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Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

Pumpkin House 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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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a stuffed pumpkin house with a removable witch hat roof, decorative windows, a purple door and tiny Halloween treats. Each element is crocheted separately and then attached, giving you control over placement and finish. Techniques include amigurumi rounds, working in BLO/FLO, using fishing line for stability and shaping with sewing.

Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work with fingering/light yarn, a small hook and 1 mm fishing line for structure. The instructions are photo-supported and list every round step-by-step so you can follow easily.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi building blocks with creative decorative details that make a big visual impact. I enjoy the tiny assembly steps — sewing the shaping lines and adding windows and lanterns makes the piece feel handcrafted and personal. The witch hat roof is playful and allows for customization with color or added embellishments. I also appreciate how the pattern teaches a neat technique for hiding and securing fishing line to keep the crown stable.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern can be customized by swapping colors — try pastel shades for a sweet spring pumpkin house or deep jewel tones for a moody Halloween look.

You can change the yarn weight and hook size to make minis for keychains or a large statement piece; bulky yarn with a big hook gives you a plush, chunky house.

I often stitch extra decorative trims like scalloped edges around windows or tiny crocheted flowers to personalize each house for gifts.

For a sturdier hat crown you can replace the fishing line with a thin wire wrapped in yarn, which allows you to pose the hat tip.

Swap the purple ribbon for burlap or lace to match seasonal decor and experiment with buttons or beads for the buckle instead of crocheting it.

If you want a festival garland, make a set of tiny pumpkins and string them together with yarn or ribbon for table decor.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions on the cookies to create a set of characters — try winking eyes or toothy smiles.

To make a baby-safe version, skip glue and secure all embellishments by sewing and avoid using fishing line or small glued parts.

Try adding battery-operated LED lights inside the pumpkin (securely and safely) to make the windows glow at night.

I recommend experimenting with different stitch textures on the hat — hdc or dc rounds can change the drape and scale of the crown beautifully.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to add the fishing line from round 3 can cause the hat crown to flop; add the fishing line as instructed and melt the tip to secure it so the crown holds its shape. ✗ Not stuffing the space between the double pumpkin layers can collapse the structure; stuff neatly between the layers and avoid overstuffing so the shape remains smooth. ✗ Skipping counting during increases will give uneven rounds and mismatched shaping; count stitches after each increase round and use a marker to track the start of the round. ✗ Crocheting the exterior and interior without joining properly will cause gaps; when joining the two layers, sc through both loops evenly and check stitch counts match before continuing.

Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crochet Pumpkin House complete with a witch hat roof, tiny windows, a purple door and Halloween treats. This pattern walks you through each piece with clear rounds, photos and helpful finishing tips so you can create a whimsical decorative toy or seasonal keepsake. Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, you will enjoy assembling the little details like lanterns, cookies and window frames.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn Art Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 160 m/50 g) - Color 85 Terracotta: 2 balls
  • 02
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 53 Black: 1 ball
  • 03
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 35 Yellow: small quantity for details
  • 04
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 23 Orange: small quantity for details
  • 05
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 69 Green: small quantity for details
  • 06
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 29 Light Olive: small quantity for details
  • 07
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 50 Purple: small quantity for door and ribbon
  • 08
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 72 Light Purple: small quantity
  • 09
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 70 Brown: small quantity for lanterns
  • 10
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 62 White: small quantity for eyes
  • 11
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 07 Beige: small quantity for cookies
  • 12
    Yarn Art Jeans - Color 58 Neon Yellow: small quantity for icing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm (hook size may vary depending on your crocheting density)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Big-eyed needle (yarn needle)
  • 04
    Hot glue gun (optional for attaching windows/lanterns)
  • 05
    Synthetic fiberfill (polyester stuffing)
  • 06
    1 mm diameter fishing line
  • 07
    Gas lighter (to melt fishing line tips safely)
  • 08
    Wooden manicure stick (used in photos for shaping)
  • 09
    Steam iron (for steaming ribbon)
  • 10
    Stitch markers (recommended)

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— Pumpkin :

Info :

First of all prepare 1 mm diameter fishing line. Neatly burn the end with a lighter so that a small ball appears on the tip.

Info :

Add the fishing line from the 3d round. Just apply it to crocheting and crochet so that it lays under the stitches. The ball at the end of the fishing line will not let it slip out.

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6=24 sc

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc)*6=36 sc

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc)*6=48 sc

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6=54 sc

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc)*6=60 sc

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc)*6=66 sc

Round 12 :

(10 sc, inc)*6=72 sc

Round 13 :

(11 sc, inc)*6=78 sc

Round 14 :

(12 sc, inc)*6=84 sc

Round 15 :

Work only this round through the back loops: (13 sc, inc)*6=90 sc

Round 16 :

(14 sc, inc)*6=96 sc

Round 17 :

(15 sc, inc)*6=102 sc

Rounds 18-37 :

20 rounds of 102 sc

Round 38 :

(15 sc, dec)*6=96 sc

Round 39 :

(14 sc, dec)*6=90 sc

Round 40 :

(13 sc, dec)*6=84 sc

Info :

Cut the fishing line, leaving a short end. Melt it with a lighter and quickly press to the crocheting so that the end sticks to the yarn. Crochet a few more sc to close the line. Finish with sl st, cut the yarn.

Info :

Join yarn to the 14-th round and crochet through the front loops.

Round 1 :

(13 sc, inc)*6=90 sc

Round 2 :

(14 sc, inc)*6=96 sc

Round 3 :

(15 sc, inc)*6=102 sc

Round 4 :

(16 sc, inc)*6=108 sc

Round 5 :

(17 sc, inc)*6=114 sc

Round 6 :

(18 sc, inc)*6=120 sc

Round 7 :

(19 sc, inc)*6=126 sc

Rounds 8-30 :

23 rounds of 126 sc

Round 31 :

(19 sc, dec)*6=120 sc

Round 32 :

(18 sc, dec)*6=114 sc

Round 33 :

(17 sc, dec)*6=108 sc. Do not cut the yarn. Neatly stuff the space between 2 layers, not tightly.

Round 34 :

(16 sc, dec)*6=102 sc

Round 35 :

(15 sc, dec)*6=96 sc

Round 36 :

(14 sc, dec)*6=90 sc

Round 37 :

(13 sc, dec)*6=84 sc

Info :

Join together the upper edges of both layers and sc 84 through both of them.

Info :

Thread the needle. Starting from the bottom (approximately along the inc lines), drag the needle straight through the stitches to the top edge.

Info :

Slightly pull this thread and fasten at the top edge of the pumpkin. Make 6 such shaping lines.

— Witch hat roof :

Info :

Crochet the hat roof with black yarn. Use a piece of yarn of contrasting color as a marker for easier rounds counting.

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3=9 sc

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*3=12 sc

Round 5 :

12 sc

Round 6 :

(3 sc, inc)*3=15 sc

Round 7 :

15 sc

Round 8 :

(4 sc, inc)*3=18 sc

Round 9 :

18 sc

Round 10 :

(5 sc, inc)*3=21 sc

Round 11 :

21 sc

Round 12 :

(6 sc, inc)*3=24 sc

Round 13 :

24 sc

Round 14 :

(7 sc, inc)*3=27 sc

Round 15 :

27 sc

Round 16 :

(8 sc, inc)*3=30 sc

Round 17 :

30 sc

Round 18 :

(9 sc, inc)*3=33 sc

Round 19 :

33 sc

Round 20 :

(10 sc, inc)*3=36 sc

Round 21 :

36 sc

Round 22 :

(11 sc, inc)*3=39 sc

Round 23 :

39 sc

Round 24 :

(12 sc, inc)*3=42 sc

Round 25 :

42 sc

Round 26 :

(13 sc, inc)*3=45 sc

Round 27 :

(14 sc, inc)*3=48 sc

Round 28 :

48 sc

Round 29 :

(15 sc, inc)*3=51 sc

Round 30 :

(16 sc, inc)*3=54 sc

Round 31 :

54 sc

Round 32 :

(17 sc, inc)*3=57 sc

Round 33 :

(18 sc, inc)*3=60 sc

Round 34 :

60 sc

Round 35 :

(19 sc, inc)*3=63 sc

Round 36 :

(20 sc, inc)*3=66 sc

Round 37 :

(21 sc, inc)*3=69 sc

Round 38 :

(22 sc, inc)*3=72 sc

Round 39 :

(23 sc, inc)*3=75 sc

Round 40 :

(24 sc, inc)*3=78 sc

Round 41 :

(25 sc, inc)*3=81 sc

Round 42 :

(26 sc, inc)*3=84 sc

Round 43 :

(27 sc, inc)*3=87 sc

Round 44 :

(28 sc, inc)*3=90 sc

Round 45 :

(29 sc, inc)*3=93 sc

Round 46 :

(30 sc, inc)*3=96 sc

Info :

Add a fishing line to crocheting, after melting its tip.

Rounds 47-51 :

5 rounds of 96 sc with the line.

Info :

Cut the line and fasten the end as when crocheting a pumpkin.

Round 52 :

Join new fishing line, work only this round through the front loops: (11 sc, inc)*8=104 sc

Round 53 :

(12 sc, inc)*8=112 sc

Round 54 :

(13 sc, inc)*8=120 sc

Round 55 :

(14 sc, inc)*8=128 sc

Round 56 :

(15 sc, inc)*8=136 sc

Round 57 :

(16 sc, inc)*8=144 sc

Round 58 :

(17 sc, inc)*8=152 sc

Round 59 :

(18 sc, inc)*8=160 sc

Round 60 :

(19 sc, inc)*8=168 sc

Round 61 :

(20 sc, inc)*8=176 sc. Cut and fasten the line.

Info :

Pull out the yarn marker. Thread black yarn into the needle and stitch the crown of the hat along the trail of the marking thread, starting from the fishing line up to the tip.

Info :

Pull the yarn to make the crown bend and fasten the end on the tip.

— Ribbon :

Info :

Crochet a ribbon with purple yarn. Chain 96, work back and forth rows with a turning ch: 95 sc*5 rows. Steam the finished ribbon with an iron.

Info :

Glue or sew the ribbon on that part of the crown which is crocheted with fishing line. The joint should be in the center of the intended front of the hat.

— Attic window :

Info :

Crochet the attic window with yellow yarn. Chain 11 and sc a rectangle 10 sc*7 rows. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Join green yarn and sl st around all 4 sides.

Info :

Sc around through the both loops of green sc. Crochet 3 sc in 1 st on angles. Sl st around. Leave a long end.

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Thread the green yarn into the needle and stitch a cross frame on the window. Cut the yarn. Make 2 pcs.

Info :

Glue the finished window on the joint of the ribbon.

— Door :

Info :

Crochet door with purple yarn. Chain 11.

Round 1 :

9 sc, 3 sc in the last loop of the chain, 9 sc along the bottom side of the chain = 21 sc

Round 2 :

Next, crochet in U-shaped turning rows with a turning loop at the beginning of the row: 9 sc, inc*3, 9 sc = 24 sc

Round 3 :

9 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc = 27 sc

Round 4 :

9 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc = 30 sc

Round 5 :

9 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc = 33 sc

Round 6 :

9 sc, (4 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc = 36 sc. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Join light olive yarn. Sl st around except the bottom side of the door.

Info :

Turn to the wrong side and sc through the both loops of the olive sl st: 9 sc, (5 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc = 39 sc

Info :

Turn to the front side and sl st around. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Make several stitches with yellow yarn for a door knob.

— Round windows :

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (yellow)

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6=24 sc. Finish with a sl st, cut the yarn.

Round 5 :

Join green yarn and sl st around.

Round 6 :

sc through the both loops of the green sl st: (3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Round 7 :

sl st around. Leave a long end.

Info :

Thread the green yarn into the needle and stitch a cross frame on the window. Cut the yarn. Make 2 pcs.

— Lanterns :

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (yellow)

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Rounds 3-5 :

3 rounds of 12 sc

Round 6 :

Dec every st until the opening closes. Stuff while crocheting.

Info :

Crochet 2 circles with brown yarn and leave one of them with a long end of the yarn: 1. 6 sc in AR 2. inc*6=12 sc

Info :

Glue the brown circles on the top and bottom of the lantern.

Info :

Thread the end of the yarn into the needle and draw a line from one circle to another. Then go back, wrapping the yarn around this line several times, fasten.

Info :

Make 4 such vertical lines at equal distances from each other. Make 2 lanterns.

Info :

Glue lanterns on the sides of the door.

— Monster Cookies :

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (beige)

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc = 24 sc

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc = 36 sc

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc = 48 sc

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6=54 sc

Round 10 :

54 sc

Round 11 :

(7 sc, dec)*6=48 sc

Round 12 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc = 42 sc

Round 13 :

(5 sc, dec)*6=36 sc

Round 14 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc = 30 sc

Round 15 :

(3 sc, dec)*6=24 sc

Round 16 :

1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, 1 sc = 18 sc

Round 17 :

(1 sc, dec)*6=12 sc

Round 18 :

dec*6. Do not stuff! Leave a long end.

Info :

Thread the needle and stitch through the center several times to create a cookie texture.

Info :

Crochet icing with neon yellow using the same increases as the cookie base: 1. 6 sc in AR 2. inc*6=12 sc 3. (1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc 4. 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc=24 sc 5. (3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc 6. 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc=36 sc 7. (5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc 8. 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc=48 sc. Finish with a sl st, cut the yarn.

Info :

Crochet eyes with white yarn of 2 sizes: 2 rounds circle and 3 rounds. Crochet pupils with black yarn - 1 round circle. Glue eyes on the icing and embroider a smile with black yarn.

— Assembly :

Item (P1) :

Glue the finished window on the joint of the ribbon on the hat. Glue or sew the ribbon securely.

Item (P2) :

Glue (or sew if you prefer) the door to the front of the pumpkin.

Item (P3) :

Then attach the round windows on the sides of the door using glue or small stitches. Make sure placement is symmetrical.

Item (P4) :

Glue lanterns on the sides of the door. Use hot glue or sew them for a permanent hold.

Item (P5) :

Glue the finished face onto cookie pieces and place cookies as decorative treats around the pumpkin or inside.

Assembly Instructions

  • Glue the finished attic window onto the joint of the ribbon on the hat where the ribbon meets the crown; center the joint at the intended front of the hat and secure with hot glue or small stitches.
  • Attach the purple door to the front of the pumpkin at the lowest point of the top edge; glue or sew the door in place and add the yellow knob with a few small stitches.
  • Position and glue the round windows on either side of the door at equal heights; use the photos as a placement guide and press firmly until set.
  • Glue the lanterns on the sides of the door, spacing them evenly and securing with hot glue; if sewing, stitch through the lantern base and the pumpkin fabric for a secure attachment.
  • Join the upper edges of the pumpkin's inner and outer layers by single crocheting through both layers (84 sc) as directed, then make shaping lines by threading and pulling through the top edge to form pumpkin segments.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use 1 mm fishing line carefully and melt the tip with a lighter on a safe surface; press quickly to bond and always work in a well-ventilated area.
  • 💡Stuff the gap between the two pumpkin layers neatly and not too tightly to preserve a smooth round shape; overly tight stuffing distorts the silhouette.
  • 💡Count stitches after increase and decrease rounds to ensure shape symmetry and avoid misplaced shaping lines.
  • 💡When joining two layers, sc through both loops evenly and ensure stitch counts align before continuing to avoid gaps.
  • 💡Pin ribbon, windows and door in place before gluing or sewing to check alignment and symmetry.

This delightful Pumpkin House pattern turns simple crochet rounds into a whimsical haunted cottage full of personality. Add a curled witch hat, tiny windows and Halloween treats to create a charming seasonal display. Whether you make one as a gift or a centerpiece, it brings handcrafted magic to every corner. 🎃🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pumpkin house measures roughly palm-sized when using the recommended Yarn Art Jeans and a 2.25 mm hook, though final dimensions depend on yarn tension and stuffing.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size — use a proportionally larger or smaller hook and adjust stitch counts if necessary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases, working in BLO/FLO and simple sewing to follow it successfully.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, speed and the number of decorative elements you add.