Home Decor / Quick & Easy Projects Crochet Pumpkin Free Pattern Updated April 7, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!5Shares Here’s a pumpkin pattern for those of you who prefer not to get their hands dirty carving a pumpkin at Halloween. This super easy crochet pumpkin can be made in no time and adds an interesting twist on traditional Halloween decor. You can even use it year after year! Why not trying this pumpkin in unconventional colours to match your decor. This post contains the written instructions with the video tutorial underneath. I also have the inexpensive PDF pattern available if you wanted to print yourself a copy to work from.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. 2. Pattern notes3. Convert Pattern Terms4. Crochet Terms5. Pattern6. Video TutorialVIEW MORE▼ Pumpkin Crochet Pattern Pattern notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below. Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK in Jaffa and Meadow Hook: 4.5mm Pumpkin measures about 2 1/2 inches in width. Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Crochet Terms Chain: ch(s): Yarn over, pull through. Slip stitch (sl-st): sl-st: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook. Double crochet: dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together ( yo insert hook into stitch, yo pull through stitch 3 loops on the hook, yo insert hook into next stitch, yo pull through stitch, 5 loops on hook, yo pull through 5 loops. Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. To unlock this FREE crochet pattern all you need to do is enter your email to join our mailing list and the grow app will appear, please enter your email and create a password. Now you’ve created a grow account you’ll be able to access all of the free patterns on the blog and bookmark your favourites so you can have them all in one place for easy access. If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that the team are unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so please make sure you save your login information in a safe place. Your grow account is separate from your Bella Coco account which you use to access your purchased patterns. Pattern You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. For the Pumpkin: Using orange yarn. Working each round in circles Foundation: Chain 2 Round 1: 10dc into first chain Round 2: 2dc into each dc (20 stitches) Round 3: dc into each stitch Round 4: 2dc into each stitch (40 stitches) Round 5-8: dc into each stitch (40 stitches in each round) Round 9: dc2tog (20 stitches) Round 10: dc in each stitch (20 stitches) Start stuffing the pumpkin Round 11: dc2tog (10 stitches) Further stuff the pumpkin if needed Round 12: dc2tog (5 stitches) dc into opposite stitch in order to close the hole. Tie off leaving an extra long tail (30cm or more) Attach a darning need to your end. Thread the needle from the bottom of the pumpkin to the top. Thread the needle from the bottom of the pumpkin to the top again and pull tight on the yarn (this will make your indentations) Continue this 6 times making the spaces even. Tie off. For the leaves: Using green yarn Foundation: Chain 2 Round 1: 8dc into first chain and connect Round 2: *chain 3, skip a stitch, ss into next stitch* 4 times. Connect and tie off leaving a long end. Sew onto the pumpkin and hide your ends. Video Tutorial KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!5Shares Further Reading... 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