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

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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 decorative Pumpkin House amigurumi with a sculpted pumpkin body, a whimsical witch hat roof, tiny attic window, door, lanterns and cookie treats. It uses compact cotton-acrylic yarn for crisp stitches and includes detailed photo steps for tricky bits. The design features internal shaping with fishing line and sewn shaping lines to create the pumpkin grooves.

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

You will make two-layered construction details for stability and a removable hat roof shaped with a fishing line reinforcement. Perfect for seasonal décor, gifts or as a tabletop centerpiece.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures that cozy Halloween charm without requiring overly complex techniques. I enjoy how the fishing line reinforcement lets the hat keep its dramatic crown and brim shape. The small accessories — windows, door, lanterns and cookies — are quick to make and give the project personality. I especially enjoy finishing the pumpkin with shaping lines that create a realistic segmented look. This pattern is satisfying because each part builds toward a delightful finished scene.

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 easy it is to customize the colors — I often switch the terracotta to a softer orange or a deep rust for a different mood.

You can change the hat color and ribbon for a seasonal look: try a green ribbon for St. Patrick's Day or white for a wintery scene.

I sometimes make the pumpkin larger by using a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; the pattern scales well if you maintain the same increase logic.

Want a mini keychain version? Use fingering weight yarn and a 1.5 mm hook to make a pocket-sized pumpkin house.

I like to add tiny battery tealights inside the house by leaving a small opening or gluing the roof on lightly so it can be removed.

For a rustic finish, use natural-colored cotton and add embroidered ivy or leaves around the windows and door.

Try substituting metallic or variegated yarn for trims to add sparkle without changing the construction.

Instead of glue, you can sew all small pieces on with matching thread for a more durable finish — I often stitch windows and doors for pieces that will be handled a lot.

If you want a sturdier hat brim, add a second round of fishing line reinforcement and crochet over both layers for a firm edge.

I sometimes make a whole village by repeating the pattern in different colorways and arranging the houses together as a seasonal display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not adding the fishing line from round 3 can make the crown or brim lose shape; add and melt the fishing line tip at the third round and secure it under stitches so it stays in place. ✗ Skipping the back-loop-only round will flatten the edge where the layers join; work the specified round through the back loops to create the correct fold for a double-layered rim. ✗ Overstuffing the space between the two layers makes shaping lines difficult to create; stuff the gap neatly but not tightly and finish stuffing after joining so the pumpkin keeps its form. ✗ Forgetting to crochet through the front loops when instructed will prevent joining layers cleanly; join the yarn to the specified round and work through the front loops exactly as shown for a neat seam. ✗ Pulling shaping thread too tightly can distort the pumpkin surface; when drawing shaping lines with a needle, pull slightly and fasten securely but do not over-tension the thread. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases causes misaligned shaping; count your stitches after every increase/decrease round and mark the start with a marker if needed.

Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Pumpkin House amigurumi complete with a witch hat roof, tiny windows, door, lanterns and monster cookie treats. This pattern guides you step-by-step with photos and clear instructions so you can create a festive Halloween decoration or gift. You will enjoy shaping details like the pumpkin grooves, hat crown and mini accessories to make a whimsical finished piece.

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) - Terracotta (85) 2 balls for body
  • 02
    Yarn Art Jeans - Black (53) 1 ball for hat
  • 03
    Yarn Art Jeans - Yellow (35) small quantity for windows/lanterns
  • 04
    Yarn Art Jeans - Orange (23) small quantity for accents
  • 05
    Yarn Art Jeans - Green (69) small quantity for trims
  • 06
    Yarn Art Jeans - Light Olive (29) small quantity for door trim
  • 07
    Yarn Art Jeans - Purple (50) and Light Purple (72) small quantities for ribbon and door
  • 08
    Yarn Art Jeans - Brown (70) small quantity for lantern details
  • 09
    Yarn Art Jeans - White (62) small quantity for eyes
  • 10
    Yarn Art Jeans - Beige (07) small quantity for cookies
  • 11
    Yarn Art Jeans - Neon Yellow (58) small quantity for cookie 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
  • 05
    Synthetic fiberfill (polyester stuffing)
  • 06
    1 mm diameter fishing line
  • 07
    Gas lighter (to melt fishing line tip)
  • 08
    Wooden manicure stick (for shaping, optional)
  • 09
    Steam iron (for steaming ribbon)
  • 10
    Stitch markers

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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 (6)

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

Round 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

Round 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.

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

Round 47-51 :

5 rounds of 96 sc with the fishing line. Add a fishing line to crocheting, after melting its tip.

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 & Hat finishing :

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 :

Item Name (attic window P1) :

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

Item Name (attic window P2) :

Join green yarn and sl st around all 4 sides.

Item Name (attic window P3) :

Sc around through the both loops of green sc. Crochet 3 sc in 1 st on angles.

Item Name (attic window P4) :

Sl st around. Leave a long end.

Item Name (attic window P5) :

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 :

Item Name (door P1) :

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 :

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

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.

Item Name (door trim P2) :

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

Round :

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 :

Item Name (round window P1) :

Crochet round windows with yellow yarn: 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. 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.

Item Name (round window P8) :

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

Info :

Glue (or sew) the windows on the sides of the door.

— Lanterns :

Item Name (lantern body P1) :

Crochet lanterns with yellow yarn: 1. 6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3-5 :

3 rounds of 12 sc

Round 6 :

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

Item Name (lantern top/bottom P2) :

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.

Item Name (lantern finish P3) :

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. Make 4 such vertical lines at equal distances. Make 2 lanterns.

Info :

Glue lanterns on the sides of the door.

— Monster Cookies (treats) :

Item Name (cookie base P1) :

Crochet with beige yarn: 1. 6 sc in AR

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.

Item Name (icing P1) :

Crochet icing with neon yellow: 1. 6 sc in AR

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. Finish with a sl st, cut the yarn.

Item Name (eyes P1) :

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.

Info :

Glue the finished face onto the cookie. You can make several pieces in any other color.

Assembly Instructions

  • Glue or sew the purple ribbon to the hat crown (the section crocheted with fishing line) with the joint centered in the intended front of the hat.
  • Glue or sew the attic window to the ribbon joint on the front of the hat and secure it with a few stitches so it does not shift.
  • Glue (or sew) the round windows and lanterns on the pumpkin body: place two round windows on either side of the door and glue lanterns on both sides of the door as shown in the photos.
  • Attach the door centered on the front of the pumpkin, gluing or sewing it in place and add the yellow door knob with a few stitches.
  • Place the hat on the pumpkin and adjust positioning. If you wish to secure the hat, tack a few stitches through the brim into the top rounds of the pumpkin.
  • Add the small monster cookies and glue them as decorative treats either inside or beside the finished Pumpkin House.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds and changes, especially when working with increases and decreases.
  • 💡When adding fishing line, melt the tip and press it under stitches so it does not slip out; work a few extra sc over the line to secure it.
  • 💡Stuff the body and between the two layers neatly but not too tightly to maintain the correct pumpkin shape and to allow shaping lines.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure decorative pieces with glue or small stitches; pin parts in place before final gluing to ensure correct alignment.

This Pumpkin House was designed to bring playful Halloween charm to your home or gifts. It combines compact stitches with cheerful tiny accessories to create a cozy seasonal centerpiece. Make it your own with different yarn colors, additional accessories or by creating a family of tiny houses. 🎃🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Pumpkin House measures approximately 18-22 cm tall including the hat depending on your tension and yarn, using the recommended yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; adjust the hook size accordingly and expect different stitch counts per inch.

Do I need any special materials for the hat shaping?

You will need 1 mm fishing line to reinforce the hat crown and brim; melt the tip with a lighter to create a small ball to prevent slipping, and embed it under stitches when crocheting.

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, how many accessories you make, and finishing time.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it includes shaping using fishing line, joining two layers, and several small sewn accessories; basic amigurumi skills and experience with increases/decreases are recommended.