Can we really have too many pumpkin crochet patterns? I say NOWAY!! I’m so excited to share my new pumpkin design and best of all you can see how to crochet the Spicewood Pumpkin with the FREE pattern instructions below!!
This pumpkin pattern has amazing texture and works up really quickly with the bulky yarn. It’s the perfect trendy pumpkin to add to your Fall decor!!
Inspiration
When it comes to pumpkins I don’t need much to inspire a new design! I absolutely love working up new pumpkin patterns and I have to admit that I have several more in my notebook just waiting for me to bring them to life.
Unfortunately, I just don’t have enough time to get all of them written, tested and released in one season!
This beautiful new Spicewood Pumpkin is the perfect pattern to use when making pumpkins for your markets or for gifting.
Design Details
The Spicewood Pumpkin is designed using #5 bulky weight yarn so you can whip several of these up in no time. Don’t have any bulky yarn? Well, you’re in luck. They also work up really well when you make them by holding 2 strands of #4 worsted weight yarn together too.
The pumpkins are worked in the round using single crochet and the half double crochet 3rd loop only stitch. This is what gives the pumpkin the beautiful texture.
I also designed a long stem that has a natural twist and a slight ruffled effect around the base.
You ready to get started? Just scroll down and check out the FREE version of the pattern below. You can also grab the premium, ad-free version of the Spicewood Pumpkin for a small cost in either of my shops.
The paid PDF includes the written instructions and 3 photo tutorials: one showing how to work the HDC in the 3rd loop, another for cinching the ends closed and also one showing you how to make the stems.
Where To Get The Spicewood Pumpkin Crochet Pattern?
The downloadable PDF of the new Spicewood Pumpkin crochet pattern is available in my SASSy Shoppe, Etsy & Ravelry shops.
Ready To Ship Spicewood Pumpkins
If you prefer ready to ship pumpkins you can contact me to order or check out my Etsy shop!!
Spicewood Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
What you will need for the Spicewood Pumpkin crochet pattern
- Worsted Weight #4 yarn for the stem & bulky #5 yarn for the pumpkin
- 10 yards – Stem; 100 yards – Pumpkin
- 5.00 mm (H) hook & 5.50 mm (I) hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Poly-fil
Pattern Notes
- Advanced beginner pattern
- Written in US crochet terms
- The pumpkin is worked in the round.
- The stems are worked in rows and then the base is finished by working in the round.
- Finished size: 19″ around (diameter) x 4.5″ tall (from top to bottom of pumpkin excluding stem)
- Gauge: Not essential for this pattern.
- Ch st at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
- Stitch count is only listed on each round when there is a change.
- When working the hdc3l you will be working into the 3rd loop in the back.
- When working the single crochet rounds you will see “join” and that means to use the invisible join method on those rounds. You will not join the other rounds unless otherwise stated in the pattern instructions.
- Invisible Join Tutorial – https://simplymelaniejane.com/invisible-join-crochet-tutorial/
- When working the sc rounds make sure your tension isn’t too tight. It will be difficult to work the hdc3l rounds if so.
Stitch Key
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc inc = single crochet increase
hdc = half double crochet
hdc3l = half double crochet 3rd loop only
FLO = Front Loop Only
Picot = Picot stitch
rep = repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
Instructions
With 5.50 mm (I) hook
Leaving a 15″ tail fasten yarn onto hook with a slip knot.
Ch 50, join to 1st ch st making sure not to twist the chain, ch 1.
Rnd 1:
sc in each st around, join, ch 1. (50 sc)
Rnd 2:
hdc3l in each st around.
Rnds 3 – 16:
rep Rnds 1 & 2.
Rnd 17:
sc in each st around, join.
Finish off leaving a 15” tail to cinch the end closed.
CLOSING PUMPKIN ENDS
Using the long tail from Rnd 1 (the bottom of the pumpkin), thread your needle and make a running stitch through the outermost row of stitches on the bottom. Pull the yarn tightly to gather the end together then tie a knot to secure the closure. Stuff pumpkin with Poly-fil. Using the long tail from Rnd 17, close the other end the same way as the bottom end.
Adding a Stem:
Decorate the top however you like. For the Spicewood Pumpkins, I use the crochet stem below. It’s also fun to attach real stems with hot glue and then tie on a bow using ribbon or raffia. Other fun options would be wine corks or cinnamon sticks!!
STEM
With 5.0 mm (H) Hook
Ch 11
Row 1:
slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3, hdc next 3, dc next 3, ch 1, turn. (10 st)
Row 2:
slst in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Row 3:
slst FLO, sc FLO in next 3, hdc FLO in next 3, dc FLO in next 3, ch 1, turn.
Row 4:
rep Row 2.
Row 5:
rep Row 3.
Row 6:
sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Bring sides together with Row 1 behind Row 6. Slst together by working through the beginning chs of Row 1 and both loops of Row 6, ch 1. (10 slst)
Turn stem to crochet around the edge.
Rnd 1:
sc around edge (Place 2 sc in Row 1, 3 sc in Rows 2 – 5 & 2 sc in Row 6), slst to join to 1st sc, ch 1. (16 sc)
Rnd 2:
sc in each st around, slst to join to 1st sc, ch 1.
Rnd 3:
*sc inc, sc in next 3; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st sc, ch 1. (20 sc)
Rnd 4:
*sc, picot, slst in next st; rep from * around, slst to join to 1st sc. (10 picot st)
Finish off leaving a long tail (15” long).
Thread yarn needle with tail and place running stitches through round 3 of the stem to attach to pumpkin.
Tester LOVE!!
OMG!! My tester’s really did an amazing job with the Spicewood Pumpkin pattern. Aren’t they all so beautiful?!
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I hope that you’re as excited about this new Spicewood Pumpkin crochet pattern as I am and that you enjoy adding them to your pumpkin patch this Fall season.
This crochet pattern was tested by multiple talented testers and tech edited, but, please let me know if you find any errors. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or need help with the pattern.
Also, don’t forget to share your Spicewood Pumpkins with me on social media!! I love seeing what colors you come up with.
Angie 🤍🤍🤍
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