The Best Free Granny Stitch Pumpkin Pattern

Welcome to our cozy crafting corner! As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit of fall with our delightful “Fall for Granny Pumpkins” pattern.

This festive design celebrates the beloved granny cluster stitch and beautifully complements our “Fall for Granny Blanket” and “Baskets” patterns, creating the ideal atmosphere for your autumn décor.

A woman holds a tray with crocheted pumpkins in a bright room with a large window and plants. She is wearing a beige crocheted sweater using the Granny Stitch over a white top, showcasing her love for crochet patterns.

The pattern offers three sizes, making it easy to create a charming pumpkin collection tailored to your style. Whether you prefer vibrant seasonal hues or elegant solid colours, these pumpkins will add a touch of warmth and whimsy to your home.

Each pumpkin is worked from the bottom up in the round and can be filled with weight rice bags, transforming them into not only adorable decorations but also functional door stops.

To help you along the way, we’ve included a detailed tutorial on YouTube for the medium-sized pumpkin. Finish off your lovely creations with a cinnamon stick and twine, and you’ll have the perfect festive accent to celebrate the season.

Three handmade crochet pumpkins, featuring cinnamon stick stems and twine bow details, rest on a wooden surface near a window. Perfect for fall decor, these charming pumpkins can be crafted using a free crochet pattern with the classic granny stitch pumpkin design.

The Perfect Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Adorable, quick, easy, and oh-so-charming—what’s not to love about these granny stitch crochet pumpkins? They’re the perfect blend of cozy and cute, and they even double as festive autumn doorstops! I mean, seriously, how can you resist?

These easy crochet pumpkins are going to be popping up all over my home as I dive into fall decorating. Picture them nestled on mantels, gathered in baskets, or sitting pretty on windowsills—they’re just that versatile!

Whether you’re looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your space or need a quick, fun project, these crochet pumpkins are a must-make. I can already tell they’ll be my go-to fall decor, and I’m betting you’ll be just as obsessed!

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Mary Maxim Collaboration

I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Mary Maxim on this pattern collection! For the Granny Stitch Pumpkins, I’m featuring their Starlette Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (cdn site), and it’s absolutely perfect for home decor projects—sturdy, soft, washable, dryable, and incredibly durable.

The most charming colour palette for fall! What more could you want? And you’ve got to check out their new Wood Hooks (cdn site)—I’m totally obsessed! They’re the perfect weight and style, and the price? Wow!

Yarn Requirements

Starlette Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (cdn site)

100% Acrylic 180 yards / 100 grams

Shown in Russet, Dark Azure, Deep Green (A), Chocolate (B), Medium Taupe (C), Soft Taupe (D) and Natural (E)

Small (Medium, Large)

A – 12 (18, 30) yds

B – 8 (14, 20) yds

C – 8 (14, 20) yds

D – 8 (14, 20) yds

E – 8 (14, 20) yds

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Granny Stitch Pumpkin Sizes

Small (Medium, Large)

Skill Level

Beginner, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

Cluster: 2 clusters and 2 ch-1 sps and 4 rows equal to 2″ in 5mm hook

Four crocheted Granny Stitch Pumpkins in various colors with cinnamon stick stems and twine bows are displayed on a white surface, with pinecones, eucalyptus, wooden beads, and tassels in the background.

Substituting Yarn

Starlette worsted-weight yarn offers a luxurious and soft quality in a diverse selection of colours, making it a perfect choice for complementing your home decor.

When substituting yarn, it’s crucial to choose a yarn with a weight similar to the one specified in the pattern to achieve the intended sizing. Starlette yarn leans towards the heavier and plush side of the worsted weight range. Opting for a slightly lighter worsted-weight yarn may result in a slightly smaller pumpkin, bringing a unique touch to your project. If precise sizing is not a primary concern for you, the variation in size should be fine.

For those who prefer to maintain the exact dimensions of the pumpkins, it is recommended to check your gauge by working up the smallest pumpkin. This preliminary step allows you to check if your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications, ensuring that your finished crochet pumpkin matches the intended size accurately. I’ve included suitable substitutes, with Premier being an exact match in two different ball sizes with similar colour options.

A collection of crocheted pumpkins in various colors and sizes, including a delightful Granny Stitch Pumpkin, arranged together on a surface along with autumn leaves, pinecones, and beaded ornaments. Perfect for adding a touch of fall charm to your home decor.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes

Brava Worsted or Brava Tweed

Premier Everyday Worsted (cdn site)

Pound of Love (cdn site)

Premier Basix (cdn site)

Crochet Hooks Required

US H/8 (5mm) (cdn site)

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A flat lay of knitted pumpkins in beige and red, arranged with balls of yarn, crochet tools, pine cones, eucalyptus leaves, and a decorative wooden bead garland. Try your hand at creating a Granny Stitch Pumpkin with our free crochet pattern.

Materials

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Cotton Bags – 6″x7.9″ (8″x10″, 10″x12″)

Rice for fill 300g (515g, 950g)

Twine

Cinnamon Sticks

Glue Gun

Various crochet and knitting supplies including yarn, scissors, a needle, a crochet hook, twine, fabric, and a bunch of white and peach flowers arranged on a tabletop with a charming pumpkin-themed crochet pattern.

Abbreviations

Beg – Beginning

Beg Cluster – Ch 3, 2 dc in indicated space

Ch – Chain

Cluster – Work 3 dc in indicated space.

Dc – Double Crochet

Dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease

Flo – Front Loop Only

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

Video for the Granny Stitch Pumpkins

Join us as we cover everything you need to get started, including the essential supplies for your project. We’ll begin by demonstrating how to start the pumpkin in the round using a magic ring, followed by instructions on how to crochet the increase rounds and the beautiful cluster rounds that give these crochet pumpkins their unique texture.

Next, we’ll guide you through the process of adding a rice bag to weight your pumpkin, ensuring it stands out as a delightful decoration or practical doorstop.

We’ll then teach you how to crochet double crochet decrease stitches to close the pumpkin at the top. Finally, we’ll put the finishing touches on your creation by adding a cinnamon stick and twine for an enchanting autumn accent.

Grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let’s create some charming Granny Stitch Pumpkins together! Happy crafting.

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A display of five Granny Stitch Pumpkins in cozy neutral and earth tones, surrounded by yarn balls, pinecones, eucalyptus branches, wooden beads, and twine-tied tassels—a perfect touch for your fall crochet décor.

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Pattern

Small (Medium, Large)

Notes:

The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes—a step-by-step video tutorial is provided on YouTube for the medium size. The small pumpkin begins with 12 stitches, which is the same starting point as the large size. Increase only to round 2; the other 2 sizes will increase to round 3.

Change the yarn colour on the final slip stitch of the round. Or you can fasten off yarn at last sl st and join new colour in space between clusters. Cut tails and triple knot to secure. Trim ends. Increase rounds are worked in colour A. Alternate colours A-E throughout the cluster and decrease rounds.

Increase Rounds

Round 1:

With colour A, Magic Ring, ch 2 (not included as a st), work 12 (10, 12) dc in the ring, pull ring tight, sl st in first dc to join—12 (10, 12) sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, sl st in first dc to join—24 (20, 24) sts. Small size, sl st in sp between the ch-2 and first dc to join, change to colour B, cut A, knot and trim tails, then proceed to cluster rounds.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first st, work 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in sp between the ch-2 and first dc to join—x (30, 36) sts.

Cluster Rounds

Notes: Work clusters between double crochet (dc) stitches and work between the clusters for subsequent rounds.

Round 1:

(Ch 3, 1 dc) in first sp between ch-2 and first dc, *sk 2 sts, (2 dc) in next sp between dc; rep from * around. sk last 2 sts, sl st across 2 dc to sp between clusters—24 (30, 36) sts. Change to colour B, cut A, knot and trim tails,

Round 2 (Inc):

(Beg cluster) in first sp between 2 dc, (cluster) in each sp between 2 dc around, sl st across beg cluster to sp between clusters—12 (15, 18) clusters. Change to colour C, cut B, knot and trim tails,

Rounds 3 – 6 (7, 9):

Rep Round 2—12 (15, 18) 3 dc clusters. Alternate colours each round throughout the rest of the pattern, knot, and trim tails as you go.

Round 7 (8, 10)(Dec):

(Ch 3, 1 dc) in first sp between clusters, (2 dc) in each sp between clusters around, sl st across 2 dc to sp between clusters—24 (30, 36) sts. Small size, sl st in ch-3, then proceed to Fill the pumpkin.

Round – (9, 11):

(Ch 3, 1 dc) in first sp between 2 dc, (2 dc) in each sp between 2 dc around, sl st in ch-3 to join—x (30, 36) sts.

Filling the Crochet Pumpkin

Add rice to the bag according to the size you are working on. Weigh the bag with the rice so that it reaches approximately 300g (515g, 950g). Once you have the desired weight, tie the rice bag closed and insert it into the pumpkin shell. Mold the pumpkin into shape by pressing the top of the bag down into the center of the pumpkin. Adjust the amount of rice as needed to achieve your preferred pumpkin shape.

Decrease

Final Round:

Ch 2, dc2tog across first 2 sts, *dc2tog across next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join. Fasten off with a long tail.

Finishing

Using a yarn needle, weave through the front loop (flo) of each stitch around the opening. Place a cinnamon stick in the center and pull the yarn to tighten the opening, leaving a hole large enough for the stick.

Use a glue gun to apply glue to the bottom and sides of the

cinnamon stick, then press it into the center hole. This will secure the stick and create an indent at the top of the pumpkin. Finally, cut a piece of twine and tie it around the cinnamon stick to finish.

Create pumpkins in various sizes, use different colours, or make solid-coloured pumpkins for a festive display.

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