Fall For Granny Stitch Pumpkin: Free Crochet 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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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)

Hook Tray

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.

Fall For Granny Stitch Pumpkins

COPYRIGHT

The Fall For Granny Stitch Pumpkins and its contents are fully owned and copyrighted by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., and all rights are reserved. This pattern is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced,

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

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.

I hope you love this pattern! You might also love these crochet patterns!

Fall For Granny Basket

Granny Pop Hoodie

Fall For Granny Blanket

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