Carved into this free mini crochet pumpkin bookmark and garland set are all the warmly-spiced scenes of autumn evenings—lazy walks through a local pumpkin patch, fingers sticky with seedy strings as you carve out a golden gourd, and the warm aroma of cinnamon wafting from the oven.
While the hearty harvest soups simmer on the stove, how better to pass the time than with this free mini crochet pumpkin pattern set—part 1 of 3 in the mix-and-match compatible Autumn Bookmark & Garland Sets!
Pattern Information | Mini Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi
Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 2+ colors:
- Yarn A – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Classic: Mocha)
- Yarn B – orange (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Pumpkin)
- Yarn C (for garland and bookmark only) – green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Terminology:
This free mini crochet pumpkin amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology:
- st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 together (over the span of 3 stitches)
- tr = treble crochet
- FLO = front loop only
- BLO = back loop only
Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.
In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase.
Special Stitch Instructions:
Please review our special stitch instructions on our Stitch Tutorials FAQ page before beginning, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.
This free mini crochet pumpkin amigurumi pattern uses the following special stitch tutorials:
- Single Crochet (YU/YO Method)
- Invisible Decrease
- Joining Rounds
Most of this pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.
Pattern Instructions | Mini Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi
Mini Crochet Pumpkin Stem – Rounds 1 to 3:
With yarn A (brown), chain 2.
Rnd 1: 6sc into 2nd ch from hook, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).
Rnd 2: 1sc into BLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (6).
Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (6).
Fasten off yarn A and leave a short tail for tying.
Then, continue to round 4 of your mini crochet pumpkin.
Mini Crochet Pumpkin – Rounds 4 to 19:
Join yarn B (orange) by inserting your hook into the front loop only of the first stitch of your next round. Pull up a loop of yarn B and ch 1.
Tie the tails of both yarn A and yarn B together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Rnd 4: 2sc into FLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 5: [3sc into next st, 1sc into BLO of next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
For the next 13 rounds, you will be working into the back loop only of each stitch that was also worked into the back loop only in the previous round.
At the end, your mini crochet pumpkin should have six columns of front loops only, evenly spaced around your pumpkin.
We will be sewing through these loops at the end in order to cinch the sides of your pumpkin and give it its distinctive shape.
Your pumpkin may look abnormally long before the cinching step, but do not skip any rounds! It will lose much of its height during the cinching step.
You may begin stuffing lightly as you go. However, take extra care not to overstuff!
Adding too much stuffing to the inside of your mini crochet pumpkin will prevent you from being able to properly cinch it into its smaller shape later!
For best results, fill your pumpkin until it is full, but make sure that you are able to still squeeze it generously without much strain.
Rnd 6: [1sc into each of next 4 sts, 1sc into BLO of next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnds 7 to 17 (11 rnds): repeat rnd 6 (24).
Rnd 18: [sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1sc into BLO of next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 19: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (6).
Fasten off yarn B and leave a long tail (~2 ft) for sewing closed and cinching sides.
Sewing Closed:
To sew the bottom hole closed, pass the needle, from front to back, through the front loop only of each stitch around and then pull tight.
Do not remove your needle or cut your tail. Instead, continue to the instructions for Cinching Sides.
Cinching Sides:
Using your remaining tail leftover from fastening off and sewing closed, begin by inserting your needle into the center of the bottom of your mini crochet pumpkin.
Pass your needle up through the center of the inside of your pumpkin, then exit through the top of your pumpkin anywhere along the color change between the stem and the body.
For best results, try exiting through the same space as any 2 single crochets were worked into in round 4.
Firmly pull the rest of your tail through the pumpkin, and keep pulling until it is tight.
Locate the column of front loops only that is closest to where you’ve just exited from.
One-by-one, pass your needle underneath each front loop, straight down the entire length of your pumpkin.
Insert your needle back into the center bottom of your pumpkin, up through the interior, and out again through a different space at the base of your stem.
Pull the rest of your tail through the pumpkin, and continue to pull until the side of your pumpkin cinches into a crease and your yarn is tight.
Repeat these steps 5 more times around the circumference of your mini crochet pumpkin, or until all 6 columns of front loops are cinched tight.
To finish your cinching, insert your needle into an adjacent space and pass your needle back back to the center bottom of your pumpkin.
Then, inside the divot on the bottom of your piece, secure your sewing firmly with a knot. Trim your tail and cut any excess length.
To create a mini crochet pumpkin bookmark, continue to the instructions for Attaching Leaf below.
To make a garland, set aside for now and repeat all instructions for the mini crochet pumpkin 2 more times, for a total of 3 pumpkins. Then skip ahead to the section for Attaching Garland.
For standalone decorations, you can also create more pumpkins, or pair them with our Mini Crochet Mushroom and Mini Crochet Acorn patterns for a full autumn decoration set!
Mini Crochet Pumpkin Bookmark:
With yarn C (green), use our free Mini Crochet Leaf pattern to create the leaf and string for your mini crochet pumpkin bookmark.
Using the tail leftover from fastening off of your leaf bookmark, sew through the center ring on the top of your pumpkin stem, then out again through any adjacent space.
Next, sew your tail back through the bottom stitch of your chain. Repeat these steps 1 or more times for a stronger hold, or just skip ahead to securing your sewing with a knot.
After knotting, finish off your bookmark by trimming your tail and sewing in any remaining length.
And you’re done! For a full crochet autumn bookmark set, try pairing this pattern with our other free patterns, the Mini Crochet Mushroom Bookmark and the Mini Crochet Acorn Bookmark, as seen below!
Mini Crochet Pumpkin Garland:
Follow our free Mini Crochet Leaf pattern to create 4 leaf motifs in yarn C (green) for your garland.
Once you have all of your mini crochet pumpkin and leaf motif pieces finished, you may begin attaching them together onto your garland string.
The example garland uses 3 pumpkins and 4 leaf motifs, however, you may use more or fewer pieces, for a longer or shorter garland, respectively!
In order to attach each pumpkin and leaf to the garland, you will be working 1 treble crochet into the top of each piece.
To attach a leaf motif onto your garland, work 1 treble crochet into the same stitch as your last slip stitch was worked into at the end of round 1.
To attach a mini crochet pumpkin onto your garland, work 1 treble crochet into the center top of your pumpkin’s stem.
Begin by inserting your hook into the center ring of the stem, then out again through any adjacent space. Yarn over and pull though, then complete your stitch as normal.
Take care to hold the loops on your hook firmly as you work each treble crochet, so that your wrapped yarn does not come undone!
With yarn C (green), work row 1 below to attach your pumpkins and leaves together into a garland.
If you plan to use your beginning and end tails to tie up your garland, be sure to leave some tail at the beginning of your work.
Row 1: ch 15, 1tr into top of next leaf, ch 15, [1tr into top of next pumpkin, ch 15, 1tr into top of next leaf, ch 15] 3 times (127).
The pattern given above is for the example garland, which consists of 3 pumpkins and 4 leaf motifs.
To make the garland longer, simply repeat the bracketed sequence in the pattern once more for each additional pumpkin and leaf pair that you’d like to attach.
Once all of your mini crochet pumpkins and leaves are attached and your garland reaches your desired length, fasten off yarn C and leave a tail for either tying or sewing.
Finally, you may use your beginning and end tails to tie up your garland, or weave them into your chain for a more finished look. Choose whichever method works best for you!
For even more crochet autumn home decor, try combining this pattern with our Mini Crochet Mushroom and Mini Crochet Acorn patterns!
Simply swap out any pumpkin in row 1 above with a mushroom or acorn for an even more varied and festive fall garland!
Conclusion | Mini Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi
And with that, you’re done the free Mini Crochet Pumpkin Bookmark & Garland Set! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its two mix-and-match compatible patterns, the Mini Crochet Mushroom Bookmark & Garland Set and the Mini Crochet Acorn Bookmark & Garland Set, to create a full crochet autumn decor set!
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