Nothing says "the cozy season is here" quite like a cluster of crocheted pumpkins on the mantel — and the best part is you can make a whole patch from yarn you already own. This roundup pulls together 18 free crochet pumpkin patterns, every one free on the designer's own site, sorted into quick no-sew and beginner pumpkins, textured and knit-look styles, farmhouse and velvet decor pumpkins, and tiny minis you can whip up by the dozen. Most are single-skein projects that finish in an evening, so they're the perfect low-commitment way to warm up your whole fall display.
I've listed the yarn weight, rough finished size, and skill level for each so you can match a pumpkin to your stash. Mix a few sizes and textures together and you've got a farm-stand vignette for the cost of a couple of skeins.
Quick, no-sew & beginner pumpkins
Start here if you want a finished pumpkin tonight with the least fuss.
Paulie Pumpkin — The Loopy Lamb. A worsted-weight amigurumi pumpkin worked in one continuous piece with zero seaming, finishing about 2 inches tall. Easy, beginner-perfect, with a video tutorial and a crocheted (not glued-on) stem — no sewing at all. Make a whole basket.
Fall Harvest Pumpkin — Sweet Softies. A beginner amigurumi pumpkin in worsted yarn, offered in a large and a small size. Uses only basic single-crochet shaping and simple sewing, making it a quick weekend project for a tabletop pumpkin patch.
Rustic Farmhouse Pumpkin (3 Sizes) — Sarah Maker. A simple flat-worked, basic-stitch pumpkin adaptable to any yarn weight and scalable from extra-small to extra-large. Beginner level with no complex shaping — the go-to for craft fairs and farmhouse fall displays.
Little Pumpkin — Petals to Picots. A small worsted-weight amigurumi pumpkin worked in the round from a magic ring with only single crochet, increases, and decreases, including a crocheted stem. Beginner, single-evening make for a cluster of minis.
The Easiest Crochet Pumpkin — B.Hooked Crochet. A bulky-weight (#5) pumpkin, about 4.5 by 3 inches, using waistcoat stitch for a knit-like texture and shaped by threading yarn through a crocheted tube. Easy, with a video tutorial from a well-known crochet YouTuber.
Chunky & statement pumpkins
Big yarn, big impact, fast finish.
Chunky Harvest Pumpkin — MJ's Off the Hook Designs. A super-bulky (#6) pumpkin that works up in under an hour thanks to thick yarn and simple single-crochet shaping. Easy, and ideal for a bold statement piece or a last-minute decorating fix.
Country Harvest Pumpkins (6 Sizes) — MJ's Off the Hook Designs. A stackable pumpkin offered in six sizes with classic ridged shaping for a farm-stand look. Beginner, written in US terms with a companion video for building a graduated pumpkin stack.
Farm Fresh Pumpkin — The Turtle Trunk. A versatile pattern written for medium, bulky, or super-bulky yarn in three finished sizes (2.5 to 7.5 inches), using moss stitch for texture. Easy, and easily made into a white pumpkin with cream yarn and a twig or lace stem.
Textured & knit-look pumpkins
The stitchwork is the whole point — ridges, cables, and faux-knit ribbing.
Ribbed Crochet Pumpkin (Knit-Look) — Little World of Whimsy. A worsted-weight pumpkin worked in back-loop-only stitches to fake a knitted rib, then lightly seamed. Beginner-to-intermediate, US terms, for a cozy sweater-knit look with no needles required.
Double Twist Pumpkins — You Should Craft. A textured pumpkin with a twisted, cable-like ridge, available in three sizes with photo and video tutorials. Worsted weight, intermediate because of the twist-stitch technique — a real standout on a shelf.
Checkered Crochet Pumpkin — Nana's Crafty Home. A worsted-weight pumpkin with a graphic checkerboard color-block texture, finishing around 4 by 8 inches. Intermediate due to the color changes, and a great modern-farmhouse accent.
Mosaic Medley Pumpkins — Nana's Crafty Home. A trio of textured pumpkins in three sizes using mosaic/overlay crochet for a woven, layered look. Worsted, intermediate, and perfect for a mixed-size mantel grouping.
Medium Crochet Pumpkin — Crochet 365 Knit Too. A worsted-weight pumpkin with classic wrapped-yarn ridges plus two crocheted leaves and a stem, roughly fist-sized. Beginner/easy, and part of a small/medium/large trio for a graduated display.
Farmhouse, velvet & scented pumpkins
The decor-forward pumpkins — soft, plush, and styled.
Velvet Pumpkin — And She Laughs. A plush pumpkin made in Bernat Velvet yarn on an H/5mm hook, segmented by wrapping yarn around the body for deep, sculpted ridges. Easy, and it delivers that luxe velvet-pumpkin look everyone wants for farmhouse styling.
Easy Pumpkin with Cinnamon Stick — Left in Knots. A one-skein worsted-weight farmhouse pumpkin with simple textured ridges, topped with a real cinnamon stick stem for scent and rustic charm. Beginner/easy and quick to repeat in multiple colors.
Free Crochet Pumpkin — Grace and Yarn. A worsted-weight farmhouse pumpkin worked flat in half-double and slip stitches, then rolled and gathered, finishing about 4.5 inches tall from half a skein. Easy, from the site's "30 Days of Cozy" free series.
Halloween & mini pumpkins
Jack-o-lanterns and pocket-sized pumpkins for a patch.
Crochet Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin — Winding Road Crochet. A worsted-weight amigurumi jack-o-lantern with a stitched carved face, roughly palm-sized. Easy/intermediate with a free video tutorial — Halloween decor that transitions to plain fall display once October ends.
Mini Pumpkin Amigurumi — StringyDingDing. A very small worsted-weight amigurumi pumpkin, compact enough to finish as a keychain or bowl filler. Easy, with a 4mm hook and a safety-eye option — ideal for batch-making a mini pumpkin patch.
Tips for crocheting pumpkins
- Wrap for deeper ridges. The classic pumpkin "segments" come from wrapping yarn around the finished, stuffed body and cinching. Pull firmly and space your wraps evenly for that plump, sectioned look.
- Overstuff, then add more. Pumpkins look best full and round. Firm stuffing holds the shape; understuffed pumpkins sag and wrinkle within days.
- Mix your sizes and textures. A grouping of three — say a chunky, a ribbed, and a mini — reads as intentional decor far better than three identical pumpkins.
- Try real stems. A twig, a cinnamon stick, or a curl of brown pipe cleaner gives a more natural look than a crocheted stem, and adds instant rustic charm.
- Go neutral for a modern look. Cream, sage, dusty blue, and rust read as "designer fall" — you're not limited to classic orange.
More fall & holiday crochet
Once your pumpkin patch is done, keep the seasonal makes coming. Turn the spooky dial up with our free crochet witch hat and Halloween amigurumi patterns and Halloween amigurumi and decor roundup, then slide into the holidays with free crochet advent calendar patterns and Christmas stocking patterns. Making gifts? Our free crochet bag patterns are always in season.
Frequently asked questions
What yarn is best for crochet pumpkins?
A smooth worsted-weight (#4) acrylic or cotton is the easiest to work with and comes in every fall shade. For plush decor pumpkins, chenille yarns like Bernat Velvet give a luxe, soft finish; for chunky one-hour pumpkins, reach for a super-bulky (#6) yarn.
How do you make the ridges on a crochet pumpkin?
Most patterns create the segmented pumpkin shape by wrapping a long strand of yarn around the outside of the finished, stuffed body and pulling it snug — usually six or eight times, evenly spaced. Some textured patterns build the ridges right into the stitches with back-loop or twist techniques instead.
Are crochet pumpkins good for beginners?
Very. Many on this list (Paulie Pumpkin, Sarah Maker's rustic pumpkin, the chunky one-hour pumpkin) use only single crochet and simple shaping, and several are no-sew. The textured, mosaic, and twist-stitch pumpkins are a step up once you're comfortable following a pattern.
How much yarn does a crochet pumpkin use?
Most small to medium pumpkins use well under one skein — often half a skein or less of worsted-weight yarn. This makes pumpkins one of the best stash-busting projects around, and a cheap way to fill out a whole fall display.
Bookmark this page, pull out your orange (and cream, and sage) yarn, and start with a quick no-sew mini tonight. When your patch is full, our Halloween witch hat patterns and crochet advent calendar patterns are ready to take you through the rest of the season.
