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Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Autumn Vibes

Earthy tones with cozy textures inspired by falling leaves and the rich, warm colors of harvest season.

About This Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you to crochet a stuffed pumpkin with sculpted ribs, a curly tail (moustaches), a textured leaf and a small stem. It includes full round-by-round instructions for the pumpkin body and detailed shaping steps to create natural-looking segments. You will also learn a simple glue-and-shape method for the curly moustaches and how to assemble all parts neatly.

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses basic crochet stitches worked in spiral rounds and back-and-forth rows for the leaf. Techniques include sculpting with a yarn needle and setting curls with a PVA glue solution. Photos show steps and finished placement.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms a simple crocheted ball into a wonderfully realistic pumpkin through a few clever sculpting steps. I enjoy the tactile process of pulling the sculpting thread to form the ribs — it really brings the piece to life. The small details like the curly tail and textured leaf let me personalize each pumpkin with color and size variations. I also love how fast the main body works up, so you get a satisfying, finished decoration in a weekend. This pattern feels cozy, seasonal and endlessly adaptable for gifts or home decor.

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing colors to create different seasonal moods: try pale whites and greys for a modern Halloween, deep greens and rusts for a woodland look, or pastel pumpkins for baby decor.

You can change the final size easily by switching yarn weight and hook size; using a bulky yarn will give you a chunky decorative pumpkin quickly.

I often make mini versions for keychains by using fingering weight yarn and a small hook — scale down the rounds proportionally.

I sometimes replace the moustache curls with a small crocheted vine or add beads to the leaf for a bit of sparkle.

Try embroidering tiny veins on the leaf with contrasting thread to add realism and texture.

If you want a sturdier display piece, insert a small base disc or a bit more stuffing in the bottom to help it sit flat.

I like to add a short piece of wrapped twine or a wooden bead for the stem instead of crocheting the stem to mix materials.

For a posable vine, you can thread a thin wire inside the curly tail before shaping so you can bend the curls into place.

Mix yarn textures: a fuzzy yarn for the pumpkin body with a smooth cotton for the leaf creates a nice contrast and visual interest.

If you plan to sell or gift these, try making sets in different sizes and colors and package them with a matching ribbon for a cozy seasonal bundle.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to work in back loops only will flatten the textured ribs; follow the note to crochet in the back loops only for the pumpkin rounds. ✗ Stuffing the pumpkin too firmly will distort the sculpted ribs and shape; stuff the part well but not firmly and adjust stuffing after sculpting. ✗ Not leaving a long finishing tail at the end of the body makes sculpting and closing difficult; fasten off leaving a long tail for the sculpting thread and finishing. ✗ Ignoring the instruction to moisten the moustaches with PVA glue will cause them to lose their curl; use the water/PVA solution and wrap them on a pencil to set the shape.

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crocheted pumpkin you can display for autumn and Halloween. This pattern guides you through crocheting the round pumpkin body, sculpting the ribs, and adding a curly tail, moustaches and a leaf. You will enjoy the tactile shaping and simple finishing techniques that turn a crocheted ball into a realistic pumpkin. Perfect for seasonal decor or handmade gifts.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn GAZZAL BABY COTTON 50g/165m, orange - for a pumpkin (quantity: as needed per pumpkin, 1-2 skeins depending on size)
  • 02
    Yarn ALIZE FOREVER 50g/300m, brown - for leaves and tail - this yarn should be about twice thinner than the pumpkin yarn (use small amount, 1 skein or scraps)
  • 03
    Filler of your choice (polyester stuffing recommended)
  • 04
    PVA glue (for shaping moustaches)
  • 05
    Sewing thread of brown color for finishing and assembly

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook matching your yarn (check yarn label for recommended size)
  • 02
    Yarn needle for finishing and sculpting
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing
  • 05
    PVA glue
  • 06
    Sewing thread (brown)
  • 07
    Pins (optional for positioning parts while sewing)
  • 08
    Pencil or dowel for shaping moustache curls

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— Pumpkin :

Info :

crochet in spiral rounds. work in back loops only.

Round 1 :

8 sc in a magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

inc*8 (16)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*8 (40)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc)*8 (48)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*8 (56)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc)*8 (64)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*8 (72)

Round 10 :

72 sc (72)

Round 11 :

(8 sc, inc)*8 (80)

Round 12 - 13 :

80 sc (80)

Round 14 :

(9 sc, inc)*8 (88)

Round 15 - 25 :

88 sc (11 rounds)

Round 26 :

(dec, 9 sc)*8 (80)

Round 27 - 28 :

80 sc (80)

Round 29 :

(dec, 8 sc)*8 (72)

Round 30 :

72 sc (72)

Round 31 :

(dec, 7 sc)*8 (64)

Round 32 :

(dec, 6 sc)*8 (56)

Round 33 :

(dec, 5 sc)*8 (48)

Round 34 :

(dec, 4 sc)*8 (40)

Round 35 :

(dec, 3 sc)*8 (32)

Info :

Stuff the part well, but not firmly.

Round 36 :

(dec, 2 sc)*8 (24)

Round 37 :

(dec, 1 sc)*8 (16)

Round 38 :

dec*8 (8)

Info :

FO, cut the yarn, leave a long tail.

— Sculpting :

Info :

Make sculpting to turn this ball to a pumpkin. First make sculpting at the center: Step 1: use a yarn needle and the finishing tail. Insert your needle inside the ball through the finishing hole. Pull the needle out through the magic ring.

Info :

Step 2: Insert the needle in the stitch close to the magic ring and pull it out through the stitch close to the finishing hole. Tighten the yarn slightly, repeat that process 1-2 times, fasten the sculpting yarn thread. See the result in the photo below (at the left).

Info :

Now make 8 sculptings around the ball in the same way, but do the 2nd step along the surface of the ball, passing the needle under the front loops of the rounds (see the right photo above).

Info :

Don't try to get absolutely symmetrical part, so that your pumpkin will look as real one.

— Moustache (2 pcs) :

Info :

Make 2 pieces that have different length.

Step 1 :

Make a chain of 7 cm length. you can resize the chain fitting to your pumpkin size.

Step 2 :

Crochet sc-row along the chain.

Info :

Moisten the moustaches with water solution of PVA glue (in proportion 1:1). Wrap the moustaches on a pencil (for example) and let them dry completely.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

make 8 sc in a magic ring (8)

Round 2 - 5 :

8 sc (4 rounds) (8)

Round 6 :

3 sl st, 5 sc (8)

Round 7 :

8 sc (8)

Round 8 :

3 sl st, 5 sc (8)

Round 9 :

8 sc (8)

Round 10 :

3 sl st, 5 sc (8)

Round 11 :

8 sc (8)

Round 12 :

(3 sc, inc)*2 (10)

Round 13 - 14 :

10 sc (10)

Round 15 :

(4 sc, inc)*2 (12)

Round 16 :

12 sc (12)

Round 17 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 18 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 19 :

24 sc (24)

— Leef :

Round 1 :

make 16 ch

Round 2 :

starting in the 3rd stitch from the hook: 14 sc (photo №1), 4 ch (photo №2), in the back direction 14 sc, 1 ch (photo №3, №4)

Info :

work in back-and-forth rows. work in the back loops only.

Round 3 :

skip 1 st, 13 sc (photo №1); make in the arch of the chains (of the previous row): 2 sc+ 4 ch+ 2 sc (photo №2, № 3); 11 sc, 1 ch (photo № 4, № 5)

Round 4 :

skip 1 st, 12 sc; in the arch of the chains: 2 sc+ 4 ch+ 2 sc; 12 sc, 1 ch

Round 5 :

skip 1 st, 13 sc; in the arch of the chains: 2 sc+ 4 ch+ 2 sc; 11 sc, 1 ch

Round 6 :

skip 1 st, 12 sc; in the arch of the chains: 2 sc+ 4 ch+ 2 sc; 12 sc, 1 ch

Round 7 :

skip 1 st, 13 sc; in the arch of the chains: 2 sc+ 4 ch+ 2 sc; 12 sc, 1 ch

Round 8 :

skip 1 st, 13 sc; in the arch of the chains: 2 sc+ 4 ch+ 2 sc; 12 sc, 1 ch

Round 9 :

skip 1 st, 13 sc; in the arch of the chains: 2 sc+ 4 ch+ 2 sc; 12 sc, 1 ch

Round 10 :

skip 1 st, 13 sc; in the arch of the chains: 5 sc; 12 sc

Round 11 :

5 ch; starting in the 3rd from the hook (= skip 2 sts): 8 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 12 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 9 sc

Round 13 :

5 ch, skip 2 sts, 14 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 14 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 15 sc

Round 15 :

4 ch, skip 2 sts, 19 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 16 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 17 sc, 1 ch

Round 17 :

skip 1 st, 18 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 18 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 15 sc, 1 ch

Round 19 :

skip 1 st, 16 sc, skip 1 st, 3 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 14 sc

Round 20 :

5 ch, skip 2 sts, 8 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 21 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 9 sc

Round 22 :

5 ch, skip 2 sts, 14 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 23 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 15 sc

Round 24 :

4 ch, skip 2 sts, 19 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 25 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 17 sc, 1 ch

Round 26 :

skip 1 st, 18 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 ch

Round 27 :

turn, 1 sc in the chain of the previous row, 15 sc, 1 ch

Round 28 :

skip 1 st, 16 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in both loops of the next stitch, 1 sl st, FO

— Assembling :

Info :

1) Sew the moustaches at the center of the pumpkin. 2) Stuff slightly the lower part of the tail and sew it to the pumpkin upon the point of sewing the moustaches. 3) Sew the leef.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the moustaches at the center of the pumpkin using the long tails left from the moustache pieces, positioning them to form the curly tail starting point.
  • Stuff slightly the lower part of the tail and sew it to the pumpkin at the same point where the moustaches are sewn, securing it so curls hang naturally.
  • Sew the leaf to the top of the pumpkin near the stem point, arranging the leaf veins and points to sit nicely over the sculpted ribs.
  • Sculpt the pumpkin by pulling the finishing tail through the ball to create the center indentation, then make 8 sculptings around the ball by passing the needle under front loops to form ribs.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in back loops only for the pumpkin rounds to create the ribbed texture and allow sculpting to work correctly.
  • 💡Crochet the pumpkin in spiral rounds (do not join rounds) so sculpting lines and ribs remain continuous.
  • 💡Stuff the pumpkin well but not firmly to allow sculpting to shape the ribs without distortion.
  • 💡Leave a long tail when fastening off the pumpkin to use for sculpting and closing the finishing hole.
  • 💡Moisten moustaches with a 1:1 water to PVA glue solution and wrap them on a pencil to set the curl completely before attaching.

This pumpkin pattern is a cozy autumn project that brings texture and charm to your seasonal decor. It teaches sculpting, curling tails and a textured leaf for a realistic finish. Perfect for gifting or decorating your home for Halloween and harvest season. 🎃🍁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

When using the recommended materials (GAZZAL BABY COTTON and the thinner leaf yarn), the finished pumpkin measures approximately 12 cm in diameter.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and look will change; use an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn and remember the leaf yarn should be roughly half the thickness of the pumpkin yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in back loops, and basic shaping techniques.

How do I make the moustaches stay curled?

Moisten the crocheted moustaches with a water and PVA glue solution (1:1), wrap them around a pencil or dowel, and allow to dry completely to set the curls before attaching to the pumpkin.