Autumn Fair Pumpkin – A Free Crochet Pattern

Hello September! I am excited to share with you the Autumn Fair Pumpkin pattern that uses very little yarn and looks great in so many colors. This is a fun way to use up left over yarn and decorate for fall.
So grab some yarn and a stem and create a beautiful pumpkin!

This pattern uses the griddle stitch and is an easy one row repeat with a fun texture. You can easily get into a rhythm crocheting this stitch and your project will fly by!

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ABBREVIATIONS:

• ch – chain
• st – stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet

MATERIALS:

• H/5mm hook
• Approx. 32-145 yards of ww (#4 yarn)
  Small and Large sizes are included
  I used Red Heart Soft in the color Toast and Red Heart Super Saver in the color Artist Print
• Darning needle
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Stem (tree branch, cork, or cinnamon stick)
• Hot Glue

NOTES:

• This is a beginner pattern is written in US terms.
• Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• This pattern is worked flat, then gathered together at the top and bottom.
• Yarns shown: Red Heart Soft – Toast. Red Heart Super Saver – Artists Print
• The other yarns shown are stash yarn in worsted weight.
• *_* repeat section

Finished Dimensions: Small is approx. 5″ x 4″ Large is approx. 6″ x 5″

Gauge: 6 st and 6 rows = 2″ in the griddle stitch.

Gauge is not essential for this pattern.

**If you want to learn more about gauge with a detailed photo tutorial to walk you though it, check out the All About Gauge Page.

The Autumn Fair Pumpkin would look great in any number of colors and makes a great stash buster!

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Tester Photos

Thank you to my amazing team of testers that have helped bring this pattern to life!
Check out their beautiful pumpkins below!

Lets Get Started!

If you would like to learn how to crochet each stitch used in this pattern, I have a step by step photo tutorial you can view HERE. Feel free to use any yarn and hook for this pumpkin pattern.

Small:

R1: Ch 13 (leaving approx. 13″ long tail to cinch up the bottom), sc in the 2nd ch from hook, dc, *sc, dc* repeat from * to * across Turn. (12)

R2: Ch 1, *sc, dc* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (12)

R3-29: Repeat row 2 (or until desired width). Next is assembly.

Large:

R1: Ch 25 (leaving approx. 13″ long tail to cinch up the bottom), sc in the 2nd ch from hook, dc, *sc, dc* repeat from * to * across Turn. (24)

R2: Ch 1, *sc, dc* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (24)

R3-29: Repeat row 2 (or until desired width). Next is assembly.

Assembly

Fold your work in half lengthwise, and sl st through both sets of stitches creating a circle (small: 12 st. Large 24 st). Cut yarn leaving approx. 13″ long tail to cinch up the top. Secure with a knot in the last stitch.

With a needle, thread the tail through each row end and pull tight. Tie off and weave in end.

Next, fill the pumpkin with stuffing. You could add as much or as little stuffing as you like.

With the long tail left from row 1 and a needle, thread the tail through each row end and pull tight.

Take a look at your pumpkin to see if you like the shape of it. You can add a bit more stuffing before closing if you need to. If you are happy with the shape, pull closed, tie off and weave in ends. With a dab of hot glue, add your stem.

Congratulations your Autumn Fair Pumpkin is complete!

I would love to see and share your Pupmkin! You can tag me on Instagram @pretty.pine.tree.crochet and use the hashtag #autumnfairpumpkin or share on Facebook tagging the Pine Tree Crochet page.

The Autumn Fair Pumpkin is a Pine Tree Crochet original pattern. Please do not copy any part of this pattern, use the photos as your own or claim the pattern as you own. Please link back to the blog to allow others to enjoy this pattern.

Do you like the griddle stitch used in this pumpkin? check out some of my other designs that use the same stitch. Click on the name below to view the free pattern.

While you are here, check out some of my other free crochet patterns on the blog HERE.