Nothing says fall like a little pile of pumpkins on the table. Crochet pumpkins are one of the best first amigurumi projects. They are just a ball with a stem, and they take less than an hour. You can make them in any size and any color, from bright orange to soft cream.
Below you will find 14 free crochet pumpkin amigurumi patterns, each from a different designer. Some are tiny enough for a keychain, some have smiling jack-o’-lantern faces, and a few are big enough to hug. We list yarn, hook and skill level for each one.
Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight yarn in orange and green
- Crochet hooks, 2 mm to 6 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes, 9 mm to 15 mm
- Long tapestry needle (for shaping the ribs)
- Locking stitch markers
- Keychain rings for mini pumpkins
1. Tiny Pumpkin
Photo: Nicole Chase
This orange pumpkin is only about 2 inches tall, with deep ridges and a tiny green leaf on top. It uses just 16 yards of orange yarn, so it is perfect for scraps. You wrap yarn around the stuffed ball to make the ridges. Add a loop and it makes a sweet ornament or keychain.
- Designer: Nicole Chase
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Mini Pumpkin Keychain
Photo: Cutiepie Crochet
The designer made these mini pumpkins to hang from keychains, and says each one takes under half an hour. You work a small ball in single crochet, stitch yarn through it to make the bumps, and add a stem worked in the back loops.
- Designer: Cutiepie Crochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Móhu Mini Pumpkin
Photo: Móhu (Lauren Bergstrom)
This round little pumpkin has six segments, a short slip-stitch stalk and an optional face with bead eyes. In worsted yarn it is only about 1.3 inches wide. The designer also made it in fingering and bulky yarn, so you can make a whole family in three sizes.
- Designer: Móhu (Lauren Bergstrom)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Paulie Pumpkin
Photo: The Loopy Lamb (Ashley Parker)
Paulie is a tiny smiling pumpkin, about 2 inches tall, made in one piece with no sewing. The ridges come from threading the tail through the body, and a curly green vine sits on the stem. There is a video tutorial, which makes it easy for first-timers.
- Designer: The Loopy Lamb (Ashley Parker)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. DIY Fluffies Halloween Pumpkin
Photo: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
This small pumpkin has a sewn-on face and a separate stem. The designer says it takes about one to two hours. Make it in cotton for a small pumpkin or in chenille for a soft 5-inch one. There is also a free video if you like to follow along.
- Designer: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton or super bulky chenille
- Hook: 2.5 mm (B) or 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Jack the Pumpkin
Photo: Storyland Amis (Holly Lanier)
Jack is a cuddle-size pumpkin, about 4.5 inches tall, with safety eyes, a stitched smile and a green stem with vines. The ridges are made by pulling a long tail through the body. The post has step photos and videos.
- Designer: Storyland Amis (Holly Lanier)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid ad-free version
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. StringyDingDing Mini Pumpkin
Photo: StringyDingDing
This is a classic little orange pumpkin with a green slip-stitch stem. It is worked from a magic ring, stuffed, and then shaped by weaving yarn from top to bottom. The designer says it turns out bigger in blanket yarn, so try both.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Crochet Pumpkin in 3 Sizes
Photo: Craft Passion (Joanne Loh)
This pattern gives you three sizes in one: 3, 4 and 5.5 inches across. Each has an indented top, a green stem and a vine. The bottom is finished to look like a little spider web. It is a nice set for a fall table.
- Designer: Craft Passion (Joanne Loh)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Light worsted / DK (#3)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Fall Harvest Pumpkin
Photo: Sweet Softies (Jade)
This pumpkin is made a different way. You work half double crochet rows in the back loops with yarn held double, then sew it into a round pumpkin. The ribbed texture looks great. The large size is about 5 inches, and the stem is a simple i-cord.
- Designer: Sweet Softies (Jade)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4), held double
- Hook: 6 mm and 9 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Happy Amigurumi Pumpkin
Photo: Hooked by Robin
This chunky pumpkin has safety eyes and a happy stitched mouth. The rounds are written out, and the shaping at the end is shown in the video (around the 24:40 mark). The designer calls it perfect for beginners.
- Designer: Hooked by Robin
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Chunky (#5)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Pip the No-Sew Pumpkin
Photo: Cuddly Stitches Craft (Petra Salisbury)
Pip is a no-sew pumpkin. The stem and body are one piece, and you shape it with a long tail. It has two vines, a leaf and an embroidered face, which is a safer choice than safety eyes for small kids. It is about 3.5 inches tall.
- Designer: Cuddly Stitches Craft (Petra Salisbury)
- Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Yarn: Sport (#2), with DK and aran options
- Hook: 2.5 mm (B) for sport weight
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Jack-o’-Lantern Ornament
Photo: Ollie + Holly (Abby Sy)
This 3-inch jack-o’-lantern has a slight shine from the yarn, a curly stem and a black felt face. Add a string loop and it hangs on a Halloween tree. The pattern uses single crochet, half double crochet and slip stitch.
- Designer: Ollie + Holly (Abby Sy)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Sport (#2)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Pixeled Peach Pumpkin
Photo: Pixeled Peach
This is a simple, classic pumpkin. You work it in single crochet, stuff it, and cinch it with the tail to make wedges. Then sew on a brown stem. It is short and sweet, so it is good practice for your first amigurumi.
- Designer: Pixeled Peach
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Pumpkin Cat
Photo: Little Crochet Farm (Ana)
Half cat, half pumpkin. This chubby kitty has a ribbed pumpkin body, a leafy green stem hat and a sleepy face. It stands about 4.6 inches tall. The ribs come from tension rounds inside the body. It is a fun twist if you want more than a plain pumpkin.
- Designer: Little Crochet Farm (Ana)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport weight
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First amigurumi ever? Start with #1 (Tiny Pumpkin) or #13. Both are simple balls with a stem.
- Want a keychain? Make #2. It was designed for keychains and takes under 30 minutes.
- Hate sewing? Try #4 (Paulie) or #11 (Pip). Both are no-sew.
- Decorating a fall table? #8 gives you three sizes in one pattern, and #9 has a lovely ribbed look.
- Want something cute and different? #14, the Pumpkin Cat, is a crowd pleaser at craft fairs.
FAQ
How do you make the ridges on a crochet pumpkin?
Most patterns use a long yarn tail and a long needle. After stuffing, you push the needle from the top to the bottom, pull snug, and repeat around the pumpkin. That makes five to eight sections. Some patterns wrap yarn around the outside instead, and others build the ribs inside with tension rounds.
What yarn is best for crochet pumpkins?
Worsted weight acrylic or cotton is the easiest and comes in lots of fall colors. Cotton gives crisp stitches for small pumpkins. Chenille or velvet yarn makes a soft, plush pumpkin. Try cream, sage green or dusty pink for a farmhouse look.
Can I sell crochet pumpkins made from free patterns?
Many designers allow it if you credit them, but every designer has their own rules. Read the notes on each pattern page before you sell. Never sell or share the written pattern itself, only the finished pumpkins you made.
Grab your orange yarn and start your own little pumpkin patch this weekend.