Crochet Little Pumpkin

If you're looking for a fun and creative project to try your hand at, why not crochet a little pumpkin? This delightful craft is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring a touch of autumn charm to your home decor. This adorable creation is sure to bring a smile to your face and add a touch of charm to any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for all skill levels.

Materials:

I use crochet thread size 3. The orange pumpkin is made with Lizbeth orange (color A) and Aunt Lydia’s green (color B). Crochet hook is size 2.25 mm.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain sc = single crochet blo = back loops only 

sl st = slip stitch sk = skip dc = double crochet

• With color A ch 19.
• Row 1 = Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each next 16 ch, sc 3 in last ch, continue working on the other side of chains, sc 17.
• Row 2 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 17 sc, sl st in each 3 middle sc of previous row, sc blo in each next 17 sc.
• Row 3 = ch 2, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc blo in each next 17 sc, sl st in each 3 sl st of previous row, sc blo in each next 17 sc.
• Row 4 = ch 2, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc blo in each next 15 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 5 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 16 sc.
• Row 5 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 18 sc, sl st in each next 5 st, sc blo in each next 18 sc.
• Row 6 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 17 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 5 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 17 sc.
• Row 7 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 18 sc, sl st in each next 7 st, sc blo in each next 18 sc.
• Row 8 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 16 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 7 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 16 sc.
• Row 9 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 17 sc, sl st in each next 7 st, sc blo in each next 17 sc.
• Row 10 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 14 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 9 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 14 sc.
• Row 11 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 15 sc, sl st in each next 9 st, sc blo in each next 15 sc.
• Row 12 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 13 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 9 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 13 sc.
• Row 13 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 13 sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo in each 13 sc.
• Row 14 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 11 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 11 sc.
• Row 15 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 12 sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo in each next 12 sc.
• Row 16 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 10 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 10 sc.
• Cut off, fasten off color A.

STEM

• Join color B with sl st in end space of 5th row from the center on the upper side of pumpkin (opposite from slip stitches), sl st in end space of each next 8 row.
• Turn, sk 1, sl st in each next 8 st.
• Turn, sk 1, sl st in each next 6 st.
• Turn, sk 1, sl st in each next 5 st.
• Ch 9, dc 3 in 4th ch from hook, dc 3 in each next 5 ch (18 dc).
• Sk 2, sl st in next st.
• Cut off, fasten off color B.

If you want to make the pumpkin bigger, just add stitches like this:

• With color A ch 20.
• Row 1 = Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each next 17 ch, sc 3 in last ch, continue working on the other side of chains, sc 18.
• Row 2 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 18 sc, sl st in each 3 middle sc of previous row, sc blo in each next 18 sc.
• Row 3 = ch 2, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc blo in each next 18 sc, sl st in each 3 sl st of previous row, sc blo in each next 18 sc.
• Row 4 = ch 2, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc blo in each next 16 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 5 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 17 sc.
• Row 5 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 19 sc, sl st in each next 5 st, sc blo in each next 19 sc.
• Row 6 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 18 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 5 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 18 sc.
• Row 7 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 19 sc, sl st in each next 7 st, sc blo in each next 19 sc.
• Row 8 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 17 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 7 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 17 sc.
• Row 9 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 18 sc, sl st in each next 7 st, sc blo in each next 18 sc.
• Row 10 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 15 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 9 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 15 sc.
• Row 11 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 16 sc, sl st in each next 9 st, sc blo in each next 16 sc.
• Row 12 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 14 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 9 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 14 sc.
• Row 13 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 14 sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo in each 14 sc.
• Row 14 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 12 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 12 sc.
• Row 15 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 13 sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo in each next 13 sc.
• Row 16 = ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc blo in each next 11 sc, sc blo 2 in next sc, sl st in each next 11 st, sc blo 2 in next sc, sc blo in each next 11 sc.
• Cut off, fasten off color A.
• Make the stem same way as above.