The Pumpkin Pop!
Free Crochet Pattern
The Easy & Textured Pumpkin You’ll Crochet on Repeat
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The Pumpkin Pop!
If you’ve been searching for an easy crochet pumpkin pattern that works up quickly and still has plenty of texture, you’ve just found your new favorite! This extended single crochet pumpkin is simple enough for beginners, yet satisfying for experienced crocheters who want a mindless, stash-busting project.
What makes this pumpkin unique is the extended single crochet stitch: a small twist on a classic stitch that adds extra height and creates a subtle, beautiful texture without being too complicated. You’ll love how rhythmic and relaxing it feels to work, and before you know it, you’ll have a plump little pumpkin ready for your fall décor.
But here’s the best part: this is not your typical orange-and-brown pumpkin pattern. Instead, this design encourages you to dive into your yarn stash and bring out those vibrant, colorful skeins you’ve been saving. Whether it’s jewel tones, pastel shades, or even variegated yarn, every pumpkin becomes one-of-a-kind. The more playful your yarn choices, the more eye-catching your finished pumpkins will be.
Perfect for autumn decorating, craft fairs, or handmade gifts, these crochet pumpkins whip up quickly, I promise you’ll want to keep making them on repeat until you have a whole pumpkin patch! So grab your hook, raid your stash, and crochet a pumpkin (or twenty!) that’s anything but boring. Whether you’re looking for DIY fall décor, a stash-busting crochet project, or just something fun and cozy to make on a cool evening, this easy textured pumpkin pattern is the perfect pick:
And if you want to mix it up a little, here are some more pumpkin pattern ideas for you to try next.
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MEASUREMENTS
Measurements reflect the finished size after assembly.
Finished circumference: 10 (13.25, 16.5) inches or 25 (34, 42) cm
Finished height: 1 (1.5, 2.5) inches or 3 (4, 6) cm
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
YARN
The samples are shown in DK and worsted weight yarn, but any yarn weight will work great with this pattern. Remember to pick an appropriate hook size: the goal is to create a dense enough fabric so that the stuffing won’t peek through.
SHOWN IN
Variegated pumpkins: Feisty Fibres Rockin DK (100% SW merino; 246 yds/225 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein) in “Trippin”.
Solid color pumpkin: The Frosted Stitch Winter Worsted (100% SW merino; 218 yds/200 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein) in “Moss Campion”.
YARDAGE
40 (75, 120) yds or 35 (70, 110) m
These yardages are estimated based on the DK weight samples. If using a different weight yarn, keep in mind that your yardage and dimensions may vary.
HOOKS
US H-8/5.0 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS
Scissors, tapestry needle, fiberfill, cinnamon sticks (you can also pick up some fancy looking sticks on your next walk – they’re totally free and look amazing!)
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The Pattern
Construction
This pumpkin is worked top-down as a continuous spiral starting from a magic ring. You will only work on the right side, without joining your rounds or turning your work. The sphere shape is constructed in three sections: the top section with increase rounds, the middle section with “flat” or “straight” rounds, and the bottom section with decrease rounds. You’ll stuff the sphere with fiberfill as you go and create the pumpkin sections by wrapping the yarn around the sphere and tying off knots.
General notes
- The pattern uses standard US terminology.
- The pattern is written for three sizes as follows: 1 (2, 3).
- Stitch repeats are written in square brackets [like this].
- Stitch counts are given in round brackets at the end of the rnd.
- The step-by-step tutorial photos show size 1.
Stitch glossary
CH | chain |
lp(s) | loop(s) |
prev | previous |
rnd(s) | round(s) |
ST(s) | stitch(es) |
YO | yarn over |
Special Stitches
eSC (extended single crochet): Insert hook in next ST, YO and pull up a lp (2 lps on hook). YO and pull through first lp (2 lps on hook). YO and pull through both lps on hook (photos 1–3).
eSC2tog (extended single crochet 2 together): Insert hook in next ST, YO and pull up a lp, YO and pull through first lp on hook (2 lps on hook). Insert hk in next ST, YO and pull up a lp (3 lps on hk). YO and pull through all 3 lps on hook (photos 4–7).
Gauge
16 ST and 16 rnds per 4 x 4 inches (10.16 by 10.16 cm) in eSC
Directions
1. MAIN PATTERN
The pumpkin is worked in continuous rounds on the right side only. Do not turn your work and do not join your rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Start with a magic ring and leave a long starting tail of approx. 18 (24, 30) inches or 45 (60, 75) cm to use for assembly later on.
1.1 INCREASE SECTION
Inc rnd 1: CH 1 (does not count as ST) and 6 eSC in magic ring (photo 8). Close magic ring (photo 9). [6 eSC]
Inc rnd 2: 2 eSC in each ST around (photo 10). [12 eSC]
Inc rnd 3: [eSC in next ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times (photo 11). [18 eSC]
Inc rnd 4: [eSC in next 2 ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times (photo 12). [24 eSC]
Inc rnd 5: [eSC in next 3 ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times (photo 13). [30 eSC]
Inc rnd 6: [eSC in next 4 ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times (photo 14). [36 eSC]
Size 1 only: Go to 1.2 Flat Section.
Sizes 2 and 3:
Inc rnd 7: [eSC in next 5 ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times. [42 eSC]
Inc rnd 8: [eSC in next 6 ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times. [48 eSC]
Size 2 only: Go to 1.2 Flat Section.
Size 3:
Inc rnd 9: [eSC in next 7 ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times. [54 eSC]
Inc rnd 10: [eSC in next 8 ST, 2 eSC in next ST] x6 times. [60 eSC]
Go to 1.2 Flat Section.
1.2 FLAT SECTION
Flat rnd: eSC in each ST around. [36 (48, 60) eSC]
Repeat the Flat rnd 7 (11, 15) more times, or until the piece measures approximately 3.5 (5, 6.5) inches or 9 (13, 17) cm in height measured across the center starting from Inc rnd 1. You now have 14 (20, 26) rnds in total (photo 15).
All sizes: Go to 1.3 Decrease Section.
1.3 DECREASE SECTION
Dec rnd 1: [eSC in next 4 (6, 8) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times (photo 16). [30 (42, 54) eSC]
Dec rnd 2: [eSC in next 3 (5, 7) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times (photo 17). [24 (36, 48) eSC]
Size 1 only: Start gradually stuffing the pumpkin with fiberfill.
Pro tip! Tear your fiberfill into smaller chunks as you add it in to ensure it is evenly distributed.
Dec rnd 3: [eSC in next 2 (4, 6) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times (photo 18). [18 (30, 42) eSC]
Dec rnd 4: [eSC in next 1 (3, 5) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times (photo 19). [12 (24, 36) eSC]
Size 1 only:
Last dec rnd: eSC2tog around (photo 20). [6 (–, –) eSC]
Fasten off, leaving a long ending tail of approximately the same length as the starting tail. Add fiberfill until the pumpkin is plump and firm.
Size 2 only: Start gradually stuffing the pumpkin with fiberfill.
Sizes 2 and 3:
Dec rnd 5: [eSC in next — (2, 4) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times. [– (18, 30) eSC]
Dec rnd 6: [eSC in next — (1, 3) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times. [– (12, 24) eSC]
Size 2 only:
Last dec rnd: eSC2tog around. [– (6, –) eSC]
Fasten off, leaving a long ending tail of approximately the same length as the starting tail. Add fiberfill until the pumpkin is plump and firm.
Size 3 only:
Dec rnd 7: [eSC in next — (–, 2) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times. [– (–, 18) eSC]
Start gradually stuffing the pumpkin with fiberfill.
Dec rnd 8: [eSC in next — (–, 1) ST, eSC2tog across next 2 ST] x6 times. [– (–, 12) eSC]
Last dec rnd: eSC2tog around. [– (–, 6) eSC]
Fasten off, leaving a long ending tail of approximately the same length as the starting tail. Add fiberfill until the pumpkin is plump and firm.
2. ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
Thread your yarn needle with the ending tail and weave it through each stitch from the Last dec rnd. Pull tightly to close the bottom of the pumpkin and if needed, go through the stitches multiple times to sew it shut (photo 21).
STEP 2
Bring the ending tail over to the other side of the pumpkin by feeding your needle vertically through the center, so that both ends are now on the same side of the sphere. Thread your needle with both ends and feed it vertically through the center of the pumpkin a couple times to gather the fabric in the center and give it a donut shape (photo 22).
STEP 3
With both tails coming out the same side of the pumpkin, run the two pieces of yarn tightly around it to create the first two sections. Secure the yarn at the center with a triple knot and feed your needle vertically through the center of the pumpkin again, to bring both tails over to the other side. Rotate and flip the pumpkin over (photo 23).
Repeat this step to create 4 (6, 6) more sections (photos 24–25).
Remember to always feed your needle vertically through the center in order to reinforce the donut shape. If needed, run the yarn across the same indentations to tighten them.
STEP 4
Fasten off and weave in ends. Attach a cinnamon stick to the top of the pumpkin. Optionally, glue it down to keep it secure.
Congratulations! You just completed your first Pumpkin Pop! pumpkin, probably the first of many! I hope you enjoyed making this just as much as I enjoyed designing it! Don’t forget to tag me @CrochetHighway and use the #CrochetHighway hashtag if you’re posting your work on Instagram!