Grab your hooks and make this crochet pumpkin applique. Actually make a bunch! Follow the patterns and make sure to check out all the creative ways I used these pumpkins in my home.
Below are the complete crochet pattern and instructional photos for the crochet pumpkin applique pattern. You will also find the material list, stitch list, gauge, and sizing information.
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This pattern is just for the crochet pumpkin applique. There will be notes further down for how to turn this applique into a coaster, keychain, and garland. Of course, the applique can also be sewn onto anything to add a cozy fall feel.
crochet supplies
Yarn
I Love This Yarn Acrylic – (Weight 4/ Medium, 5 oz/ 141g, 355 yds/ 324 m)
or
I Love this Yarn Cotton – (Weight 4/ Medium, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, 180 yds/ 165 m)
Yarn Quantity
Pumpkin Applique
Acrylic Yarn
Orange – 7 yds (8 m)
Brown – 0.5 yds (0.4 m)
(Stem) – 0.5 yds (0.4 m)
The colors I used are Burnt Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Light Sage, and Mango.
Pumpkin Coaster
Cotton Yarn
Orange – 16 yds (15 m)
Brown – 1 yds (0.9 m)
(Stem) – 1 yds (0.9 m)
The colors I used were Brown, Brushetta, and Sage.
Note: Yarn amounts are for a single pumpkin. Amounts for the orange and brown will need to be doubled when making a keychain. If you use the pattern to make a garland or decorate a sweater, then you will need to multiply the yarn amounts by the number of pumpkins that you are making.
When making a pumpkin coaster, you will use two strands of yarn held together while crocheting.
Yarn Substitutions
Any yarn will work for this pattern. Size #4 yarn (medium) will use the hook listed. If you use a thicker yarn, you will have to go up one or two yarn sizes.
Hook
Size G (4 mm) Crochet Hook
Size J (6 mm) Crochet Hook
Notions
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing (Polyfil) – If making a stuffed keychain.
- Swivel Clasp Hook – If making a keychain.
- Felt – If making a coaster.
Skill Level – Easy
For this project, you will need to know how to increase stitches and how to work into a magic circle. An alternative way will be provided for to use instead of a magic circle. Charts are provided for clarity only. You do not need to know how to read a crochet chart.
Stitches + Abbreviations
CH – Chain
MC – Magic Circle
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
Gauge
9 DC x 4 rows = 2 inches
Size
Pumpkin Applique – 2.75 inches tall by 2.75 inches wide with stem
Pumpkin Coaster – 3.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide with stem
pattern notes
- The pattern is written using American crochet terms.
- The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
- The Crochet Pumpkin Applique pattern is copyrighted by Winding Road Crochet.
- Make sure to look through the whole pattern for inspiration on how to use this applique.
- You will either use Round 1 and a Magic circle to start the pattern or use Alternate Round 1, which does not use a magic circle to start the pattern.
- The pattern is worked in joined rounds.
crochet pumpkin applique pattern
Crochet Pumpkin Applique
Start with orange yarn.
Round 1: Work 12 DC into a Magic Circle, SLST to the first ST. (12 DC)
Alternate Round 1: CH 3. Work 12 DC into the 3rd CH from the hook. SLST TO first DC. (12 DC)
Round 2: CH 1, Work 2 HDC into the first 3 STs, (HDC, DC) into next ST, Work 2 DC into next ST, (DC, HDC) into next ST. Work 2 HDC into next 3 STs. (HDC, DC) into next ST, Work 2 DC into next ST, (DC, HDC) into last ST. SLST to first ST. ( 16 HDC, 8 DC)
Note: There is no turning chain in round 3.
Round 3: Skip a ST, Work 3 DC into the next ST, DC in next ST, Work 2 DC in next ST, DC in next ST, Work 3 DC into next ST, Skip a ST and SLST to the next ST. Work 2 SC into the next 2 STs. SLST to the next ST. Skip a ST, Work 3 DC into the next ST, DC in next ST, Work 2 DC in the next ST. DC in next ST. Work 3 DC in the next ST. Skip a ST. SLST to the next ST.
At the end of round 3, you will have 4 stitches from round 2 that we have not worked into. Fasten off leaving a long yarn end to sew the applique to a sweater, bag, or hat.
To add detail to the pumpkin. Start with brown yarn and stitch two lines curving around the pumpkin. Nintey percent of the line will follow the bottom of round 3. Just the very start and finish of the line will lean away from the bottom of round three and meet the edge of the pumpkin.
You can also use black yarn to embroider a Jack-O-lantern face onto the pumpkin.
Crochet Pumpkin Applique Stem
With green yarn CH 5
Row 1: SC into the second CH from the hook. Work 2 SC into the next CH, SC into the last 2 CHs. Fasten off.
When sewing the stem to its final place, tuck the end of the stem slightly behind the pumpkin applique.
Now you have a stunning crochet pumpkin applique. Make a whole pumpkin patch to decorate everything from hats to sweaters and your home. Check out the ideas below for more inspiration.
The Perfect Fall Applique
Use this applique to give an old, thrifted, or store bought cardigan a fall fashion statement. I added a handful of pumpkins to a cute cardigan for my daughter. This applique could be added to any accessory or apparel item for a cozy seasonal feel.
Pumpkin Patch Garland
Make a bunch of pumpkin appliques and string them together for a stunning garland. Use it to decorate the mantel or a festive fall tree.
A Pumpkin Keychain
Just make two appliques and sew them together. Add a swivel hook and a little stuffing and you have a quick and easy crochet pumpkin keychain. Nothing like a quick cozy season accessory to whip up in a night.
Quick Fall Coaster
Need some last minute decorations? Just make this applique with a size J (6 mm) hook and two strands of medium yarn held together. The pumpkin will come together just as fast, and you will have a lovely coaster. Add a piece of felt to the bottom for a nice finished look.
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