FREE Small Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
PEACH UNICORN DESIGNS
This Small Halloween Pumpkin crochet pattern is perfect to bring some spooky Halloween fun to your Autumn decorations. The pumpkin sits perfectly in your hand, adding a cute and spooky element to any room or outdoor space throughout the entire fall season. You'll love making this popular autumn pumpkin using our quick and easy pattern instructions – even if you're new to crocheting in the round! Whether used as part of your table centrepiece or hung up on walls, windows, doors as Halloween décor pieces - our spooky Halloween pumpkin pattern is the perfect way to add some festive flair during those crisp Autumn nights. So, go grab your crochet wand and magic up some adorable pumpkins!
Materials Needed
* Scheepjes Catona Cotton 4 ply yarn1 x 10g Ball of Rich Coral #410
1 x 10g Ball of Caramel # 506 (or scrap of brown)
* 3mm Crochet Hook (US D/3)
* Tapestry Needle
* Toy Stuffing
* Stitch Marker
Stitch Directory
(Click on the stitch for a video)
Ch - Chain Stitch
Sc - Single Crochet
Inc - Increase (Do 2 sc in next stitch)
Dec2tog - Decrease (Sc the next two stitches together)
Rnd - Round
Pattern Notes
* No tension gauge is required.* Finished Pumpkin size - 7cm round by 3cm high.
* Pattern is written using US terminology.
* Pattern is suitable for a beginner.
* The pumpkin is made up in continuous rounds, Mark the 1st stitch on each round with a stitch marker to ensure you do not lose your place.
Stitch Conversion (If needed)
US to UK/Australia terms
(US) Single Crochet (Sc) same as (UK) Double Crochet (Dc)
MAIN PATTERN
Pumpkin - Rich Coral #410
Using a Magic circle start, Sc8
Rnd 1 - (Inc) 8 times (16)
Rnd 2 - (Inc, Sc1) 8 times (24)
Rnd 3 - (Inc, Sc2) 8 times (32)
Rnd 4 - (Inc, Sc1) 16 times (48)
Rnd 5 to 16 - Sc in all (48)
Rnd 17 - (Dec2tog, Sc1) 16 times (32)
Rnd 18 - (Dec2tog, Sc2) 8 times (24)
Rnd 19 - (Dec2tog, Sc1) 8 times (16)
Stuff your Pumpkin.
Rnd 20 - (Dec2tog) 8 times (8)
Fasten off with a long yarn tail, weave the tail through the last 8 stitches and pull to close.
Take the yarn up the side of the pumpkin and down through the centre from the top to the bottom, pull tight and repeat around the pumpkin another 6 times.
Secure the end.
Stalk - Caramel # 506
Ch5,turn
Row 1 - Sc4, ch1, turn
Row 2 - Sc4.
Fasten off and sew onto the top centre of your pumpkin.
Do you want to make the other Halloween Decorations?
All done, hope you enjoyed making your pumpkin!
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Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. Worked up lovely and so quick to make.
I have really enjoyed making these pumpkins. I’ve made quite a few for myself and for friends as gifts. I’m a beginner and found the pattern easy to follow.
Thank you.
Loved this pattern. Turned out so cute!
Wow, I love these pumpkins, I have made lots, they are so cute. Thank you so much for the pattern. xxx