Crochet Rustic Fall Mini Pumpkins Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in autumn colors (orange, red, green, cream, burgundy, yellow)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for sewing in ends

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• sl st - slip stitch
• rep - repeat

Instructions:

Body:

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* rep around. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* rep around. (30 sts)
7. Rounds 6-10: sc in each st around.
8. Round 11: *1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog in next st* rep around. (24 sts)
9. Round 12: *1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog in next st* rep around. (18 sts)
10. Stuff the pumpkin with fiberfill.
11. Round 13: *1 sc in next st, sc2tog in next st* rep around. (12 sts)
12. Round 14: sc2tog in each st around. (6 sts)
13. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pull yarn tail through last round’s sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.

Stem:

1. Using brown yarn, ch 4.
2. Row 1: Starting from 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (3 sts)
3. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn work, sc in each st across.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
5. Roll into a tube shape and sew the edges together. Attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin and weave in ends.

Finishing Touches:

Form the pumpkin ribs by weaving yarn in and out through the top and bottom center of the pumpkin, pulling slightly to form segments. Secure tightly and fasten off. Repeat with different colors and sizes for a festive collection!