I’m not one to decorate for Halloween these past few years but when I posted this can art recently, I was inspired by the herringbone pattern to try it on a crochet pumpkin.

With Fall finally here, it’s time to get cozy and hunker down to crochet Fall decor! This project brings cool weather sweater vibes, which I just love!

And just in the nick of time too, because I’m participating the Amazing Creators Everything Fall Blog Hop! So stick around until the end and visit the links for Fall inspiration!

Truth be told, I’ve never had much luck with pumpkins. My DIY pincushion was a quasi-fail. Because of a misprint on the fibres of the fabric I used, the dye didn’t take very well. But I have high hopes that I can redeem myself in the pumpkin department with this quick and easy herringbone crochet pumpkin project. I guess I’m on a bit of a herringbone binge!

Watch This Video!

The crochet herringbone pattern can be a little tricky to pick up from just a pattern. That’s why I made this video so you can see exactly how to do the stitch!

Materials

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• White yarn – Conway Bliss Cleo for pumpkin (A) and 24/7 Cotton Lion Brand (B) for stem
• Crochet hooks – 4.5 mm for pumpkin and 3.5 mm for stem
• Batting/ Fiber Fill

Terminology

• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• BLO – back loop only
• Sts – stitches
• yo – yarn over

Herringbone Crochet Pumpkin

Be sure to watch the video posted above where I demonstrate how to work the herringbone stitch. It’s much easier to demonstrate it through video than it is to describe it!

With A, chain 28.

Row 1. single crochet into the back bump of the first stitch.(Insert hook into the 2nd vertical bar of the sc (the one closest to the next st).

Then insert the hook into the next back bump.

yo and pull up a loop through the first st – always make sure throughout this pattern that this loop is even with the other stitches on the hook (3 sts on hook). yo and draw through all 3 sts on hook) *.

Repeat to end of row.  Ch 1, turn. This is how the first row will look.

Second Row

Note that the second row is worked into the same side as row 1; you’ll be inserting the crochet hook from back to front.

Row 2. Insert hook into 2nd st from hook from back to front. yo and pull through (two loops on hook). yo and pull through 2 loops on hook. Turn work toward you so back is facing. (Insert hook into the second vertical bar of st just formed (the one closest to the next st) and into next stitch from back to front (pick up the two Sts of the ‘V’ plus the 3rd horizontal st underneath so there are 3 Sts on the hook).

yo and pull through first loop (3 sts on hook). yo and pull through all 3 loops). * repeat to end of row.  Ch 1 turn.

Rows 3 – 4

Row 3. single crochet into first stitch. (Insert hook into the 2nd vertical bar of the sc (the one closest to the next st) and then into the next stitch. When inserting into the next stitch, you’ll be picking up the two ‘V’ Sts as well as the third horizontal loop underneath so there are 3 Sts on the hook.

yo, pull up a loop through first st (3 sts on hook). yo and draw through all 3 sts on hook) *. Repeat to end of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4. Insert hook into 2nd st from hook from back to front. yo and pull through (two loops on hook). yo and pull through 2 loops on hook. Turn work toward you so back is facing. (Insert hook into the second vertical bar of st just formed (the one closest to the next st) and into next stitch from back to front. yo and pull through first loop (3 sts on hook). yo and pull through 3 loops). * repeat to end of row.  Ch 1 turn.

Repeat Rows

Repeat row 3 & 4 until you have 7 rows total.

Rows 9 – 10 help form the ribs of the pumpkin.

Row 9. (in BLO sc1, decr.) *

Row 10. (hdc, hdc incr). *

Repeat rows 3-4 and 9-10 until you have 5 sections. The piece should measure 11″ x 7″

Fold in half right sides together and sc to join.

You now have a tube.

Crochet Pumpkin Assembly

With yarn B, surface crochet with a chain st. between rows 9 and 10 to emphasize the rib sections.

Take a length of yarn and thread onto a blunt needle. Weave in and out and pull tight to close at the Bottom.

Stuff pumpkin. Use the tail end to close the top in the same manner as the bottom. Weave back and forth to close and hide end inside pumpkin.

Crochet PUMPKIN STEM

Use yarn B for the stem.

R1. 6 sc in mc
R2. 6 sc BLO
R3. (1 sc, 1 incr) * (9)
R4. – 12. sc around for 9 rows
Row 13. (2 incr, 1 sc)* (14)
Row 14. (1 sc, 1 incr)* sl st. to join (21). Leave a long tail. Stuff stem and sew to top of pumpkin.

Stuff the stem and sew to top of pumpkin.

Reveal

I love the texture of herringbone on a pumpkin; so glad I gave it a try! I’m displaying my pumpkin on a thrifted candle stand, which makes a great base! This can be styled elegant or a little creepy – just have fun with it!

Pin Crochet Pumpkin

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Amazing Creators Blog Hop

Everything Fall

Check out these Everything Fall posts:

• Shop at Blu
• Exquisitely Unremarkable
• Gathered In The Kitchen
• An Organized Season
• Everyday Edits
• My Home and Travels
• Now Choose Life
• Birdz of a Feather (that’s us!)
• From Farmhouse to Florida
• At Home With Kristy 
• The Stylish Maker 
• Tea and Forget-me-nots

Crochet Pumpkin FAQs

How long does it take to crochet a pumpkin?

Plan for at least two hours with a more challenging crochet stitch like this herringbone stitch.

How to make indents on a crochet pumpkin?

This herringbone pumpkin has a two row repeat that between sections that allows you to segment the pumpkin and create indents. Then you’ll surface crochet a chain stitch to further embellish the lines.

What size crochet hook for pumpkins?

For this herringbone pattern pumpkin, I find that a 4.5mm works well for the pumpkin itself and then go small with a 3.5 mm hook for the stem.

How to crochet a pumpkin stem?

Use a thinner yarn for the stem than for the pumpkin. I like 24/7 Lion Brand cotton yarn to make pumpkin stems.

R1. 6 sc in mc

R2. 6 sc BLO

R3. 6 sc

R4. (1 sc, 1 incr) * (9)

R5 – 13. sc *

Row 14. (2 incr, 1 sc)* (14)

Row 15. (1 sc, 1 incr)* sl st. to join (21). Leave a long tail. Stuff the stem and sew to top of pumpkin.