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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 small sculpted pumpkin amigurumi with curled moustaches, a tail/stem and a decorative leaf. It uses back-loop single crochet in spiral rounds and a simple sculpting technique to create the classic pumpkin ribs. You can make a set in different colors and sizes for seasonal decor or gifts.

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full written rounds for the pumpkin, moustaches, tail and leaf, plus clear assembly and finishing tips. The finished pumpkin measures approximately 12 cm using the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms a simple crocheted sphere into a lifelike pumpkin with just a few sculpting stitches. I enjoy the quiet, meditative rhythm of working in the back loops only to create the ribbed texture. The little moustaches and curled stem always add so much character, and I get excited about styling them with PVA glue for lasting shape. Making multiple pumpkins in different colors is one of my favorite seasonal projects to display or gift to friends.

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 how easy it is to customize this pumpkin by changing yarn color and weight to get different sizes and looks.

I often make mini versions for keychains by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny pumpkins.

I also like to use bulky yarn for a chunky, cozy pumpkin that works great as a table centerpiece.

I sometimes embroider a face or add tiny felt eyes to make a character-style pumpkin for kids.

I recommend trying variegated yarn for an interesting textured surface that looks like natural color variation.

I sometimes add a bit of wire to the tail for a posable stem that holds a curl in any direction.

I like to make a set of three pumpkins in graduated sizes to create an instant autumn vignette for my mantel.

I also change the leaf yarn to a sparkly or metallic thread for a festive touch for holiday decor.

I often experiment with stuffing amounts before sculpting so the ribs look pronounced but still soft to the touch.

I sometimes add a small loop of yarn at the top so the pumpkin can be hung as an ornament or used as a gift tag.

I encourage you to try different moustache lengths and curl tightness—wrap on different-sized pencils to get varied spirals.

I occasionally glaze the moustaches and leaf edges with a diluted glue-plus-glitter mix for a subtle sparkle effect on seasonal projects.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the back loops only instruction will remove the ribbed texture; always work in the back loops only to achieve the pumpkin ribs. ✗ Under-stuffing the body results in a floppy shape that won’t sculpt well; stuff the part well, but not too firmly, before sculpting the ribs. ✗ Not leaving a long finishing tail when finishing the ball makes sculpting difficult; fasten off but leave a long tail for sculpting and finishing. ✗ Forgetting to moisten and shape the moustaches will cause them to lose curl; use a 1:1 water and PVA glue solution, wrap on a pencil and let them dry completely.

Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crocheted pumpkin with clear step-by-step instructions, sculpting details, leaves, tail and curled moustaches. This pattern shows you how to shape a simple ball into a realistic pumpkin using back-loop stitching and sculpting techniques. Perfect as autumn decor or a handmade Halloween accent, the finished piece measures about 12 cm with the recommended materials. You will enjoy the cozy textures and creative finishing touches.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn GAZZAL BABY COTTON 50g/165m, orange - for a pumpkin (approximately one 50g ball per pumpkin depending on size)
  • 02
    Yarn ALIZE FOREVER 50g/300m, brown - for leaves and stem (this yarn should be about twice thinner than the pumpkin yarn)
  • 03
    Sewing thread of brown color - small amount for assembly and attaching details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook matching your yarn
  • 02
    Filler of your choice (polyester stuffing or similar)
  • 03
    PVA glue
  • 04
    Sewing thread of brown color
  • 05
    Yarn needle (for sculpting and finishing)
  • 06
    Finishing tail of yarn (used for sculpting)
  • 07
    Pencil or dowel (for shaping moustaches while drying)

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— Notes :

Info :

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

Infos :

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.

Infos :

Abbreviations: st/sts - stitch/es. ch - chain st. sl st - slip st. sc - single crochet. hdc - half double crochet. dc - double crochet. inc - increase - make 2 sc in the 1 next stitch. dec - decrease - crochet 2 next sts together as 1 sc. (...) - number of sts in the round. (...)* - repeat the sts in the brackets the specified number of times. FO - fasten off.

— Pumpkin :

Info :

crochet in spiral rounds. work in back loops only.

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.

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.

Info :

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.

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 7 cm length. you can resize the chain fitting to your pumpkin size.

Round 2 :

Crochet sc-row along the chain.

Info :

Moisten the moustaches with water solution of PVA glue (in proportion 1:1). Wrap the mustaches 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 (8).

Round 7 :

8 sc (8).

Round 8 :

3 sl st, 5 sc (8).

Round 9 :

8 sc (8).

Round 10 :

3 sl st, 5 sc (8).

Round 11 :

8 sc (8).

Round 12 :

(3 sc, inc)*2 (10).

Round 13-14 :

10 sc (10).

Round 15 :

(4 sc, inc)*2 (12).

Round 16 :

12 sc (12).

Round 17 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16).

Round 18 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24).

Round 19 :

24 sc (24).

— Leef :

Round 1 :

make 16 ch (16).

Round 2 :

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

Info :

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

Round 3 :

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

Step 1 :

Sew the moustaches at the center of the pumpkin.

Step 2 :

Stuff slightly the lower part of the tail.

Step 3 :

Sew the tail to the pumpkin upon the point of sewing the moustaches.

Step 4 :

Sew the leef (leaf) to the top near the stem and secure all loose ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the moustaches at the center of the pumpkin, positioning them symmetrically or slightly offset for a natural look.
  • Stuff slightly the lower part of the tail before attaching so it keeps its shape and sits nicely on the pumpkin.
  • Sew the tail to the pumpkin upon the point of sewing the moustaches, securing with sewing thread and hidden stitches.
  • Sew the leef (leaf) to the top of the pumpkin near the stem, arranging it so it complements the moustaches and stem.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in the back loops only for the pumpkin rounds to create the ribbed texture that defines the pumpkin shape.
  • 💡Leave a long finishing tail after closing the ball so you can use it for sculpting the pumpkin ribs with a yarn needle.
  • 💡Moisten moustaches with a 1:1 water and PVA glue solution and wrap them on a pencil to hold the curl until fully dry.

This Pumpkin Amigurumi pattern helps you make cozy autumn decor with a handcrafted touch. It includes sculpting instructions, curled moustaches, a stem/tail and a detailed leaf for finishing. Make a set in warm orange and brown tones to decorate your home this fall. 🎃🍁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 cm tall when using the recommended yarn (Gazzal Baby Cotton 50g/165m) and a matching hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and texture will change; adjust your hook size and expect a different sculpting behaviour with thicker or thinner yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in back loops is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on sculpting and finishing details.