Hi, I’m Cre! Every fall I end up with a little pumpkin patch on my table, and this year I finally filmed my own crochet pumpkin tutorial. You’ll find mine first, followed by 10 more free video tutorials from some of my favorite crochet creators, from 15-minute mini pumpkins to a stacked centerpiece. Every video is right here on the page, so pick one and start stitching.
Quick picks
- Brand new to crochet: the Pumpkin Keychain (#2) or the Easy Beginner Pumpkin (#3)
- Short on time: Knit-Look Mini Pumpkins (#4), about 15 minutes each
- A table centerpiece: the Stacked Pumpkin Centerpiece (#9)
- Something chunky and modern: my crochet pumpkin (#1)
- Ready for a challenge: the Boho Diamond Stitch Pumpkin (#11)
1. My Crochet Pumpkin (MaCREme by Cre)
This is my own pumpkin, and it starts just like a coiled basket base: a flat, round circle. From there I build up the sides and shape it. In the video I teach three techniques that make it look so neat: the waistcoat stitch, an invisible join, and a cone stitch. I finished mine with a little twig for the stem and a jute bow. Video length: about 27 minutes.
What I used
- 4mm braided cord. It gives that chunky, cozy texture. Find it in my shop: 4mm Braided Ribbon Cord (lots of colors).
- A 7mm crochet hook. I like the Prym Ergonomics hooks.
- Scissors and a yarn needle.
- A twig and some jute twine for the stem and bow.
Get the cord for your pumpkin
The 4mm Braided Ribbon Cord is what I use for my pumpkins and baskets. Pick a fall color, or go soft and neutral like mine.
10 more free crochet pumpkin tutorials
These are some of my favorite pumpkin videos from other creators, ordered roughly from easiest to most advanced. Please give them a like and a follow if you make one!
2. Pumpkin Keychain – Tuba Crochet
A tiny amigurumi pumpkin you can clip onto your keys or bag. Tuba Crochet calls it the best fall project for beginners, and with over 3 million views a lot of people agree. There’s a free written pattern to follow along with the video. Video length: about 18 minutes.
📺 Watch Pumpkin Keychain on YouTube
3. Easy Beginner Pumpkin – Just Be Crafty
A classic stuffed pumpkin made with worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot) and a 5.5mm hook, finished with a cinnamon stick stem and twine. The free pattern is on her website if you like to read along. Video length: about 19 minutes.
📺 Watch Easy Beginner Pumpkin on YouTube
4. Knit-Look Mini Pumpkins – Malloo
These little pumpkins look knitted but they’re crocheted. Each one is about 3 inches wide and takes around 15 minutes, using worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook. Make a whole bowl full! Video length: about 14 minutes.
📺 Watch Knit-Look Mini Pumpkins on YouTube
5. Popcorn Stitch Pumpkin – This Southern Girl Can
The popcorn stitch gives this pumpkin a bumpy, squishy texture that looks great in classic orange or soft neutrals. A good next step once you’re comfortable with basic stitches. Video length: about 24 minutes.
📺 Watch Popcorn Stitch Pumpkin on YouTube
6. Farm Fresh Pumpkin – The Turtle Trunk
One pattern, three sizes: use medium, bulky or super bulky yarn to make a small, medium or large pumpkin. Ali also shows how to change the width and height, so you can make a whole patch. Video length: about 18 minutes.
📺 Watch Farm Fresh Pumpkin on YouTube
7. Granny Stitch Pumpkin – MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
A retro granny cluster pumpkin worked in the round from a magic ring. MJ adds a rice bag inside to weight it so it sits nicely. The video is free, and the written pattern and a kit are available to buy. Video length: about 25 minutes.
📺 Watch Granny Stitch Pumpkin on YouTube
8. Wheat Stitch Pumpkin Spice Trio – Briana K
Three textured pumpkins in three sizes, crocheted flat, then seamed and stuffed and finished with a cinnamon stick and burlap ribbon. Uses a 5mm (H) hook. Video length: about 15 minutes.
📺 Watch Wheat Stitch Pumpkin Spice Trio on YouTube
9. Stacked Pumpkin Centerpiece – Winding Road Crochet
Three pumpkins (9, 7.5 and 5.5 inches wide) stacked into a 10.5-inch-tall centerpiece, using only basic stitches. There’s a free written pattern too. Video length: about 16 minutes.
📺 Watch Stacked Pumpkin Centerpiece on YouTube
10. Harvest Hues Diamond Granny Pumpkin – Briana K
A diamond granny stitch pumpkin with two colorwork options, so you can make it your own. Great for using up fall-colored scraps. Video length: about 31 minutes.
📺 Watch Harvest Hues Diamond Granny Pumpkin on YouTube
11. Boho Diamond Stitch Pumpkin – Day’s Crochet
A textured diamond stitch that catches the light, finished with tassels for an elegant fall table. The designer calls this one “rather challenging,” so save it for when you want a project to sink into. Video length: about 33 minutes.
📺 Watch Boho Diamond Stitch Pumpkin on YouTube
Want a spooky basket instead?
If you love coiling as much as crochet, try my coiled cauldron basket. It’s in my 13 easy coiled basket tutorials. Or start a basket on one of my Halloween bases: there’s a jack-o’-lantern, a ghost, a witch, a spider web and a stained glass pumpkin.
Halloween bases for crochet and coiling
Crochet or coil right onto a ready-made base with pre-drilled holes. It makes the bottom of your basket perfectly flat and adds a fun Halloween design.
Keep reading
- How to Make a Coil Basket for Beginners
- 10 Must-Have Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns
- 12 Crochet Patterns That Make Perfect Handmade Gifts
- How to Crochet a Vintage Handkerchief (Free Pattern)
Happy hooking!
— Cre
