Rustic Farmhouse Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (Free Printable)

Bring rustic farmhouse charm into your home this fall with these chunky crochet ribbed pumpkins.

Perfect for cozy fall decor, they’re quick to make, easy to customize, and use simple crochet stitches like sc, hdc, and sl st.

This free crochet pumpkin pattern includes three different ribbing techniques, plus video tutorials to guide you through every step.

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced crocheter, these pumpkins are a satisfying project that will add handmade texture and warmth to your seasonal display.

Before You Get Started

Here are a few things to know before you begin:

• Gauge isn’t important — your pumpkins will look great even with slight size differences.
• This project uses super bulky yarn weight (around 50–70g per pumpkin).
• You’ll practice ribbing with back loop only (BLO) stitches.
• Each pumpkin is made as a rectangle, then shaped with seaming, stuffing, and a cinnamon stick stem.
• Tutorials are available on my YouTube channel for visual learners.

Tools/Materials NeededYarn

• Any super bulky / 14-ply yarn (around 50–70g per pumpkin).
• I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in Fisherman, Mustard, and Wheat.

Crochet Hook

• 9 mm crochet hook (US M/N 13)

Other Supplies

• Tapestry needle/yarn needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Fiberfill/Poly-fil stuffing
• Cinnamon sticks (for stems)
• Twine or ribbon (for bows)
• Glue gun

Abbreviations

Written in US terms.

• BLO – Back loop only
• CH – Chain
• HDC – Half double crochet
• SC – Single crochet
• SL ST / sl st – Slip stitch
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• Rep – Repeat
• Cont – Continue
• Rem – Remaining

Need help with crochet abbreviations? Grab my free Crochet Abbreviations + Terms PDF.

Rustic Crochet Pumpkin Patterns

Each pumpkin uses a different ribbing technique for added texture.

Small Pumpkin – Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop

• Row 1: CH 12, 1 HDC in 2nd CH from hook and across. Turn.
• Row 2: CH 1, 1 HDC in BLO (3rd loop) across. Turn.
• Repeat Row 2 until the rectangle measures 10″ long.
• Fasten off with a long tail for seaming.
• Video Tutorial.
• Made with Fisherman yarn

Medium Pumpkin – Half Double Crochet Ribbing

• Row 1: CH 14, 1 HDC in 2nd CH from hook and across. Turn.
• Row 2: CH 1, 1 HDC in BLO across. Turn.
• Repeat Row 2 until the rectangle measures 12″ long.
• Fasten off with a long tail.
• Video Tutorial.
• Made with Mustard yarn

Large Pumpkin – SC + HDC Ribbing

• Row 1: CH 16, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook and across. Turn.
• Row 2: CH 1, 1 HDC in each st. Turn.
• Row 3: CH 1, 1 SC in BLO across. Turn.
• Repeat Rows 2–3 until the rectangle measures 14″ long.
• Fasten off with a long tail.
• Video Tutorial.
• Made with Wheat yarn

Finishing + Assembly

Follow these steps for all pumpkin sizes:

• Seaming: Fold the rectangle in half (short ends together). Using a tapestry needle and the long tail, seam into a tube with mattress stitch.
• Gather Bottom: Work a running stitch along the bottom edge. Pull tight to close. Secure with a knot.
• Stuffing: Fill the inside with poly-fil stuffing until firm and round.
• Close Top: Work another running stitch along the top edge. Pull tight, close hole, secure thread, and weave in ends.
• Shape the Pumpkin: Cut a long length of yarn (about 12–18 inches) and thread it through your tapestry needle. Insert the needle from the top hole through to the bottom and pull snug. Wrap the yarn around the outside of the pumpkin and push the needle back through from bottom to top. Repeat this several times around the pumpkin, dividing it into equal sections (like slices of a pie) until it takes on a plump pumpkin shape. Secure and weave in the yarn end.
• Stem: Hot glue a cinnamon stick into the center.
• Finish: Tie a bow around the stem with twine or ribbon. Add a crocheted leaf if desired.

FAQs & Extra Tips

→ What yarn weight works best?

Super bulky yarn makes the chunkiest pumpkins, but worsted weight yarn also works for smaller versions.

→ Can I use a magic circle instead of sewing?

Yes! Some crocheters prefer working in a spiral with a magic circle, but rectangles + seaming give a beautiful ribbed texture.

→ What if I don’t have a cinnamon stick?

You can use a small branch, wooden dowel, or crochet a stem using sc and sl st.

→ Do I need a stitch marker?

Optional — but a stitch marker helps keep track of rows.

→ How many rows for the crochet pumpkin?

It depends on the size!

The small pumpkin has around 20–24 rows, the medium about 26–30 rows, and the large around 32–36 rows.

The key is reaching the correct width measurement given in the pattern.

→ Is it hard to crochet a pumpkin?

Not at all! These pumpkins are an easy-level project, perfect for beginners who know chain (ch), single crochet (sc), and half double crochet (hdc) stitches.

The shaping is simple with stuffing and a quick seam.

Free Printable

Want to keep this tutorial handy while you crochet? Grab the free printable version of the pattern below!

Whether you’re curled up on the couch or crafting on the go, this easy-to-follow card makes it simple to work through each round at your own pace.

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Or, grab the crochet pumpkin pattern bundle here (5 designs in one set).

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