Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern: NO-SEW Amigurumi

With Halloween right around the corner, this free crochet pumpkin pattern is the perfect crochet project to get into the spooky spirit. It’s quick, beginner-friendly and ideal to add to your collection of Halloween crochet patterns.

This Amigurumi pumpkin pattern is the kind of project that works perfectly as both a cuddly gift for little ones and a sweet Amigurumi Halloween decoration. Whether you pop it on a shelf, add it to a candy bowl or tuck it into a gift bag, this easy crochet pumpkin adds handmade charm wherever it goes.

This crocheted pumpkin pattern comes with step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through the whole process. And the best part? There’s no sewing needed at all. Bliss! 🙂

Scroll down to view the full written pattern. Or purchase the ad-free printable PDF on Etsy or Ravelry.

How to Crochet a Pumpkin

– This crochet pumpkin free pattern is worked in continuous rounds so no need to slip stitch to join the rounds. This way you will avoid having a visible seem on your crochet toy.

– Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

– All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise.

– I always recommend using the invisible decrease that will give you a nicer finish without visible bumps and gaps.

– Always use a crochet hook at least one size smaller than the size recommended on the yarn label to avoid large gaps and the stuffing showing.

– The use of safety eyes or buttons poses a choking risk for children under the age of 3 therefore I recommend using embroidery instead.

– Explore my YouTube channel for more Amigurumi tips and tricks

Before You Get Started with this Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Pattern Notes

Skill level: beginner to intermediate crochet skills and knowledge

Finished size – height: 9cm / 3.5 inches

Finished size – width: 11cm / 4.5 inches

Pattern Gauge

Flat crochet circle 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter:

• when using 2.5 mm hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 7 rounds with 42 stitches in the last round

Yarn Requirements

This free crochet pumpkin pattern will work great with the below yarns.

• 100% cotton yarn, 100% acrylic yarn or a blend of cotton and acrylic
• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• Plush yarn/velvet yarn (Bulky #5)

Yarn I used for this pumpkin crochet pattern (free):

• Fine Sport #2 = 4 ply
• 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend
• 1x ball of orange yarn – YarnArt Jeans – colour 77 – (50g/160m)
• 1x ball of green yarn – YarnArt Jeans – colour 52 – (50g/160m)
• 1x ball of brown yarn – YarnArt Jeans – colour 70 – (50g/160m)
• 1x ball of variegated yarn – YarnArt Jeans Tropical – colour 616 – (50g/160m)

I like to purchase my YarnArt Jeans from Amazon or from Etsy.

Materials and Equipment

Materials needed:

• polyester fibre fill
• black thread yarn for mouth embroidery

Crochet hook size:

• 2.5 mm crochet hook (B-1) for Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 3 mm crochet hook (C-2) for Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook (E-4) for Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• if using a different yarn weight then refer to the hook size recommendations on the yarn label but go at least one size smaller

I highly recommend this ergonomic crochet hooks set from Amazon as it comes in a stylish case and with other handy accessories such as stitch markers etc.

Other equipment needed:

• scissors
• yarn needle/tapestry needle
• pins with large heads
• stitch marker
• 10mm safety eyes

Pattern Abbreviations

This free crochet pumpkin pattern is written using US terms

– MR: magic ring/magic circle

– ST: stitch

– SC: single crochet stitch

– HDC: half double crochet stitch

– DC: double crochet stitch

– TC: triple crochet stitch

– CH: chain stitch

– SL ST: slip stitch

– INC: increase = two single crochet stitches in the same stitch

– L INC: large increase = three single crochet stitches in the same stitch

– DEC: standard decrease

– INV DEC: invisible decrease = insert the hook into the front loop of the first stitch (two loops on hook) and immediately insert it again into the front loop of the next stitch (three loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook (two loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the two loops on the hook to finish your invisible decrease.

– BLO: back loop only

– FO: fasten off

– (…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the given number (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)

– {…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of stitches at the end of each round

Video Tutorials

If it is your first time dipping your toes in the world of Amigurumi, then you may find these Amigurumi tutorials handy before you get started with this free Amigurumi pattern.

And don’t forget to watch my step-by-step video tutorials for extra help with my free crochet patterns. Many of my videos also have a left handed version available.

Need Help with this Amigurumi Pumpkin Pattern?

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Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern: Step by Step Instructions

You can find the crochet pumpkin pattern (free) below. I have included lots of photos to make it easier for you to follow the detailed instructions. Some sections of the pattern also include step-by-step video tutorials needed for that specific part of the pattern.

Get a Closer Look at this Pumpkin Amigurumi – Hit Play!

Crochet Pumpkin Stem and Body

Crochet the stem and the pumpkin as one piece, crochet from the top of the stem towards the base of the pumpkin

Crochet Pumpkin Stem

Start with brown colour

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring for Amigurumi

R2: SC in each ST around {6}

R3: INC, SC in next 5 ST {7}

R4: SC in each ST around {7}

R5: INC, SC in next 6 ST {8}

R6: SC in each ST around {8}

R7: INC, SC in next 7 ST {9}

R8: (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 3 {12}

R9: SC in each ST around {12}

R10: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}

R11: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}

R12: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 {30}

Crochet Pumpkin Body

Continue to crochet from R12 of the stem and change yarn to orange colour – when you change the colours, leave a very long orange tail on the outside of your work as you will need it to sculpt the plump pumpkin shape – allow about 250cm / 98.5 inches

R13: SC in next 2 ST, INC, (SC in next 4 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {36}

R14: (SC in next 5 ST, INC) x 6 {42}

R15: SC in next 3 ST, INC, (SC in next 6 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next 3 ST {48}

R16: (SC in next 7 ST, INC) x 6 {54}

R17: SC in next 4 ST, INC, (SC in next 8 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next 4 ST {60}

R18: (SC in next 9 ST, INC) x 6 {66}

R19: SC in next 5 ST, INC, (SC in next 10 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next 5 ST {72}

R20: (SC in next 11 ST, INC) x 6 {78}

R21-R36 (16 rounds): SC in each ST around {78} – leave a stitch marker in at the start of R26 as you will need to refer to it when placing the eyes

R37: (SC in next 11 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {72} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet an invisible decrease for Amigurumi

R38: SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 10 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 5 ST {66}

R39: (SC in next 9 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {60}

R40: SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 8 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 4 ST {54}

R41: (SC in next 7 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {48}

You can now place the eyes:

– stuff the pumpkin well first

– it helps to use pins with large heads to first mark the spots where the eyes will be placed – you can make a decision whether you are happy with the placement and if it looks symmetrical before you insert the safety eyes; the safety eyes usually make a large hole in between the stitches so it is not recommended to change the placement of the eyes once they are in

– place the eyes between rounds R26 and R27

– first eye – count 61 stitches from your marker at the start of R26 and place the eye between ST61 and ST62

– second eye – count 68 stitches from your marker at the start of R26 and place the eye between ST68 and ST69

– you can now insert the safety eyes and put the safety backs on

Continue to stuff gradually

R42: SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 6 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 3 ST {42}

R43: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {36}

R44: SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {30}

R45: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {24}

R46: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next ST {18}

R47: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}

R48: SC in each ST around {12}

Stuff well, close the hole using a yarn needle and weave the yarn end in

Watch this step by step video tutorial on How to close a hole in an Amigurumi piece

Shaping the Pumpkin

– watch this step by step video tutorial on How to shape a crochet pumpkin for Amigurumi

– to shape the pumpkin, you will have to use the long orange tail that you left on the outside of your work when changing colours at R12 of the stem

– shape the pumpkin by splitting it into 6 equal segments while running the yarn from the base of the stem to the centre of the closing circle at the bottom of the pumpkin

– pull on the yarn tight to sculpt the pumpkin as required

– make sure the eyes stay within one segment

– FO at the bottom of the pumpkin and weave the yarn end in

Crochet Pumpkin Vines

Crochet two vines: one with green yarn and one with variegated yarn

Pattern for both vines

– watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a curlicue for Amigurumi

– create a slip knot on your hook with the yarn

– insert your hook into the first stitch of R13 of the pumpkin and single crochet

– R1: chain 30

– R2: 2xSC into 2nd CH from the hook, 2xSC in next ST, 3xSC in next ST, 2xSC in next ST and so on taking turns between 2xSC and 3xSC till you reach the end of the chain

– weave the yarn ends in

– repeat for the other vine but insert your hook into a stitch next to the first vine to start with

Crochet Pumpkin Leaf

– watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a leaf for Amigurumi

– create a slip knot on your hook with the yarn

– R1: chain 9

– R2:

• 1xSC into second chain from the hook (go through back bump of each CH as well)
• 1xHDC into next ST, 2xDC into next ST, 1xTC into next ST, 1xTC into next ST, 2xDC into next ST, 1xHDC into next ST, 1xSC into last ST
• now work on the opposite side of the chain and carry the starting chain with you
• 2XSC into 1^st ST (the same ST where you did your last SC), 1xHDC into next ST, 2xDC into next ST, 1xTC into next ST, 1xTC into next ST, 2xDC into next ST, 1xHDC into next ST, 1xSC into last ST, SL ST into 1^st chain of the starting chain

– use the yarn tails to secure the leaf to the top of the pumpkin at the base of the stem

Face Embroidery

– embroider the eye lids using the same variegated yarn you used for the vine

– embroider the mouth using thread black yarn between R29 and R31 with 4 stitches in between the corners of the mouth

You have now finished your crochet Halloween pumpkin and if you enjoyed the easy assembly of this crochet toy then you will love these patterns:

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