Crochet Pumpkin {Single Crochet Ribbing}
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Make a few in your favorite fall colors to decorate your home with.
This free crochet pattern uses super bulky yarn and a 9mm/(US M/N 13) crochet hook.
Scroll down to view the free pattern or you can grab your printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here.
Is It Easy To Crochet A Pumpkin?
Yes, it is! If you haven’t tried crochet ribbing before, this is a great pattern to start with.
You will crochet a rectangle using the single crochet ribbing, then make it into a pumpkin, plus there is a video tutorial below to help you along.
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This pattern is basic and great for any beginner.
- You should be comfortable making a slip knot (how to make a slip knot (step by step)) and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
- You should be comfortable working single crochet (how to single crochet (SC)).
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
- And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).
Crochet Pumpkin {Single Crochet Ribbing}
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Skill Level – Basic
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Notes
Make cute decor this fall with these chunky ribbed crochet pumpkins.
Ideal for beginners, these free crochet pumpkins are perfect for anyone looking to pick up a hook for the first time.
Make them in lots of different colors for Halloween or Thanksgiving using super bulky yarn.
Copyright Info
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Video Tutorial
There is a right-handed video tutorial on my YouTube channel here.
This will show you how to create and make up the pumpkin.
Size Information
- Finished rectangle size – H 5 inches x W 8 inches.
- Finished pumpkin size – Circumference = 13 inches x H 6 inches.
Gauge
- 6.6 Sts / 8 rows in 4″ (10x10cm) in single crochet ribbing.
- Gauge is not important for this project.
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- Any super bulky/super chunky/14-ply yarn.
- For each pumpkin, you will need around 50g.
- I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in the following colors:
- Fisherman
- Wheat
- Spice
- Mustard
Hook Size
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle/yarn needle
- Scissors
Other Materials
- Fiberfill/Poly-fil stuffing
- Cinnamon sticks
- Twine
- Glue gun
Abbreviations
The pattern is written using US crochet terms and abbreviations.
You can find a free PDF of both US and UK terms and abbreviations here. – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)
- BLO – Back loop only
- CH – Chain
- Cont – Continue
- SC – Single crochet
- Rem – Remaining
- Rep – Repeat
- St(s) – Stitches
Pattern Instructions
- CH 12, turn,
- Row 1: 1 SC into the 2nd CH from hook, SC to end, turn,
- Row 2: Ch 1, 1 SC in BLO in each st to end, turn,
- Rep row 2 until the piece measures 8″ in length.
- Cut yarn and secure the end.
You can watch a video tutorial on my YouTube Channel showing you how to create and make up the pumpkin here.
You can also view my crochet pumpkin video tutorial playlist here.
Making Up
- Step 1 – Fold the piece in half and seam to create a tube using the long tail (thread the darning needle/yarn needle) using the mattress stitch.
- Step 2 – Sew a running stitch through the edge (weaving in and out of the top stitches and the next st) and pull tight to gather up (this pulls the bottom of the pumpkin together).
- Step 3 – Close the hole and secure it.
- Step 4 – Stuff with the fiberfill/poly-fil.
- Step 5 – Once it has been stuffed and made into a pumpkin shape – cut another length of yarn (around 12+ inches) thread your needle again and do another running stitch through the top of the pumpkin and pull tight to close.
- Step 6 – Secure and weave in any loose ends.
- Step 7 – Glue a cinnamon stick (with a hot glue gun) into the hole in the center of the top of the pumpkin to create a pumpkin stem.
- Step 8 – Cut a length of twine and tie in a bow around the cinnamon stick.
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