Certainly! Here’s a detailed article on how to crochet a pumpkin table decor piece — perfect for fall and Halloween decorating. This includes a step-by-step pattern, materials, helpful tips, and customizations. Whether you want to create a cozy autumn centerpiece or a playful Halloween touch, this project is ideal for all skill levels — especially beginners and intermediate crocheters!

🎃 How to Crochet Pumpkin Table Decor | Fall & Halloween Idea | Step-by-Step Pattern

Fall is a season full of cozy textures, warm colors, and festive decorations — and what better way to celebrate it than with a hand-crocheted pumpkin? Whether you’re decorating your dining table, mantel, or porch, a crochet pumpkin adds that perfect handmade, rustic charm. These pumpkins are quick to make, perfect for beginners, and completely customizable.

In this article, you’ll learn how to crochet a pumpkin table decor piece, step by step. This pumpkin is made using basic crochet stitches, stuffed for volume, and shaped with yarn to give it that classic pumpkin form.

🍂 Why You’ll Love This Project

🎃 Perfect for Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving
🧶 Beginner-friendly with simple stitches
🕰️ Quick to make – one can be completed in 1–2 hours
🎁 Makes great gifts or craft fair items
🧵 Customizable in size and color (think white, orange, green, even black for Halloween!)

🧺 Materials Needed

To crochet your pumpkin table decor, gather the following:

Item	Description
Yarn	Worsted weight (Category 4) in pumpkin color (orange, white, or your choice) + small amount of green or brown for stem
Hook	4.0 mm (G-6) or 5.0 mm (H-8), depending on your tension
Stuffing	Polyester fiberfill or cotton stuffing
Tapestry needle	For sewing and shaping
Scissors	For trimming ends
Stitch marker	Optional, to keep track of rounds

✅ Recommended yarns: Red Heart Super Saver, Caron Simply Soft, or Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran.

🧶 Stitches Used

All stitches are in US terminology.

Abbreviation	Stitch Name
ch	Chain
sc	Single Crochet
sl st	Slip Stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)
inc	Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec	Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds, so use a stitch marker if needed to mark the beginning of each round.

📐 Finished Size

Approximately 4–5 inches wide and 3–4 inches tall, depending on yarn and tension.
Easily adjustable for larger or smaller pumpkins.

🎃 Step-by-Step Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Let’s get started making your adorable pumpkin!

🧡 Part 1: Crochet the Pumpkin Body

We’ll begin by making a round, ball-like base using increases and decreases.

R1:

Make a magic ring.
6 sc into ring. (6 sts)

R2:

2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

R3:

Sc in next st, 2 sc in next, repeat around. (18 sts)

R4:

Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, repeat around. (24 sts)

R5:

Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next, repeat around. (30 sts)

R6:

Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next, repeat around. (36 sts)

R7:

Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next, repeat around. (42 sts)

R8–16:

Sc in each st around. (42 sts)

🧵 TIP: If you want a taller pumpkin, add more rounds here (e.g., R8–R18 instead of R8–R16).

🟠 Part 2: Shape the Top (Decreasing Rounds)

Now we’ll decrease the stitches to close up the pumpkin.

R17:

Sc in next 5 sts, dec over next 2 sts, repeat around. (36 sts)

R18:

Sc in next 4 sts, dec, repeat around. (30 sts)

R19:

Sc in next 3 sts, dec, repeat around. (24 sts)

R20:

Sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. (18 sts)

R21:

Sc in next st, dec, repeat around. (12 sts)

✨ Stuff the pumpkin firmly with fiberfill before it gets too small to reach inside.

R22:

Dec around (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail (12–18 inches) for shaping the pumpkin.

Use the tapestry needle to weave through the front loops of the last round, pull tightly to close the hole.

🍁 Part 3: Shape the Pumpkin Ridges

To give the pumpkin its classic “ribbed” look:

Thread the long yarn tail onto your needle.
Insert the needle from the top center through the bottom center.
Pull the yarn snugly to form a dimple.
Bring the yarn around the side of the pumpkin and back down through the center again.
Pull tight to create a ridge.
Repeat 6–8 times around the pumpkin, spacing evenly.
Tie off and weave in the ends securely at the bottom.

🧵 The more tightly you pull the yarn, the more pronounced your pumpkin ridges will be.

🌿 Part 4: Crochet the Stem

Use brown or green yarn.

R1:

Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)

R2–4:

Sc in each st around. (6 sts)

Optional: Add an extra round or two for a taller stem.

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Lightly stuff the stem and sew it to the top center of the pumpkin.

🍃 Optional Leaf (Easy)

Use green yarn.

R1:

Ch 6.

R2:

Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 2 chs, 3 dc in last ch.
Working on the other side of the chain:
- Dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next, sc in last.
Fasten off and attach next to the stem.

🧼 Finishing Touches

Weave in all ends securely.
You can lightly steam the pumpkin to shape it if necessary.
Attach embellishments like a cinnamon stick stem, raffia ribbon, or a little tag.
Make a set of 3 pumpkins in different sizes for a full fall table setup.

🎨 Variations to Try

Theme	Variation
Halloween	Use black or dark purple yarn, add a spooky face (felt or embroidery)
Rustic Fall	Use cream, tan, or mustard yarn
Cute Décor	Add safety eyes and a smiley face
Giant Pumpkin	Use super bulky yarn and a 9 mm hook

🕯️ How to Use Your Crochet Pumpkin

Table centerpiece with leaves and candles
Mantel decor with mini gourds
Desk or shelf accent
Fall gift basket filler
Halloween treat display prop

You can even add dried spices or a sachet inside to make it scented!

✅ Summary

Section	What You Did
Body	Worked in continuous rounds with increases/decreases
Ridges	Formed by wrapping yarn around pumpkin body
Stem	Simple tube sewn on top
Leaf (optional)	Decorative touch for realism

🧵 Final Thoughts

Crocheting your own pumpkin table decor is a delightful way to welcome the fall season. It’s beginner-friendly, quick to make, and brings a handmade charm to your home or event. Whether you’re decorating for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just love autumn vibes, these crochet pumpkins are sure to impress.

Once you’ve made one, you’ll want to create a whole pumpkin patch in every color and size!