Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (Motif)

Nothing says autumn or fall quite like pumpkins! My free crochet pumpkin motif pattern is a quick and easy make that also uses up the tiniest scraps of yarn from your stash. You can crochet them on their own for table decorations, or attach them to a small hoop for a simple seasonal decoration, so raid your stash and let's get started.

This free crochet pumpkin motif pattern is written in both US and UK crochet terms, so you can choose your preferred option.

How to Get Your Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

The pattern is written out in full in both US and UK crochet terms.

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Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• It’s stash-friendly – you only need a few grams of yarn.
• Each motif takes less than 20 minutes to make.
• Perfect for autumn decorating, Halloween, or Thanksgiving.
• A fun way to use up leftover yarn from other projects, so you can stop your stash from growing.

How to Use Your Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

These little pumpkin motifs are so versatile. Here are some ideas:

• Add one to a gift tag or card.
• Make several and string them together as a garland.
• Stitch a few onto a tote bag for a seasonal update.
• Use thicker yarn and turn them into coasters.
• Attach to a small hoop so you can hang as a decoration.

Copyright

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The contents of this page, including the pattern instructions and images, are published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2025 under my brand Knit Crochet Create® and are for your own personal use only.

You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift them to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission.

By downloading or using this pattern, you therefore agree to these terms.

FREE Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (motif)

Materials

• Small amounts of 4ply or double knitting (light worsted weight) yarn in
  • Orange (or different shades of orange) for the pumpkin.
  • Brown for the stalk.
• Choose from a 2.5mm (US C/2), 3mm (US D/3), or 3.5mm crochet hook (see finished sizes for measurements with each size of hook).
• Wool needle
• Stitch marker

Tension

Is not critical for this project.

Finished Size

• With 4ply yarn and 2.5mm (US C/2) hook: approximately 4cm (1.5in) across.
• With 4ply yarn and 3mm (US D/3) hook: approximately 4.5cm (1.75in) across.
• With double knitting (8ply/light worsted weight yarn) and 3.5mm hook: approximately 5cm (2in) across.

Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern begins (US terms)

Stitches Used (US terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• slst – slip stitch

Instructions (US terms)

With chosen hook and yarn, make an adjustable ring (also called a magic ring).

Round 1 (RS): 3ch (counts as first dc), 17dc into the centre of the ring. Pull yarn tail gently to close the hole, then slst in third of beginning 3ch to join. (18 sts)

See images A to D below for this first round.

Place a stitch marker in the slst of the last round, to mark the end of round.

Round 2: [1sc, 1hdc] in next st, 2dc in each of the next 6 sts, [1dc, 1hdc] in next st, 1sc in next st, [1hdc, 1dc] in next st, 2dc in each of the next 6 sts, [1dc, 1hdc] in next st, 1sc in last st, change to Brown yarn and slst in last slst of previous round (this is the marked stitch), then finally, slst around post of the double crochet stitch below in Round 1 - sliding hook under the post, from front to back, to front again, then work the slst. (34 sts)

See images E to H below for this second round.

Stalk: Ch5, slst in second ch from hook, slst in each of the next 3 ch then fasten off. Weave in ends neatly on the wrong side.

See images I to L below for stem and finishing.

Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern begins (UK terms)

Stitches Used (UK Terms)

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• htr – half treble crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• slst – slip stitch

Instructions (UK terms)

With chosen hook and yarn, make an adjustable ring (also called a magic ring).

Round 1 (RS): 3ch (counts as first tr), 17tr into the centre of the ring. Pull yarn tail gently to close the hole then slst in third of beginning 3ch to join. (18 sts)

See images A to D above for this first round.

Place a stitch marker in the slst of the last round, to help mark end of round.

Round 2: [1dc, 1htr] in next st, 2tr in each of the next 6 sts, [1tr, 1htr] in next st, 1dc in next st, [1htr, 1tr] in next st, 2tr in each of the next 6 sts, [1tr, 1htr] in next st, 1dc in last st, change to Brown yarn and slst in last slst of previous round (this is the marked stitch), then finally, slst around post of the treble crochet stitch below in Round 1 - sliding hook under the post, from front to back, to front again, then work the slst. (34 sts)

See images E to H above for this second round.

Stalk: Ch5, slst in second ch from hook, slst in each of the next 3 ch then fasten off. Weave in ends neatly on the wrong side.

See images I to L above for stem and finishing.

Making Up

If desired, pin your pumpkin motifs flat and spray with water (or spray starch). Leave to dry completely.

Either:

• Add a hanging loop.
• String lots of pumpkins together to create a garland so you can decorate your home.
• Use them separately as table decorations.
• Attach the pumpkin to a small hoop for hanging.
• Make seasonal cards, so you can wish everyone Happy Halloween.

Share your creations

If you love this pattern and make lots of pumpkins, I’d love to see your finished decorations! Tag me on Instagram [@knitcrochetcreate] so I can admire your colour combinations and see what you make with them.

If you enjoyed this easy pumpkin motif, check out my other stash-busting projects like the Easy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (a stuffed pumpkin) or my Easy Crochet Cross Bookmark Pattern – both free on the blog.

Explore more yarn stash ideas over on my Pinterest board here.