Free Chunky Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

When fall is in the air, what could be more fun than whipping up some quick and chunky crochet pumpkins? The Wide Ribbed Pumpkin uses a combination of basic and special stitches to give it a rustic farmhouse look.

The pattern works up super fast too. Make a bunch of pumpkins in a weekend and add a homemade touch to your fall decor. This is a great project for scrap or leftover yarn as well. Make them in a variety of colors.

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This free pattern features a stitch combination that easily makes the wide ribs. The alternative double crochet stitch helps eliminate the gaps that can occur when using chunky yarn.

Try it in a tweedy yarn for a country crochet look. Or, choose any chunky yarns that suit your fancy.

At the end of the pattern below, there is also a detailed photo tutorial for how to assemble the pumpkins. The printable PDF also includes the step by step photos in the photo tutorial if you want an easy printable reference.

About the Inspiration for the Chunky Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Pumpkins are so much fun to crochet in the Fall! I’d been playing around with types of ribbing using Lion Brand Hometown.

Turn the ribbing on its side, and this stitch combination looked perfect for a pumpkin. Plus with the Super Bulky Weight yarn, I knew this would be a project that would work up fast.

About the Yarn

Lion Brand Hometown USA in Aspen Tweed has a lovely tweedy look perfect for fall crafting. It also looks great for farmhouse decor.

The yarn is soft and easy to crochet. It doesn’t split, and it works smoothly with a larger crochet hook like an N/13 (9.00 mm) hook.

Pattern Options for the Chunky Crochet Pumpkin

The Wide-Ribbed Pumpkin is a free crochet pattern for a chunky pumpkin in US crochet terminology. The complete pattern is included for free on the blog below.

PDF Pattern Downloads: You can also purchase a printable PDF of the pattern in both my Etsy Shop and Ravelry Shop.

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Stashbusting Challenge 2022

This pattern is part of the Stashbusting Challenge for 2022 hosted by Knitting with Chopsticks. From June 29 through July 5, you can download this and other stashbusting patterns for free as part of week 3 of the challenge.

Head over to the round up post using the first button below to grab the coupon code first. Then return here and use the second button below. It will take you to Ravelry where you can use the coupon code to download the pattern for free!

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HOW TO CROCHET THE WIDE-RIBBED PUMPKIN

Finished Measurements: Approximately 13″ circumference and 3″ high.

Yarn: Super bulky yarn (#6) in color of choice. 30 yards.

Shown: Lion Brand Hometown USA (100% acrylic), 64yds [59m]/4.0 oz [113g]: #302 (Aspen Tweed), ½ skein.

Hook: Size N/13 (9.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch markers; tape measure.

Materials: Polyester fiber fill or stuffing of choice. Cinnamon stick or wooden stick for stem. Optional – decorative fall leaves.

Gauge: 8 sts and 8 rows = 4″ in sc.

Standard and Special Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):

alt-dc = alternative dc (see special stitch instructions below)

ch = chain

st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

sc blo = single crochet back loop only

pm = place marker

rep = repeat

Special Stitch Instructions:

alt-dc : yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through first loop on hook (3 loops remain on hook), yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Notes:

Placing markers on the edge stitches is recommended for counting rows and maintaining even edges.
Work the base chain loosely.
Beginning chains do not count as stitches.

PUMPKIN PATTERN

Base Chain: Loosely ch 14.

Row 1: Alt-dc in 3^rd ch from hook (pm in this alt-dc to mark edge if desired), alt-dc in each ch across, turn. (12 alt-dc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc blo (pm in first sc blo to mark edge if desired) in each st across, turn. (12 sc blo)

Note: If using markers, move them up as you go along.

Row 3 – 4: Rep row 2.

Row 5: Ch 2, alt-dc in each st across, turn. (12 alt-dc)

Rows 6 – 8: Rep row 2.

Rows 9 – 16: Rep rows 5 – 8 two more times.

HOW TO SEW UP THE CROCHET PUMPKIN

Step One – At end of row 16, do not fasten off.

Step Two – Line up the sc blo of row 16 with the ch sts from the base ch. Prepare to sl st together. (If you prefer, you could also sew the edges together using a mattress stitch)

Step Three – Complete a row of sl st (or sewing). Fasten off leaving a 12″ tail.

Step Four – Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and use a running stitch to sew up the bottom of the pumpkin. Picture shows inserting tapestry needle in first stitch from outside to inside of pumpkin. Curved arrow shows direction for next stitch.

Step Five – Continue running stitch. Picture shows inserting needle in next stitch from inside to outside of pumpkin. Curved arrow shows direction for next stitch. Continue in the same manner around the pumpkin until you’ve gone through all the sts.

Step Six – Gently pull the yarn tight to close up the bottom. If necessary, secure the bottom with extra sts to close up the hole.

Step Seven – Stuff the pumpkin with your stuffing of choice.

Step Eight – Using another length of yarn, sew up top of pumpkin in same manner. Leave a 4″ tail to be woven in.

Step Nine – Continue sewing up top using running stitch. After finishing sewing, pull gently to close up the top.

Step Ten – Optional – if you’d like your pumpkin to be more compact, squish it down and then run the yarn from the top to the bottom in the direction of the arrows.

Step Eleven – Run it through a st or two in the bottom to secure it, and then run the yarn from the bottom to the top in the direction of the arrows.

Step Twelve – Gently pull the yarn tight. Insert a cinnamon stick or wooden stick for the stem. Weave in the ends securely.

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