As autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to bring a touch of handmade charm to your Halloween décor. Our Charming Jack-o’-Lanterns: Easy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern is the perfect project to add a festive, spooky spirit to your home. Using delightful color work, this pattern guides you through creating a classic Jack-o’-lantern face, ensuring your crochet pumpkins stand out with personality and style.
Whether you’re a seasoned crochet enthusiast or just starting out, this easy-to-follow pattern will have you stitching up a pumpkin patch of charming Jack-o’-lanterns in no time. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s get started on crafting some Halloween magic!
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Materials
Hook: 4.5mm
Yarn: Size 4 worsted weight
Yarn Brand Options: I used Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn. You can use any size 4 yarn!
Other: Polyfil, Yarn Needle, Scissors, Something for your stem (cinnamon sticks, dowel rod, real stick)
Stitches (US Terms)
CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
Inc- Increase (2 SC into the same stitch)
Dec- Decrease (SC over 2 stitches to create a decrease)
Sl St- Slip Stitch
MC- Main Color (orange)
AC- Accent Color (black)
Finished Size
5.5 Inches tall
18 Inches around (stuffed)
Notes
This Pumpkin is worked in the round.
You will Sl St, Ch 1 at the beginning of every round.
Jack-o’-Lantern Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Using your main color (Orange)
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1- SC 10 into the ring. Sl St to the beginning SC. Ch 1. (10 SC)
Round 2- SC in first st. * Inc, SC * Repeat * * around. (15 SC)
Round 3- SC in first 2 stitches. * Inc, SC 2 * Repeat * * around. (20 SC)
Round 4- SC in first 3 stitches. * Inc, SC 3 * Repeat * * around. (25 SC)
Round 5- SC in first 4 stitches. * Inc, SC 4 * Repeat * * around. (30 SC)
Round 6- SC in first 5 stitches. * Inc, SC 5 * Repeat * * around. (35 SC)
Round 7- SC in first 6 stitches. * Inc, SC 6 * Repeat * * around. (40 SC)
Round 8- SC in first 7 stitches. * Inc, SC 7 * Repeat * * around. (45 SC)
Round 9- SC in first 8 stitches. * Inc, SC 8 * Repeat * * around. (50 SC)
Round 10- SC in first 9 stitches. * Inc, SC 9 * Repeat * * around. (55 SC)
Round 11- SC in first 10 stitches. * Inc, SC 10 * Repeat * * around. (60 SC)
Rounds 12-13- SC in each stitch around. (60 SC)
We are now going to start our pumpkin face. Grab your second color (Black). We will be color-changing. Feel free to carry your yarn between your stitches, or in the back of your stitches. Since this is a pumpkin we are going to stuff, we will not see the inside!
Round 14- 26 SC in MC, 4 SC in AC, 1 SC in MC, 3 SC in AC, 26 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 15- 25 SC in MC, 5 SC in AC, 1 SC in MC, 4 SC in AC, 25 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 16- 24 SC in MC, 3 SC in AC, 1 SC in MC, 5 SC in AC, 1 SC in MC, 2 SC in AC, 24 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 17- 23 SC in MC, 4 SC in AC, 1 SC in MC, 5 SC in AC, 1 SC in MC, 2 SC in AC, 24 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 18- 23 SC in MC, 1 SC in AC, 12 SC in MC, 1 SC in AC, 23 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 19- 22 SC in MC, 1 SC in AC, 5 SC in MC, 3 SC in AC, 6 SC in MC, 1 SC in AC, 22 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 20- 29 SC in MC, 3 SC in AC, 28 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 21- 29 SC in MC, 1 SC in AC, 30 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 22- 60 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 23- 24 SC in MC, 5 SC in AC, 2 SC in MC, 5 SC in AC, 24 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 24- 25 SC in MC, 3 SC in AC, 4 SC in MC, 3 SC in AC, 25 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Round 25- 26 SC in MC, 1 SC in AC, 6 SC in MC, 1 SC in AC, 26 SC in MC. (60 SC)
Rounds 26-27- SC in MC in each st around. (60 SC)
We are finished with our color changes! Cut your AC yarn. We are now starting decreases to close the top of our pumpkin!
Round 28- SC in the first 4 sts. * Dec, SC 4* Repeat * * around. (50 SC)
Round 29- SC in the first 3 sts. * Dec, SC 3 * Repeat * * around. (40 SC)
Round 30- SC in each st around. (40 SC)
Round 31- SC in the first 2 sts. * Dec, SC 2* Repeat * * around. (30 SC)
Round 32- SC in each st around. (30 SC)
Round 33- SC in the first st. * Dec, SC* Repeat * * around. (20 SC)
Round 34- Dec all around. (10 SC)
Tie off leaving a long tail.
Pull your tail tight to close up the top. Use a yarn needle to weave in the top stitches to fully close and secure your pumpkin top.
Add your choice of stem! I love to use cinnamon sticks! You can also use a real stick, flowers, a wooden dowel, or a wine cork!
That’s it, friends! I hope you enjoyed this free crochet Jack-o-lantern pumpkin pattern!
If you make a pumpkin I would love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @SierrasCraftyCreations
Happy Crocheting
Sierra
