STITCH ROUND Crochet pumpkin pattern with ribbed texture for fall decor
Just 2 rounds to tick off for the body, 3 for the stem, makes a ribbed white pumpkin.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Rounds
- 6 rounds
- Yarn weight
- Bulky
- Hook
- 5.5 mm
- Time
- 4-6 hours
Intermediate
What the original page called it. Nothing here is graded a second time.
6 rounds
Each one gets its own line, with a box beside it to tick as you go.
Bulky
What the sample was made in. Any weight works — the size moves with it.
About this pattern
This crochet pumpkin pattern builds its body from a flat rectangle, worked in just two rounds that repeat: a foundation row, then a half double crochet row worked in the back loop only. Ticking off that second round over and over is the bulk of the work, and the small brown stem adds a quick three-round finish. Nothing about the construction is fussy, which makes this a good project for a first attempt at dimensional crochet.
The real shaping happens after the stitches are done, when the flat panel is seamed into a tube and the open ends are gathered with yarn to pull them into curved pumpkin edges. Slow down at the gathering stage, since how tightly the yarn is pulled determines how round or flattened the finished shape looks. Stuffing firmness at this point also shapes the final silhouette, so add fill a little at a time.
Finished size measures approximately 7 inches tall x 9 inches wide (18 cm x 23 cm), with a gauge of approximately 14 half double crochet stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches (10 cm x 10 cm), using US crochet terminology. This is rated easy to intermediate beginner. While the sample shown uses a neutral white tone, pumpkin color, cream, cinnamon, sage, or rust shades all work well for different seasonal looks.
- Work the textured rectangle row by row, repeating the back loop only half double crochet rib.
- Join the two short edges of the finished rectangle together to form an open-ended tube.
- Thread yarn through one opening and pull it closed to gather that end into a curved base.
- Fill the tube loosely with fiberfill to give the pumpkin its rounded volume.
- Gather the second opening the same way to close the top and lock in the shape.
- Make the small brown stem separately, stuff it lightly, and sew it to the center top.
What goes wrong
- Working into the wrong loop Check that every stitch in the rib row enters only the back loop, since front loop stitches flatten the ridge texture.
- Seaming the long edges instead of short Join the two short edges of the rectangle to form the tube, not the long sides, or the ridges will run the wrong direction.
- Overstuffing before gathering Add fiberfill gradually and check shape before fully closing each end, since too much stuffing stretches the stitches and hides the ridges.
- Pulling the gather too loose Cinch the gathering yarn firmly and secure it with a few extra stitches so the opening does not sag open once the pumpkin sits upright.
Yarn, hook and the rest
Copied from the source pattern's own materials list.
- Bulky weight yarn in pumpkin color, cream, white, or any seasonal shade: approximately 180 yards (165 meters)
- Small amount of brown yarn for stem
- 5.5 mm US I-9 crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker or removable marker
- Scissors
Progress tracker
0 of the 6 rounds on this page are ticked.
The pattern, round by round
Kept in the order and the wording the source used. Tick a round as you finish it; the ticks stay on this device.
Main Pattern
Row 1
Ch 34. Hdc in second ch from hook and across. Turn. (33 hdc)
Row 2
Ch 1, hdc blo across. Turn. (33 hdc)
Rows 3–42
Rows 3-42: Repeat Row 2. Do not fasten off.The completed rectangle should measure approximately 12 inches wide x 15 inches long (30 cm x 38 cm). Adjust the number of rows slightly if needed to match your preferred pumpkin height.
Crochet Stem
Round 1
Using brown yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sc)
Round 2
Sc around. (6 sc)
Round 3
Sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the stem and attach it to the center top of the pumpkin.
Special Stitch Explanation
Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only Rib: Work a half double crochet stitch by inserting the hook only into the back loop of the stitch from the previous row. This creates a raised ridge texture.
Creating the Pumpkin Tube
Fold the rectangle in half so the short edges meet.
Use slip stitches through both layers to seam the short sides together.
Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail.
You now have a textured crochet tube ready for shaping.
Gathering and Shaping
Thread a long piece of yarn through your tapestry needle.
Weave the yarn around one opening of the tube using large running stitches.
Pull the yarn tightly to close the opening.
Secure the gathered end with several stitches.
Turn the pumpkin right side out if needed.
Fill with fiberfill until the pumpkin is rounded but still soft.
Repeat the gathering method on the remaining opening.
Join
Step 1Position the stem in the center of the gathered top.
Step 2Sew securely through the base of the stem and pumpkin body.
Step 3Shape the pumpkin by gently pressing the ridges outward.
Step 4Weave in all remaining yarn ends.
Step 5Because this project is a decorative crochet item, blocking is optional. If your pumpkin body appears uneven, lightly steam the exterior from a distance and reshape it with your hands. Avoid flattening the raised ridges.
Step 6For cleaning, follow the yarn label recommendations. Many acrylic yarns can be gently spot cleaned with mild soap and water. Allow the pumpkin to dry completely before storing it.
Check your count
- Main Pattern · Row 1: 33 sts
- Main Pattern · Row 2: 33 sts
- Main Pattern · Rows 3–42: 33 sts
- Crochet Stem · Round 1: 6 sts
- Crochet Stem · Round 2: 6 sts
Finish
- Weave in loose ends from the main panel and the stem before assembling the pieces.
- Stuff the tube evenly through one open end so the ridged sides hold their rounded shape.
- Gather both ends closed with yarn, then sew the stem securely to the center top.
Bigger or smaller
- Smaller
- Reduce the starting chain length and work fewer repeats of the back loop only row, which shortens both the width and height of the finished rectangle before seaming.
- Other Options
- Make mini pumpkins using thinner yarn and a smaller hook, or create oversized pumpkins with super bulky yarn and a larger hook. Velvet yarn gives a soft luxury texture, and making a collection with different heights and widths lets you display several sizes together.
FAQs
Asked and answered
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.
Can this crochet pumpkin pattern be made in a color other than white
Yes, the materials list allows pumpkin color, cream, white, or any seasonal shade of bulky yarn. The construction stays the same regardless of color choice.
Why does the pattern say to not fasten off after the last row
Leaving the yarn attached after the final row of the rectangle makes it easier to move directly into seaming the tube without weaving in an extra end. It keeps the transition between pattern parts smooth.
What yarn weight and hook does this pumpkin use
The pumpkin body uses bulky weight yarn with a 5.5 mm US I-9 crochet hook, while the stem uses a small amount of brown yarn. Approximately 180 yards covers the full project.
How is the stem attached to the pumpkin
The stem is crocheted separately over three rounds, lightly stuffed, and sewn to the center top of the gathered pumpkin using the long tail left after fastening off. A tapestry needle makes this attachment easier.