Pumpkin
© June Gilbank 2008
Crochet yourself a pumpkin – the perfect pattern for autumn! With this one basic pattern, you can create a realistic pumpkin for your Fall table, a cute amigurumi-style pumpkin for the kids, or a spooooooooooooooky pumpkin for Halloween.
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This is a PlanetJune original crochet pattern. Feel free to use it however you wish, but I’d appreciate credit as the pattern designer. Please do not reproduce the pattern anywhere else; instead post a link to http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/pumpkin/
Terminology
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet (double crochet for UK/Aus) |
| hdc | half double crochet (half treble crochet for UK/Aus) |
| sl st | slip stitch (single crochet for UK/Aus) |
| st | stitch |
You will need…
• E US/3.5mm crochet hook
• Small amount of worsted weight yarn in orange, plus brown or green for stalk
• Yarn needle
Pumpkin
Note: The main part of the pumpkin is worked in rows. All stitches are worked in back loops only.
Ch 16.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 9 ch, sc in last 3 ch. (15 st)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 st, hdc in next 5 st, sc in next 5 st. (15 st)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 st, hdc in next 9 st, sc in next 3 st. (15 st)
Rows 4-25: repeat Rows 2 and 3 eleven times more. (15 st)
Row 26: Repeat Row 2 once more (15 st).
Fold the rectangle in half so that Row 26 is matched up with the starting chain. Sl st through both layers (Row 26 and the starting chain) to form a tube. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn end to close the ends of the pumpkin.
To form the bottom of the pumpkin, use a yarn needle and the long yarn end to gather around one of the open edges with running stitch. Draw the stitches tightly together, then knot the yarn to keep the end closed. Note: if you are using animal eyes for your pumpkin, insert them now, about halfway up the pumpkin, and attach the backs.
Make sure the yarn end and needle are on the outside of the base of the pumpkin, then stuff the pumpkin through the top opening. Pass the yarn end up through the middle of the pumpkin to the open edge, then use a running stitch around the stitches of the top edge. Draw up the stitches around the top to close it. Knot the yarn in this position.
Shaping (optional)
If the pumpkin is too tall, you can shape it by passing the yarn from the top middle down through the pumpkin to the centre hole at the bottom, then inserting the yarn needle at the bottom, one stitch away from where it exited the pumpkin, and passing the yarn end back up through the pumpkin to the top. Draw the yarn tighter until you like the shape. Knot the yarn in this position (the knot will be covered by the stalk).
Stalk
Make a magic ring, ch 1.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring. (5 st)
Rnds 2-5: sc in each st around. (5 st)
Rnd 6: (sc in next st, ch 2, sc in same st) four times, sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st.
The base of the stalk should flare out into a star/pentagon shape. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn end to attach the stalk to the pumpkin.
Use a yarn needle and the long yarn end from the stalk to sew the base of the stalk to the centre top of the pumpkin.
Embellishment Ideas
Keep your pumpkin realistic, or embellish it with a cute face (round black eyes and an embroidered smiley mouth) or a scary Halloween face (cut eye and mouth shapes from black felt and glue to the pumpkin).
Happy Halloween! I hope you enjoy this pattern. Please leave me a comment below if you do, and consider leaving me a donation. Thanks!
If you like this pattern, you may also like my PocketAmi Set 3: Halloween patterns!
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PlanetJune » halloween treats! Said,
September 29, 2008 @ 8:12 pm
[...] in the past, so I’m giving back to you all with a new FREE pattern: the multiple-personality amigurumi Pumpkin! The pattern is pretty simple, and makes a nice squishy hand-sized pumpkin. And with a few [...]
adminnie Said,
September 30, 2008 @ 7:21 am
just wanted to let you know that i’ve featured your halloween and pumpkin patterns on the daily chum. too cute!
marití Said,
September 30, 2008 @ 7:25 am
ESTUVE MIRANDO TU PATRON DE CALABAZA Y NO SE SI SERA PORQUE SOY ESPAÑOLA Y AQUISE LEEN DE OTRA FORMA PORQUE NO ENTIENDO MUY BIEN TUS EXPLICACIONES. ME GUSTA MUCHO LAS MUESTRAS QUE TIENES EN LA PAGINA, PIENSO EN HACERME CON ALGUNA.
Rabbit9 Said,
October 1, 2008 @ 1:23 am
Very very cute. Thank you for the pattern.
Jenny Said,
October 1, 2008 @ 11:18 am
Very cute
I love your patterns. Have a great day!
Tracy Said,
October 3, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
Very sweet! Doesn’t look to hard to make, may give it a try. :>
andrea Said,
October 3, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
thanks so much! this is fantastic
Akua Said,
October 7, 2008 @ 7:35 pm
This is the best designed pattern I’ve read yet. Your pumpkin is lovely! Thanks for sharing!
I will try it tonight— I want to hang some pumpkins on my porch rail.
Stricken & Spinnen: Annkaris Blog » Blog Archiv » Deutsche Anleitung für den Halloween Kürbis Said,
October 17, 2008 @ 5:12 am
[...] der Original-Anleitungsseite findet Ihr Vorschläge für verschiedene Kürbisgesichter (aus Perlen, gestickt oder aus [...]
Carmen Said,
October 29, 2008 @ 5:47 am
hola, te saludo y te mando un link en mi pagina.
Carmen
PlanetJune » pumpkin gallery Said,
October 31, 2008 @ 9:54 am
[...] Happy Halloween! I thought I’d celebrate by showing off some of the wonderful pumpkins that ravelry and flickr users have made from my free Pumpkin crochet pattern: [...]
DianaG Said,
April 20, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
A friend and I have been trying to find free patterns to make playfood for our daughters, she will be so happy taht I found this! I really like it, thank you so much for sharing * hugs *
AlysiaJ Said,
May 15, 2009 @ 10:59 am
this pattern looks sooo cute!!! the only thing is i dont understand what a magic ring is. could you please email me how to do it? im looking forward to making this for everyone i know!!!
June Said,
May 15, 2009 @ 11:21 am
Alysia, I have a tutorial for the magic ring here: http://www.planetjune.com/magicring
http://www.crochet-doilies.com/free-crochet-instructions-and-patterns-online/ Said,
September 8, 2009 @ 10:52 am
Your pumpkin is adorable. I’m glad to find it just in time for the fall season. Can’t wait to get out my yarn and give it a try.
Veronica Said,
September 10, 2009 @ 3:30 am
Hi!
I absolutely love this pattern. I´m wondering if I can translate It to swedish on my blog. Of course I will link to your pattern and give you all the credits for making it.
Thank you so muck for sharing.
Lots of love /Veronica
Corgiiscute Said,
October 25, 2009 @ 3:24 am
Thank you, so much! This is the most realistic-looking pumpkin that I could find. All of the others were just like a ball, but this one has the ridges!
I already made one, and I’ll be making a lot more
I love how easy it was to make.
Thank you!