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Bring festive charm to your home with the Crochet Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin Stack Pattern! This bulky, quick-to-make project is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, creating a sturdy stack of pumpkins perfect for seasonal decorating. The design features a weighted base for stability, stuffed pumpkins for a plump and cozy look, and is topped with a quick and easy witch hat for extra Halloween flair.
To complete the look, the pattern includes a printable Jack-O’-Lantern face template in three sizes, each designed to fit the pumpkins in the stack.
To ensure success at every step, the pattern comes with a detailed, step-by-step video tutorial available on YouTube. You’ll learn how to crochet each pumpkin, shape the stack, add the weighted bag and stuffing, and finish with the hat and felt face details.
This fun and festive design is perfect as a statement piece for your entryway, porch, or living room décor. Quick to make with bulky yarn, it’s an enjoyable seasonal project you’ll love bringing out year after year.
If you love our Jack-O-Lantern Crochet Pattern, you may also love our Rustic Farmhouse Mushroom Pattern, Woodland Ami Owl and our Rustic Farmhouse Acorn Pattern! If you love this design style, you may enjoy our Holiday Gnome, Rustic Farmhouse Bunny and our Rustic Farmhouse Snowman pattern!
Key Takeaways
- The Crochet Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Stack Pattern is a quick project that creates a sturdy stack of pumpkins for Halloween decor.
- The pattern includes a printable Jack-O’-Lantern face template and a detailed YouTube tutorial for guidance.
- Using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn, the project is both fun and easy for seasonal decorating.
- This design features a weighted base and stuffed pumpkins to ensure stability and a cozy appearance.
Video Tutorial Crochet Jack-O-Lantern
Crochet the Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin Stack with me in this step-by-step tutorial. This quick and bulky project is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, using basic stitches to shape each pumpkin section with increases and decreases. You’ll learn how to make a magic ring, stuff and weight the base pumpkin for stability, and build the stack layer by layer. The tutorial also includes instructions for crocheting the witch hat and finishing your project with the printable felt Jack-O’-Lantern face, available in three sizes to fit each pumpkin in the stack.
Video Tutorial
In this video, we’ll guide you through each step of the pattern, allowing you to create these festive Jack-O-Lanterns!
Yarn Requirements
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Super Bulky Weight #6
80% acrylic, 20% Wool, 106 yds/ 170g
Mary Maxim Canada or WeCrochet
Shown in Pumpkin, Wheat & Black
2 balls (150 yards) in Pumpkin or Wheat needed for the pumpkin stack, and 1 ball (25 yards) of black for the hat
Sizes
One Size
Skill Level
Gauge
4.5 sts and 5 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with
8mm hook
Substituting Yarn
The Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin Stack is made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, which is slightly thicker than many other super bulky weight yarns. If substituting with a lighter yarn, such as Bernat Softee Chunky, you may want to use a smaller hook to achieve a dense fabric.
Before beginning, it is highly recommended to create a gauge swatch. Taking the time to swatch will help ensure your stitch tension works well with this pattern, which is especially important if you are substituting yarn or if the recommended yarn is unavailable. A swatch also allows you to test how your chosen yarn feels—whether it’s too loose, too stiff, or just right for shaping sturdy pumpkins.
For this type of amigurumi project, the exact finished size is not critical. What matters most is creating a firm, dense fabric so the stuffing does not show through and the pumpkin stack holds its shape. If your stitches appear too loose or gaps are visible, try using a smaller hook. If the fabric feels overly tight or difficult to work with, move up a hook size. Adjusting your hook will help you find the right balance between ease of stitching and durability.
This is also a great opportunity to experiment with different yarn weights and colours to create unique stacks. Try traditional orange pumpkins, rustic neutral tones, or even bold, playful colours for a whimsical touch.
We’ve provided a list of suitable yarn substitutes on the following page. You can also create a bulky-weight yarn by holding 2-3 strands of worsted-weight yarn together. This not only gives you flexibility with colour combinations but also makes it easy to use up leftover yarn in your stash.
Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
PREMIER BASIX CHUNKY YARN CDN) – 117yds/100g
Bernat Softee Chunky CDN– 108 yds/100g
Crochet Hooks Required
7mm Crochet Hook
Materials Needed
Craft Sand and Plastic Bags or Muslin Drawstring Bag
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Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Inv Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Inv Sc2tog – Invisible Single Crochet 2 together – Insert hook through the blo of next 2 sts, YO (Yarn Over), pull through 2 loops on the hook twice.
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Pattern
Jack-O’-Lantern
Notes: The pumpkin stack is worked in continuous rounds, worked from the bottom up. Use a stitch marker to indicate the first stitch of each round.
Bottom Pumpkin
Round 1:
Magic Ring, ch 1, work 10 hdc in the ring, pull ring tight (don’t join)—10 sts.
Round 2:
2 sc in the blo of each st around—20 sts.
Round 3:
1 sc in the blo of first st, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next st, 2 sc in the blo next st; rep from * around—30 sts.
Round 4:
1 sc in the blo of first 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—40 sts.
Round 5:
1 sc in the blo of first 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—50 sts.
Round 6:
1 sc in the blo of first 4 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 4 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—60 sts.The base should measure approximately 6.5″ in diameter.
Rounds 7-18:
1 sc in the blo of each st around—60 sts.
Round 19 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 4 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 4 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—50 sts.
Round 20 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 3 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 3 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—40 sts.
Round 21 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—30 sts.
Middle Pumpkin
Add a weighted bag to the body and stuff with polyester fill as you go here and throughout the rest of the pumpkin.
Round 22 (Incr.):
1 sc in the blo of first 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—40 sts.
Round 23 (Incr.):
1 sc in the blo of first 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—50 sts.
Rounds 24-33:
1 sc in the blo of each st around—50 sts.
Round 34 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 3 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 3 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—40 sts.
Round 35 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—30 sts.
Round 36 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—20 sts. Designer Tip: For best results, consider adding a small weighted bag to the middle section.
Top Pumpkin
Round 37 (Incr.):
1 sc in the blo of first st, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next st, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—30 sts.
Round 38 (Incr.):
1 sc in the blo of first 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—40 sts.
Rounds 39-46:
1 sc in the blo of each st around—40 sts.
Round 47 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—30 sts.
Round 48 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—20 sts.
Round 49 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—15 sts.
Round 50 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—10 sts. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Create the stem by rolling the twine off the roll until the roll measures about a 3.5″ circumference. Insert the roll into the top opening. With a yarn needle, weave the tail through the front loops only of each stitch around the opening, pull tight to secure the stem in place, and weave in the ends. Finish by tying a twine bow around the stem.
Hat
Notes: The hat is worked in continuous rounds, worked from the top down. Use a stitch marker to indicate the first stitch of each round.
Round 1:
With Black Yarn, Magic Ring, ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring, pull ring tight (don’t join)—6 sts.
Round 2:
1 sc in the blo of each st around—6 sts.
Round 3:
1 sc in the blo of first 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—8 sts.
Round 4:
1 sc in the blo of first 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—10 sts.
Round 5:
1 sc in the blo of first 4 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 4 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—12 sts.
Round 6:
1 sc in the blo of first 5 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 5 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—14 sts.
Round 7:
1 sc in the blo of first 6 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 6 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—16 sts.
Round 8:
1 sc in the blo of first 7 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 7 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—18 sts.
Round 9:
1 sc in the blo of first 8 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 8 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—20 sts.
Round 10:
1 sc in the blo of first 9 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 9 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—22 sts
Round 11:
1 sc in the blo of first 10 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, 1 sc in the blo next 10 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st—24 sts.
Round 12:
1 sc in the blo of first 7 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 7 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * 1 more time—27 sts.
Round 13:
1 sc in the blo of first 8 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 8 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * 1 more time—30 sts.
Brim
Round 14:
1 sc in the blo of first st, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next st, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—45 sts.
Round 15:
1 sc in the blo of each st around. Fasten off and join with a seamless join. Cut 2 pieces of twine and tie them into a bow around the base of the hat. Place the hat on the pumpkin stem or secure it with glue.
Jack-O’-Lantern Face
Print the jack-o’-lantern template below. Cut it out and pin it to the felt. With the template attached, cut out the felt pieces. Use fabric glue to secure the pieces to each pumpkin.
https://mjsoffthehook.myflodesk.com/jackolantern
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