"Stitch an adorable Crochet Halloween Pumpkin for your decor. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to the spooky season!"
A Crochet Halloween Pumpkin is a charming and festive addition to your seasonal decorations. Its delightful handmade appeal can bring a cozy and whimsical touch to any room. This project is ideal for crochet enthusiasts at any skill level, offering a creative way to celebrate Halloween with a handmade item that's both fun and functional. With every stitch, you’ll find joy in shaping the vibrant orange yarn into a pumpkin that can be customized with cute or spooky facial features. Perfect for gifting or enhancing your home, this pumpkin will surely become a cherished part of your Halloween decor.
How To Crochet Amigurumi Halloween Pumpkin
Materials Needed:
- Orange yarn
- Brown yarn
- Black yarn (for facial features)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Polyester stuffing
Pattern Instructions:
Row 1 (Magic Ring):
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Make 8 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
- Pull the yarn tight to close the ring.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to complete the row.
Row 2:
- Chain 1.
- Increase in each stitch around (2 sc in each stitch) – 16 stitches in total.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Row 3:
- Chain 1.
- 1 sc in the first stitch, increase (2 sc in the next stitch) – repeat this pattern 7 more times.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Row 4:
- Chain 1.
- 1 sc in each of the first 2 stitches, increase (2 sc in the next stitch) – repeat this pattern 7 more times.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Row 5:
- Chain 1.
- Make 1 sc in each stitch – 32 stitches in total.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Row 6:
- Chain 1.
- 1 sc in each of the first 3 stitches, increase (2 sc in the next stitch) – repeat this pattern 7 more times.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Row 7:
- Chain 1.
- Make 1 sc in each stitch – 40 stitches in total.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Rows 8-14:
- Chain 1.
- Make 1 sc in each stitch – 40 stitches in total.
- Repeat for a total of 7 rows.
- After Row 14, it should look more like a pumpkin.
Row 15:
- Chain 1.
- 1 sc in each of the first 3 stitches, decrease (sc 2 stitches together) – repeat this pattern 7 more times.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Row 16:
- Chain 1.
- Make 1 sc in each stitch – 32 stitches in total.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
Row 17:
- Chain 1.
- 1 sc in each of the first 2 stitches, decrease (sc 2 stitches together) – repeat this pattern 7 more times.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to end the row.
- Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Using Brown Yarn (Row 18):
- Insert your hook into the first stitch and wrap the yarn.
- Chain 1.
- 1 sc in the first stitch, decrease (sc 2 stitches together) – repeat this pattern 7 more times.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch and start stuffing the pumpkin.
Row 19:
- Chain 1.
- Make a decrease (sc 2 stitches together) in all stitches around for 8 times – 8 decreases in total.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 and fasten off, leaving approximately 60 cm of yarn for sewing.
Finishing the Pumpkin:
- Insert the leftover yarn into the front loops of the remaining stitches.
- Pull the yarn tight to close the pumpkin’s opening.
- Make a knot to secure it.
- Insert the needle through the top, leaving a small loop.
- Chain 8.
- Make 7 slip stitches back along the chain.
- Chain 1 and fasten off.
- Weave in the ends.
Shaping the Pumpkin:
- Thread a piece of yarn approximately 60 cm long of the same color as the pumpkin body.
- Go to Row 3 (count from the bottom).
- Insert the needle and make a knot.
- Use pins to mark the pumpkin into 6 equal parts.
- Sew along each vertical line to create the pumpkin's sections.
Adding Facial Features:
- Using black yarn, sew on the eyes, mouth, and nose as desired.
Your adorable Halloween pumpkin is now ready! Enjoy your cute and festive decoration.
