Free Crochet Pumpkin Plushie Pattern

Let's create a super easy fall-inspired crochet pattern for a Mini Pumpkin Plushie. This is a quick and beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for adding a touch of autumn to your space!

Mini Pumpkin Plushie Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Super Bulky (6) yarn in orange, green, and brown

• Crochet hook size H/5.0 mm

• Polyester fiberfill stuffing

• Scissors

• Yarn needle

  
  

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)

• Slip stitch (sl st)

• Single crochet (sc)

• Single crochet two together (sc2tog) – also known as a decrease

Pumpkin Body Pattern:

1. Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic circle. Work 6 sc into the circle. Pull the tail tight to close the center. (6 sc)

2. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)

3. Round 3: Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from to around. (18 sc)

4. Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from to around. (24 sc)

5. Rounds 5-8: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sc per round)

6. Round 9: Sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog; repeat from to around. (18 sc)

7. Round 10: Sc in the next stitch, sc2tog; repeat from to around. (12 sc)

8. Round 11: Sc2tog around. (6 sc)

• Stuff the pumpkin with polyester fiberfill before closing it completely.

1. Finishing the Pumpkin:

   • After the last round, fasten off, leaving a long tail.

   • Using the yarn needle, weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Secure with a knot and weave in the end.

Pumpkin Stem Pattern:

1. Foundation: Attach brown yarn to the top center of the pumpkin.

2. Round 1: Ch 5, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch. (4 sc)

3. Round 2: Sc in each stitch back towards the base (this creates the stem).

4. Finishing the Stem: Fasten off, leaving a short tail. Use the tail to sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin. Secure with a knot and weave in the ends.

Optional Pumpkin Leaf:

1. Foundation: Attach green yarn near the base of the stem.

2. Leaf: Ch 4, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the last ch.

3. Finishing the Leaf: Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finishing Touches:

• Shape your pumpkin by gently squeezing it and adjusting the stuffing as needed.

• Add extra stitches around the sides with the orange yarn to create ridges if desired.

And that’s it! You now have a cute and easy fall-inspired mini pumpkin plushie. This makes a great project for beginners and can be customized in various colors and sizes for a festive autumn display. I personally use Bernat Blanket Yarn for this project and it worked up in about an hour! Enjoy!