Free Crochet Pumpkin Halloween Ornament Pattern + Tutorial
Add spooky fun to your fall decor with a cute Crochet Pumpkin that’s perfect for Halloween and adds a handmade touch to your seasonal style.
This written pattern is based on the original YouTube tutorial by Molina DIY — full credit to her for creating this wonderful design. If you enjoy this project, be sure to watch her full tutorial and support her channel for more creative ideas!
Cute Crochet Pumpkin Halloween Ornament Free Pattern to Decorate Your Home
The Crochet Pumpkin is a simple and charming autumn decoration perfect for anyone looking to add a handmade touch to their fall decor. The finished pumpkin is small and cute, about the size of a tennis ball, making it easy to place anywhere — on your table, mantel, or even as a festive ornament for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
This project uses basic crochet stitches and soft yarn, so it’s great for beginners or anyone new to crochet. You only need a few materials: yarn in pumpkin colors, a crochet hook, stuffing, and a yarn needle to finish. Its round shape and subtle ridges mimic a real pumpkin’s look, giving it a cozy, inviting feel.
What makes this Crochet Pumpkin a lovely project is its simplicity and versatility. It works well as a quick gift, a decoration for your home, or part of a fall-themed display. Plus, since it’s small and uses easy stitches, it’s a relaxing and satisfying project to finish in a short time. It’s a great way to enjoy crocheting during the autumn season while creating something adorable and useful.
Pumpkin Halloween Ornament Crochet Pattern
Today, I’ll show you how to crochet a “Pumpkin Halloween Ornament.” This project is beginner-friendly and easy to complete, perfect for adding festive charm to your home or gifting as a handmade treat.Pattern Highlights
- Quick to Crochet: Only a few rounds needed for the pumpkin body.
- Textured Expansion: Uses both single and double crochet stitches for a pumpkin-like look.
- Simple Leaf Accent: The leaf is made with basic stitches and added to the top.
- Customizable Face: Features can be stitched freestyle for variety.
- Versatile Ornament: Can be used as decor, a charm, or gift embellishment.
- Minimal Assembly: Just two main pieces—the pumpkin and leaf—with sewn details.
Notes
- The pumpkin is crocheted in joined rounds; pull the tail tightly to form a neat center.
- Increases alternate between single crochet and double crochet rounds, giving the pumpkin its characteristic ridges.
- Caution is advised for the leaf section—chains and stitch transitions happen quickly.
- Use black yarn to sew the face; whether you prefer a spooky or cute look is up to you.
- The ornament is worked flat and slightly domed, but can be easily stuffed lightly for more 3D effect.
- Green yarn sew-on leaf is not detachable, so weave in tails thoroughly.
- Gauge is not crucial for this project, but keep stitches tight enough to hold shape.
Skill Level
Beginner
This pattern introduces magic ring, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, increases, slip stitch, chain, and basic embroidery.
Materials
- Milk Cotton Yarn 125g (5ply) in orange for pumpkin
- Black yarn for sewing Halloween face
- Green yarn for leaf and stem
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished pumpkin: approx 5–7 cm diameter (varies with yarn and hook)
- Leaf: approx 2–2.5 cm long
Gauge (and Stitch Pattern)
Not critical; pumpkin is worked in the round using dc/sc increases and leaf in rows/chains.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Stitch Name |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring/circle |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 in same st) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
Special Stitches
- Magic Ring (MR): Begin by forming a loop, working initial stitches into the loop, then pulling it tight.
- Increase (inc): Work 2 stitches (sc or dc) into the same stitch, as indicated.
Crochet Tutorial
Pumpkin Body
Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring (MR).
- Ch 2, make 12 dc in the ring.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc.
- Pull tail to tighten center.
Round 2:
- Ch 1.
- Inc sc in the next 2 stitches.
- Inc dc in the next 4 stitches.
- Inc sc in the next 2 stitches.
- Inc dc in the next 4 stitches.
- Join with a sl st.
Round 3:
- Ch 1.
- (1 sc in first st, inc sc in next st), repeat this for 2 cycles.
- (1 dc in next st, inc dc in next st), repeat this for 4 cycles.
- (1 sc in next st, inc sc in next st), repeat for 2 cycles.
- (1 dc in next st, inc dc in next st), repeat for 4 cycles.
- Join with sl st.
- Cut off the orange yarn.
Leaf
Attach green yarn to pumpkin top.
- Ch 3.
- Sl st in last ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Sc in next ch.
- Sc into first stitch.
- Sc in next stitch.
- Ch 5.
- Sl st in last ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Dc in next ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Sc in next ch.
- Sc in this st.
- Sc in next stitch.
- Ch 3.
- Sl st in last ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Sc in next ch.
- Sl st.
- Cut yarn, use needle to hide tail and finish leaf.
Face Embroidery
- Thread needle with black yarn.
- Sew Halloween face on pumpkin as desired.
- Secure and weave in yarn ends for neat finish.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Leaf is attached at the top and tails are hidden.
- Embroider various Halloween expressions—a smile, triangle eyes, sharp teeth, etc—centered on the pumpkin front.
- Finished pumpkin ornament measures approx 5–7 cm across.
- Add extra loop or string if desired to hang or use as a charm.
Conclusion and Ending Words
Congratulations! You have completed a fun, festive Pumpkin Halloween Ornament, perfect for autumn decorations or as a charming gift. This pattern is quick, accessible to beginners, and allows for creative customization with the Halloween face. Enjoy sharing your creations with friends, and happy crocheting!