Simple Crochet Pumpkin Applique Tutorial

For Halloween

Looking for a quick and fun fall crochet project?  

This easy pumpkin crochet applique pattern is perfect for beginners and works up in just a few minutes!

This simple crochet pumpkin applique is the cutest little project to try! You can use it to decorate hats, scarves, blankets, or add a festive touch to your Halloween and Thanksgiving crafts. I've even added it to my Halloween Horse Bonnet! 

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Materials Needed

• DK yarn in acrylic or cotton in orange and a small amount in green. I used Scheepjes Colour Crafter Anti Pilling Acrylic yarn.
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Googly eyes or stick-on black eyes
• Scissors

Abbreviations Used in Pattern

• mc = magic circle
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• fo = fasten off

Skill Level

Beginner

Measurements/Size

This pumpkin measures approximately 7 cm (2.7") in width and 2.3" (6 cm) in height.

Yardage

I used about 6m for this project (6.5 yards)

Gauge

9 sts and 4 rows in dc with a 4 mm hook = 2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm).

Notes

- Ch 2 at beginning or rounds counts as a stitch.

- Numbers at the end of each row (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that row. 

- Please note that I use US crochet terms.

If you're more of a visual learner, here's a Video Tutorial for you:

Free Crochet Pumpkin Appliqué Pattern Instructions

Body

R1 Start with a Magic Circle, ch 2, work 9 dc into the Magic Circle, pull your MC closed, sl st to join (10).

Note: If you don’t know how to work a Magic Circle, start with a ch 2, and work 10 dc into the second ch from your hook.

R 2 Ch 2, 2 dc into each st around, sl st to join. (20)

R 3 Work 2 sl sts, (2 dc into the next 6 sts), 3 sl sts, (2 dc into the next 6 sts), dc, sl st. (30)

Leave a tail to weave in (or use later to attach to other project), cut orange yarn and fasten off.

Stem

Join green to top of pumpkin (might be a bit tight because you’re joining into the first sl st of R 3), ch 4, sl st into the second ch from your hook, 2 more sl sts down the chain, sl st to join in next st on pumpkin. 

Optional: You could place your sl sts into the back loop of the chain for a more 3-D dimension.

Leave a tail to weave in, cut green yarn and fasten off.

Weave in the ends at the back of the pumpkin or use them to attach to your project.

Embellishments

Add googly eyes or stick-on eyes as desired.

Use as an applique on other crochet projects, stick on a card for Halloween or make a few of these to hang on a bunting.

You can either weave in your ends or use them to attach your appliqué to your Halloween project.

Happy hooking!

May

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