, grey/sliver - Work 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
[6 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 1, grey/sliver - 6sc in MR. [6sc]
Round Two
Round 2 - Work 2 single crochets in each stitch.
[You should now have 12 single crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Round 2 - 2sc in each st, sl st into 1st to join. [12sc] Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail yarn for attaching.
Sew the pumpkin end to the underside of the pumpkin to cover the center indentation.
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Printable Instructions
Amigurumi Pumpkin
What You Will Need
Yarn
- #3 light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) 100% Acrylic, or similar yarn.
- Pumpkin
- About 18.5 yards (17 meters) of orange yarn.
- Stem and tendril
- About 8.2 yards (7.5 meters) of green yarn
- Leaf
- About 3.2 yards (3 meters) of green yarn.
- Pumpkin end
- About 0.54 yards (0.5 meters) of green yarn.
Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- If using another yarn weight, use a hook 1 - 2 sizes smaller than recommended for the yarn.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Fiberfill for stuffing
Gauge
- Not important for this pattern
Finished Size
- The finished size of these pumpkins is about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and about 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall to the top of the pumpkin stem.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)
- MR - magic ring
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- hk - hook
- sl st - slip stitch
- FLO - work stitches in front loops only
- sc2tog - single crochet 2 together - see special stitches below
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- rpt - repeat
- YO - yarn over
Special Stitches
- sc2tog - Insert hk in st, YO pull up loop, (2 loops on hk), insert hk in next st, YO and pull up loop (3 loops on hk), YO pull through 3 loops on hk.
Pattern Notes
- This amigurumi pumpkin is crocheted in a spiral, so do not join the rounds.
- Use a stitch marker to make the first stitch of each round as you go.
Instructions
Pumpkin (orange yarn)
- Round 1 - 6sc in MR. [6sc]
- Round 2 - 2sc in each st. [12sc]
- Round 3 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in next) rpt 6 times. [18sc]
- Round 4 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2-sts) rpt 6 times. [24sc]
- Round 5 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 3-sts) rpt 6 times. [30sc]
- Round 6 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 4-sts) rpt 6 times. [36sc]
- Round 7 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 5-sts) rpt 6 times. [42sc]
- Round 8 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 6-sts) rpt 6 times. [48sc]
- Round 9 - (2sc in next st, 1sc in each of the next 7-sts) rpt 6 times. [54sc]
- Rounds 10-20 - Sc in each st. [54sc]
- Round 21 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 7-sts) rpt 6 times. [48sc]
- Round 22 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 6-sts) rpt 6 times. [42sc]
- Round 23 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 5-sts) rpt 6 times. [36sc]
- Round 24 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 4-sts) rpt 6 times. [30sc]
- Round 25 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 3-sts) rpt 6 times. [24sc]
- Round 26 - (sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 2-sts) rpt 6 times. [18sc]
- Fill with stuffing.
- Round 27 - (sc2tog, 1sc in the next sts) rpt 6 times. [12sc]
- Round 28 - (sc2tog) rpt 6 times. [6sc]
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail about 23 inches (60cm) for shaping the pumpkin segments.
- Making The Pumpkin RibsTo make the pumpkin sections, follow these steps:Thread the yarn tail to the yarn needle.Start by inserting the needle through the bottom center of the pumpkin and bring it up to the middle of the top.Press the top and bottom of the pumpkin together with your fingers to create a small dent in the center of both sides. Pull the yarn tight.Now, wrap the yarn around the side of the pumpkin and insert the needle back down from the bottom center to the middle of the top, while keeping that center dent intact.Pull the yarn to create a shallow or deep groove line on the side; this forms the first rib line.Keep making each rib line by sewing through the center of the pumpkin and pulling the yarn tight each time.Use the crochet increase lines as a guide to create 6 even ribs around the pumpkin.Once you have made the last section, secure the yarn and tie it off.
Stem and tendril (green yarn)
- Round 1 - 8sc into MR, tighten magic ring. [8sc]
- Rounds 2 - 6 - Sc in each st. [8sc]
- Round 7 - 2hdc in each st, sl st into 1st st. [16hdc]
- Push the yarn tail into the cavity.
- Round 8 (Work stiches in the FLO) - (1sc, 1ch, 1hdc) in same st, rpt 16 times, then 1sc into 1st st.
- Round 9 (making the tendril) - Ch21, 2sc in 2nd ch from hk, 2sc in each st down next 20-sts, ch1.
- Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail yarn for attaching.Thread the yarn tail onto a needle secure the vine end to the base of the stem, and then tack into place on the underside. Then sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
Leaf (green yarn)
- Round 1 - 10sc in MR, sl st in 1st st to join. [10sc]
- Round 2 - Ch1, (2hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st, (dc, tr, ch3, sl st) in next st, sl st into next st, (sl st, ch2, 1dc, tr) in next st, (tr, 1dc, ch2, sl st) in next st, sl st in next st, (sl st, ch3, 1tr, 1dc) in next st, (dc, hdc) in next st, (2hdc, ch1, sl st) in next st, sl st in next st, ch2,
- Cut yarn, leave a tail long enough for attaching.
- Finish the leafPull the starting yarn tail tight to close the magic ring, and thread the tail onto a darning needle, and weave in the end.Sew the leaf to the base of the stem.
Pumpkin end (sliver/grey yarn)
- Round 1 - 6sc in MR. [6sc]
- Round 2 - 2sc in each st, sl st into 1st to join. [12sc] Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail yarn for attaching.
- Sew the pumpkin end to the underside of the pumpkin to cover the center indentation.
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