Create a stunning large modern pumpkin with this crochet velvet pumpkin pattern, it’s perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving décor!
Using chunky yarn and a ribbed stitch, this easy and free crochet pattern provides detailed instructions and a how-to tutorial for crafting the velvet pumpkin, stalk, and leaves.
Ideal as a table centerpiece, house décor, or festive display, this DIY project offers creative ideas for adding a big, cozy touch to your seasonal decorations.
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Yarn: 315 yards of bulky weight 5 yarn
Supplies: 4 mm (G) crochet hook, sewing needle, and poly-fil stuffing
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Perfect for Bernat Velvet Yarn
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About the large free crochet velvet pumpkin pattern
I don’t think you can get any better than this! Not only are these velvet crochet pumpkins great Fall decorating, they are also so soft, squishy, and cuddly!
I seriously just want to sit and hold my big pumpkin while I cuddle up on the couch in the evening. This pattern is a modification of the Bulky Ribbed Pumpkin Pattern, so I will be using some of the same photos for instructional purposes.
The large crochet velvet pumpkin pattern is free and easy. Made using chunky velvet yarn and a ribbed stitch, the comprehensive instructions will teach you how to crochet a giant pumpkin complete with stem and leaves.
About the yarn
The Bernat Velvet yarn by Yarnspirations is the perfect yarn for this project. It comes in a variety of colorways and one skein is all you need to create this size pumpkin.
My pumpkin is made in the Golden Moss colorway from JoAnn and I think it is the perfect color for Fall.
Free crochet pattern: Large velvet pumpkin
Crochet pattern information
Supplies:
- 4.0 mm G crochet hook
- 1 skein Bernat Velvet Yarn 315 yards
- small amount of brown and green yarn for stem and vines
- Large Needle for weaving in ends
- Poly-fil stuffing
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- HDCBLO: Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only
- SLST: Slip stitch
- F/O: Finish off
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 pumpkin crochet pattern
Pumpkin:
Row 1: Chain 61 HDC in 2nd ch and across, ch1, turn. (60)
For the rest of the stitches you will be working into the loop below the normal top loops of the stitch. I have marked the loops with a yellow dot in the photo below.
Working into these loops will push the top loops forward and create a rib on the opposite side.
Row 2: HDC 3rd loop across, inserting hook through the loop from the bottom. Ch 1, turn. (60)
Rows 3– 66: repeat Row 2. Do not chain 1 at end of row 66.
Fold piece in half and SLST the ends together, F/O leaving a long tail, at least 30”.
(Since both sides have ribs there is no right or wrong side.)
Turn seam from SLST so it is on the inside of the pumpkin.
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 hook onto the center of the end you just secured and pull through to opposite end. Stuff pumpkin with Poly-fil and repeat instructions to secure second side.
Once your pumpkin is formed, insert the needle through the center of the top of the pumpkin and push through to the bottom, pull to create an indent in the top of the pumpkin, turn and insert needle thought bottom and back to the top. Pull to create indent on bottom. Secure tail.
Stem:
With Brown
Row 1: CH 11, HDC in 2nd chain and across, ch1, turn. (10)
Row 2: HDCBLO across, ch1, turn. (10)
Rows 3 – 8: Repeat row 2. F/O leaving a long tail.
With a large needle stitch Row 1 to Row 8 to form a stem.
Vines:
In Brown, Chain 21, work 2 SC into 2nd chain and across. F/O
In Green, Chain 26, work 2 SC into 2nd chain and across. F/O
In Brown, Chain 31, work 2 SC into 2nd chain and across. F/O
Secure Stem and vines to top of pumpkin with a large needle.
