My Crochet Pumpkin Pattern with Leaves covers how to crochet a pumpkin, the stem, and leaves—a cute simple crochet decoration for fall!
Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by decorating your home with a delightful array of pumpkins? They bring warmth and cheer, making any space feel cozier and more inviting.
I absolutely love crocheting pumpkins because they work up quickly, allowing for instant gratification as you watch them come to life. Plus, you can easily adjust the size to create a variety of shapes, from tiny tabletop decor to large statement pieces! You can also make them intricate like with my patchwork pumpkin crochet pattern.
This crochet pumpkin pattern is simple to make, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters alike. It’s also versatile—feel free to replicate it in any color and yarn you desire. Whether you’re going for traditional orange or something more whimsical like teal or purple, the possibilities are endless!
I honestly think this pattern would look fantastic in chunky yarn. This way, you can create a HUGE pumpkin friend to love and squish! Imagine having a collection of pumpkins in various sizes and colors, adding a personal touch to your fall decor and sparking joy every time you walk by them!
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✏️ Things to Note:
- Color Choices and Sizing: I made the crochet pumpkin with a small ball of rusty orange yarn from my scrap yarn pile. Depending on the size of the pumpkin you want to create, you may need a larger ball. While I used rusty orange, feel free to choose any color you like—yellow, orange, white, blue—just to name a few! I suggest using brown for the stem and a shade of green for the leaves.
- Yarn Options: I made the crocheted pumpkin with acrylic yarn since it’s what I had on hand, but this project can be completed with any type of yarn. Cotton, acrylic, wool, and chunky yarn are highly recommended for this pattern. If you use cotton and have leftover yarn, you can make some crochet pumpkin coasters too!
- Finished Size: The finished size of the free crochet pumpkin pattern with pumpkin leaves is roughly 4 inches high and 5 inches wide. Keep in mind that using different yarns and hooks can cause a variance in the finished size.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 1 skein orange yarn
- Yarn scraps of brown and green for stem and leaves
- H hook (5mm)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends and sewing pieces together
- Polyfill
💭 Abbreviations to remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring (MR)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) - 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Chains (ch)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
🧋 Variations
- This is a very basic crochet pumpkin, and you can easily alter the size by changing the number of chains at the beginning or switching the stitch entirely!
- Try using a variety of colors like oranges, yellows, and whites for a fun twist!
🍵 Instructions for Easy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
For the crochet pumpkin pattern we will be working in rows, the leaves will be made in rounds.
Crochet Pumpkin:
Row 1: Ch x25 (25), + ch x1 and turn
Row 2: In the second ch from hook make a hdc, continue with the rest of the round making a hdc in each ch (25). At the end of the row ch x1 and turn.
(A hdc is like making a single crochet but before going through the chain or loops, you yarn over your hook. After yarning over, go through the loops and yarn over again and pull back under the loops. You should have 3 loops on your hook versus the normal 2 loops a single crochet gives you.)
Row 3-31: Skip the chain and make a hdc in the last made hdc in the previous row. Continue with the rest of the round. (25) ch 1 and turn.
After completing all the rows, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Sew the side of the pumpkin so it creates a tube, then sew the bottom and top of the pumpkin by weaving in between the rows on the edge, pull tight to cinch closed.
Now that the crochet pumpkin is sewn closed, take either the tail that is long, or grab a new piece of pumpkin colored yarn and secure it to the pumpkin.
You are now going to wrap the yarn around the pumpkin 3x making 6 different segments on the pumpkin. You want to do this tightly so the pumpkin segments are shown better.
Every time you wrap the pumpkin, secure the yarn to either the top or bottom of the pumpkin. This will allow you to move the yarn at a better angle to get better segments.
Once the 6 segments of the pumpkin are done, secure the yarn to either the top and bottom of the pumpkin and weave in the yarn ends.
Crochet Stem:
Round 1: Create a mr then crochet 5 sc in the circle. Slip stitch to the first sc and pull the magic ring string tight (5)
Round 2-6: Sc x5 (5). Slip stitch, fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Crochet Leaves:
Round 1: Make a mr and make 8 hdc in the circle and pull the circle closed. (Don’t slip stitch the circle together) (8) Ch 1, turn.
Round 2: Skip the ch and dc x3 in the hdc stitch from the row below. Dc, sl st, dc in the next stitch. Dc x2, sl st in the next stitch. Sc, hdc, dc in the next stitch. Dc, hdc, sc in the next stitch. Sl st, dc x2 in the next stitch. Dc, sl st, dc in the next stitch. Dc x3, sl st in the last stitch.
First leaf complete.
Second leaf:
Ch 3, turn,
Round 1: Work 8 hdc inside the second chain from the hook. (8) ch 1, turn
Round 2: Repeat the first leaf’s round 2 for this step.
Vine:
After sl st in the last stitch to finish the second leaf, Ch x20 +1 turning chain.
Turn, Skip the first chain on the row of chains and make 2 sc in the second chain from the hook. This also known as an increase (inc), make another 9 inc. This should curl the vine. For the last 10 chains make only 1 sc in each one. Fasten and leave a tail for sewing.
Sewing:
Sew the stem to the middle of the pumpkin.
Stitch the leaves to the pumpkin making sure to wrap the vine around the pum[kin stem, but leaving the curly end unattached so it can move freely.
And now you have a crochet pumpkin made from my free crochet pumpkin pattern to decorate the home with! Experiment with making the crochet pumpkin different sizes or using different yarns!
If you are looking for some more pumpkin crochet decor, try my crochet fall garland pattern or my crochet pumpkin pie potholder pattern!
🐌Expert Tips
- Color Combinations: Experiment with different color combinations to create unique pumpkins that fit your decor style.
- Yarn Weight: Using a heavier yarn will yield a chunkier pumpkin, while lighter yarns can create delicate mini pumpkins.
- Embellishments: Consider adding embellishments like glitter or fabric paint to give your pumpkin a festive touch.
- Seasonal Variations: Create themed crochet pumpkins for different holidays or seasons by changing colors and adding decorations that reflect the time of year.
- Size Adjustments: Play with the number of chains and rows to create pumpkins in various sizes for a fun display.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
Add more starting chains and rows! Fewer rows will make it thinner, while fewer chains at the beginning will alter its height.
Easy fix! Just make a crocheted circle slightly larger than the hole and attach it to the top and bottom. The stem and leaves should cover the top circle.
Yes! That would make it feel like a crochet pumpkin pillow!
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If you tried this Crochet Pumpkin Pattern with Leaves (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Pumpkin Pattern with Leaves
Materials
- 1 skein of orange yarn
- 1 small ball of brown
- 1 small ball of green
- 5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase
- dc = Double Crochet
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
- sl st = Slip Stitch
Notes
- I made this pumpkin with rusty orange yarn scraps, but a larger ball may be needed.
- Change colors for a variety of looks: yellow, orange, white, or blue; use brown for the stem and green for the leaves.
- I used acrylic yarn, but any type works; cotton, wool, and chunky yarn are recommended.
- The finished size is about 4 inches high and 5 inches wide, varying with yarn and hooks.
- It's a basic pumpkin; alter the size by adjusting chains or switching the stitch.
- Experiment with oranges, yellows, and whites!
Instructions
- For the pumpkin pattern we will be working in rows, the leaves will be made in rounds.
Pumpkin:
- Row 1: Ch x25 (25), + ch x1 and turn
- Row 2: In the second ch from hook make a hdc, continue with the rest of the round making a hdc in each ch (25). At the end of the row ch x1 and turn.
- (A hdc is like making a single crochet but before going through the chain or loops, you yarn over your hook. After yarning over, going through the loops and yarning over again and pulling back under the loops you should have 3 loops on your hook versus the normal 2 loops a single crochet gives you.)
- Row 3-31: Skip the chain and make a hdc in the last made hdc in the previous row. Continue with the rest of the round. (25) ch 1 and turn.
- After completing all the rows, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Sew the side of the pumpkin so it creates a tube, then sew the bottom and top of the pumpkin by weaving in between the rows on the edge, pull tight to cinch closed.
- Now that the pumpkin is sewn closed, take either the tail that is long, or grab a new piece of pumpkin colored yarn and secure it to the pumpkin. You are now going to wrap the yarn around the pumpkin 3x making 6 different segments on the pumpkin. You want to do this tightly so the pumpkin segments are shown better. Everytime you wrap the pumpkin, secure the yarn to either the top or bottom of the pumpkin. This will allow you to move the yarn at a better angle to get better segments. Once the 6 segments of the pumpkin are done, secure the yarn to either the top and bottom of the pumpkin and weave in the yarn ends.
Stem:
- Round 1: Create a mr then crochet 5 sc in the circle. Slip stitch to the first sc and pull the magic ring string tight (5)
- Round 2-6: Sc x5 (5). Slip stitch, fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Leaves:
- Round 1: Make a mr and make 8 hdc in the circle and pull the circle closed. (Don’t slip stitch the circle together) (8) Ch 1, turn.
- Round 2: Skip the ch and dc x3 in the hdc stitch from the row below. Dc, sl st, dc in the next stitch. Dc x2, sl st in the next stitch. Sc, hdc, dc in the next stitch. Dc, hdc, sc in the next stitch. Sl st, dc x2 in the next stitch. Dc, sl st, dc in the next stitch. Dc x3, sl st in the last stitch.
- First leaf complete.
Second leaf:
- Ch 3, turn,
- Round 1: Work 8 hdc inside the second chain from the hook. (8) ch 1, turn
- Round 2: Repeat the first leaf’s round 2 for this step.
Vine:
- After sl st in the last stitch to finish the second leaf, Ch x20 +1 turning chain.
- Turn, Skip the first chain on the row of chains and make 2 sc in the second chain from the hook. This also known as an increase (inc), make another 9 inc. This should curl the vine. For the last 10 chains make only 1 sc in each one. Fasten and leave a tail for sewing.
- Sew the stem to the middle of the pumpkin.
- Stitch the leaves to the pumpkin making sure to wrap the vine around the pum[kin stem, but leaving the curly end unattached so it can move freely.
- And now you have a crocheted pumpkin to decorate the home with! Experiment with making the pumpkin different sizes or using different yarns!
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