My Patchwork Pumpkin Crochet Pattern for 2024 combines my love of crocheting with the aesthetic of patchwork quilting. Using various textures and stitches, this pattern creates a crochet patchwork pumpkin that is perfect for fall. It’s best suited for adventurous or advanced crocheters.
Can’t decide which crochet pumpkin pattern to make? Don’t worry! My crochet patchwork pumpkin pattern, featuring different stitches and techniques, is the perfect solution!
This pattern has 8 unique sections, each highlighting a different crochet stitch. After making this "Frankenstein" of a pumpkin, you can use the techniques to create endless variations. Mix and match patterns, change the colors, or stick with one stitch for a simpler look—the options are limitless!
The patchwork pumpkin pattern includes these stitches and techniques: moss stitch, lemon peel stitch, plaid technique, camel stitch, bobble stitch, mosaic stitch, vertical stripes, and simple single crochet. Each section stands out, so your pumpkin won’t feel repetitive.
If this patchwork project seems too ambitious, check out my Easy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern! It uses just one stitch, making it perfect for beginners looking for a simpler, yet still adorable, pumpkin.
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Customize Your Stitches: You don't have to use all 8 stitch patterns; feel free to add your own favorites.
- Size Adjustments: The finished pumpkin measures roughly 8 inches in diameter. Adjust by adding rows or altering chain lengths (in a 2 + 1 pattern).
- Yarn Choices: I used acrylic yarn, but cotton or other fibers work too. Avoid fuzzy yarns like chenille, as textures can get lost.
🪡 Materials Needed
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Double crochet dc
- Back loop only - blo
- Magic ring - mr
- Special stitches = bobble, camel
🧋Variations
Switch out colors for different colorways, or substitute patterns with your favorite crochet techniques.
Don’t want to crochet a stem? Use a cinnamon stick instead.
🍵Instructions for Patchwork Pumpkin Crochet Pattern with Different Stitches
The textured crochet pumpkin is made in rows NOT in the round (except the stem).
With the red yarn make a crochet chain of 40.
Crochet Moss Stitch and Lemon Peel Stitch Segments:
Tip: keep your moss stitches a little tighter since it stretches when stuffed. We don’t want giant holes, but small holes will be present. If you want zero holes the houndstooth crochet stitch is a great alternative.
Row 1: In the second chain from the hook make a sc, then make a ch and skip the following ch from the foundation row. Then make another sc in the next stitch. You will alternate sc and ch + skip foundation ch, for the rest of the row. At the end of the row you should end in a sc. Then ch x1 and turn. (39)
Row 2: Sc into the chain space from the row below, ch over the last rows sc, and sc into the next chain space again. While you are completing more rows, make sure you are crocheting into the chain spaces from the previous row, do not make a single crochet into the chain directly. Crochet around it. (39) Then Ch 1 and change the color to aran.
Row 3-10: Repeat row 2 but switch colors every 2 rows from scarlet to aran. At the end of the 10th row, switch the color to the yellow yarn. Ch x1 and turn.
Crochet Lemon Peel Pumpkin Segment:
This section uses the crochet lemon peel stitch or grit stitch.
Row 11: Starting in the second chain from the hook make a sc. Then a dc in the next stitch. The lemon peel stitch is made alternating single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. So repeat the process of sc, dc for the rest of the row. Ch x1 and turn. (39)
Row 12-17: If your last stitch in the last row was a sc chain 1 more and start off with a dc in the last stitch worked then keep alternating sc and dc. If you ended with a dc then make a sc in the first stitch and repeat like the last row. (39)
The lemon peel crochet stitch, also known as the crochet grit stitch is also made by alternating dc and sc and making sure that they stack alternately in rows. So above a dc stitch should be a sc and vice versa.
After the 17th row, fasten off the yellow and switch the yarn to red. Then ch x1.
Crochet Plaid Pumpkin:
The crochet plaid stitch is made by switching colors every few sc stitches. Carry your alternating yarn under crochet stitches while working the other color.
I have a more in depth tutorial on how to do the crochet plaid stitch in dc, but you can easily switch the dc for sc.
Row 18: With the red yarn, sc x3 - in the last sc when pulling up a loop, switch the yarn to orange. Then sc x3 in orange and switch back to red in the third stitch. Follow this pattern for the rest of the row (39). Then ch x1 and turn. (39)
Row 19: You will do the same process for the next row but make sure you are stacking the colors - red on red, orange on orange, etc. Then fasten off the red yarn and ch x1 and turn. (39)
Row 20: Sc x3 in orange (above the red stitches) then switch to aran. Sc x3 in aran and switch to orange. Repeat for the rest of the row. (39) Then ch 1 and turn
Row 21-27: Repeat one more aran and orange row, then fasten off the aran yarn and reintroduce the red yarn. Repeat 2 more rows of red and orange, 2 rows of aran and orange, and then 2 final rows of red and orange. (39)
Fasten off all yarns and weave in tails. Reattach the aran yarn, ch x1 and turn.
Crochet Camel Stitch Segment:
Tip: It's easy to lose stitches here so keep counting!
How to crochet the camel stitch in rows.
Since we are making this in rows, it's done a little differently, but if you wanted to know how to make the camel stitch in the round for a future project - I do have a tutorial for it!
Row 28: Hdc x39. Ch x1 and turn (39).
Row 29: Insert your hook into only the third loop and work a hdc into the first stitch, then repeat for the rest of the row. Always work into that third loop only. It will push the top of your stitch forward. At the end of this row, ch x1 and turn your work. (39)
Row 30: As you look down at the top of your stitch, gently push the top forward to reveal the third loop more clearly. Once the third loop is visible, insert your hook from top to bottom beneath this loop and make a hdc stitch. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (39)
Row 31-36: Repeat row 29 and 30. (39)
The raised lines created are now the front side of the pattern. It didn't matter to determine the front or back up to this point but we will need to know the difference for the next couple of stitch patterns.
Fasten off the aran yarn and attach the orange yarn. Then ch x1.
Bobble Stitch Crochet Pumpkin Segment:
Tip: The bobbles should be made when on the wrong side of the pumpkin so that they dace outward on to the correct side - the same side that has the camel stitch mini cable lines.
The section of the patchwork pumpkin pattern incorporates crochet bobble stitches. I do similar bobble stitches in my crochet sheep pattern.
Row 37-38: Hdc x39, then ch x1 and turn (39).
Row 39: Hdc x4, then create a bobble stitch* (see paragraph below). Then hdc x2, bobble stitch and then repeat for the rest of the row. Hdc x4 at the end of the row (39).
*A bobble stitch is made by yarning over, inserting the hook into the stitch, yarn over, draw loop back through stitch, yarn over pull through 2 loops then STOP. You will have a half completed dc hanging from your hook. Repeat the steps 4 more times until you have 5 half completed dc stitches hanging from your hook and 6 loops ON your hook. Then yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.*
Row 40: Hdc x39, then ch x1 and turn (39).
Row 41: Repeat row 39 (39).
Row 42-43: Hdc x39 and then fasten off the yarn and attach the red yarn. Then ch x1 and turn (39).
Mosaic Crochet Pumpkin Segment:
This is a simple mosaic crochet pattern that creates a crochet polka dot pattern. Since we already made the crochet checkered/plaid pattern, this should feel a little simpler.
Row 44: Sc x5. In the 5th sc when pulling up a loop, switch the color to yellow. Sc x1 in yellow, and when pulling up a loop, switch the color back to red. Repeat 5 red, 1 yellow sc for the rest of the row (39). You will end the row with 3 red sc.
Row 45: Sc x39 in red (39).
Row 46: Sc x2 in red then switch and make 1 sc in yellow. Sc x5 in red and then 1 in yellow. Repeat the last part for the rest of the row. The yellow should be in the middle of the first row's yellow stitches (39).
Row 47: Repeat row 45 (39).
Row 48-53: Repeat rows 44-47 once then 44 and 45 one more time (39). Fasten off the red yarn, you can keep the yellow yarn attached.
Crochet Stripe Pumpkin and Solid Pumpkin Segments:
This part of the crochet pumpkin pattern is made in crochet vertical stripes which will turn horizontal when the pumpkin is stuffed.
Row 54: Hdc x3, then switch the yarn to aran like you did in the checkered round. Then do 3 hdc in aran and switch back to yellow. Keep repeating alternating colors for the rest of the round. When you get to the end ch x1 and turn (39).
Row 55-60: You will continue switching the hdc colors every 3 stitches, just make sure that the colors stack on top of each other to make solid lines. Remember to ch x1 in between each row.
Fasten off both yarns and weave in any ends (39).
Single Crochet Pumpkin:
This part of the crochet patchwork pumpkin is just a simple single crochet swatch.
Row 61-70: Sc x39, then ch x1 and turn (39).
Fasten off and weave in any ends. Set aside to make the crochet stem.
Crochet Pumpkin Stem:
Round 1: Make a mr, then sc x6 in it (6).
Round 2: Sc inc for the entire round (12).
Round 3: Blo sc for the entire round (12).
Round 4-10: Sc for the entire round (12). Then fasten off but leave a tail for sewing.
Crochet Pumpkin Assembly:
Fold the pumpkin rectangle in half so it's a square, then sew the pumpkin rectangle closed so it becomes a tube. After that make a running stitch on one opening and pull tight to cinch the bottom. Tie the cinched bottom so it's secure.
Then stuff the pumpkin with polyfill. After, cinch the top end of the pumpkin like you did the bottom.
Tip: If there are holes at the top and bottom from cinching - cinch it again going through just a few loops per cinch ( like where the top ridges formed and cinch again) - If you are using a cinnamon stick for the top and not the crochet pumpkin stem, you can omit this on one side.
To create the pumpkin segments, tie a long string of yarn to the middle part of the pumpkin, then wrap yarn around your pumpkin where the patterns change. You want to pull tight each time you wrap the yarn around the pumpkin so it starts to bulge a bit.
Once the pumpkin segments are done, sew the crochet pumpkin stem to the top of the pumpkin. If you are using a cinnamon stick instead, omit this part and just insert the cinnamon stick.
And now the crochet pumpkin pattern with different stitches is finished!
🐌Expert Tips
- Adjust Pumpkin Size: Increase or decrease the pumpkin size by adjusting the rows and stitches.
- Embrace Dropped Stitches: Dropped stitches add to the organic look; don’t stress if it happens!
- Clean Color Changes: For cleaner color changes, carry the yarn tightly across the back of your work.
- Seamless Stitch Switching: When switching stitches, pull up a loop of the new color to finish the previous stitch seamlessly.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Cut a length of cinnamon stick to serve as the pumpkin stem. Insert into the hole created from cinching, then glue it in place.
Depending on its complexity, it can take half an hour to a few hours. Because this crochet pumpkin pattern is a bit more complex, it will take 2 hours or so.
You can do it in all different shades! You just want a dark, medium, light and white cream color.
🧶More Crochet Fall Patterns
If you tried this Patchwork Pumpkin Crochet Pattern with Different Stitches (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!
Patchwork Pumpkin Crochet Pattern with Different Stitches
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Double crochet - dc
- Back loop only - blo
- Magic ring - mr
- Special stitches = bobble, camel
Notes
- The patchwork quilt pattern uses 8 different crochet stitches, but you can add your own.
- The crochet pumpkin is about 8 inches in diameter. Increase rows for size or adjust the chain length (2 + 1) for height.
- Acrylic, cotton, or other fibers work well, but avoid fuzzy yarn like blanket or chenille, as it can obscure stitch details.
Instructions
- This pattern is made in rows NOT in the round (except the stem).
- With the red yarn make a crochet chain of 40.
Moss Stitch Segment:
- Tip: Keep your moss stitches a little tighter since it stretches when stuffed. We don’t want giant holes, but small holes will be present. If you want zero holes the houndstooth crochet stitch is a great alternative.
- Row 1: In the second chain from the hook make a sc, then make a ch and skip the following ch from the foundation row. Then make another sc in the next stitch. You will alternate sc and ch + skip foundation ch, for the rest of the row. At the end of the row you should end in a sc. Then ch x1 and turn. (39)
- Row 2: Sc into the chain space from the row below, ch over the last rows sc, and sc into the next chain space again. While you are completing more rows, make sure you are crocheting into the chain spaces from the previous row, do not make a single crochet into the chain directly. Crochet around it. (39) Then Ch 1 and change the color to aran.
- Row 3-10: Repeat row 2 but switch colors every 2 rows from scarlet to aran. At the end of the 10th row, switch the color to the yellow yarn. Ch x1 and turn.
Lemon Peel Pumpkin Segment:
- This section uses the crochet lemon peel stitch or grit stitch.
- Row 11: Starting in the second chain from the hook make a sc. Then a dc in the next stitch. The lemon peel stitch is made alternating single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. So repeat the process of sc, dc for the rest of the row. Ch x1 and turn. (39)
- Row 12-17: If your last stitch in the last row was a sc chain 1 more and start off with a dc in the last stitch worked then keep alternating sc and dc. If you ended with a dc then make a sc in the first stitch and repeat like the last row. (39)
- The lemon peel crochet stitch, also known as the crochet grit stitch is also made by alternating dc and sc and making sure that they stack alternately in rows. So above a dc stitch should be a sc and vice versa.
- After the 17th row, fasten off the yellow and switch the yarn to red. Then ch x1.
Plaid Pumpkin:
- The crochet plaid stitch is made by switching colors every few sc stitches. Carry your alternating yarn under crochet stitches while working the other color.
- I have a more in depth tutorial on how to do the crochet plaid stitch in dc, but you can easily switch the dc for sc.
- Row 18: With the red yarn, sc x3 - in the last sc when pulling up a loop, switch the yarn to orange. Then sc x3 in orange and switch back to red in the third stitch. Follow this pattern for the rest of the row (39). Then ch x1 and turn. (39)
- Row 19: You will do the same process for the next row but make sure you are stacking the colors - red on red, orange on orange, etc. Then fasten off the red yarn and ch x1 and turn. (39)
- Row 20: Sc x3 in orange (above the red stitches) then switch to aran. Sc x3 in aran and switch to orange. Repeat for the rest of the row. (39) Then ch 1 and turn
- Row 21-27: Repeat one more aran and orange row, then fasten off the aran yarn and reintroduce the red yarn. Repeat 2 more rows of red and orange, 2 rows of aran and orange, and then 2 final rows of red and orange. (39)
- Fasten off all yarns and weave in tails. Reattach the aran yarn, ch x1 and turn.
Camel Stitch Segment:
- Tip: It's easy to lose stitches here so keep counting!
- Row 28: Hdc x39. Ch x1 and turn (39).
- Row 29: Insert your hook into only the third loop and work a hdc into the first stitch, then repeat for the rest of the row. Always work into that third loop only. It will push the top of your stitch forward. At the end of this row, ch x1 and turn your work. (39)
- Row 30: As you look down at the top of your stitch, gently push the top forward to reveal the third loop more clearly. Once the third loop is visible, insert your hook from top to bottom beneath this loop and make a hdc stitch. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (39)
- Row 31-36: Repeat row 29 and 30. (39)
- The raised lines created are now the front side of the pattern. It didn't matter to determine the front or back up to this point but we will need to know the difference for the next couple of stitch patterns.
- Fasten off the aran yarn and attach the orange yarn. Then ch x1.
Bobble Stitch Pumpkin Segment:
- Tip: The bobbles should be made when on the wrong side of the pumpkin so that they dace outward on to the correct side - the same side that has the camel stitch mini cable lines.
- The section of the patchwork pumpkin pattern incorporates crochet bobble stitches.
- Row 37-38: Hdc x39, then ch x1 and turn (39).
- Row 39: Hdc x4, then create a bobble stitch* (see paragraph below). Then hdc x2, bobble stitch and then repeat for the rest of the row. Hdc x4 at the end of the row (39).
- *A bobble stitch is made by yarning over, inserting the hook into the stitch, yarn over, draw loop back through stitch, yarn over pull through 2 loops then STOP. You will have a half completed dc hanging from your hook. Repeat the steps 4 more times until you have 5 half completed dc stitches hanging from your hook and 6 loops ON your hook. Then yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.*
- Row 40: Hdc x39, then ch x1 and turn (39).
- Row 41: Repeat row 39 (39).
- Row 42-43: Hdc x39 and then fasten off the yarn and attach the red yarn. Then ch x1 and turn (39).
Mosaic Crochet Pumpkin Segment:
- This is a simple mosaic crochet pattern that creates a crochet polka dot pattern. Since we already made the crochet checkered/plaid pattern, this should feel a little simpler.
- Row 44: Sc x5. In the 5th sc when pulling up a loop, switch the color to yellow. Sc x1 in yellow, and when pulling up a loop, switch the color back to red. Repeat 5 red, 1 yellow sc for the rest of the row (39). You will end the row with 3 red sc.
- Row 45: Sc x39 in red (39).
- Row 46: Sc x2 in red then switch and make 1 sc in yellow. Sc x5 in red and then 1 in yellow. Repeat the last part for the rest of the row. The yellow should be in the middle of the first row's yellow stitches (39).
- Row 47: Repeat row 45 (39).
- Row 48-53: Repeat rows 44-47 once then 44 and 45 one more time (39). Fasten off the red yarn, you can keep the yellow yarn attached.
Stripe Pumpkin and Solid Pumpkin Segments:
- This part of the crochet pumpkin pattern is made in crochet vertical stripes which will turn horizontal when the pumpkin is stuffed.
- Row 54: Hdc x3, then switch the yarn to aran like you did in the checkered round. Then do 3 hdc in aran and switch back to yellow. Keep repeating alternating colors for the rest of the round. When you get to the end ch x1 and turn (39).
- Row 55-60: You will continue switching the hdc colors every 3 stitches, just make sure that the colors stack on top of each other to make solid lines. Remember to ch x1 in between each row.
- Fasten off both yarns and weave in any ends (39).
Single Crochet Pumpkin:
- This part of the crochet patchwork pumpkin is just a simple single crochet swatch.
- Row 61-70: Sc x39, then ch x1 and turn (39).
- Fasten off and weave in any ends. Set aside to make the crochet stem.
Pumpkin Stem:
- Round 1: Make a mr, then sc x6 in it (6).
- Round 2: Sc inc for the entire round (12).
- Round 3: Blo sc for the entire round (12).
- Round 4-10: Sc for the entire round (12). Then fasten off but leave a tail for sewing.
Pumpkin Assembly:
- Fold the pumpkin rectangle in half so it's a square, then sew the pumpkin rectangle closed so it becomes a tube. After that make a running stitch on one opening and pull tight to cinch the bottom. Tie the cinched bottom so it's secure.
- Then stuff the pumpkin with polyfill. After, cinch the top end of the pumpkin like you did the bottom.
- Tip: If there are holes at the top and bottom from cinching - cinch it again going through just a few loops per cinch ( like where the top ridges formed and cinch again) - If you are using a cinnamon stick for the top and not the crochet pumpkin stem, you can omit this on one side.
- To create the pumpkin segments, tie a long string of yarn to the middle part of the pumpkin, then wrap yarn around your pumpkin where the patterns change. You want to pull tight each time you wrap the yarn around the pumpkin so it starts to bulge a bit.
- Once the pumpkin segments are done, sew the crochet pumpkin stem to the top of the pumpkin. If you are using a cinnamon stick instead, omit this part and just insert the cinnamon stick.
- And now the pumpkin is finished!
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