FREE Pumpkin Wind Spinner
Crochet Pattern

Crochet this delightful pumpkin wind spinner and decorate your porch this Halloween! It's perfect for Fall home decor or gifts for friends & loved ones.

This easy-to-follow pattern will guide you through creating a mesmerizing, spinning pumpkin that dances in the breeze.

This project is a fun and satisfying way to bring seasonal cheer to your home.
It is super easy to whip up, is a great stash buster and doesn't take up much time at all.

There are a variety of patterns you could use to make these wonderful crochet wind spinners. You can check out my Sunflower Wind Spinner and Springtime Wind Spinner as well if you like.

In a previous post, I showed you how to crochet a flat spiral. So now, we'll learn how to crochet a 3-dimensional spiral that twirls around itself creating this cute curly texture that is so idea for this crochet wind spinner project.

If you think you want to start with a smaller project to test out this spiral technique, have a look at this blog post for Crochet Worry Worms. They are super easy and fast to whip up and will show you how easy it is to get this cute spiral effect. 

Interesting Note: Did you know that the technique used to crochet curly surfaces is called hyperbolic crochet? When I discovered this was actually a mathematical term for "negative curvature", I was really intrigued! 

Think of the types of curvature you see in coral reefs or lettuce leaves. These organic shapes can be replicated in crochet by adding stitches at a constant rate to each row of crochet. The more frequently you add stitches, the curlier (and more negatively curved) your crochet project gets.  Isn't that awesome?! You can watch a video about hyperbolic crochet here.

Now let's experiment with hyperbolic crochet with our wind spinner pattern...

And if you're making these for a gift, I've made some Printable Gift Tags For you 🙂

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What You’ll Learn

• How to crochet a 3-D continuous spiral using (ch) chain, (sc) single crochet and (dc) double crochet using 3 colors.
• How to crochet a small witch's hat.
• How to crochet a pumpkin.

Materials Needed

• DK or 4ply yarn (acrylic or cotton) in black, green, and orange.
• Crochet hook that fits your yarn. For this project I used a 4 mm hook.
• A tapestry needle
• A pair of scissors
  
• A stitch marker or contrasting piece of yarn.
• Some fiberfill stuffing.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• hdcblo = half double crochet back loop only
• mc - magic circle
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• fo = fasten off

Skill Level

Advanced beginner.

Gauge

Gauge = 16 dc and 6 rows with a 4 mm crochet hook = 4" (10 cm).

Gauge is not really that crucial for this project. Just try experimenting with different hook sizes & different weight yarns to get a gauge you are happy with for the project you are working on.

If your wind spinner looks narrower than you anticipated, try a thicker weight yarn or add another row or two to make it wider.

If you want your wind spinner to be longer, just increase the number of stitches in your beginning chain.

Size

This wind spinner measures 22.5 inches (57 cm) in length.

Pumpkin embellishment measures about 9 inches (23 cm) in circumference.

Witch Hat embellishment measures about 3.5 (9 cm) in height & 9 inches (23 cm) in circumference.

Yardage

Approx. 92 yards (84 m) in total (all colors).

Notes

- You can make the pattern larger or smaller by changing the type of yarn and/or hook size. Have a look at this wind spinner made with acrylic yarn (Aran)

- 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. Here's a US/UK Conversion Chart.

Crochet Pumpkin Wind Spinner Pattern (PDF Printable)

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Crochet Wind Spinner Gift Tags (PDF Printable)

If you're crocheting this  Pumpkin Wind Spinner to give away as a gift or to sell at a craft market, here are some PDF printable gift tags for you 🙂

Crochet Pumpkin Wind Spinner Pattern Instructions

Wind Spinner

Row 1: With black, ch 51 (51).

Row 2: sc into the second chain from your hook.
Sc into each stitch along (50).
Leave a 4” tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Row 3: With green, starting from the top of the wind spinner (where you now have 2 yarn tails), attach your green yarn. Leave a 4” tail. 

Ch 2  (counts as the first dc). 

Dc into the same stitch. You now have 2 dc into that first stitch.

Note: It’s best to crochet over your 2 yarn tails (4” black & green) as you work this row or you could weave them in later.

2 dc into each stitch to the end of the row (100). 

Leave a 4” tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Row 4: Attach the orange yarn to the first stitch of Row 3 at the top of the wind spinner.

Ch 2  (counts as the first dc). 

Dc into the same stitch. You now have 2 dc into that first stitch.

2 dc into each stitch to the end of the row (200).

Note: You could crochet over your orange yarn tail so you don’t have to weave it in later.

Leave a 6” tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Pumpkin

Row 1: With orange, chain 15 (15).

Row 2: hdc into the second chain from your hook, hdc into each stitch along (14). Ch1, turn.

Rows 3-21: [hdc into the back loop only (hdcblo) of each stitch along. Ch1, turn.] (14).

Note: If you’re a beginner, it would be best to place a stitch marker into the last stitch of each row to make sure you don’t miss it in the following row. 

Leave about an arm’s length of yarn, cut, and fasten off.

Thread a darning needle with the long yarn tail and start using the running stitch on the top of your pumpkin. (insert needle up through the fabric and then back down again in a straight line along the top edge of the pumpkin).

Once you reach the end of the top row, pull your yarn tightly to gather the top of the pumpkin (don’t pull too hard so that your yarn doesn’t snap!)

Once you’ve gathered the top of your pumpkin, we want to sew the sides closed. 

Line up the two sides of your pumpkin.

Insert your needle in the first stitch of one side of your pumpkin (the top of Row 21) and into the top of the other side (your first starting chain). Pull your yarn through to connect the two sides.

Continue to connect both sides of your pumpkin using the running stitch.

Once you reach the end and have connected both sides, fill your pumpkin with some stuffing.

Continue to use the running stitch to close off the bottom of your pumpkin.

When you’re done with the running stitch to the end of the row, pull it closed slightly and check whether you have too much or too little stuffing. This is when you can adjust before you close off your pumpkin. I added some stuffing to make it look fuller.

Pull the bottom of your pumpkin closed tightly and stitch the opening completely closed with your needle.

Insert your needle through the center of your pumpkin from the bottom to the top (through the stuffing) and pull the yarn through. This will flatten the pumpkin slightly to give it its distinctive pumpkin shape.

If you have a little opening on the top of your pumpkin, you can stitch it closed now.

Place your pumpkin on top of your wind spinner. Their diameters should be about the same.

Leaves

R1: With green yarn, ch 15 (15).

R2: 2 sc into the second ch from your hook. 3 sc into each stitch along your chain (42).

Leave a 4” tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Tie the two ends together and secure with a double knot.

Cut off excess and twirl your leaves nicely so that the curls are all equal.

Attaching the Leaves

With the 2 remaining yarn strands on your pumpkin, tie a knot around the middle of the leaves to create 2 twirls. Cut off excess.

Witch Hat

R1: 4 sc into a MC (4).
Note: If you do not know how to work a Magic Circle yet, you may begin with a chain 2, then work 4 sc into the second chain from your hook.

R2: Pull your MC closed. Sc into each st around (4).
Note: Insert a stitch market into the first stitch of each subsequent round.

R3: 2 sc into first st, 2 sc into second st, sc into next 2 sts (6)

R4: sc into each st around (6)

R5: 2 sc into first st, 2 sc into second st, sc into next 4 sts (8)

R6: sc into each st around (8)

R7: 2 sc into first st, 2 sc into second st, sc into next 6 sts (10)

R8: sc into each st around (10)

R9: 2 sc into first st, 2 sc into second st, sc into next 8 sts (12)

R10: sc into each st around (12)

R11: 2 sc into first st, 2 sc into second st, sc into next 10 sts (14)

R12: sc into each st around (14)

R13: 2 sc into first st, 2 sc into second st, sc into next 12 sts (16)

R14: sc into each st around (16)

Brim

R15: [2 sc into same st, sc into the next] repeat around (24)

R16: [2 sc into same st, sc into the next] repeat around (36)

R17: [2 sc into same st, sc into the next] repeat around (54). Remove your stitch marker and sl st to the first st of this round.

Leave a 4” tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Thread your darning needle and weave in your end on the inside of the brim. Cut off excess.

Add stripe: With green yarn, surface slip stitch on Round 14 all around the hat (16). Join to the first st, leave a 4 inch tail & cut your yarn. (See video tutorial below). How to surface crochet slip stitches on Amigurumi | surface crochet tutorial | Amigurumi tips.

Make sure to work into the very last stitch so you don't have a gap in the end.

Leave a 4” tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Thread your darning needle with your 2 tail ends and pull them through to the inside of the hat (each tail separately).

Tie a double knot on the inside of the hat with your 2 green yarn tails to secure. Cut off excess.

Assembling Your Project

With your darning needle, thread the orange or green yarn tail left over at the bottom of your wind spinner (whichever one is longer). 

Catch a stitch at the top of the witch hat and attach that yarn tail about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the bottom of the wind spinner. Secure it with another stitch.

Thread the other yarn tail from the bottom of the wind spinner (orange or green) and pull through the top of that hat towards the inside of the hat.

Attach these same yarn tails to the top of the pumpkin with a couple of stitches leaving about 1" (2.5 cm) in between the pumpkin and the bottom of the hat.

Finishing Touches:

• Use the center strand of Black yarn that you used for R 1 (top of wind spinner body) to hang your wind spinner from. Tie a knot to form a wide ring from which to hang your wind spinner. 
• Weave in ends. With your darning needle, weave in the rest of your yarn ends to hide them and secure your wind spinner from unraveling. Cut off excess.

Hanging Your Crochet Wind Spinner

• You can hang your wind spinner either indoors or outdoors. 
• If you're worried about your wind spinner being in the rain, use a yarn that is easily washable so you can wash your wind spinner from time to time.
• And if you're hanging your wind spinner in an uncovered outdoor space, you can use a Universal Water-poofing spray for your wind spinner. You can find it at most shoe stores. It’s an aerosol can and is good for leather and fabrics. Just spray a thin coat onto your wind spinner and it should really help to waterproof it.

I hope you enjoyed this Crochet Pumpkin Wind Spinner tutorial. All you need to do now is get started and you'll get the hang of it pretty quick! Try some more color combinations for different seasons 🙂 Here are some other seasonal wind spinner crochet patterns perfect for spring & summer:

Once you start crocheting one spinner, you'll find yourself wanting to try more color combinations and themes. Think of who you might to gift them to on various occasions. I'm sure they'll be thrilled! 

Let me know if you have any questions and...

Happy crocheting!