How Do You Crochet A Different Size Pumpkin?

Pumpkins are a quintessential part of fall. They’re festive, fun to decorate with, and of course, delicious to eat. But what if you could crochet your own pumpkins? It’s a great way to add a personal touch to your fall décor, and it’s surprisingly easy to do.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to crochet a pumpkin in any size you want. We’ll provide step-by-step instructions, as well as helpful tips and tricks. So grab your hook and yarn, and let’s get started!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in orange, green, and brown
• Size H (5mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Polyester fiberfill

Size Variations

The size of your pumpkin will depend on the weight of yarn you use and the size of your crochet hook. For a small pumpkin, use fingering weight yarn and a size E (3.5mm) hook. For a medium pumpkin, use worsted weight yarn and a size H (5mm) hook. And for a large pumpkin, use bulky weight yarn and a size J (6mm) hook.

Instructions

Round 1:

With orange yarn, make a magic ring. Ch 1, then work 6 sc into the ring. Do not join. (6 sc)

Round 2:

2 sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc)

Round 3:

Sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sc)

Round 4:

2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sc)

Round 5:

3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 sc)

Round 6:

4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sc)

Round 7:

5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (42 sc)

Round 8:

6 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc)

Round 9:

7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (54 sc)

Round 10:

8 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (60 sc)

Round 11:

9 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (66 sc)

Round 12:

10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (72 sc)

Round 13:

11 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (78 sc)

Round 14:

12 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (84 sc)

Round 15:

13 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (90 sc)

Round 16:

14 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (96 sc)

Round 17:

15 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (102 sc)

Round 18:

16 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (108 sc)

Round 19:

17 sc, 2 sc in the next sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (114 sc)

Round 20:

Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (114 sc)

Finishing

Stem:

With brown yarn, ch 10. Sl st back into the third ch from the hook, then ch 2. Sc in each ch across, then sl st back down the other side. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Leaves:

With green yarn, make 2 magic rings. Ch 1, then work 5 sc into each ring. Do not join. (10 sc)

Finish off and weave in all loose ends.

Assembly

Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin. Sew the leaves around the base of the stem. Stuff the pumpkin with polyester fiberfill until it is firm.

Tips

• To make a variegated pumpkin, use two or more colors of yarn and change colors at random intervals.
• To make a striped pumpkin, alternate rows of two or more colors of yarn.
• To make a pumpkin with a bumpy texture, use a larger crochet hook.
• To make a pumpkin with a smoother texture, use a smaller crochet hook.
• If you want your pumpkin to be able to stand up on its own, use a sturdy yarn and stuff it firmly with fiberfill.

FAQs

Q: What is the best yarn to use for crocheting pumpkins?

A: Worsted weight yarn is a good choice for crocheting pumpkins because it is durable and easy to work with. However, you can use any type of yarn you like.

Q: What size crochet hook should I use?

A: The size of crochet hook you use will depend on the weight of yarn you are using. For worsted weight yarn, a size H (5mm) hook is a good choice.

Q: How do I make the stem of the pumpkin?

A: To make the stem of the pumpkin, crochet a chain of 10 stitches with brown yarn. Then, single crochet back into the third chain from the hook and chain 2. Single crochet in each chain across, then single crochet back down the other side. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Q: How do I make the leaves of the pumpkin?

A: To make the leaves of the pumpkin, make 2 magic rings with green yarn. Chain 1, then work 5 single crochet stitches into each ring. Do not join.

Q: How do I assemble the pumpkin?

A: To assemble the pumpkin, sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin. Then, sew the leaves around the base of the stem. Stuff the pumpkin with polyester fiberfill until it is firm.