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.

A purple crochet pumpkin in the foreground with yellow and orange pumpkins in the background.

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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.

Single Crochet Decrease (scdec or sc2tog)

This pattern uses single crochet decrease. If you are a new crocheter and do not know how to make this stitch check out our easy guide on how to sc2tog!

Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)

In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.

Amigurumi Tips for Beginners

New to amigurumi? Check out our blog post for beginner-friendly tips! Learn essential techniques and troubleshoot common challenges to make your crochet projects a success.

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 - front loop only
sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
st/sts - stitch/stitches
rpt - repeat
YO - yarn over

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

Image showing ribs being made on a crochet pumpkin.

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.