Crochet Ribbing – Easy Ribbed Pumpkin Patterns
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There are three sizes to make, small, medium, and large each using a different crocheted rib stitch.
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.
Crochet Ribbing
There are many different crochet ribbing techniques.
Crochet ribbing is used frequently in sweaters, beanies (brims), and cuffs.
The three types of crochet ribbing you will learn here all use single crochet stitches and half double crochet stitches.
For this crochet project, you will create a rectangle that will then be turned into a pumpkin.
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This pattern is easy and great for any advanced 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 Ribbing – Easy Pumpkin Patterns
Grab the inexpensive ad-free, printable pattern PDF in my shop here.
Grab the crochet pumpkin pattern bundle here with 5 different crochet stitch patterns.
Skill Level – Easy
Grab The Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Bundle Here
Notes
Make cute decor this fall with these chunky ribbed crochet pumpkins.
Ideal for advanced beginners, these free crochet pumpkins teach you how to create crochet ribbing in three different ways (each with a different ribbing technique).
Make them in lots of different colors for Halloween or Thanksgiving using super bulky yarn.
Copyright Info
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Video Tutorials
There are three right-handed video tutorials on my YouTube channel to help you here…
- How To Half-Double Crochet In The Third Loop
- How To Crochet A Pumpkin With Half Double Crochet Ribbing (HDC)
- Crochet Rib Stitches – Single Crochet and Half Double Crochet Ribbing
You can also view my crochet pumpkin video tutorial playlist here.
Size Information
Pumpkin 1 – Small
- Finished rectangle size – H 5.5 inches x W 10 inches
- Finished pumpkin size – Circumference = 12 inches x H 5.5 inches.
Pumpkin 2 – Medium
- Finished rectangle size – H 6.5 inches x W 12 inches
- Finished pumpkin size – Circumference = 14 inches x H 6.5 inches.
Pumpkin 3 – Large
- Finished rectangle size – H 8 inches x W 14 inches
- Finished pumpkin size – Circumference = 16 inches x H 8 inches.
Gauge
- 6.6 Sts / 8 rows in 4×4 inches (10x10cm) in single crochet.
- 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-70g.
- I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in the following colors:
- Fisherman
- Mustard
- Wheat
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 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
- HDC – Half double crochet
- SC – Single crochet
- Rem – Remaining
- Rep – Repeat
- St(s) – Stitches
Pattern Instructions
Pumpkin Pattern 1 – Crochet Ribbing – Half Double Crochet In 3rd Loop
- Row 1: CH 12, 1 HDC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH to end, turn,
- Row 2: CH 1, 1 HDC in BLO in 3rd loop of each st to end, turn,
- Rep row 2 until the piece measures 10″ in length.
- Cut yarn and secure the end.
This is the pumpkin crochet in the Fisherman yarn.
Pumpkin Pattern 2 – Crochet Ribbing – Half Double Crochet
- Row 1: CH 14, 1 HDC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH to end, turn,
- Row 2: CH 1, 1 HDC in BLO in each st to end, turn,
- Rep row 2 until the piece measures 12″ in length.
- Cut yarn and secure the end.
This is the pumpkin crochet in the Mustard yarn.
Pumpkin Pattern 3 – Crochet Ribbing – Half Double Crochet And Single Crochet
- Row 1: CH 16, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH to end, turn,
- Row 2: CH 1, 1 HDC in each st to end, turn,
- Row 3: CH 1, 1 SC in BLO of each st to end, turn
- Rep rows 2 and 3 until the piece measures 14″ in length.
- Cut yarn and secure the end.
This is the pumpkin crochet in the Wheat yarn.
Making Up
You can see how the pumpkins are made up in each video tutorial.
The written instructions are below…
- 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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