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Pumpkin Cup Cozy Amigurumi Pattern

Pumpkin Cup Cozy Amigurumi Pattern
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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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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Pumpkin Cup Cozy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an alternating pumpkin cup cozy with puff-pumpkin stitches and small stems for a seasonal, textured look. It fits most 12–16oz cups and is adjustable by increasing or decreasing stitch counts in multiples of three. You get a simplified quick version, a fully explained version, plus photo guides for the pumpkin and stem techniques.

Pumpkin Cup Cozy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting and seasonal decor, the cozy uses small amounts of worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook. It includes US terms with a UK conversion chart and helpful tips for tension and shaping.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Cup Cozy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the pumpkin stitch creates such a delightful texture with minimal effort. I enjoy how quickly a row of pumpkins transforms the cozy and gives it a playful personality. The pattern is flexible—I often tweak the number of repeats to fit different sized cups and it still looks great. I also appreciate having both a simplified and an explained version, plus photo guides, which means I can teach this to friends easily.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this cozy by changing the pumpkin and base colours; try a pale cream base with pastel pumpkins for a soft look.

I sometimes switch Colour B and Colour D to alternate pumpkin shades in each pumpkin row to create a scrappy, handmade vibe.

If I want a chunkier cozy I use a bulky yarn and larger hook which gives me larger, squishier pumpkins and a faster make.

To make tiny keychain versions I use cotton thread and a much smaller hook, reducing the starting chain and keeping pumpkin repeats small.

I often embroider a tiny face on a pumpkin or add a small felt leaf as a whimsical touch after I finish the cozy.

For a reversible look try working two panels and sewing them together with wrong sides out so both sides show a neat finish.

I sometimes add a button closure by leaving a small gap and stitching a loop of chain to fasten with a decorative button.

Try metallic or variegated yarn for the base to give subtle sparkle and depth behind the pumpkins for a festive version.

I also experiment with adding a lining of cotton fabric for insulation and easier cleaning when using with hot drinks.

Finally, I like to make matching sets—cozy plus mug coaster—using the same colour palette to make a cute gift bundle.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Crocheting too tightly at the foundation chain causes the cozy to be too small and rigid; try loosely chaining, go up a hook size, or increase the total stitch count to add stretch. ✗ Skipping the step to push pumpkins to face outwards will leave them inverted and less visible; after forming the pumpkin row, physically push each pumpkin so it faces outward before continuing the next row. ✗ Not carrying the colour correctly through the pumpkin stitch can make messy floats; carry Colour A through the pumpkin stitches as instructed and ensure you pull through with the correct colour at the end of each puff. ✗ Failing to complete the correct number of repeats will change the pumpkin spacing and fit; count your repeats (there should be 8 pumpkins with the standard 24 stitches) and ensure you repeat the sequence 7 more times as written.

Pumpkin Cup Cozy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cozy, pumpkin-studded cup cozy to brighten your drinks this season. This pattern teaches the pumpkin puff stitch and stem color change so you can create alternating pumpkin rows that fit 12-16oz cups. The pattern is adjustable by adding or removing 3 stitches per pumpkin repeat, and includes simplified, explained, and photo-guide sections to help you master each step.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin Cup Cozy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton - 4 colors total
  • 02
    Colour A - Black (INK) - BASE - 10.25 yds / 9.35 m (7 g)
  • 03
    Colour B - Orange (PUMPKIN) - 10.5 yds / 9.6 m (7 g)
  • 04
    Colour C - Green (JASPER) - STEM - 3.4 yds / 3.1 m (2 g)
  • 05
    Colour D - Orange (SPICEBERRY) - PUMPKIN - 5.3 yds / 4.8 m (7 g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    5mm Hook
  • 02
    Video link referenced for Pumpkin/Stem stitch (watch for technique)
  • 03
    Yarn (listed in Materials) for color changes

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— Notes :

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1. Written in US terms with a UK conversion chart. 2. Tension and patience is key. If you crochet tight go up a hook size or increase pumpkin amount. This project has minimal positive ease (stretch) due to the tension from the pumpkins. 3. Photo guides for the Pumpkin and Stem portion are found below the written portion.

— Materials :

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4 x Worsted Weight - Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton

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Colour A - Black - INK (BASE) 10.25yds/9.35m (7g)

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Colour B - Orange - PUMPKIN (PUMPKIN) 10.5yds/9.6m (7g)

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Colour C - Green - JASPER (STEM) 3.4yds/3.1m (2g)

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Colour D - Orange - SPICEBERRY (PUMPKIN) 5.3yds/4.8m (7g)

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5mm Hook

— Video Links :

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Pumpkin/Stem Stitch Link: Covers how to do the pumpkin and stem colour changes.

— Abbreviation Chart :

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YO: Yarn over hook. YOH: Yarn over hook. CH-#: Chain said # of stitches. CH-#: Chain said # of stitches. SL ST: Slip Stitch. SS: Slip Stitch. SC: Single Crochet. DC: Double Crochet. DC: Double Crochet. TR: Treble Crochet. PUFF: *YO, insert in ST, YO, pull up a loop. Rep 2 more times from *. YO, pull through 6 loops. Leaving the 7th loop on the hook. ST(S): Stitch(es).

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PUMPkin STITCH: 3 PUFF STS in the same space. Keep the last loop from each puff on the hook for a total of 4 loops on hook. Using the ST closest to your hook pull through all STS to close off the pumpkin.

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STEM: Insert hook into the middle of pumpkin, under 6 loops (3 STS). Pull up Colour C, YO and pull through with Colour A. Carry through Colour C.

— Written (US): Simplified :

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Increase/Decrease by 3 STS to change the length by 1". The colour in brackets is stated before the ST.

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Start with Colour A. Loosely CH-24.

ROW 1 :

SL ST into the first chain. SC around. SL ST into first SC. (24)

ROW 2 :

CH-3. (Counts as ST) 1 DC. (Colour B) *PUMPKIN, (Colour A) 2 DC, REP from * 7 more times finishing with PUMPKIN in the last ST. (Colour A) SL ST into top of CH-3. (24 ST/8 Pumpkins)

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Warping is normal at this point.

ROW 3 :

Push your pumpkins to face outwards. 1 SC, (Colour C) *STEM, (Colour A) 2 SC, REP from * 7 more times. (Colour C) STEM, (Colour A) 1 SC. (24)

ROW 4 :

CH-2, (Colour D) *PUMPKIN, (Colour A) 2 DC, REP from * 7 more times ending with 1 DC. SL ST into top of CH-2. Push pumpkins to face outwards. (24)

ROW 5 :

(Colour C) *STEM, (Colour A) 2 SC, REP from * 7 more times ending with 2 SC. SL ST into first ST. (24)

ROW 6 :

CH-3. (Counts as ST) 1 DC. (Colour B) *PUMPKIN, (Colour A) 2 DC, REP from * 7 more times finishing with the PUMPKIN in the last ST. (Colour A) SL ST into top of CH-3. (24 ST/8 Pumpkins)

ROW 7 :

1 SC, (Colour C) *STEM, (Colour A) 2 SC, REP from * 7 more times. (Colour C) STEM, (Colour A) 1 SC. SL ST into first SC. (24)

ROW 8 :

SC around, SL ST into first SC. (24)

Info :

Pop pumpkins out again as they're probably inverted at this point! Sew in loose ends. This fits the average 12 - 16oz cups! If your SC is too tight in the beginner try loosely chaining, increase hook size or increase the total ST count if you find the overall has no stretch. You can even try a foundation SC if the foundation is still too tight.

— Written (US): Explained - Part 1 :

Info :

Increase/Decrease by 3 STS to change the length by 1".

Info :

Start with Colour A. Loosely CH-24.

ROW 1 :

SL ST into the first chain. SC around. SL ST into first SC. (24)

ROW 2 :

CH-3. (Counts as ST) 1 DC.

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Pumpkin Stitch (Page 7) YO with Colour B. Carry Colour A through. *3 PUFF STS in next ST. Keep the last loop from each PUFF ST and the DC before on your hook (4 Loops total). Using the ST closest to your hook pull through all 4 loops to close off the pumpkin.

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YO with Colour A. Carry Colour B through. 2 DC, REP from * 7 more times finishing with a PUMPKIN in the last ST. SL ST into top of CH-3 with Colour A. (24 ST/8 Pumpkins)

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Warping is normal at this point

ROW 3 :

Push your pumpkins to face outwards. 1 SC,

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Stem (Page 8) *Insert hook into the middle of pumpkin, under 6 loops. Pull up Colour C, YO and pull through with Colour A. Carry through Colour C. SC in next 2 STS. Rep from * 7 times. 1 more STEM, 1 SC. (24)

ROW 4 :

CH-2,

Info :

Pumpkin Stitch (Page 7) YO with Colour D. Carry Colour A through. *3 PUFF STS in next ST. Keep the last loop from each PUFF ST and the DC before on your hook (4 Loops total). Using the ST closest to your hook pull through all 4 loops to close off the pumpkin.

Info :

YO with Colour A, 2 DC, REP from * 7 more times ending with 1 DC. SL ST into top of CH-2. Push pumpkins to face outwards. (24 ST/8 Pumpkins)

ROW 5 :

(Colour C) *STEM, (Colour A) 2 SC, REP from * 7 more times ending with 2 SC. SL ST into first ST. (24)

— Written (US): Explained - Part 2 :

ROW 6 :

CH-3, 1 DC,

Info :

Pumpkin Stitch (Page 7) YO with Colour B. Carry Colour A through. *3 PUFF STS in next ST. Keep the last loop from each PUFF ST and the DC before on your hook (4 Loops total). Using the ST closest to your hook pull through all 4 loops to close off the pumpkin.

Info :

YO with Colour A. Carry Colour B through. 2 DC, REP from * 7 more times. Finish with 1 PUMPKIN. (Colour 1) SL ST into CH-3. (24 ST/8 Pumpkins)

ROW 7 :

1 SC,

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Stem (Page 8) *Insert hook into the middle of pumpkin, under 6 loops. Pull up Colour C, YO and pull through with Colour A. Carry through Colour C. SC in next 2 STS. REP from * 7 more times. 1 more STEM, finish with 1 SC. SL ST into first SC. (24)

ROW 8 :

SC around, SL ST into first SC. (24)

— Pumpkin Stitch Photo Guide :

Info :

NOTE: These photos are from another make which is why the pumpkins are stacked on top of each other.

Info :

With Colour A already on your hook, YO with Colour B. Start PUFF ST in next ST.

PUFF :

*YO, insert in ST, YO, pull up a loop. Rep 2 more times from *. YO, pull through 6 loops. Leaving the 7th loop on the hook.

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Repeat PUFF ST 2 more times in the same space. (3 PUFF STS/4 Loops on hook.)

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Using the ST closest to your hook pull through all 4 loops to close off the pumpkin.

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YO with Colour A. DC in the next 2 stitches.

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Repeat from the top to continue building your line of pumpkins till the last mentioned STS in the pattern.

— Stem Photo Guide :

Info :

NOTE: These photos are from another make which is why the pumpkins are stacked on top of each other.

Info :

With Colour A already on your hook Insert hook into middle of pumpkin, under 3 stitches (6 loops).

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YO with Colour C. Pull up a loop with Colour C.

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YO with Colour A and pull through. SC in next 2 STS with Colour A.

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Repeat from top till last number of STS mentioned in pattern.

Assembly Instructions

  • Push each pumpkin puff to face outwards after completing the pump rows so the pumpkins present correctly on the cozy.
  • Sew in all loose ends after finishing ROW 8 and before gifting or using to ensure a neat finish.
  • If the pumpkins are inverted, gently pop them out so they are facing outward before wearing the cozy on a cup.
  • Adjust length by adding or removing 3 stitches per 1" to change the cozy circumference for different cup sizes.
  • Carry Colour A through pumpkin construction as instructed and finish each pumpkin by pulling through with the correct colour to secure the pumpkin.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US terms; a UK conversion chart is included in the abbreviation section.
  • 💡Tension and patience are key—if your stitches are tight, go up a hook size or increase the total stitch count to add stretch.
  • 💡Warping of the piece is normal after pumpkin rows; push pumpkins outwards and reshape as needed for a clean finish.

This Pumpkin Cup Cozy pattern brings seasonal charm to your favorite drinks with three-dimensional pumpkin stitches and tiny stems. It's adjustable, quick to work up, and perfect for gifts or personal cozy collections. Try different color combinations and make a set for friends or holiday markets! 🎃🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The standard pattern fits most 12 - 16oz cups when made with the recommended worsted yarn and 5mm hook.

Can I make the cozy larger or smaller?

Yes. Increase or decrease the stitch count by 3 stitches to change the length by approximately 1 inch, allowing you to fit different cup sizes.

Do I need to watch the video to make the pumpkin stitch?

The pattern includes a written pumpkin stitch and a photo guide, but the referenced video link is helpful if you prefer a visual demonstration for colour changes and the puff technique.

What should I do if my single crochet is too tight?

Try loosely chaining, go up a hook size, or increase the total stitch count if the piece has no stretch; a foundation single crochet may also help.