Create a cozy fall accent with this free bulky ribbed pumpkin crochet pattern! This easy pattern, using chunky, bulky yarn, features a charming ribbed texture and includes detailed how-to instructions for crafting the ribbed textured pumpkin and stem. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your seasonal decor.
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About The Free Bulky Ribbed Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
One of my favorite things about Fall is Pumpkins! I have so many wonderful memories of going to the pumpkin patch with my children and looking for the perfect pumpkins to decorate the front porch. It might be too early in the year to have real pumpkins out, but it is the PERFECT time to start making your own crochet pumpkins to display or sell!
The ribbed pumpkin crochet pattern is free and easy! With a little bulky yarn and your crochet hook this simple tutorial will teach you how to make your own DIY chunky ribbed pumpkins! The Bulky Ribbed Pumpkin works up fast and comes with instructions for two sizes.
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Free Crochet Pattern: Bulky Ribbed Pumpkin
Crochet pattern information
Supplies:
US I / 5.5mm Crochet hook
Hobby Lobby I Love This Chunky, weight (5) bulky, 100% Acrylic, 109 yards, 3.5 oz per skein.
Body of pumpkin: one skein in the color Spice
Stem: a small amount of brown
Tapestry Needle
Fiber-fil for stuffing
Terms:
ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
hdcblo: half double crochet back loop only
sl st: Slip stitch
FO: Finish Off
Sizes:
Small pumpkin 3" T x 3.5" W
Tall pumpkin 7" T and 3.5" W
(Height does not include stem)
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Pumpkin:
Numbers for small pumpkin listed first in the parenthesis. (S, T)
Row 1: Ch 21 (31) hdc in 2nd ch and across. (20 (30) sts)
For the remaining rows, you will be working into the third loop created by the hdc stitch, this will give the ribbed look on your pumpkin. See photos below, I have marked the stitches you will work into with a yellow dot.
Row 2: ch 1, turn, inserting hook from below the stitch and up to the top, hdc in the 3rd loop across. (20 (30) sts)
You will now have a raised rib where the top stitches have been pushed forward.
Row 3: ch 1, turn, hdc 3rd loop across.
Rows 4 – 35 (33): repeat Row 3.
*small pumpkin has two more rows than the tall pumpkin.
Fold piece in half and SLST the ends together, F/O leaving a long tail, at least 18”.
(Since both sides have ribs there is no right or wrong side.)
Thread a large needle onto the tail and begin working the needle through the ribs on the end of the rows all the way around. Pull tight to close.
To secure weave tail back and forth across the opening pulling tight.
Insert needle through the center of the end you just secured pulling your tail through to the opposite end.
Stuff with Fiber-fil and repeat instructions for closing on second side.
Stem:
Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 2nd ch and across. (5)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdcblo across. (5)
Rows 3 – 4: Repeat Row 2
Finish off leaving a long tail. Whip stitch Row 4 to Row 1 to create the stem. Secure to the top of the pumpkin.
Stay in touch
If you make a Bulky Ribbed Pumpkin tag me on Instagram @carol_hladik_designs so I can see it!
Happy Crocheting!
~ Carol