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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 creates a ribbed, sculpted pumpkin with curly moustaches, a textured stem and a detailed leaf — perfect for fall decor. It uses simple amigurumi techniques but adds sculpting and shaping to turn a ball into a realistic pumpkin. The instructions include full round-by-round guidance, sculpting steps, and small accessory pieces so you can finish a complete decorative pumpkin.

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work in spiral rounds and back loops only to produce a ribbed effect, then sculpt grooves with a yarn needle. The pattern includes moustaches (curly tendrils), a tail (stem) and a leaf with step-by-step photos.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms basic crochet rounds into a charming seasonal decoration with simple sculpting. I enjoy the way working in back loops only creates a beautiful ribbed texture without complicated stitches. I also love how small details — the curly moustaches and detailed leaf — add personality and realism. Making several in different sizes and colors is a joyful, relaxing project that brightens up any autumn space.

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 customizing this pumpkin by changing yarn colors — try pale creams, deep greens, or variegated yarn for fun effects.

I often adjust size by swapping yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn and a larger hook make a chunky pumpkin, while fine yarn and a small hook give a mini keychain version.

I sometimes embroider veins on the leaf or add surface stitching along the sculpted grooves for extra definition and character.

Try making multiple pumpkins in a set with graduated sizes for an attractive centerpiece display; mix colors and textures for visual interest.

I also experiment with metallic or sparkly yarn for the stem or moustaches to make a festive holiday version.

For a rustic look, I use natural fiber yarns and a looser tension so the ribs look softer and more organic.

To add weight and stability, I place a small bag of rice or beans at the bottom before stuffing; this helps the pumpkin sit flat on tabletops.

I sometimes use wired stems by inserting thin craft wire into the tail before stuffing to create a posable stem.

I recommend varying the length and tightness of the moustache curls to create more natural, whimsical tendrils.

If you want tags or labels, embroider a small sentiment on the underside, or attach a tiny tag with a holiday greeting.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working in regular rounds instead of back loops only will flatten the ribs; always crochet in the back loops only for the ribbed pumpkin look. ✗ Skipping stitch counts during increases or decreases causes uneven shaping; count stitches after each round and mark the round start with a stitch marker. ✗ Overstuffing the pumpkin before sculpting will make grooves shallow and distorted; stuff moderately and add more stuffing after sculpting if needed. ✗ Pulling the sculpting thread too tightly will collapse the pumpkin shape; tighten gradually and test the look, repeating the pass 1-2 times until satisfied.

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

Make a soft, sculpted crochet pumpkin perfect for autumn decor and seasonal gifts. This pattern walks you through forming a round pumpkin body, sculpting grooves, and creating curly moustaches, a stem (tail) and detailed leaves. You will enjoy working in back loops to create a ribbed effect that brings the pumpkin to life. Suitable for crafters who like a satisfying, decorative crochet project.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn GAZZAL BABY COTTON 50g/165m, orange - for a pumpkin (quantity: one or more 50g balls depending on size)
  • 02
    Yarn ALIZE FOREVER 50g/300m, brown - for leaves and details; this yarn should be approximately twice thinner than the pumpkin yarn (use one 50g ball for multiple leaves and accessories)
  • 03
    Filler of your choice (polyester stuffing recommended - small amount to fill a 12 cm toy)
  • 04
    PVA glue (for shaping moustaches, prepare 1:1 water solution)
  • 05
    Sewing thread of brown color for joining and finishing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook matching your yarn (use a hook that gives a firm, neat gauge)
  • 02
    Yarn needle for sewing and sculpting
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (filler)
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    Pencil or thin rod (to shape moustaches)
  • 07
    PVA glue (for moustache shaping)

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— Pumpkin :

Info :

When using the recommended materials, the toy size is 12 cm.

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Materials: Yarn GAZZAL BABY COTTON 50g/165m orange for a pumpkin. Yarn ALIZE FOREVER 50g/300m brown for leaves (this yarn should be twice thinner than for the pumpkin). Crochet hook matching your yarn. Filler of your choice. PVA glue. Sewing thread of brown color.

Info :

Abbreviations: st/sts - stitch/es. ch - chain st. sl st - slip st. sc - single crochet. hdc - half double crochet. dc - double crochet. inc - increase. dec - decrease. FO - fasten off.

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Crochet in spiral rounds. Work in back loops only to create the ribbed texture.

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) (88)

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.

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.

Infos :

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. 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.

Info :

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

Round 7 :

8 sc

Round 8 :

3 sl st, 5 sc

Round 9 :

8 sc

Round 10 :

3 sl st, 5 sc

Round 11 :

8 sc

Round 12 :

(3 sc, inc)*2 (10)

Round 13-14 :

10 sc (10)

Round 15 :

(4 sc, inc)*2 (12)

Round 16 :

12 sc

Round 17 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 18 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 19 :

24 sc

— Leef :

Round 1 :

make 16 ch

Round 2 :

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

Info :

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

Round 3 :

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

Item :

Sew the moustaches at the center of the pumpkin.

Item :

Stuff slightly the lower part of the tail and sew it to the pumpkin upon the point of sewing the moustaches.

Item :

Sew the leef (leaf) to the pumpkin as shown in photos.

Info :

You pumpkin is ready to Helloween! Thank you for your interest to my pattern.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the moustaches at the center of the pumpkin with the brown sewing thread, arranging them as curly tendrils before securing.
  • Stuff slightly the lower part of the tail and sew it to the pumpkin at the same point where you sewed the moustaches so the stem sits centered.
  • Position the leaf on top of the pumpkin near the stem and sew it securely with matching yarn, tucking the base under the stem for a natural look.
  • Use the long tail left from the pumpkin top to close and anchor the sculpting if needed; weave the tail into the stitches and fasten off neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in spiral rounds and use a stitch marker to mark the start of the round to avoid losing your place.
  • 💡Always crochet in the back loops only for the pumpkin body to create the ribbed effect; switching to full loops will change the texture.
  • 💡When sculpting grooves, tighten the yarn gradually and check the shape often; repeat the stitching 1-2 times for deeper grooves.
  • 💡Moisten moustaches with a 1:1 water and PVA glue solution and dry them wrapped on a pencil to achieve lasting, springy curls.

This pumpkin pattern turns simple crochet rounds into a realistic harvest decoration with charming curly tendrils and a sculpted body. Try a set in different sizes and colors for a cozy autumn display. Perfect for seasonal gifts or table decor — have fun stitching! 🧶🍁🎃

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

When using the recommended yarn and hook, 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 this will affect the final size; choose a suitable hook for your yarn and expect the pumpkin to be larger with bulky yarn or smaller with finer yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic crochet knowledge including single crochet, increases, decreases and working in back loops is recommended.

How do I make the moustaches curl permanently?

Moisten the moustaches with a 1:1 water and PVA glue solution, wrap them around a pencil or rod, and allow them to dry completely to set the curl.

How many sculpting passes are recommended?

For the central sculpting pass, tighten slightly and repeat 1-2 times; then make eight sculptings around the pumpkin to form the grooves as shown.